Each chimney-sweep district in Germany has its bevollmächtigter Bezirksschornsteinfeger, the chimney sweep appointed for that district. Since 2013 owners may hire any chimney sweep for routine work such as measuring, sweeping and cleaning. Some tasks stayed with the district sweep alone. He carries out the Feuerstättenschau, the inspection of all fireplaces and heating systems in a building. The law requires it twice during his appointment, no sooner than three years and as a rule no later than five years after the last one. He also checks newly installed heating systems. Owners who miss the deadlines in his written notice risk a fine of up to 5,000 euros.