Fixed heating installation should only be carried out by a qualified installer to ensure all standards relevant to the style of heater have been met.
Things to consider when installing a heating system:
- Ensure adequate room ventilation
- Provide adequate flueing for the heating system
- Ensure adequate clearances to combustible materials (such as roof and structural timbers) are maintained
- Use a licensed installer
Wood, oil and gas heating:
- Use only heating appliances that meet approved standards
- Ensure heaters are installed and maintained to the manufacturer’s specifications
- Always use a fire screen in front of open fireplaces to prevent sparks and logs rolling out
- Never leave children unsupervised near heaters or open fireplaces
- Extinguish all flames and embers completely from open fires before going to bed or leaving the house
- Keep combustible materials such as clothes and furniture away from a heating appliance
- Clean your flue or chimney at least once a year to prevent a build up of flammable material and ensure your heater works efficiently
- Regularly check the flue and chimney for cracks or damage as sparks and embers may enter the roof space and start a fire
- Do not use combustible liquids to light open fires or combustion stoves (use firelighters instead)
- When disposing of ash, ensure it is completely cool and no embers remain
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