Sweden - Obtain Chimney Sweeping Permit

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Procedure

1. In order to obtain a Chimney Sweeping Permit, you will need to apply at your local municipality.
2. Before you go to the office, you may want to get in touch with your local municipality or fire department first to which documents you will need to bring when you apply. Note: See contact information provided below.
3. When you submit an application the municipality will generally take into account the risk situation, the combustion plant's complexity and the individual's knowledge of the prerequisites for performing the task. The permit will only be issued to you a permit if the municipal authorities are convinced that the cleaning/chimney-sweeping can be done in a safe manner from a fire protection point of view.
4. Pay the application fee. Each municipality determines how much a Chimney Sweeping Permit cost.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Municipalities in Sweden

Eligibility

Property owners who would like to clean/sweep chimneys in their own properties must apply for a permit from the municipality.

Fees

Each municipality determines how much a Chimney Sweeping Permit cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

Sweeping refers to the removal of combustible deposits in fireplaces and chimneys so that the risk of a chimney fire is minimized. Each municipality determines how often sweeping should be done and what it will cost. The deadline depends on climatic conditions and eldningens extent. Usually based time limits on the state's proposal.

Chimney Sweeping Permit is obtained from your local municipality which also acts as the supervisory authority.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

This procedure provides information on how you can obtain a Chimney Sweeping Permit in Sweden.

Information which might help

Your fireplace and chimney must be cleaned and checked to be used and to minimize the risk of chimney fire.

Each house belongs to a sweeping districts in the municipality

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

verksamt.se

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