Hi. We are having a loft conversion with a dormer built and we are concerned regarding the proximity of the flue to our dormer wall. A couple of months ago, our neighbor moved their boiler to the loft with the flue going out their roof. At the time, we queried how close the flue was to the boundary, but was told it was within the boundaries.
I spoke to our neighbor and he said the boiler directions say that there should be 500mm from the flue. We are about 350mm. The dormer is a standard dormer at boundary. It appears that they did not place the flue correctly. His plumber said it is not a problem for him, but we may have slow deterioration of the dormer (i.e. implying that this is our problem to fix).
Is this correct? For the sake of neighbor relations we'd like to understand our options and proceed carefully. Who do follow up on this? Building control or this gas regulations? If a kit is required to change the flue what are the general costs on this and if the plumber's error is it his responsibility to fix? I hope this question makes sense. I appreciate your guidance.
I spoke to our neighbor and he said the boiler directions say that there should be 500mm from the flue. We are about 350mm. The dormer is a standard dormer at boundary. It appears that they did not place the flue correctly. His plumber said it is not a problem for him, but we may have slow deterioration of the dormer (i.e. implying that this is our problem to fix).
Is this correct? For the sake of neighbor relations we'd like to understand our options and proceed carefully. Who do follow up on this? Building control or this gas regulations? If a kit is required to change the flue what are the general costs on this and if the plumber's error is it his responsibility to fix? I hope this question makes sense. I appreciate your guidance.