Fixed flueless gas appliance installation
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If I want to install a fixed, flueless, gas appliance such as a cooker or fire, will the building regulations apply?
YES - But if you employ a Gas Safe registered installer, with the relevant competencies to carry out the work, you will not need to involve the building control department. For further information on Gas Safe please call 0800 408 5500 or use the following link.
The installer should follow the appliance manufacturer's instructions, or take other steps such as following the guidance in 'Installation and Maintenance of Flues and Ventilation for Gas Appliances (etc)'(BS 5440), so that adequate means of ventilation is available for dispersing the water vapour produced by the appliance to the outside air.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides two free leaflets on the hazards posed by domestic combustion appliances and how these can be safely managed - 'Gas appliances. Get them checked - keep them safe' and 'Landlords: A guide to landlord's duties'. If you have any concerns about the safety of your gas installations you should contact Gas Safe via the above links. The HSE can be contacted on 0845 345 0055.
Page last updated: 04/10/2011
