Householders who use their chimney could be fined £300
UK households are being cautioned that they could face fines of £300 from this month onwards if they use their chimney. Despite the fact that most houses built before the 1990s likely have a chimney, many have not been used for years or even decades, with some fireplaces potentially blocked and inaccessible.
These Smoke Control Areas dictate the permissible amount of smoke emission from your chimney. Most of England now falls under these areas, and residents could face a £300 fine if their chimney produces too much smoke, with repeat offenders potentially facing criminal charges.According to Section 19 of the Clean Air Act 1993, a £300 penalty is applicable if your chimney releases excessive smoke.
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