being a bit nosy spotted a neighbour had work done and their boiler changed from coming straight out like the one on the left of the pic to elbowing and going rather high up then bending again. I’m no expert but that kind of doesn’t look right. A gust of wind could snap that as it’s not even got any brackets to hold it. Not to mention now the boiler has to exhaust out harder going through a few bends. Wondering if this is legal and compliant.
Is this Boiler Flue compliant?
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Have you fallen out with your neighbour for any reason, and feel the need to have a go at them?
The plume kit is fine, as said above, however, it looks closer than regs permit to the vent, others may disagree.
The plume kit is fine, as said above, however, it looks closer than regs permit to the vent, others may disagree.
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Looks like it’s been installed to circumvent the requirements. Should be clipped as well.
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That's the key phrase IMO - Checkout the conclusion in TB016
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He isn't though, just a simple question which has been answered.
Personally I would classify it as at risk as it's a part of the flue system that hasn't been adequately secured. It comes with a clip why didn't they fit it?
I read that as concerned.
And if so, either mention it to the neighbour (at risk of being told to effoff or send it to gas safe as they're the only ones who can really do something about it... If they choose to!
They will only get involved if the householder with the boiler asks them. They won't do it for a third party
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Nah, just nosey...
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A tidy tradesman isn’t always a good one
I rather think you missed the point
Under the gas unsafe situations procedure a flue component that isn’t adequately supported or clipped is classified as At Risk and the appliance is supposed to be turned off.
I’ve seen many really bad looking installations that don’t contravene regs and many great looking ones that do.
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