We have just moved into a brand new home and were surprised to find our gas flu was situated over the fence in our next door neighbours garden. Is this legal does anyone know?
2007-03-14 12:37:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are some 'interesting' answers here! The position of the flue is very much dependant on the type of boiler installed, as you state that it is a brand new house, the boiler will be of the condensing type. As such, condensing boilers do not discharge much in the way of products of combustion, and assuming that the manufacturers instructions and CORGI regs have been followed, the only other limitation is 'so as not to cause annoyance or interference with adjoining properties'.
In short - if the flue actually terminates in your neighbours garden, it's a problem, if not then it is likely to have been installed to current regs (although without seeing it, it's impossible to be sure).
If you are concerned you can call the builder as the property is covered by a 10 year NHBC guarantee, and if you get no joy there then call the buildings inspector at your local council.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-14 14:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a direct vent boiler or heater, if so the manufacturer has venting criteria which must be met. Generally the contractor who installed the vent should have tried another direction to run it, possibly upwards. Depending on where you live and provided your vent is far enough away from windows, doors or any fresh air intakes to your neighbors home I don't believe it could be a zoning issue. Consult your construction official first and if your vent is a problem the builder must put it right. You don't want to have a pissed of neighbor asking you to cut your vent back and possibly create a hazardous condition for you.
2007-03-14 19:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by Eamonn S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes there is if its on an outer wall it should be a minimum of 400mm from any door or opening into any living area, so being by a fence is no problem, and also a new home would have been inspected by Either a 10 year guarantee h.b.f
or if its council it would of had on even more rigorous check
2007-03-14 19:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mr T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only to a certain extent they should be placed near any vents bringing air into the house and should not be in an enclosed area e.g. trees close to it as this can generate alot of heat, you can place it nywere as long as you use some common sence and dont be dangerous
2007-03-14 19:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not, unless it is some type of direct vent heater, otherwise local bldg. codes call for distances over peak of roof to create proper draft and setback from windows etc., consult your local plumbing/building inspector. PS- anything that encroaches on your neighbors property is probably illegal
2007-03-14 19:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by louis z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something you would have to find out from the town you live in, as I believe every City, Town and County are not the same.
2007-03-14 19:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes their are very strict rules regarding where flues must be placed with regards to windows ,height space around boiler etc ,have it checked out by a registered heating expert you cant be to safe with these corgi registered
2007-03-14 19:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by leonard24seven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the local city/county plumbing inspector.
2007-03-15 00:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