1.11Where a hearth, fireplace, flue or chimney is provided or extended (including cases where a flue is provided as part of refurbishment work), information essential to the correct appliance and use of these should be permanently posted in the building, to meet Requirement J4 of the Building Regulations (England and Wales), F3.12 (Scotland).
2. Additional Ventilation
2.1 Additional ventilation will be required to comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations. This should be provided using a permanently open air vent, of the size listed, which is positioned so that it is not liable to be blocked both inside and outside the building.
Model | Solid fuel cooker | |
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| mm2 | 1375 |
Additional |
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cm2 | 13.75 | |
ventilation |
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| sq. inch | 2.125 |
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2.2 Extractor fans or cooker hoods should not be placed in the same room or space as the appliance.
2.3 If any of these checks reveal problems do not proceed with the fitting of the appliance until they have been rectified.
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