Lichtenfels relies on safety: two new district chimney sweeps!

Lichtenfels relies on safety: two new district chimney sweeps!

Lichtenfels, Deutschland - In Lichtenfels there is a breath of fresh air in the chimney sweep craft! On June 30, 2025, the city announced that Jan Lengerer will take over the office of the authorized district chimney sweep for the Lichtfels 3 sweeping district from June 1, 2025. After seven years in the service of Steffen Walter, it is now time for Lengerer to take on the sovereign tasks in this area.

But not only Lengerer is introduced into new responsibility. Markus Lorenz was also ordered for the Michelau sweeping district as the authorized district chimney sweep, from July 1, 2025, also for a further seven years. Both will not only guarantee security in the domestic fireplaces, but also act as a contact for all concerns about chimney sweeping.

important areas of responsibility

The responsibility of this new chimney sweep means more than just turning fireplace. Kristin Grosch, department head for public security and order, reminded of the important professional duties in her speech, who in chimney sweeping law . The sweeping district holders are responsible, among other things, for fire security in buildings. This not only contributes to public security, but also to the health of the residents and for environmental protection.

In addition, the sovereign tasks of a authorized district chimney sweeper include the implementation of fireplace shows, the issuance of fireplace notices as well as the event -related review and construction acceptance according to state law. These important activities are of central importance and must be carried out precisely, as the Schornsteinfegerrecht clearly specifies.

changes in chimney sweep

The chimney sweep has changed significantly since the reform of the Schornsteinfeger Handwerks Act in 2008. Since then, consumers have had freedom to commission chimney sweeps of their choice for certain tasks. However, the authorized district chimney sweep remains the only contact person for the sovereign activities that ensures a uniform and high quality of the work.

The free launch and privately active chimney sweeps, on the other hand, can carry out activities such as measuring or cleaning, as they do not fall under the fee schedule. This dynamic has given the profession a fresh upswing in recent years and brings new opportunities onto the market.

Overall, the citizens of the region are looking forward to good and safe cooperation with the new chimney sweeps. With a good hand for their tasks and the necessary specialist knowledge, Lengerer and Lorenz ensure that everything remains safe around the fire!