boiler flu

[richardx9]

am in the process of buying a terraced house. one of the neighbours has an extension. sticking out of the extension on to the garden path of the house i am buying is the boiler flu and an overflow pipe. as far as i am aware this should not be allowed and would like this clarified as have tried the local council who pas me from pillar to post.

thanks

Richard

 

[Gasguru]

Ask for the building control in the planning department. It's illegal to terminate the flue over the boundary.

How old is the extension? If it's more recent you will have more clout from the council. If it's not causing a problem then I wouldn't worry too much. However if you are considering an extension (or a future prospective buyer may consider) then it needs resolving. Unfortunately you may fall out with the neighbours before you move in . The neighbours may not even be aware of the problem since so many unscrupulous gas installers ignore the regulations to save cost on the legal flue re-route/boiler position.

Get your solicitor to gen up on "Kelson v Imperial Tobacco"...trespass of air space over a boundary.

 

[richardx9]

thanks for the info