2023-08-07 19:04:13
In accordance with Article L. 1311-1 of the Public Health Code, the HCSP examined the draft decree relating to the maintenance of combustion appliances and sweeping.
The HCSP wonders about the justification for changing the sweeping frequency for individual devices from every 6 months currently to every 12 months in the draft decree.
The HCSP recommends that if an individual appliance is not going to be used for at least 12 months, the flue should be swept before this period of prolonged non-use, in order to ensure the safety of the installation and to avoid the spread of ‘a fire.
The professionals responsible for advising users on possible improvements to the heating system must be trained in order to acquire the skills necessary to carry out this mission.
The order, which sets the technical specifications and maintenance procedures for the devices, must specify the parameters that must be measured during the maintenance of the devices in order to prevent impacts on air quality. The results of these analyzes must appear on the maintenance certificate.
The HCSP draws attention to the cost of maintaining devices and sweeping, and recommends supporting the device for vulnerable populations in order to improve its application.
For open fireplaces, users will be informed of the impacts on indoor air quality and their exposure to toxic substances.
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