Things to know about exhaust air controls

Safety devices are subject to the building regulations and are only permitted if they bear the mark of conformity (Ü mark) from the German Institute for Building Regulations (DIBt)!
Source: State Building Code § 20 Building Products (1)

When buying, pay attention to the DIBt approval!

Your exhaust air control (window contact switch) should definitely have a DIBt approval so that you can be sure to get the highest possible safety. Your chimney sweep will also look for this test when recommending such a system.

Continue reading