Building regulations vs the installation of chimney liners

In any building heated by a central heating boiler, a freestanding stove, a fireplace or a traditional coal-fired stove, it is essential to install a chimney liner. This is a key component of heating appliances designed for burning fuel. Later in this post, we explain which regulations govern the installation of chimney liners.

What regulations must be taken into account when installing a chimney liner?

When installing chimney liners, particular attention should be paid to § 266 of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure of 12 April 2002 on the technical conditions to be met by buildings and their location (as amended), which states:

• Flue and smoke ducts should be made of non-combustible materials.
• Flue and smoke ducts or their casings shall meet the requirements specified in the Polish Standard concerning fire tests for small chimneys.
• The casing referred to in paragraph 2 may be constructed from solid bricks 12 cm thick, laid with cement-lime mortar, with external plaster or jointing.

When selecting and installing chimney liners, the applicable regulations must be taken into account.

Does the installation of a chimney liner require a permit or notification?

In the case of installing a chimney system during the construction of a house, there is no need to apply for an additional permit or make a notification (such works form part of the project).

If a chimney liner is installed as part of a renovation, such work should be treated as a building alteration involving a change in the building’s performance parameters. However, even in this case, there is no need to complete any additional formalities such as submitting a notification or applying for a permit.