New fireplaces and/or exhaust systems must be inspected and approved by the responsible district chimney sweep before they are put into operation. Any changes to existing fireplaces and/or exhaust systems must be reported to the responsible district chimney sweep.
The district chimney sweep is responsible for so-called sovereign tasks such as
Each address has a district chimney sweep assigned to it. If you need one of these tasks carried out at your address, you must commission the assigned district chimney sweep.
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For the acceptance of a fireplace and/or an exhaust system, the data on the devices, proof of usability and calculations on discharge conditions are required. You can obtain details of the necessary documents from your district chimney sweep.
This entry is currently being revised due to the amendment of the Hamburg Building Code, effective January 1, 2026. Some information may no longer be valid.
Work specified in the fireplace inspection certificate, such as
These tasks do not necessarily have to be carried out by the district chimney sweep. You can choose any chimney sweeping company for these jobs. The costs for these services can vary depending on the chimney sweeping company.
Certain chimney sweeping tasks must be completed within a certain time limit. The district chimney sweep for your address will ensure that these tasks are completed on time. If necessary, you must provide evidence that the work has been carried out.
You find out for yourself which district chimney sweep is responsible for your address and commission the person.
The processing time varies depending on the type and scope of the work to be carried out.
The fees for the sovereign activities are calculated according to the Ordinance on Chimney Sweeping in conjunction with the federal sweeping and inspection regulations (see links).
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Regulation on chimney sweeping work
www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-SchfArbVHA2013rahmen
Sweeping and inspection regulations (KÜO)
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/k_o/BJNR129200009.html
Hamburg Building Code (HBauO)
www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-BauOHA2005V6P9
§§ 13 ff. Chimney Sweep Trade Act (SchfHwG)
www.gesetze-im-internet.de/schfhwg/__13.html
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Last updated: 07.08.2026