Chimney Sweep Search The HETAS ‘Find a Chimney Sweep’ search makes it easy to find your nearest local HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep. Simply enter your postcode in the search box above to find a chimney sweep near you. A good chimney is essential to the continuing efficient and safe operation of all solid fuel burning Read More…
Our HETAS Advice Leaflets cover a range of topics. Click on a leaflet to download or view the PDF, or contact the HETAS team if you would like a paper copy to be sent to you please email info@hetas.co.uk. For further advice please contact or support team on 01684 278170. These advice leaflets are suitable Read More…
HETAS Technical Notes & Guidance Chimneys in Thatched Properties HETAS has developed an updated Technical Note on chimneys in thatched properties. Guidance for HETAS registrants is available in the HETAS Technical Area. Carbon Monoxide The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. This regulation comes into force in England from 1st October 2015. Click Read More…
Click on the questions below for answers. What is HETAS? HETAS (Heating Equipment Testing and Approvals Scheme) is the only specialist organisation approving biomass and solid fuel heating appliances, fuels and services. This also includes the registration of competent installers and servicing businesses. What protection or support does HETAS offer after installation? HETAS strives to Read More…
In this growing renewable market consumers can be directed to retailers that meet standards for service quality and search, here on the HETAS website, for Approved Retailers. There is support from HETAS in the form of training, newsletters, and a host of other benefits. Approved Retailers will receive a certificate as well as being able to Read More…
HETAS Product Approval As an appliance manufacturer there are many reasons you should consider HETAS approval for your appliances; HETAS is the Independent UK Body Recognised by DEFRA HETAS is the independent UK body recognised by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for the official testing and approval of domestic solid fuels, solid fuel Read More…
Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas that can be present in the fumes from the combustion of fuel’s which aren’t burnt under the correct conditions. Fuels such as gas, oil, solid mineral fuel and biomass all have the potential to emit CO. The gas cannot be seen, smelled or tasted making Read More…
The range of HETAS Advice Sheets can be purchased direct from the HETAS Shop. Contact 01684 278170 or email shop@hetas.co.uk to purchase. You may also host these advice sheets on your website; however we ask that you display credit to HETAS (brief description with a link to our website). We make some of our consumer advice sheets Read More…
There are a number of organisations and charities who, along with HETAS, are committed to raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and Carbon Monoxide safety. Carbon Monoxide Safety Organisations All Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group The All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group (APPCOG) is the leading forum for Parliamentarians, civil servants and energy industry Read More…
One of our objectives as an organisation is “Ensuring that HETAS is seen as offering an understandable and secure route through safety standards and relevant regulation in support of our organisational purpose.” There are a large number of British Standards and European Standards that apply to the solid fuel and biomass industry that affect everything Read More…
The Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps The Association of Professional Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS) was formed in 2002. APICS recognises that chimney sweeps are independent and should be allowed to get on with their daily work without interference. To update the knowledge concerning rules, regulations, techniques and equipment. APICS has a Continued Professional Development Read More…
Safe disposal of ash from your stove HETAS is advising homeowners to safely dispose of ash from their wood burning and multi fuel stoves following a recent carbon monoxide incident and a house fire. Hot and cooling ashes can be a fire and carbon monoxide hazard. Make sure that you leave sufficient time after a Read More…
Ecodesign Explained You may have been made aware recently of the Governments intentions to better promote the use of clean-burning solid fuels, appliances and operation techniques through its Clean Air Strategy, in order to continue to reduce the impacts of solid fuel appliance use on the UK’s air quality. One question that continues to arise Read More…
Glamping Guest Safety HETAS has teamed up with the Glamping Association to provide a handy checklist for guest using a stove when glamping. Our checklist provides guidance on lighting the stove, checks to carry out before using the stove and additional safety information. If you have any concerns please contact the site office before using Read More…
HETAS have recently launched, as part of ongoing initiatives to support industry and the wider public, a way in which installers and consumers can fully recognise those appliances that meet the impending Ecodesign regulations for minimum efficiency and maximum emission limits as “Ecodesign Compliant”. The overall aim of the scheme is to promote the more Read More…
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Carbon Monoxide – The Dangers of CO & CO Alarm Information Learn about carbon monoxide and the law with regards to carbon monoxide alarms and solid fuel appliance installations. We’ve included tips to test and maintain your alarm to keep you and your family safe.See below the video for Read More…
