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SchfHwG

Abbreviation for Schornsteinfeger-Handwerksgesetz

In short and in plain language

The SchfHwG is a German law for chimney sweeps.

It says what their tasks are.

One task is to look at stoves and heating in the home.

Definition
The SchfHwG is the German Chimney Sweep Trade Act. Among other things, it governs the tasks of the appointed district chimney sweeps, for example the inspection of heating appliances.

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