What should you know about mandatory chimney sweeping in France? It must be carried out at least twice a year. It is important to comply with this requirement because it is mandated by law, not by your insurance provider. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, here is an overview of your responsibilities for maintaining your heating appliance. Whether you have a fireplace, wood-burning stove, pellet stove, or boiler, complying with the law is essential for both your safety and the proper operation of your equipment.
Mandatory chimney sweeping: What the law says
Frequency: Biannual maintenance recommended
All owners of heating appliances (fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, etc.) are required to have their equipment swept at least twice a year.
Once the work has been completed, they must obtain a chimney sweeping certificate confirming that the service was carried out.
Legal texts
There are currently two separate texts that define your obligations, as well as how often your heating appliance must be swept.
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To find out more, visit the French government website.
Home Insurance and Reinsurance
Many insurance providers require homes to have a valid chimney sweeping certificate before accepting a reinsurance claim or any other request related to the property. It is therefore important to have your appliance swept regularly in order to benefit from the coverage provided by your insurance policy.