Будьте внимательны при эксплуатации печи!

Be careful when operating the stove!

According to statistics, fires caused by faulty or improperly operated stoves occur almost daily during the autumn-winter period.

The main fire safety requirements that citizens must observe to prevent fires when operating stoves are regulated by fire safety rules:

  1. Operation of a faulty stove is prohibited! The stove must be properly constructed and in good working order – this is paramount!
  2. The stove's chimney must be periodically cleaned of soot (depending on operating conditions), but at least once a year. Cleaning can be carried out by the owner of the residential building where the stove is located, or by engaging specialized organizations.
  3. The floor area in front of the firebox opening made of combustible material must be protected with non-combustible material measuring at least 50 cm by 70 cm.
  4. The stove structure must be at a distance of 10 cm from combustible building materials, and the chimney must be at a distance of 13 cm.

When operating stoves, the following are prohibited:

– Firing when the masonry of the firebox vault has collapsed;

– Using flammable and combustible liquids (gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, and similar) for ignition;

– Firing with open doors, except in cases where the stove design allows for firing with an open firebox (e.g., a "Russian stove," a fireplace);

– Overheating;

– Placing combustible substances and materials on the stove or at a distance that could cause them to ignite;

– Firing with coal, coke, and gas in a stove not designed for these types of fuel;

– Leaving a firing stove unattended.

Additionally, the stove, the surfaces of the chimney, and the walls through which the smoke channels pass must be in good condition, without through cracks. To detect cracks in the chimney in the attic space at an early stage, they should be plastered and whitewashed. Annually, before the heating season, a visual inspection of the stove and chimney (channels) must be carried out to ensure they are in good working order. Ash, coals, and slag removed from the stove must be doused with water until completely extinguished.