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born_to_kvetch t1_j6e62ts wrote

As far as I know, there's no ban. The issue is that a lot of rentals have boarded up their fireplaces for liability reasons, or they haven't had a chimney cleaning/inspection in ages so the risk of a chimney fire is much higher. Best to speak with the landlord before using the fireplace.

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Sujjin OP t1_j6e6eui wrote

thank you. I will do that

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keyjan t1_j6e7l5g wrote

Second this; I'm in the burbs but came home from work one day to find the local FD scampering across all our roofs, knocking down a chimney fire in the house three doors down. Fortunately no major damage. (Chimney had never been cleaned in the history of the house.)

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kirkl3s t1_j6i2ofr wrote

Speaking from experience - repairing a chimney is also extremely expensive. I was quoted like $8G to get mine back up and running

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