wood burner enquiry

[grajam247]

Hi There
My father in law is in the process of purchasing a wood burnig fire to replace his standard open fire.Are there any regs involved with this i.e does it have to be installed by a registered installer.
Any info greatly received
Grajam247

 

[Nixt]

No, but it's reportable under building control (for HIP's). To self certify and avoid LA costs, you do need to be qualified (HETAS course) and a member of a competency scheme. Current ones for solid fuel/wood are run by HETAS, NICEIC, NAPIT, AHPC & HVAC.

 

[oilman]

But then if you're not going to sell it with the house..............................




 

[Nixt]

Sorry forgot to mention which regs apply - It's building document J.

 

[Chris_J]

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADJ_2002.pdf