Do Zone valves have to be added?

[SimonJohns]

if the customer cant afford the upgrades you cant install them

just install the your parts to current regs, e.g. BAND A BOILER

personally, i would turn this job down
1. its a land lord
2. their tight.
3, open vent can require some more experience
4, its a landlord.
5, you prob wont get paid

 

[lame plumber]

The landlord is saying he cant afford to have it zoned, but it has to be benchmarked and notified to the building authorities and if it is not zoned then its not up to current regs is it not?

you have just answered your own question, if you dont do it properly then you become another one of those cowboys the world likes to hit on. Walk away, you do have a reputation thats good ,I presume, and doing these jobs won't enhance it

 

[Mike Jackson]

I personally don't see an issue with it. As far as I've heard zoning is only a requirement on new systems anyway and if the customer doesn't want TRVs just make a note in the benchmark.

 

[Gray0689]

I personally don't see an issue with it. As far as I've heard zoning is only a requirement on new systems anyway and if the customer doesn't want TRVs just make a note in the benchmark.

Totally agree

 

[Petefinny]

Is there a number for building regs where you can get it set in stone what happens in this situation, its best to know any way if the problem arises again. Thank you guys for all your help.

 

[Petefinny]

Hi guys ive just found this on the honeywell site Frequently Asked Questions

 

[doitmyself]

I personally don't see an issue with it. As far as I've heard zoning is only a requirement on new systems anyway and if the customer doesn't want TRVs just make a note in the benchmark.

This was discussed at length a few months ago.

The OP eventually got in touch with the relevant government department who advised that zoning is only required on new builds or where the complete system including piping is being replaced; and then only if cost effective.

See page 4, post #57.

 

[Petefinny]

Thats settled one argument but what about the bench mark and validating the boiler warranty if it does not comply with the benchmark.

 

[Gray0689]

Just write on benchmark that's what customer wants simple as that

 

[stevetheplumber]

thats my take on it all now if they dont want to pay for whats needed to bring it up to standard i do what they pay for and where it says does this system conform to standards i just put no no body reads it anyway