The Federal Immission Control Act and the 1st BImSchV Ordinance for stoves and tiled stoves stipulate that appliances tested between 1 January 1995 and 21 March 2010 must emit a maximum of 4 grams of carbon monoxide per cubic metre of flue gas and a maximum of 0.15 grams of particulate matter per cubic metre […]
Yes, because it is a modification to the flue system. The chimney sweep will take into account whether the chimney cross-section is changed, the distance to combustible materials and whether other building regulations are complied with. It is advisable to consult the chimney sweep before installation.
The German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) issues building approval on the basis of test reports from independent testing institutes. The approval or test specifications include technical details such as the degree of separation (efficiency), the area of application (e.g. pellets and/or logs) for the separator and the corresponding accessories. The electronic control unit must […]
No, neither electrostatic precipitators nor catalytic converters or passive filters are mandatory in Germany. However, it is conceivable that future legislation will set lower limits for wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. A particulate filter would then be the most efficient way to effectively reduce particulate matter (from 2024).
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