Combustion fireplaces, heating appliances, solid fuel-fired cooking appliances and hot water production appliances are subject to periodic maintenance under the conditions laid down in this section.
By way of derogation from the first paragraph, solid fuel open fireplaces are not subject to the maintenance requirements laid down in this section, but their users must keep them in good working order and clean.
The internal or external flues, whether fixed or mobile, connecting and evacuating the smoke from the fireplaces and appliances mentioned in the first paragraph must be swept periodically, in accordance with the conditions laid down in this section.
The provisions of this section apply to fireplaces, appliances and flues in any building or premises, regardless of use.