A school boiler house often runs some of the biggest gas plant in the local area, a few metres from classrooms. Faulty flues can let combustion products back into the building, so school boiler flue inspections in Lancashire matter far more than a tick-box exercise.
SMR Gas Maintenance Ltd inspects and services commercial boiler plant for schools and education sites in Preston, Lancashire and the North West. Gas Safe 562186.
What a flue inspection covers
• Visual inspection of the flue route from boiler to terminal
• Joints, seals, supports and condition of flue sections
• Terminal position, guards and clearance from openings
• Flue draught and spillage checks under operating conditions
• Combustion readings on each boiler
• Plant room ventilation and air supply
• Any flue dampers, fans and interlocks proved working
You get a written report for each boiler and flue, listing any defects and how urgent they are.
Why schools need extra care
Vulnerable occupants
Children are more vulnerable to carbon monoxide than adults. Flues near playgrounds, windows and air intakes need careful checking.
Older buildings and mixed plant
Many Lancashire schools have plant rooms extended over decades, with old and new boilers sharing flues. Shared or modified flues need particular attention.
Audits and governors
Bursars and site managers need clear records for governors, the local authority or trust, and insurers.
Planning around term time
We schedule inspections and remedial work for half terms, holidays or before the heating season, so heating is never off during lessons in cold weather. Urgent safety defects are always made safe straight away.tion contract
When your current contract is up for renewal, it's a good time to check:
Is every boiler and flue on the site listed?
• Are servicing and flue inspections done on the same visit?
• Does the contract include breakdown response times?
• Are reports clear enough to act on?
SMR can quote for inspections only, or combined inspections, servicing and breakdown cover.
FAQ
How often should school boiler flues be inspected?
At least annually, usually with the boiler service. Sites with known defects or shared flues may need more frequent checks.
Can you work during school hours?
Yes, with safe access arranged, but we prefer holidays for any work that needs the heating off.
Do you work with academy trusts with several schools?
Yes. We can cover multiple sites on one contract with a single schedule of visits.
What happens if a flue fails inspection?
We make it safe, explain the defect in writing, and quote for the repair.
Get a school flue inspection quote
Call 07882 898492 or email andy@smrgasservices.co.uk to request a quote for boiler flue inspections or a full maintenance contract for your school.
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