WC building regs

[PaulMac07]

Hi Guys,

Can someone tell me the building regs when converting a downstairs cupboard to a WC? The WC has a small hand basin fitted, but since it's primarily for the kids to use, I didn't fit any hot water. My question is, do I need to fit an extractor fan since there is no window? I always assumed the fan was to extract steam and reduce condensation?

I can live with the smell of a fart or two, but will my local Clerk Of Works think differently?

Cheers in advance,

Paul

 

[noseall]

a w.c. must have ventilation either by mechanical extraction or other means.

 

[PaulMac07]

a w.c. must have ventilation by means of extractor or other means.

Thanks for that mate.

So, since there's no condensation issues, I assume our government want me to use electricity (which we should be conserving you know), to extract the odd fart or two, considering the upstairs loo is the main dumping area?? How bizarre. Who on earth decides on these stupid regulations?

Oh well, where's my core drill?

Cheers,

Paul

 

[^woody^]

It's a public health issue, not a construction issue

Probably decided years ago along the lines of a fresh smelling WC is better than a foul smelling one.

Obviously, it is up to you whether you use the fan or open the window (if fitted)

 

[TOPSURV]

You need ventilation. Your room is pressurized meaning when you flush it sucks air down the toilet and out of the room. If you have no window, you'll need passive ventilator or if you have a window, itll need passive ventilators in the frame.

and then theres the electrics..light switches have to be pull-cord switches and you'll need Part P certificate. You will also need BC approval for your drain runs to the main sewer.

 

[Adam_151]

and then theres the electrics..light switches have to be pull-cord switches and you'll need Part P certificate.

Ah, the blind leading the blind I see

 

[salem2000]

You need ventilation. Your room is pressurized meaning when you flush it sucks air down the toilet and out of the room. If you have no window, you'll need passive ventilator or if you have a window, itll need passive ventilators in the frame.

and then theres the electrics..light switches have to be pull-cord switches and you'll need Part P certificate. You will also need BC approval for your drain runs to the main sewer.

Unless your flying at 20,000 feet, your toilet is NOT pressurized and you will not implode when you flush the toilet by a vacuum forming.

You will need ventilation via an extractor fan as you have no windows. Condensation issues normally only apply to kitchens, bathrooms and shower rooms, toilets require extraction to remove smells and other gases from the room.

Pull switches are not a requirement in a toilet, however it would good pratice to either fit one or put the light switch just outside the door.

Salem

 

[joeb99]

You also need to have at least 2 doors between the toilet and the kitchen.

 

[breezer]

............ other gases from the room.

i always thought a kite was good for wind

 

[^woody^]

You also need to have at least 2 doors between the toilet and the kitchen.

Not since the late 1980's you don't

 

[joeb99]

Really? You're allowed to have a toilet opening directly into the kitchen?

 

[Robert too]

Really? You're allowed to have a toilet opening directly into the kitchen?

yes

 

[Steve]

Really? You're allowed to have a toilet opening directly into the kitchen?

yes

As long as the toilet has its own wash basin.

 

[Robert too]

Really? You're allowed to have a toilet opening directly into the kitchen?

yes

As long as the toilet has its own wash basin.

Hi Guys,

The WC has a small hand basin fitted,
Paul

 

[gasandoilman]

You also have to consider a vent for the toilet waste i.e. a dergo (air admittence valve) if your not going straight into a vented soil pipe.