What are the building regulations 4 building the brick work around a raised gas fire to sit into,in a chimney?

Question

Basically I understand that there has to be a certain distance from floor to the base of the gas fir and this must be floating or something, all I want to know is what ar ethe measurements and anyone know where I can read the regulations for free??

Answer 1

225mm is the minimum distance between the burner on the gas fire and any combustable material directly below.carpet,wooden floor etc.most gas fires are under 7kw,so you dont need any perminant ventilation.up yours stitched up,just advise,dont criticize

Answer 2

This all depends on the gas fire. You need to consult the manufacturers instructions, or contact the manufacturer.
To install the fire you must get someone who is competent and Corgi registered for gas fires. To fit a fire yourself and you are not registered would be illegal. This is one area you have to be on the ball with

Answer 3

Any Gas fire that is set into a chimney space, must be sealed with a closure plate, and must have a free flow of air. an air brick must be fitted into an outside wall to provide this air flow. Natural gas fires consume as much air as gas and if this flow of air is blocked, you will suffer with carbon monoxide poisonong. Your fire can be any height off the floor you wish.

Answer 4

Boy Boy has it right, all the other answers are wrong in one way or another, which is a disgrace as some of them are gas fitters. You have not given enough information, are you referring to an inglenook arrangement, or are you referring to the hole behind a wall mounted gas fire?

Answer 5

You can download any building regulation free of charge in a pdf format from the prime minister's web site.

Answer 6

i have never heard of such a thing ..if you have a gas fire ..ring up the manufacturer and ask for their requirements

Answer 7

it depends on where you live. call your local tax assessor and ask who issues building permits, this is the office you need to ask