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Hello,
We've been informed by our building factors that gas pipes under our floor have been fitted incorrectly. They have informed us the 22mm copper pipes have been fitted without supports or coating and are resting on concrete, posing a corrosion risk. This work was done approximately 8-10 years ago when the building was being constructed.
We have been seeking quotes to carry out the necessary repairs and received a lot of conflicted information/advice. One solution that has been proposed is to take the gas pipes (using gastite or tracpipe) into the ceiling void and run it through that to the boiler. This would be run through a duct according to one engineer, quoting regulation BS6891:2015, 8.16. From what I understand, ventilation is the issue with this solution. Can anyone tell me, what ventilation is required in this solution?
To clarify, the ceiling is plasterboard with downlighters in it. We have inspection hatches installed for flue inspection. There is a void above the ceiling plasterboard of around 18-24inches.
We've been informed by our building factors that gas pipes under our floor have been fitted incorrectly. They have informed us the 22mm copper pipes have been fitted without supports or coating and are resting on concrete, posing a corrosion risk. This work was done approximately 8-10 years ago when the building was being constructed.
We have been seeking quotes to carry out the necessary repairs and received a lot of conflicted information/advice. One solution that has been proposed is to take the gas pipes (using gastite or tracpipe) into the ceiling void and run it through that to the boiler. This would be run through a duct according to one engineer, quoting regulation BS6891:2015, 8.16. From what I understand, ventilation is the issue with this solution. Can anyone tell me, what ventilation is required in this solution?
To clarify, the ceiling is plasterboard with downlighters in it. We have inspection hatches installed for flue inspection. There is a void above the ceiling plasterboard of around 18-24inches.