Log Burning Stove

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i'm looking to put one in after chrimbo's over too - luckily the chimney is proper brick type - im going to get a local stove installer to 'come round and do an assessment and maybe ill buy one' but not tell him im just after the assessment only. he told me its free just ring up. - they will use a smoke bomb to check flow too to make sure it draws properly.

will let you know how we get on - wasnt gonna tell building regs tho as i cant see the requirement - or am i totally wrong here?

[Mark (smokey mow)]

wasnt gonna tell building regs tho as i cant see the requirement - or am i totally wrong here?

Yup, you're wrong.  

If you need to get someone round then it would appear you are not familiar with all the regulations that are applicable or have the knowledge to spec the components yourself?  Do it wrong and you run the risk of either fire or carbon-monoxide poisening.     Building regs are there to secure the safety of you and others within the home.

Also worth noting that failure to obtain a B.regs certificate for the works may invalidate your insurance and will create difficulties in selling your house in the future as it would be flagged up during the local authorites searches.  A Building regs application will cost you around £150 for that peace of mind.

Your friendly westifeld owning building inspector  

[V8grunt]

just to add my two pence worth,

A builder friend and myself were going to put a log burner in to another friends house ( yes I have more than one friend ) according to him you can contact your local council and download the "Building Regs" follow there regs and no problembs, O and it's free,

Just to add my builder mate then had an Heart attack and is currently on the mend, So job was done by someone else,

Bob..............The builder and myself have had 3 Loads of wood from just up the road from you...

Byron Crecent....and there is still plenty up there, The owner of the property died 4 weeks ago and his son is clearing out the back garden, full of sheds and home made green houses, 90% of the wood as not been treated,

Just to add, You cannot burn treated wood/painted wood/chip board.

[pistonbroke]

Who polices that then      

A few around these parts have wood burners,  going  by the smell of the things at times they dont just burn wood they seem to put anything that burns in there  

[Captain Colonial]

Speaking as someone who has his house burn to the ground (through a grid power surge and faulty wiring), let me tell you that while dealing with the aftermath of a fire and insurance companies is not fun, and the loss of irreplaceable items is heartbreaking, it's got nought on the sleepless nights thinking what would have happened if it had occurred while I was asleep.

Not saying anyone has done anything wrong.  Just saying fire is nothing to f*** about with.

/that is all

[Mark (smokey mow)]

Who polices that then   <!--emo&    

A few around these parts have wood burners,  going  by the smell of the things at times they dont just burn wood they seem to put anything that burns in there  

Normally neigbours such as youself who complain to the council the first time it's lit or the stove companies who grass up the DIYer's. Those that do slip through the net are normally picked up during the buyers survey at sale.  Once a complaint is received the Council have an obligation to act upon it in the appropriate way.

I shall say no more on it but please bear in mind that contravention of the Building Regulations is a criminal offence which carries with it a considerable fine if preosecuted.