My new ensuite

[thepowerexchange]

Hi Guys,
I just want to check a couple of points before I proceed with my new ensuite.

Do I need to inform the council that I am adding a ensute in my home? (showers, hand basin and loo?)

The soil stack is about 15 meters away from the location of the loo, I know that it is to far for an un-vented branch, by adding a vent can Ihave a branch this long?

Richard

 

[Rico99]

Hi there,

Yes you need to inform your local building control fo what you are planing to do.

Also you need to look at Approved Document H of the building regs. This will tell you what you need to do.

Rico

 

[Richard C]

In addition to Part H which covers drainage & waste, also be aware that the electrics must comply with Part P; you must have forced ventilation (a fan) in addition to any window (but you don’t have to have a window) - Part F; & any stud wall between a room containing a w/c & another habitable room (bedroom next door!) must be constructed from Sound Block boarding & filled with 25mm minimum mineral wool insulation - Part E.
You can download the lot free from here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html

 

[thepowerexchange]

In addition to Part H which covers drainage & waste, also be aware that the electrics must comply with Part P; you must have forced ventilation (a fan) in addition to any window (but you don’t have to have a window) - Part F; & any stud wall between a room containing a w/c & another habitable room (bedroom next door!) must be constructed from Sound Block boarding & filled with 25mm minimum mineral wool insulation - Part E.
You can download the lot free from here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html[/QUOTE]

The en-suite is going against external walls so sound proofing is not a problem.

I am a JIB approved electrician with the 2391 and am personally applying to join the ECA. For an extra £360 +vat they will register for part P, so I will be allowed to rewire my own house.......

(mutters something about money making exercise)

thanks for the info and I'm waiting for the local building control to phone me back

 

[Richard C]

In addition to Part H which covers drainage & waste, also be aware that the electrics must comply with Part P; you must have forced ventilation (a fan) in addition to any window (but you don’t have to have a window) - Part F; & any stud wall between a room containing a w/c & another habitable room (bedroom next door!) must be constructed from Sound Block boarding & filled with 25mm minimum mineral wool insulation - Part E.
You can download the lot free from here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html[/QUOTE]

The en-suite is going against external walls so sound proofing is not a problem.

I am a JIB approved electrician with the 2391 and am personally applying to join the ECA. For an extra £360 +vat they will register for part P, so I will be allowed to rewire my own house.......

(mutters something about money making exercise)

thanks for the info and I'm waiting for the local building control to phone me back

Blimey that was a lot easier than usual!

 

[thepowerexchange]

In addition to Part H which covers drainage & waste, also be aware that the electrics must comply with Part P; you must have forced ventilation (a fan) in addition to any window (but you don’t have to have a window) - Part F; & any stud wall between a room containing a w/c & another habitable room (bedroom next door!) must be constructed from Sound Block boarding & filled with 25mm minimum mineral wool insulation - Part E.
You can download the lot free from here:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html[/QUOTE]

The en-suite is going against external walls so sound proofing is not a problem.

I am a JIB approved electrician with the 2391 and am personally applying to join the ECA. For an extra £360 +vat they will register for part P, so I will be allowed to rewire my own house.......

(mutters something about money making exercise)

thanks for the info and I'm waiting for the local building control to phone me back

Blimey that was a lot easier than usual!

they have got back in touch, and the fat lady hasn't sung yet