W/C Extractor - Building Control

S

St0rmer66

Joined
11 Apr 2014
Messages
2,949
Reaction score
661
Location
Yorkshire
Country
United Kingdom
Tried a search but can't seem to find anything specific to my query.

I have had an extension built which has yet to be signed off by Building Control. Part of it is a downstairs toilet with basin. There is no openable window. Clearly some sort of vent or extractor will be required but I'm wondering if the PIV I have on the landing (Nuaire Drimaster) of the existing part of the house will allow just a passive vent rather than a mechanical extractor? Makes sense to me in my head but sometimes regulations don't allow common sense approach!

Thanks in advance.
 
Sponsored Links
Yeah you need mechanical extraction unless you have something very fancy like a passive stack, off hand it's about 8l per second boost rate but a normal cheap 100mm extractor would be fine for BC. If you want something quieter you can get a ball bearing 125mm or bigger fan. Some Mount inline if you want to duct it and keep it in the roof space if any.
 
Can I hi-jack and ask if you can have an extractor in the toilet venting into the garage?
 
Sponsored Links
Had a feeling I'd need one but wanted to see if there was a way around it! Does it have to come on with the light or can it be independent?
 
St0rmer66 said:
Had a feeling I'd need one but wanted to see if there was a way around it! Does it have to come on with the light or can it be independent?
Click to expand...
Can be independent but you're not supposed to have a humidistat or anything due to the pollutant being odour. You'd probably be best with a fan with a low trickle rate, then even if someone doesn't switch it on, it will not smell stale later...
 
pilsbury said:
Can I hi-jack and ask if you can have an extractor in the toilet venting into the garage?
Click to expand...
No, well you're supposed to extract to outside air, anyway you don't want warm damp air venting into your garage in winter really.
 
John D v2.0 said:
Can be independent but you're not supposed to have a humidistat or anything due to the pollutant being odour. You'd probably be best with a fan with a low trickle rate, then even if someone doesn't switch it on, it will not smell stale later...
Click to expand...
Just to confirm, do you mean a fan that runs constantly very slowly but with a boost?
 
Yes exactly that. Then it'll be quiet but always fresh in there. But it's overkill if you just wan't to get signed off at minimal cost.I just dislike fan noise, but in a toilet it can be good to drown out other noise:LOL:
 
It definitely needs some ventilation, it's very humid in there even though it's had minimal use so far! I like the idea of it running constantly. Is it just the heat recovery type that do that?
 
D

DIYnot Local

Staff member

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.


Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Sponsored Links

Similar threads

R
Extractor fan and open flue
Replies
2
Views
643
Nakajo
N
E
Who is responsible for repair/failure after building control
Replies
2
Views
690
freddiemercurystwin
freddiemercurystwin
J
Extractor fan
Replies
5
Views
3K
sparkwright
S
D
Quiet inline extractor fans?
Replies
13
Views
1K
reds42
R
4
Since when building regulations are in force ?
Replies
2
Views
742
SimonH2
S
Back
Top