multi fuel stoves

[heathelect]

We want to install a woodburning stove in our fireplace, we have an opening of 575 high 690 wide and 400 deep, it is all surrounded by brickwork, nothing combustible nearby, and a 1960s traditional chimney
Can anyone explain what the basic regs are ,Re-: spaces all around etc, and recommend one that fits, regards dave

 

[nordberg73]

Doesn't sound very high.... Are you sure there's not a builders opening behind there that you can knock out to you to give you a more suitable fireplace?

 

[Richard C]

You can DIY but you need to know the Building Regs (which changed in October), submit a Building Notice & pay a fee. Your LABC will inspect &, assuming everything is OK, issue a compliance certificate; the BI may want to witness smoke & spillage tests.

Lots of archive threads on this, & other things you have to watch out for, here a few links for you to read not all may be relevant:
http://www.stovesonline.co.uk/stove_building_regulations.html
http://www.hetas.co.uk/public/certificates.html
http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/pdfs/buidling_regs_consumer leaflet.pdf
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=183614
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=211524
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=242738
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=224751

& some more sobering just in case you think it’s all a load of old tosh:
http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/main_pages/news.htm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...wood-burning-stove-leaks-carbon-monoxide.html

Also get at least 3 quotes from local independent HETAS installers:
http://www.hetas.co.uk/nearest_member

Your better off using an independent HETAS registered installer IMO & might be pleasantly surprised. You should ask yourself if you really want all the hassle & risk getting it wrong; climbing onto the roof with an 8M stainless steel snake on your back is not for the feint hearted!

Come back if you have more questions.