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Carbon Monoxide – Signs & Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and What to do if you Suspect a Carbon Monoxide Escape Our third and final video on carbon monoxide safety advice focuses on how to recognise the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and what to do if Read More…
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Carbon Monoxide – Alarm Placement Detailed guidance on where a carbon monoxide alarm can be fitted to in order to comply with Building Regulations when you have a solid fuel appliance installed.See below the video for a transcript and links to our two other CO safety videos. Make sure Read More…
Another month has passed and as lockdown measures ease across the UK and Ireland I hope you all seeing some signs of normality and business is picking up. Here at HETAS, the office is now operational every day of the week and we are slowly increasing resources back in the office as guidance allows. Some Read More…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a safety notice to those who use, install, maintain or distribute wood pellet boilers or manufacture/store/distribute wood pellets. Since 2002 there have been at least nine fatalities in Europe caused by carbon monoxide poisoning following entry into wood pellet storage areas. Although there have not been any Read More…
When you change your clock, test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector The national Fire Kills campaign is reminding people of the importance of a working smoke alarm & carbon monoxide detector this month and is encouraging everyone to test theirs when they change their clocks on 31 March. Listen out for advertising on national radio Read More…
Please note the HETAS office will be closed on Friday 29th March 2013 (Good Friday) and Monday 1st April 2013 (Easter Monday). The office will be open as normal from 8.30am on Tuesday 2nd April 2013. Should you need to contact HETAS please get in touch before 5pm on Thursday 28th March when the office Read More…
Leading experts joins forces in the fight against the ‘silent killer’ Carbon Monoxide The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers has joined in partnership with gas distribution network Wales & West Utilities supported by the Carbon Monoxide All Fuels Action Forum to host a FREE one day conference to campaign and coordinate action against the Read More…
The annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week commences on Monday 18th November and runs through until Sunday 24th November. The national event was started by CO-Awareness, a registered charity founded by Lynn Griffiths nearly nine years ago. CO-Awareness is a registered charity that supports the many victims of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and other products of Read More…
When you change your clock, test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector! The national Fire Kills campaign is reminding people of the importance of a working smoke alarm & carbon monoxide detector this month and is encouraging everyone to test theirs when they change their clocks on Sunday 30th March 2014. Listen out for advertising on Read More…
The HETAS offices will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 17th April 2014 and opening at 8.30am on Tuesday 22nd April 2014. Should you require the services of a HETAS Registered Installer, HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep or HETAS Approved Retailer you can use the search facility atwww.hetas.co.uk/search A range of useful advice sheets can, including Read More…
The HETAS offices will be closing at 4.30pm on Friday 23rd May 2014 and opening at 8.30am on Tuesday 27th May 2014. Should you require the services of a HETAS Registered Installer, HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep or HETAS Approved Retailer you can use the search facility atwww.hetas.co.uk/search A range of useful advice sheets can, including advice on Read More…
The UK’s four main gas industry networks have joined forces to deliver this year’s carbon monoxide conference Knowledge is Power. Every year in the UK, 40 preventable deaths occur due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Knowledge is Power, hosted by The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), aims to reduce this number to zero. Following Read More…
My name is Lynn Griffiths. You will properly be unaware I even exist so please allow me to introduce myself. From 1988 – 1999 My family and I were poisoned by carbon monoxide for over a decade. From 1999 – 2005 I became carbon monoxide aware and made some great contacts in the UK and America. From 2005 Read More…
The HETAS offices will be closing at midday on Wednesday 24th December 2014 and opening at 8.30am on Monday 5th January 2015. Should you require the services of a HETAS Registered Installer or HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep you can use the search facility at www.hetas.co.uk/search Click here to access a range of useful advice sheets Read More…
SPRING INTO ACTION AND PLEDGE TO SAVE LIVES Give your smoke alarms a spring clean – Tick Tock Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks this weekend. Fire Kills is asking people across the country to welcome British Summer Time by Tick Tock Testing their smoke alarms when they Read More…
The HETAS offices will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 2nd April 2015 and opening at 8.30am on Tuesday 7th April 2015. Should you require the services of a HETAS Registered Installer or HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep you can use the search facility at www.hetas.co.uk/search Click here to access a range of useful advice sheets can, Read More…
The HETAS offices will be closing at midday on Thursday 24th December 2015 and opening at 8:30am on Monday 4th January 2016. Should you require the services of a HETAS Registered Installer or HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep you can use the search facility at www.hetas.co.uk/search Click here to access a range of useful advice sheets, Read More…
