In France is it mandatory for property owners to ensure that their chimney is in a good condition to prevent fires and toxic gases entering the household and atmosphere.

 

As with all trades in France the work must be done by a certified professional (called a ramoneur). Each local jurisdiction may have different regulations that dictate how often a chimney sweep must work on your chimney. However, your insurance company will also outline how many times you need to get this done. Often insurance policies state that you must get your chimney checked every 6 months.

 

For the insurance on your Val Thorens property to be valid you must keep the certificates provided by your ramoneur.