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I would say though that the 150mm rule to openings in the fabric are more down to structual factors instead of flue gasses.
Welcome to the forum. Although you can post in any forum, the USA forum is here in case of local regs or laws
Precisely WHEN was the boiler fitted? The 300mm rule has been around for around 15 years, but someone could confirm the date. If the boiler is less than, say, 10 years, the problem IS yours. Having said that, it is an offence for a builder to carry out work that makes a gas installation unsafe. They should have approached you before starting the work. I would be writing to the builder by recorded delivery, and sending a copy by email to prove that you have tried to start discussions. I would also RIDDOR the builder, but am not sure if a member of public can. Finally write to the HSE, with the pictures and diagram of clearances required. Bear in mind that this could all result in you having to move the flue, but I get the feeling that you know that. Ultimately, a compromise may be sought.
Is the house occupied - what do the tenants or owners say?
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Can’t Edit ? I now notice that you have previously mentioned neighbours
What is the boiler make and model.
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I interpret that as altering the premises that could make THE gas appliance unsafe and not the premise.So guys, how many of you would work on the boiler if the window was screwed shut?
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This is something that I received from a gentleman that works for Gas Safe.
Just for your information concerning your previous deleted statement, our flue does not terminate over their boundary , our flue was fitted in accordance to gas safe regulations and approved by the boiler suppliers at the time of installation...
Also the summary of regulation 8 shown above is states that it is against regulations to alter a building in which a gas installed which could compromise gas safety
Opinions are not legal adviceJust for your information, none of this is relevant to your actual problem, which is with a piece of tort law called "Land Trespass". Briefly, if your fumes from your flue cross the boundary and interfere with your neighbour's enjoyment of their property then you are at fault unless you have something called an easement permitting your activity, which is unlikely.
You've already admitted you're causing a nuisance by warning your neighbour (see your previous posts) that your fumes maybe entering their property and causing a hazard. At some point, probably when they have difficulty selling their house because of your flue, you are going to get sued. At that point you are going to really regret not spending the few hundred quid it will cost you now to have your flue modified. You may think that plumbers are expensive but that's only because you haven't seen what a barrister charges to tell you you have got no case and need to settle.
I've seen how a very similar case played out in practice. It did not end well for the person in your position, who was just as sure as you that they were in the right.
My advice is to stop getting legal advice from gas fitters and builders and find yourself a lawyer who knows about land trespass and tort.
I think your neighbour has wrongly installed a roof window after your boiler flue was in place. You have tried to work with him but failed.Opinions are not legal advice
I think your neighbour has wrongly installed a roof window after your boiler flue was in place. You have tried to work with him but failed.
The bigger picture is that I would not want to be responsible as a householder for a death of my neighbour under any curcumstances.
Thus regardless of all the above...I would change my flue, park the issue, sleep soundly, move on and maybe get rewarded in heavan
or where ever we all end up...your neighbour is irresponsible take the higher ground and YOU be responsible. centralheatking
Thats it no more input as far as I am concerned chking
Sorry for my ignorance but why is the problem ours?
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