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the
visit
The following type of work may be carried out on a technical visit:
- Instruction
on use of appliance.
- Investigation
into appliance, chimney and heating system faults.
- Inspection
of installations for association membership.
- Safety
inspections into Fume emission.
- Feasibility
studies into the use of existing flues.
- Study
of chimney and fireplace design for Architects prior to construction.
- Expert
witness investigations for legal action.
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| Blocked
flue when tested with indicator smoke . Carbon Monoxide contained
in smokeless fuel fumes
would be emitted into the room. |
examples
SURE FIRE carry out technical visits for a wide range of clients:
- Feasibility
study for Stoneyhurst College, Lancashire.
- NHBC
Arbitration hearing for Client in Chislehurst, Kent.
- Feasibility
study for reinstating flue in 1960's system built property.
- Chimney
condition survey for Local Authority.
- Prior
to the formation of SURE FIRE TECHNICAL SERVICES Mick Waumsley
has done work for Duke of Rutland, Fireplace design @ Haddon
Hall hunting lodge.
- Expert
witness work for NHBC arbitration and Small Claims Court appearances
have resulted in client receiving payments from £2,500
to £26,000.
- Work
has been carried out for the general public which includes everything
from instruction on the use of the appliance through problem
solving, Close circuit video inspection of chimneys to the continuous
monitoring of Carbon Monoxide levels in properties.
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| Damage
caused to a chimney stack when condensation forms. This is due to
a combination of the incorrect use of wood and a poorly insulated
chimney. |
equipment
It is essential to utilise the appropriate approved equipment during
a technical visit:
- Draught
gauges for checking chimney draw capability.
- Digital
thermometer for setting up of heating system for maximum efficiency.
- Core
Ball gauges for core testing of chimneys to BS6461.
- Equipment
to soundness test a chimney to BS 6461.
- Carbon
Monoxide (CO) monitoring equipment to provide print out of CO
levels in a given room.
- Presentation
equipment for training.
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| Part
of a quality inspection used by the client together with Trading
Standards. |
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