{"id":1113,"date":"2026-03-10T21:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/?page_id=1113"},"modified":"2026-05-12T21:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T21:12:18","slug":"regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c06d165c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);min-height:20vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1596 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/glossary.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-custom-color-1-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-f63238f3 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-598197cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#12121208;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-accent-5-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(57.838px, 3.615rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 6.094), 120px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">Mywarm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(27.894px, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.971), 48px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>home.co.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(38.682px, 2.418rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 3.266), 72px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\">Regulations can keep cowboys at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fffffff5;font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.665), 42px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-2px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-727c16a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-display is-style-text-display--2\"><strong>Heating systems<\/strong> make warmth.<br><strong>Insulation<\/strong> keeps it.<br><strong>Controls<\/strong> decide how wisely it\u2019s used.<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72d38984 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, <strong>independent<\/strong> advice for a efficient home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing a fossil-fuel boiler in the UK, a range of regulations must be followed to ensure both safety and compliance. They  are designed for consumer protection, property protection, health and safety and some are guidance for warranty validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d9db2bd0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-default\">If you are installing or replacing a gas boiler in the UK, several regulations and technical standards must be followed to ensure the system is safe, efficient and compliant with the law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UK Gas Boiler Installation Regulations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Compliance Checklist.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Gas Safe Registered installer (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/find-an-engineer-or-check-the-register\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/find-an-engineer-or-check-the-register\/\">check here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 92% efficient boiler (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncm-pcdb.org.uk\/sap\/pcdbsearch.jsp?pid=26\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncm-pcdb.org.uk\/sap\/pcdbsearch.jsp?pid=26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boiler Plus controls installed (<a href=\"#BoilerPlus\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#BoilerPlus\">see below<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct flue installation (<a href=\"#vent1\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#vent1\">see below<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequate ventilation (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System flush and inhibitor (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnetic filter installed (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TRVs and heating controls (<a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/newsite\/controls\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"290\">controls<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmark commissioning completed (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Regulations certificate issued (see below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72d38984 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All gas work must be completed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/find-an-engineer-or-check-the-register\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/find-an-engineer-or-check-the-register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suitably <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/2026\/03\/17\/installers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">qualified<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/find-an-engineer-or-check-the-register\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gassaferegister.co.uk\/find-an-engineer-or-check-the-register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> and competent person<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appliances must be installed according to the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas pipework must be correctly sized and installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appliances must be safely commissioned and tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flues must safely remove combustion gases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Reference:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/pubns\/books\/l56.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/pubns\/books\/l56.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 \u2013 Health and Safety Executive (HSE)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72d38984 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Regulations 2010.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boiler installations must comply with UK Building Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/conservation-of-fuel-and-power-approved-document-l\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/conservation-of-fuel-and-power-approved-document-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approved Document L \u2013 Conservation of Fuel and Power<\/a><br>This regulation focuses on improving energy efficiency.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5b2cc1e2ed915d586e2d8fe9\/Boiler_Plus_Factsheet_v3.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5b2cc1e2ed915d586e2d8fe9\/Boiler_Plus_Factsheet_v3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BoilerPlus<\/a> (Introduced April 2018)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applies to all new and replacement gas boilers in existing homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum boiler efficiency of 92% ErP (<em>Energy-related Products<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and temperature controls must be installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A boiler interlock must stop the boiler firing when no heat is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For combi boilers, at least one additional efficiency measure must be installed: <a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/newsite\/controls\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"290\">see controls.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weather compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Flue Gas Heat Recovery System (FGHRS)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart thermostat with automation and optimisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">*A FGHR device (a heat exchanger) is installed on the boiler exhaust, using the hot flue gases to heat the incoming cold mains water before it hits the burner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Reference:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5b2cc1e2ed915d586e2d8fe9\/Boiler_Plus_Factsheet_v3.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/5b2cc1e2ed915d586e2d8fe9\/Boiler_Plus_Factsheet_v3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domestic Building Services Compliance Guide \/ Boiler Plus legislation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approved Document J \u2013 Combustion Appliances.