Must all bathrooms have an extractor ?

kazzab · 3 Aug 2013

Can anyone confirm ? I have looked on the Internet but can't seem to find answer in laymans terms

New ensuite is 1.75m x 2.60m x 2.27m

Window opening is 1m x 30cm

It may be regs but I do not see the point when there is a sufficient (IMO) window opening

Many thanks

HERTS P&D · 3 Aug 2013

The window is normally closed.

Andy

tony1851 · 4 Aug 2013

If it's just a wc and wash-basin, no fan is required if there is a reasonable opening window.
If there's a bath or shower as well, you have to install a fan.

kazzab · 4 Aug 2013

Thanks

Yes, there is a shower

Would the window not give adequate ventalation ?

HERTS P&D · 4 Aug 2013

Tony has answered your question.

Andy

big-all · 4 Aug 2013

a fan causes airflow
you should have a 12mm gap between the bottom off the door and the floor to allow the fan to freely circulate the air

kazzab · 4 Aug 2013

I am trying to get my head around the logic of it HERTSDRAINAGE2010

Thank you for your useful input though. It's very helpful

HERTS P&D · 4 Aug 2013

What part of venlition do you not understand?

Andy

kazzab · 4 Aug 2013

The fact there is a window in the room. Is that not classed as ventilation ?

HERTS P&D · 4 Aug 2013

kazzab said:
The fact there is a window in the room. Is that not classed as ventilation ?

Only when it's open, as for the fan that would work 24/7.

Andy

jabuzzard · 5 Aug 2013

kazzab said:
The fact there is a window in the room. Is that not classed as ventilation ?

Yes and no. Windows even when open are poor ways to remove condensation from a bathroom, especially in winter. The thing to bear in mind is because you have an opening window there is no requirement for the fan to come on when the light comes on, which is the usual objection to having a fan. Put it on a separate pull cord and only turn it on when necessary.

excited · 5 Aug 2013

Sorry to Hijack thread, I have just bought one of these it closes with a Iris across the inlet so there are no draughts.

http://www.gil-lec.co.uk/products/E...irflow+Icon+4"+Extractor+Fan+21L/S/1824303123

Please remove if I have broken any rules.

PS I have no connection with the company other than I bought one.

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