A NACS sweep will aid in the prevention of chimney fires and reduce risk of dangerous fuel emissions such as Carbon Monoxide.

Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels such as gas, coal and wood, which are used in the following appliances: gas fires, boilers, open fires and multi fuel burners.

YOU CANNOT SMELL IT, OR TASTE IT, AND THERE IS NO COLOUR. IT COULD BE WITH YOU RIGHT NOW!

General advice is to maintain all appliances regularly.

NACS Recommends

• Smokeless fuels: At least once a year
• Bitumous coal: At least twice a year
• Wood: Quarterly when in use
• Oil: Once a year
• Gas: Once a year

Having your chimney swept will eliminate the build up of soot from fuel used and clear obstructions such as birds and animal nests, leaves and building debris.

A suitable access must be provided for the cleaning and inspection of flues. For example, soot boxes, soot doors in stovepipes, or an inspection plate to comply with current building regulations (Document J).