BHow to modernize a fireplace to meet the latest regulations?

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A functional fireplace will not only be the heart of your home or a luxurious element of the interior. If you decide to build it or modernize it, romance has to be put aside. The main thing is to comply with the regulations and call in professionals!

Are you going to the fireplace?

You have a fireplace, but it is already begging for renovation or you know that it was once here, so why not restore it and enjoy not only the blazing flames, but mainly the heat, which is cheaper? They are not only interesting and pretty, but they can also be very practical.

Lucie and Luke will tell you what are the most common mistakes when heating in a fireplace stove in this post from the REKORD Briketts YouTube channel.

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What regulations should you be interested in?

If you are thinking about renewing or modernizing a fireplace, it is definitely a good idea to consult the condition and possible solutions with professionals. Certified experts will often broaden your horizons and point out details that you might have missed completely. They will not only be aware of the regulations that must be met, but will also offer you modern solutions and materials. In any case, the work should be carried out by a certified company or chimney sweep, who also guarantees the execution. However, you should know what needs to be addressed.

As far as the standards established by law are concerned, in this case it is necessary to follow ČSN 73 4230 Fireplaces with an open and closable hearth, which sets out the requirements for the design, execution and connection of fireplaces with an open and closable hearth. But also ČSN 06 1008 dealing with fire safety of heating devices and ČSN 73 4201 Chimneys and flues – Design, execution and connection of fuel appliances.

You will have to accept, but mainly apply the minimum distance of combustible materials from the fireplace, or how far around the fireplace it is necessary to cover the space with non-combustible materials. But the location in the space, the correct dimensioning of the chimney and other safety measures are also determined. The standards also specify the size of the fireplace in relation to the size of the room.

Another regulation requires compliance with the Ecodesign conditions, which are valid for the entire EU. These standards mainly concern emissions and combustion efficiency. The Guild of Stove Makers warns on its website that “customers should always request a declaration on the dimensioning of individually built stoves according to ČSN EN 15544 from the seller or stove maker.”

In any case, it is necessary to have the chimney inspected, and then remember to carry out regular maintenance. According to the decree decree no. 34/2016 Sb, the chimney must be checked every year. It is absolutely necessary that it is a lined chimney, i.e. one that is equipped with an insert that reduces the risk of flue gas escaping into living spaces. The metal or ceramic insert also protects the chimney from high temperatures, as well as moisture condensation or chemicals that can be created by coalescence.

It will also be important to know where the gas goes to your kitchen, to which chimney the hood, air conditioner or fan is connected. A hood or other ventilation systems should not share a chimney with a fireplace.

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The insurance company is also interested in security

There are a lot of standards that need to be followed, and building a fireplace is no longer a matter of a free weekend and a friend with golden hands. However, you can also choose between certified companies or stove builders. If something doesn’t seem right to you, consult the problem with another expert.

Documents on revisions and inspections, or a certificate from the company that renovated your fireplace, are of course extremely important for the insurance company as well. With a properly renovated fireplace, you will not only get a safe source of heat, but also a more efficient and environmentally friendly fireplace.

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