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Chimney height approval

The Clean Air Act requires the heights of certain chimneys to be approved. Installations in 'normal' domestic premises would not normally need approval. Those requiring approval are those serving furnaces, boilers or similar appliances that:

Burn pulverised fuel
Burn, at a rate of 45.4kg or more per hour, or any other solid matter, or
Burn at a rate equivalent to 366.4kW or more, any liquid or gaseous matter
Due to the size of these furnaces, this is only likely to apply to industrial or commercial premises.

This is in addition to any other permissions (such as planning permission or environmental permitting) that may be required, and also applies to replacements as well as new installations.

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