The National Fire Protection Association states, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs should be done if necessary." Even if you don't use your fireplace, small animals and birds can leave nesting material, making your fireplace.

The CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) recommends that your chimney should be cleaned when 1/8" of sooty buildup is evident inside the chimney. If any glaze appears in the flue, cleaning should be done (even if there is less than 1/8” of buildup). When an accumulation of soot and creosote occurs, it can be enough to fuel a chimney fire that may damage the chimney and even spread to the roof and home.

A corrosive, gummy, and enormously combustible substance that forms when volatile gases (products of burning wood or coal tar) combine and condense below 250° F.

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