02-02-2012, 08:57 PM
(02-02-2012, 06:17 PM)Mark Hennessy Wrote: Interesting document, and clarifies a point that I found was surprisingly hard to be sure about: the 2.5 metre distance is when facing the boundary.
I believe the 2.5 metre measurement is relevant to the assessment, not to the installation that comes later. This is one of the additional requirements described as being "for the purposes of the Condensing Boiler Installation Assessment Procedure ONLY, more stringent requirements apply ... to reduce the possibility of nuisance to neighbouring buildings. "
However, the actual siting is allowed to have "regard for householder preference"
The legal requirement is 600mm - see p 50 of the Approved Document J. (http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/AD_J_wm.pdf) - I think this comes from BS 5440
No doubt, the BCO might try to insist on the "more stringent" requirements, but as far as I can see they wouldn't have a legal leg to stand on. ( Not that that would stop them!)
Jeremy
