Log burner - building regs

[Geo57]

Hello

I will be submitting full plans for building control for an extension
As part of this extension I wish to put a log burner in it - am I able to add that to the plans and effectively get building control to sign that off at the same time as the extension (I.e under the same application) or is a separate application and additional cost required for the sign off for the log burner aspect?

Thank you
G

 

[^woody^]

You can add it, but the inspector may require certification from the installer to prove compliance. They would not inspect it (they are not qualified) nor would they pay for a firm to certify it, but would expect you to prove compliance and then sign it off.

In practice you would normally have the burner and flue installed by a competent person registered on one of the approved schemes anyway, and they would self-certify under building regulations.

 

[denso13]

As part of this extension I wish to put a log burner in it - am I able to add that to the plans and effectively get building control to sign that off at the same time as the extension (I.e under the same application) or is a separate application and additional cost required for the sign off for the log burner aspect?

I think you'll need to include it if done at the same time as the other works. If it is done after the completion certificate is issued then a HETAS installer can self certify things.

 

[Deluks]

You can add it, but the inspector may require certification from the installer to prove compliance. They would not inspect it (they are not qualified) nor would they pay for a firm to certify it, but would expect you to prove compliance and then sign it off.

In practice you would normally have the burner and flue installed by a competent person registered on one of the approved schemes anyway, and they would self-certify under building regulations.

How does one 'prove compliance'?
Is one of those carefully worded ambiguities that are designed to get the inspector out of doing any work?

 

[denso13]

How does one 'prove compliance'?

Just make an application and LABC will inspect it or get someone else to do it. I've done it twice and LABC were happy to do it themselves.