2023-08-29 12:59:37
O winter it’s different this year. With the presence of very hot days, the surprise happens when we wake up and find the temperature low. In these cold moments, that urge to have a fireplace beats to keep all the rooms in the house very warm.
However, those who live in apartment surely you will have the following question: is it safe? The answer is yes, but as long as the installation and choice of products are accompanied by certified professionals, warns the architect Marcy Ricciardi (@marcyricciardiarquiteta).
“It is even necessary to issue an RRT or an ART”, warns the professional. As she explains, the two documents denote technical responsibility for the service or project developed by the professional who issued it.
The procedure above is only waived if the residents choose a fireplace ecological which, according to the specialist, is much more practical and really warms up the environment. In this case, just choose your fireplace model, from a reliable supplier, and add the biofluid. But always remember to keep the window ajar so that the air circulates inside the property.
For apartments that are already under construction, the architect recommends the use of a gas fireplace. That’s because you need to take the piping to the place where the heater will be installed.
“We pass the piping through the floor, always choosing the shortest path between the gas outlet and the fireplace, and throughout the process several tests are carried out to ensure that there are no leaks”, explains the professional.
At the end of the installation, it is still necessary to visit the municipal gas company to certify the safety of the pipeline. Residents of penthouses have an extra option: the wood-burning fireplace, which requires the presence of a duct with an external outlet.
In these cases, it is essential that a specialized company drill the technical hole in the upper slab, as it iso ensure that the small work does not undermine the structure of the building. “The issuance of an ART will also be required here”, warns Ricciardi.
Were you excited to have a fireplace inside your apartment? For winter will be much more pleasant in your home, we are sure. The architect only leaves a final warning: “Remember to always leave the window open, so that the air can circulate, and enjoy your apartment very warm even on the coldest days”, she concludes.
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