New Flue Installation Passing Through Another Propery

martinsurrey

elstimpo wrote: »

1) They are trying to force me to do something that every authority has stated is not safe when there is a viable safe option that every authority has stated can be done and in the best interests of the building.

as far as the board CURRENTLY know, their gas man has said its possible. You have said your self that he hasn't reported to the board yet as he has only let you know today, that in fact its not possible. Let that flow through the system.

elstimpo wrote: »

2) The board has never undertaken any work to find the best solution to this issue. Their gas safe guy was hired only to find out if doing it there way was possible. He said it was possible but today stated he's changed his mind and it's not within gas safe guidlines.

"best" is subjective, best to you is cheapest, best to the board is the solution that causes the least damage to the building.

elstimpo wrote: »

3) The board have refused to speak to me about this. In fact i asked to come to the board meeting where they discussed this issue and the refused. This board meeting was in Feb and as i right i should be provided with the minutes of the meeting. They are even refusing to provide me with this.

Human rights?

I don't know the details of your leasehold, or the freehold management arrangement, but the rights should be very clear.

elstimpo wrote: »

Electric is not an option due to the size of the apartment and the height of ceilings - it's far too expensive. It would reduce the value of the property from a re-sale value which is what i want to do.

Again, its not an option from your point of view, it seems from the boards point of view that putting holes in the side of the building is not an option. What does your lease and freeholder agreement say about the power of the board?

You need to get yourself VERY familiar with the legal documents regarding the management of the freehold and your rights as a leaseholder and share of freeholder.

At the end of the day, if they have the power to decide these things, they can refuse you permission to install a flue on the outside of the building, leaving electric the only option, or getting a new board elected, but again you NEED to know the processes and powers inside out.

MX5huggy

What's the consequence of just doing it? Sometimes is eaiser to ask forgiveness than permission.

ComicGeek

Gas Safe generally deal with inspections and servicing of existing systems, hence their notes on the website re flues in voids stating that inaccessible flues running through neighbouring dwellings are likely to result in the boiler being identified as unsafe and switched off.

I can't find anything on Gas Safe website that specifically states that a new flue shouldn't be installed in a neighbouring dwelling, although it is specifically stated in manufacturer's literature for boilers that you shouldn't due to likely issues with access for inspection. I expect that's all you'll get in terms of written confirmation.

Alex1983

Google technical bulletin 008 and read through to where it says about Adjacent property, I've copied it below. It's about flues in voids but says about flues in adjacent property and the installation practice is no longer permitted.

Adjacent property
Experience has shown that contrary to current requirements and good design practice, engineers may encounter scenarios where chimney/flue systems are also routed through adjacent property, even though this installation practice is no longer permitted.

I_have_spoken

Write by registered letter to each member of the Board of Directors saying you'll hold them personally liable for negligence if your son suffers, having failed in their duty of care as Board members to avoid causing injury or harm.

They're obviously only concerned about the impact on house prices.