Multi Fuel Stove

[NewhouseOldhouse]

just looking, I have a air vent in the room where the open fire was and i see stove are required to have an air vent installed.

will the existing air vent be adequate.

thanks

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Depends how big the vent is, what rating the stove is. Usually a 110mm hole is enough (same size as std tumble dryer vent) but your installer should be able to verify that.

 

[NewhouseOldhouse]

Depends how big the vent is, what rating the stove is. Usually a 110mm hole is enough (same size as std tumble dryer vent) but your installer should be able to verify that.

vent is same as tumble dryer vent, stove is 8kw

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Should be ok then, easy enough to open it up if yr installer requires a bigger opening

 

[Mr Chibs]

Are you not allowed to fit this yourself and have the council sign it off?

They used to offer this from what I remember.

 

[NewhouseOldhouse]

Are you not allowed to fit this yourself and have the council sign it off?

They used to offer this from what I remember.

has to be signed off by a register installer (HETAS).

i cannot drop the lining down chimney either but could do the rest if viable.

 

[muggles]

Are you not allowed to fit this yourself and have the council sign it off?

They used to offer this from what I remember.

Depends on the local authority. Some allow this, others don't

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Stick a Building Notice in and see what happens. You'll have to demonstrate competence and compliance with whatever regulations apply, if you follow the scenarios laid out in the relevant Approved Documents then the job will be deemed to comply.

EDIT Just remembered you're in NI, no idea if the same rules apply.

 

[Exedon]

Private building inspector? If they operate in NI.

 

[NewhouseOldhouse]

Thanks everyone