Analysis of safe distance of flue from combustible construction parts in terms of fire safety in the European standards

Analysis of safe distance of flue from combustible construction parts in terms of fire safety in the European standards

This topic is very actual due to the high number of chimney and flue fires, including radiators especially during the heating season. The aim of the article is to compare and assess the strictness of the regulations in selected European countries in terms of safe separation distance of the flue from the combustible construction parts. 

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