anyone no the definitive answer on distance to boundaries

[the plumbing miracle]

does anyone know the answer to a fairly simple question as i am getting differing answers from corgi technical odpm and manufacturers.

fitting condensing boilers and in particular their flue terminations to a neighbouring boundary is supposed to be in accordance with part l

part L states that it is recommended to be 2.5metres to avoid nuisance to neighbours, corgi states that partL is only a guide and doesnt have to be followed, boiler manufacturers state 600mm but make sure it doesnt cause a nuisance. i feel that that all three bodies cannot agree and is simply up to installers and if something goes wrong the installer will have to move

 

[fitz1]

correct.

 

[ChrisR]

Yep, that's about you have to conclude, it seems. Now define "nuisance"!

 

[fitz1]

water systems.

 

[bster]

We work to 2.5m, and usually end up using a plume management kit, angled at 45degrees rather than 90degrees from the wall (to give a 2.5m gap to the boundary), though the vapours still blow all over the shop anyway.

 

[micky p]

plume management is the best answer to the problem

 

[corgiman]

water systems.

I have been told the following or different courses

1.2 mtrs
1.5 meters
2.0 meters
2.5 meters

so I give up and make sure its pointing direct into a neighbouring window

 

[fitz1]

might stop fitting steamers because its a bloody nuisance.

 

[corgiman]

might stop fitting steamers because its a b****y nuisance.

here here

 

[Agile]

You have to listen to what is being defined when anyone quotes a distance.

In simple terms, and in this order:-

Dont cause any nuisance.

Fit at least 2.5 m from boundary ( proposed building regs. )

Fit at least 600 mm from opposing wall ( GSUR minimum )

Even fitting a plume management kit does not absolve you latter two but may absolve you from the first.

Tony