I bought a refurbished flat a few years ago.
It turns out that building regs weren't signed off - so basically my solicitor has been sorting out the major issues (as they had missed it in the first place).
On the list was 'mechanical extractor fans to be fitted to bathroom and kitchen.'
Now the bathroom has 4 windows - 2 of which open fully (about 2ft wide by 4ft high - so not small). Never had problem with condensation etc.
The kitchen is a kitchen/lounge and has 6 windows - 4 of which fully open (similar size).
Now according to the planning regulations that I have read on the government planning portal website - mechanical extractor fans are only required if there is no openable window.
So I don't understand why the council requires this or whether they can force the issue - as it seems in direct contradiction to goverment guidelines. Personally I prefer it without them and want to keep it this way!
Any advice much appreciated.
It turns out that building regs weren't signed off - so basically my solicitor has been sorting out the major issues (as they had missed it in the first place).
On the list was 'mechanical extractor fans to be fitted to bathroom and kitchen.'
Now the bathroom has 4 windows - 2 of which open fully (about 2ft wide by 4ft high - so not small). Never had problem with condensation etc.
The kitchen is a kitchen/lounge and has 6 windows - 4 of which fully open (similar size).
Now according to the planning regulations that I have read on the government planning portal website - mechanical extractor fans are only required if there is no openable window.
So I don't understand why the council requires this or whether they can force the issue - as it seems in direct contradiction to goverment guidelines. Personally I prefer it without them and want to keep it this way!
Any advice much appreciated.