Inspection & status
Survey/inspection
In order not to be surprised by the condition/status of the chimney, an inspection should be carried out continuously. Then you can do without a more thorough renovation. This can save you many maintenance dollars.
Maintenance
According to PBL (Planning and Building Act), the property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the chimney (building).
"Section 14 A building shall be kept in good condition and maintained so that its design and the technical properties referred to in section 4 are essentially preserved. Maintenance shall be adapted to the character of the surroundings and the value of the building from a historical, cultural, environmental and artistic point of view."
The inspections shall be regular, with an interval of at least every two years according to Swedish Standard SS-EN 13084-1:2007.
"At an interval recommended in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals and at least every two years, the installation shall be inspected by a chimney expert."
EN 13084-9:2022 4.4.2 Frequency (intervals)
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An expert shall inspect the entire structure to ensure that it is still in working order or to indicate whether it needs maintenance or repair.
An expert is a person who has scientific and/or technical theoretical and practical knowledge in a field of activity, as confirmed by recognized diplomas, and/or advanced knowledge and practical skills, as confirmed by recognized professional experience of several years in the field of activity concerned. The inspection is carried out by our own experienced inspectors.
On these occasions, inspect the chimney:
At any time when you want to change the system so that you can assume that the chimney's function changes. Then you can prevent a rapid breakdown of the chimney.
Status checks - continuous follow-up of the development of degradation.
Installation inspection
We are the only Swedish company that performs inspections of chimneys with vibration dampers. Erab has a certified training from the manufacturer to inspect chimneys that are designed with vibration dampers.
Is your chimney made of steel, brick or concrete? We can help you with inspections and checks, inside and out.
On concrete chimneys, checks include:
- Concrete damage
- Chlorides
- Carbonation
- Top constructions
- Internal flues of brick or steel
- Platforms
- Sampling for analysis, for example strength
On brick chimney is checked, among other things:
- Inside and outside masonry
- Condensation problem
- Acid deposits
- Ladder devices
- Top crown & fittings
On steel chimney is checked, among other things:
- Base bolts
- Carrying mantle
- Internal construction
- Material thicknesses or flues
- Database building standard control
- Ultrasonic measurements of flue pipes, tops, steel construction, flue pipe interior using electric hanging racks
Inspection protocol/ Inspection report
All inspections are documented, among other things, with photography. After the inspection, the customer receives a protocol that shows the current status of the object as well as an action program. We also provide cost proposals for possible repairs.
We offer you our help in ensuring that the time intervals for chimney inspections, repairs and maintenance are followed according to current recommendations.
Some customers have signed service agreements with us. This means that we promise to have staff on site, in emergency situations, within the time requested by the customer, in order to minimize any interruptions.
Let us help you!
daniel.bosater@erabsweden.se
070-810 53 98
