Position of combi boiler to comply with building regs

[IE00]

Hello,

We live in a flat on the first floor with a boiler in our bathroom next to the window (on an external wall). We are building a cupboard which will have the washing machine at height level (stop us having to kneel down to access it). This requires moving the combi-boiler (and in the process, getting a new one) slightly higher than it is at the moment so the washing machine can fit underneath. I have attached a photo of our plans.

The height of the ceiling is 272cm and we want to place the boiler above 190cm from floor level. I was wondering if this is achievable, what is the maximum height that a boiler can be installed at to make sure it can be serviceable?

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• IE00
• 15 Nov 2014
• 1

 

[Agile]

Most boilers require 200 mm above and below for access and servicing.

You can reduce the above by selecting one of two makes with a rear flue outlet although are not the most popular makes.

It will be a pain to service or repair but it is possible. You would be expected to have an adequate ladder or platform available.

To install the boiler the floor for the WMC will probably suffice.

Of course the flue outlet position outside needs to be suitable.

As always your proposed installer should be advising you.

Tony

 

[winchangoonygog]

All boilers require 50mm left and right side at least to service,

 

[Plumber90]

All boilers require 50mm left and right side at least to service,

False

 

[winchangoonygog]

All boilers require 50mm left and right side at least to service,

False

Get the cover off with less plank.

 

[pmartin172]

GLOWWORM DO A REAR FLUE BOILER WITH ONLY 10MM EITHER SIDE REQUIREMENTS AND VIRTUALLY NO TOP RESTRICTIONS AS THE FLUE IS MID REAR OF THE BOILER

 

[Plumber90]

I've fitted boilers where they say they only need 5mm at the side

 

[transam]

u really need to check yer facts prior to calling some one a plank

if u did , than u might not end up with statements that make u look / sound like a plank ????? may be ??

 

[Agile]

I've fitted boilers where they say they only need 5mm at the side

In that case you will be G-S registered.

But why don't we see you posting in the CC part of this site?

Tony

 

[Dan Robinson]

All boilers require 50mm left and right side at least to service,

False

Get the cover off with less plank.

u really need to check yer facts prior to calling some one a plank

if u did , than u might not end up with statements that make u look / sound like a plank ????? may be ??

I think that particular horse has bolted and is half way across the Solent by now

I'm thinking one of the regular doughnuts has made a fresh profile .

 

[Plumber90]

I am gas safe indeed, have to renew my courses on the 5th-8th January gs number is 17504