The HETAS offices will be closing at 4:30pm on Thursday 24th March and opening at 8.30am on Tuesday 29th March. Should you require the services of a HETAS Registered Installer or HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep you can use the search facility at www.hetas.co.uk/search Click here to access a range of useful advice sheets can, including Read More…
The HETAS Approved Retailer scheme continues to grow in popularity as more retailers benefit from accreditation on the scheme. The new HETAS Approved Retailer Course, designed for new and experienced retailers, aims to ensure that approved retailers have at least one HETAS trained member of staff on duty in the showroom at all times, not Read More…
CO Awareness Week November 21st to 27th is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Join people, organisations and businesses of all sizes to help raise awareness of the danger of carbon monoxide. Organised by Lynn Griffiths and her charity, Carbon Monoxide Awareness, the campaign is now in its eleventh year. Lynn suggests there are a number of Read More…
Which? CO Alarm Testing HETAS and The Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) are urging customers to purchase audible carbon monoxide (CO) alarms from well-known and recognised brands after a recent Which? report revealed a number of cheap and imported CO alarms to be unsafe and unreliable. Which? recently put a number of Read More…
Chimney Fire – beyond awareness In September HETAS offered its support to the Fire Kills Chimney Fire Safety Week campaign, promoting to consumers the importance of chimney maintenance. With around 50% of chimney fires take place in England between the months of January, February and March, HETAS will continue to promote this safety message into Read More…
Read all about it! 2016 was our first full year using Golley Slater as our chosen PR agency and it’s been a very successful twelve months in raising awareness of HETAS,our registrants and the great products that manufacturers get tested and put in to our Guide. Our team has pulled together some of the headline Read More…
Easter 2017 Office Closure With Easter fast approaching we wanted to let everyone know that the HETAS office will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 13th April 2017 and opening again on Tuesday 18th April 2017 at 8:30am. The HETAS website has a wide range of information for you while we are closed over Easter. Read More…
Test your Carbon Monoxide alarms! Also known as ‘Test it Tuesday’ – Always test your carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. We advise you to test your alarms at least once a month on a day you are likely to remember. Please refer to your manufacturer’s instructions for specific Read More…
CEDA and HETAS collaborate on new guidance Solid fuel fired catering equipment has seen a huge increase in popularity in the last couple of years. HETAS has spent the last 18 months in close collaboration with ceda to produce some much-needed industry guidelines. These guidelines are in harmony with the latest version of DW172, the Read More…
Recent Trading Standards Action HETAS continues to work with Trading Standards in bringing about enforcement action against installers who fail to comply with the standards expected. HETAS understands that reputable installers want to see action taken against bad installers and we are working hard to make this happen. In one case a wood burning stove Read More…
Further Trading Standards Success This year the HETAS team has been working harder than ever to tackle rogues who mislead consumers. A recent court case has led to a large fine for a rogue installer of stoves based near Southampton. Darren Carr, aged 50, from Poole, was found guilty at Southampton Crown Court of offences Read More…
Have yourself a merry little Christmas Here at HETAS we want to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable festive period with your family and friends. Here are some of our top festive tips to help you along the way, including getting your chimney swept and checking smoke and CO alarms. Be alarmed! Carbon Monoxide Read More…
Slumber mode is when an appliance is purposely set at a low or minimum output normally for overnight burning to be revived in the morning without the need for relighting. Some mineral fuel burning appliances are designed to operate in a slumbering mode and would be CE type tested to show that they are safe to operate in this manner.
Be alarmed The positioning of a carbon monoxide alarms can be an important factor in ensuring compliance with Approved Document J and ensuring an alarm has the best opportunity to identify carbon monoxide. HETAS Technical Note 0022 has all the information you need. Questions from installers over the type, suitability and positioning of carbon monoxide Read More…
Ready for inspection When your HETAS inspector makes contact with you for your routine inspection, it is an opportunity to demonstrate your ongoing compliance with HETAS registration and compliance with Regulations. Here we highlight some tips to ensure a compliant inspection. Prior to joining HETAS, installers must successfully complete training and pass an onsite inspection Read More…
Not so Golden HETAS continues it’s work of ridding our industry of the cowboys who mislead customers and rip them off with poor standards of workmanship. Rogue traders Liam Golden and Aaron Parry were charged in court in the last month through the hard work of HETAS and Trading Standards. Two rogue traders narrowly avoided Read More…
HETAS has put its support behind a safety initiative at schools in Abkhazia, an independent state situated in the north-western corner of Georgia.