The Northern Centre, in conjunction with Chimney Skills Training are delighted to be able to offer a virtual smoke nuisance course which aims to provide Environmental Health Officers and those working within the field of Environmental Protection with further guidance and information to assist with the investigation of smoke nuisance complaints. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

The course covers the following topics:

  • What is smoke
  • What is a smoke nuisance
  • Combustion as a chemical reaction
  • Incomplete combustion
  • Installation
  • Principles of flues and chimneys
  • Main legislation, codes of practice, building standards, and BS/EN standards

The course will be delivered via Microsoft teams and will utilise ‘breakout rooms’ to allow for case studies to be discussed. There will be an opportunity for those who complete the course to sit the CITB qualification.

Course Fee

REHIS Member: £150

Non-member: £225

Spaces will be limited to 12 delegates so early booking is essential.

For further information, please contact Catherine Busson Catherine.busson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Bookings can be made at

Smoke Nuisance Course Booking Form

Participation in this event carries a maximum value of 7 hours for the REHIS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. The CPD Scheme is based on the principle that individuals allocate an amount of time based on their own learning and/or development achieved during an activity.

  • Event Date
    09/11/2022 9:00 am
  • Event End Date
    10/11/2022 5:00 pm
  • Event Location
    MS Teams
  • Additional Files
    Array