Building Regulations for Chimney Breast Removal

[marchcidererr]

I recently bought a property where the chimney breast has been removed from the ground floor but is intact above. This work had building control so i didn't worry too much about it. I have recently discovered the weight is being supported by a single steel plate that spans some of the floor joists on the first floor. A builder I know had a look at it and was surprised it had passes building regulations (in 2004 approx).

Would anyone be able to guide me to the relevant section of building regulations to determine if the setup should have building control.

Any advice welcome. Thanks

 

[tony1851]

You will search the regulations in vain as there is no specific regulation as such for any work on a chimney (or any other part of a building for that matter).

The only legal requirement is that structual work shall be safe. If it's got a certificate, and has been like that for nearly ten years, what's the problem?

 

[^woody^]

Why not ask that builder to tell you which regulation it contravenes, and why?

 

[HERTS P&D]

Is the builder 'looking' for work?

Andy