Stove Fire Safety Tips and Recommendations

 
Buy your stove from a specialist
 
When adding a new stove to your home, always have
the work carried out by an accredited/competent
installer.
 
Gas stove fitters should be registered with RGII, and
while there is no regulatory body for solid-fuel fitters,
most reputable installers will be HETAS trained.
 
All works carried out should be compliant with the
Building Regulations 1997- 2019 (Technical Guidance
Document Part J - Heat Producing Appliances).
 
Don’t let your home fire be
the cause of your house fire
 
Make sure the installer uses a flexible flue liner from top to bottom
of the chimney – best practice is to back fill with vermiculite – the
liner acts as a chimney within a chimney.
 
Provide a hearth at the base of the stove.
 
Provide sufficient space from combustible materials around the
stove. Timber surrounds, TVs or materials such as curtains and
carpets may all present a fire hazard.
 
Ensure sufficient ventilation is provided in the room containing
the stove  (in accordance with the Building Regulations).
 
A smoke & carbon monoxide detector
should be installed in every room
containing a stove.
 
Do not use flammable liquids to start a fire
 
Never burn household waste
 
Only use the recommended fuel for your stove
 
Use a spark guide to prevent sparks from open fires falling onto
the floor.
 
Don’t overload a fire and don’t leave it burning
in full flame when going to bed.
 
 
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Providing a hearth at the base of the stove, maintaining sufficient space from combustible materials, ensuring proper ventilation, installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and regular cleaning of the flue/chimney are essential practices to prevent fire hazards when using a stove. Timber surrounds, TVs, curtains, and carpets can pose fire risks if placed too close to the stove. Following these safety measures can help protect your home and loved ones from potential fire incidents.


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  1. Stove Fire Safety

  2. Stove Fire Safety

  3. Stove Fire Safety

  4. Stove Fire Safety Provide a hearth at the base of the stove. Provide sufficient space from combustible materials around the stove. Timber surrounds, TVs or materials such as curtains and carpets may all present a fire hazard. Ensure sufficient ventilation is provided in the room containing the stove (in accordance with the Building Regulations). A smoke & carbon monoxide detector should be installed in every room containing a stove.

  5. Stove Fire Safety Have your flue/chimney cleaned regularly

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