Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act, 1840

Penalty for compelling or allowing children to climb chimneys.

2. . . . any person who shall compel or knowingly allow any child or young person under the age of twenty-one years to ascend or descend a chimney, or enter a flue, for the purpose of sweeping, cleaning, or coring the same, or for extinguishing fire therein, shall be liable to a penalty not more than ten pounds . . .