Gas Boiler In Attic Regulations

We re looking at a house with a gas boiler in the loft.

Gas boiler in attic regulations.

You must speak to our experts and find out more on 0800 311 8990. Regulations for installing a boiler in a loft space are similar to fitting one in other rooms of a property. As well as an improved energy efficiency rating all new gas and oil boiler installations must include a programmed timer and a thermostat so that owners can. Having your boiler in the loft does make it less convenient when you need to check the pressure.

Another example is that your boiler needs to be in a position either on or adjacent to an outside wall. My ongoing house buying saga goes on. Nevertheless boiler controls are usually fitted in easily accessible areas in the home so you should be able to control your heating as needed without having to go to the boiler directly. So performance could be an issue and worth considering.

Gas fired heating is responsible for around 60 of annual energy spending and the new highly efficient boilers could reduce bills significantly according to the energy saving trust. If the boiler works on a pressurised system the filling point and pressure gauge may also be placed in the loft however additional filling points and. In the loft your boiler is suddenly further away from hot water outlets such as kitchen and bathroom taps. I ve found a couple of websites which suggest that by law the loft needs boarding to the boiler.