Boiler flue near my window. Worry?

darkcloudi

My neighbour is installing a boiler, my concern is the flue is pointing directly towards my window so more than likely if I was to leave my window open I will get CO2 emissions in to my home.

I got a feeling the flue shouldn't be where its placed since the fumes are directly pointing in to my window if left open, the houses are 6ft apart and the distance between end of the flew to my home is around 4.5ft. They've left quite a bit of the flue length.

Was hoping for some advise, I could be worrying for no reason but wanted someone more knowledgable to give there input.

Thanks

Ps.
I was at work when the boiler was being fitted and the house is being let out so no one is leaving there at present to raise my concern. Thinking of phoning the estate agent and then council but don't want to stir trouble if theres no need to.

Ben84

I would take it seriously. Unfortunately one of our neighbours died from carbon monoxide poisoning because the neighbour's had a boiler which vented through the wall. It was not that near her window, but it was venting in to a small passage between two houses and her window was also between the houses. I believe that unfortunate weather conditions with fairly still air caused the boiler fumes to accumulate in the space between the houses and eventually get in to her window too.

Lgas

The minimum distance from a flue facing an opposite window or door is 600mm (although this could vary by manufacturer)...I estimate 4.5ft to be around 1350mm so it is technically safe.

The situation is the second post however, should not be allowed.

garethgas

There are vert strict rules regarding flues. They vary according to make/model. However, even if its within the required distance you should still insist that they fit whats called a 'plumage kit'.
This diverts the fumes upwards, away from your window.
Don't take no for an answer and if you have any problems with the installation, contact the Gas Safe register people and explain your concerns.

bambibashercol

i always take it as 2.5 m from a boundary and if if falls within the 2.5 fit a plume diverting kit, I remember reading it in i think the odp download when condensing boilers was first made mandatory to install, It was also covered when i did my energy efficiency course. If your not happy inform gas safe and ask them to inspect the job.
http://www.idhee.org.uk/ExceptionsGuide.pdf

Biggles

If it's still 'installing' (ie present tense) speak to the installer and check that he's going to fit a diverter.

keystone

darkcloudi wrote: »

They've left quite a bit of the flue length.

implies that it might stil be work in progress and that they haven't finished yet . Whilst airing your concernes on here isn't a bad thing and the advice received so far about usage of a plume management kit is spot on there is no substitute for talking to the guy doing the work and letting him reassure you (or not). Then you can decide what to do.

Cheers

darkcloudi

Thanks all, the installer thinks its safe just spoke to him.

His not willing to put a plume kit to divert fumes. I'll ask gas safe to inspect so it will put my mind to rest.

Leif

Is the area between the houses likely to have still air most of the time, or would there be airflow? I could have had my boiler vent next to the porch but I was advised against it due to smell. So it vents at the front near a window, but a legal distance away.

keystone

darkcloudi wrote: »

Thanks all, the installer thinks its safe just spoke to him.

"Thinks" isn't good enough but he may not have quite meant it that way. If it meets regs then he hasn't done anything wrong.

His not willing to put a plume kit to divert fumes.

What he probably meant is he isn't willing to fund a plume management kit out of his own pocket and he hasn't got one on his jobspec.

I'll ask gas safe to inspect so it will put my mind to rest.

Try and have a word with his customer first to get him to agree to the installer doing extra work to allay your concerns.

Cheers

darkcloudi

Leif wrote: »

Is the area between the houses likely to have still air most of the time, or would there be airflow? I could have had my boiler vent next to the porch but I was advised against it due to smell. So it vents at the front near a window, but a legal distance away.

Won't expect much airflow in the place its placed, this is where I got my concerns where the emissions would go straight in to the house.

The installation guide suggests 1000mm between the flue and window which it satisfies, I could be worrying for no reason.

He is gas safe registered as just had a quick look of his badge.