Boiler in Roof Space

[avidfan]

Good evening Gentlemen, first post and all that.

Client has asked me to quote on installing a new boiler in the roof space. Can anyone refresh me the on regs regarding this. I know that the floor must be boarded and there must be a permanent light fitting, both of which this property has, but what is the reg regarding access. This place has a pull down loft ladder, and does there have to be remote electrical isolation?

 

[Agile]

My recollection is what you have stated plus a gard rail around loft hatch. Pull down ladder is OK.

A remote electrical isolator is not required but is very good practice.

I would also fit a remote gas isolator as well and perhaps a remote pressure gauge and filling loop.

A couple of weeks ago I saw a house in Hendon which was covering the local area with smoke for about 1 kM. We thought it was a massive fire but then saw it was just one semi with the roof on fire! A couple in their 90s were helped out by a domestic and two schoolgirls.

Tony

 

[Paul Barker]

Well a few months ago I went for a one day training update and the guy said the guard rail required only if there aren't any loft structures near the hatch you could grab to save yourself, likewise if you have to travers across the loft to the boiler a walkway must be made with hand rail.

He did however say that gas electric and water isolation must be provided outside the loft, and I always put a filling loop and pressure guage outside the loft (airing cupboard or bedroom built in wardrobe being most usual place).

I also make sure the boiler is of a make that I have never had any of those frequent nuicance lockout's with. Fitted an Intessa (Microgenus rebadged) in the first loft I did; learn't my lesson.

 

[Diyisfun]

He did however say that gas electric and water isolation must be provided outside the loft, and I always put a filling loop and pressure guage outside the loft (airing cupboard or bedroom built in wardrobe being most usual place).

I had my boiler fitted in the loft 3 years ago, due to space & pipe runs. I thought it was a good idea at the time.
It was fitted by 2 corgi guys that I do know, & I was pleased with it, but I find this year I have to top the pressure up every 2/3 weeks, but the worst thing is when I have to get into the loft to reset the boiler twice in the last 3 months. I still think weighing everything up the loft was the best place, Im glad I am fit enough (at the moment) to get into the loft without any problems.

 

[corgiman]

When I pop a boiler in a loft I always put another pressure gauge and filling loop down stairs (normally in the airing cupboard)

as for the gas isolator isnt that only "where practicable"

 

[Agile]

There is no requirement for any isolators below the loft although I think its good practice to provide an electric isolator in case of any boiler malfunction so the householder can switch it off easily.

A gas isolator would only be required in the case of a serious emergency in which case the EC at the meter could be used. The case for a gas isolator is therefore weaker although I would provide one if the gas supply came from within the property.

Tony

 

[Soggy_weetabix]

was that in Sunny Gardens Tony?

David

 

[avidfan]

Thanks for all your input. The guard rail was the thing i'd forgotten about, though the remote filling loop seems a good idea.