switching extractor fan

[elmsoft]

I am fitting an extractor to a utility room to be part F compliant. Does it need to be switched along with the light or can it just be switched as a stand alone unit?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Do you have to have a fan in a utility room to comply with Part F?

It's up to you - however you want it to work.

 

[elmsoft]

According to my architect the BCO will want to see one. I have a fan in a downstairs WC and that switches with the light ( and has timer too). The room for the washing machine has obviously not the same need!

 

[Taylortwocities]

Round here, the BCO require a fan in a utility. Is this a new build. Requirements are in Part F Section 5

 

[elmsoft]

Looked at the regs and they seem quite clear.
Thanks for the input guys.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Do you have to have a fan in a utility room to comply with Part F?

Depends whether it's needed for there to be adequate ventilation or not.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Round here, the BCO require a fan in a utility.

Is that because round there you have unusual environmental factors which make fans necessary, or because round there Building Control have unilaterally decided to mandate them?

The first is unlikely, the second unacceptable.

Requirements are in Part F Section 5

Part F does not have a Section 5.

 

[JohnW2]

Part F does not have a Section 5.

Indeed, but Approved Doc F does have a Section 5, and it is that which appears to say that, for new builds, bathrooms, kitchen and utility rooms must have extractors.

Kind Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

By what authority does a guidance document mandate something?

 

[JohnW2]

By what authority does a guidance document mandate something?

As you know, the guidance document doesn't mandate anything.

However, as you also know, most people would probably struggle to argue successfully that they were complying with Part F (which, like Part P, gives absolutely no detail) if they were not 'complying' with the guidance in Approved Doc F.

Kind Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Bien sur.

But it's important to always be aware of the distinction between legislation and guidance, and to always be prepared to challenge those who are ignorant or uncaring of the difference. (I'm talking about BCOs).

 

[JohnW2]

Bien sur. But it's important to always be aware of the distinction between legislation and guidance, and to always be prepared to challenge those who are ignorant or uncaring of the difference. (I'm talking about BCOs).

As 'a matter of principle', I agree. However, as I said, very few people would have the ability to argue satisfactorily that something which was contrary to the guidance in an Approved Doc was compliant with the corresponding requirement of the Building Regs.

Don't forget that, in practice, virtually everyone wants to satisfy the BCO as quickly, painlessly and easily as possible - and following the guidance in an Approved Doc is the way to achieve that. Only people who had a lot of spare time on their hands would contemplate doing any 'challenging'.

Kind Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I agree.

Which is why I said "always be prepared to challenge", not "always challenge"