We are having installed in a couple of weeks an open fire consisting of a 16" fireback and a cast iron grate. I was surprised to see 2 x ventilation bricks on the order when I received it. I was under the impression that fires up to 7 kW did not require additional ventilation.
We would be using the fire to burn mainly logs and only occassionally. The room has double doors to conservatory (single glazed) and 2 addional doors to other rooms.
I find it hard to believe that this size of fire would exceed 7kW and that the two air bricks are required.
Does the 7kW regulation apply in this case or could I ask that the ventilation bricks not be fitted.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Gareth
We would be using the fire to burn mainly logs and only occassionally. The room has double doors to conservatory (single glazed) and 2 addional doors to other rooms.
I find it hard to believe that this size of fire would exceed 7kW and that the two air bricks are required.
Does the 7kW regulation apply in this case or could I ask that the ventilation bricks not be fitted.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Gareth