Chimney cowl question

[Mr M]

I have been told that a property that I rent out needs to have its chimney cowl removed and replaced as the flue is Class 1 and the cowl is Class 2. The cowl fitted is pretty similar to the one shown in the picture below ie it looks like a terracotta ridge tile fixed on top of the chimney pot



Can any Engineers who carry out Landlords Gas Safety Certs please confirm if I am being advised correctly

 

[Boilerman2]

Yes

 

[Mr M]

Thanks for the response. So what's the difference between a Class 1 and a Class 2 cowl?

 

[Mark Br]

Your terminal is not considered suitable for most gas burning appliances. What is it connected to?

 

[Mr M]

It's connected to a gas fire

 

[Boilerman2]

You should get the cowl changed, shouldn't cost that much,,and according to the photo, you already have scaffolding around the chimney!!

 

[Mr M]

OK. The photo was one I googled, not the actual property in question, but i'll get the cowl swapped. Thanks for the advice.