any one shed some light on this?

obseen16 · Nov 17, 2011

Hi guys, went to quote for a job today. job involves a refurb on a shop and the upstairs is being converted into a flat, the project manager is wanting a gas boiler in the flat but electric heaters in the shop. my query is that the gas meter is located in the shop. should this be classed as a meter located away from the building and so just put a secondary ECV at the entry point to the flat above? the project manager doesnt want to have the expense of moving the meter into the flat. what do you guys reckon? im going to scour the gas regs at the weekend but just looking for a second or 3rd oppinion on this one.

Cheers guys.

Billy Bob Bob · Nov 17, 2011

i would fit a secondary ecv,the flat occupants need to hit the supply off in a emergency

REDSAW · Nov 17, 2011

treat as multi dwelling i think?

stani · Nov 17, 2011

'the way I see it' the ECV has got to be accessible,if the shop is locked and the flat occupier has no access then a AECV must be fitted

grahamgas · Nov 18, 2011

^^^^^^ What he said^^^^^^^

aggis · Nov 19, 2011

There needs to be access to the meter & ecv at all times, as well as secondary ecv in flat.
If no access to the main ecv the installation's AR

AWheating · Nov 20, 2011

i would say meter needs moving to outside unless the flats tennant will have permant access to shop below.

stani · Nov 20, 2011

aggis said:
There needs to be access to the meter & ecv at all times, as well as secondary ecv in flat.
If no access to the main ecv the installation's AR

can you explain why?

Hardy1 · Nov 20, 2011

yep ^^exactly how Stani says, i couldnt of worded it Better

Pssst · Nov 21, 2011

Who will the bill be sent to as surely the meter is currently registered to the shop but the actual consumption will be taking place by the tenant? Does the new flat have a proper recognised postal address as issued by the post office?

obseen16 · Nov 21, 2011

well im assuming the flat will have a proper post code, its not something i asked the developer. ill have to get on to her about that. as for the gas meter being moved the developer simply wont entertain the idea unless its essential. although i definatley agree i would fit a secondary ECV in the flat - goes without saying.