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This regulation ensures safe installation of appliances that burn fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper air supply for combustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe flue installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct flue terminal positioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection from carbon monoxide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat protection for surrounding building materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Reference<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/6336e58be90e0772dc9651a2\/ADJ_2022.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/6336e58be90e0772dc9651a2\/ADJ_2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">: Building Regulations Approved Document J<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Regulations Notification.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a boiler is installed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The installer must notify Building Control via the Gas Safe Register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The homeowner receives a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating System Water Treatment.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BS 7593:2019 \u2013 Treatment of Heating Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This standard protects the heating system from corrosion and sludge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The heating system must be flushed before installing a new boiler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chemical inhibitor must be added to the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A magnetic filter is recommended to capture system debris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Reference:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.bsigroup.com\/products\/code-of-practice-for-the-preparation-commissioning-and-maintenance-of-domestic-central-heating-and-cooling-water-systems\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowledge.bsigroup.com\/products\/code-of-practice-for-the-preparation-commissioning-and-maintenance-of-domestic-central-heating-and-cooling-water-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BS 7593:2019 \u2013 Code of Practice for Treatment of Water in Domestic Heating Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heating Controls Requirements.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy efficiency regulations require proper heating controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Room thermostat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programmer or timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoning for larger homes (over 150m\u00b2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Reference:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/new-and-amended-approved-documents-and-compliance-guides-to-support-part-l\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/new-and-amended-approved-documents-and-compliance-guides-to-support-part-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domestic Building Services Compliance Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important British Standards for Boiler Installation.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BS 6798<\/strong> \u2013 Installation of gas-fired boilers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS 6891<\/strong> \u2013 Gas installation pipework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS 5440-1<\/strong> \u2013 Flueing requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS 5440-2<\/strong> \u2013 Ventilation requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS 7593<\/strong> \u2013 Water treatment for heating systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS EN 12828<\/strong> \u2013 Heating system design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS EN 14336<\/strong> \u2013 Heating system commissioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BS 7074<\/strong> \u2013 Expansion vessels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commissioning and Documentation.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After installation, the following documentation should be completed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benchmark commissioning checklist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas Safe notification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building Regulations Compliance Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturer warranty registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation Requirements and regulations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62c6ef4fef5b82eed12a0793b28a54d3\" style=\"color:#8a8635\">Green, Information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b7fa37de8323077eb0c59144951c973\" style=\"color:#cc561e\">Amber Guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-acd9ff8672c69f9127992ceaea59723f\" style=\"color:#aa2b1d\">Red Regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-custom-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-94281cae394e248b7cb51bfa44633787\">Whether the installation is carried out privately or through UK government backed schemes such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/newsite\/funding\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1118\">Warm Homes Grant<\/a>, it must meet the relevant Building Regulations and industry requirements. <br>This includes fitting a carbon monoxide alarm in the same room as the boiler, complying with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/newsite\/regulations\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1113\">Boiler Plus<\/a>\u201d standards, and following the manufacturer\u2019s instructions regarding magnetic filters, system flushing, and appropriate heating controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-custom-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4a6e6f98748d0336106491bced3548aa\">For any insulation project, whether funded privately or through a UK grant scheme, the current&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/?page_id=3063\">PAS<\/a>&nbsp;(Publicly Available Specification),&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/?page_id=2867\">best practices<\/a>, and relevant&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/regulations\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1113\">building regulations<\/a>&nbsp;should be strictly adhered to. Once you have engaged an installation company to perform the work. Alway enquire about your consumer rights and <strong>guarantees<\/strong> that are going to be supplied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-custom-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bfbea44fd301d03cfc04a340e90ca1b3\">Always ask pre install if existing ststem will be cleaned? this is a must on older sysems being upgraded. Ask for certificate showing chemicals used, wether it was a hot clean or cold clean, some companies perform a full powerflush and others remove radiators to flush outside. Always ask for inhibitor (internal protection) details and a sticker should be added to benchmark showing chemical used and date added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-custom-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d9e0e3805484e583350327361a90fec4\">If a funded standalone boiler installation is being installed and is not part of a government backed scheme , then this may not fall under the current PAS and will only need to follow gas safe and manufacturers instructions,&nbsp;unless a package that includes insulation has been developed as part of a funded scheme, this may change due to future legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3113fd8874cc214081558f0d7013ec13\" style=\"background-color:#8a8635\">Magnetic filter fitted.&nbsp;Some boiler manufacturers ask for this as part of warranty. The filter should be fitted to the return pipe on the heating. It is designed to trap rust and debris from the system before it goes through the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/?page_id=1931\">heat exchanger.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-eea32edaec6d7b56f977c2e6d5e44fd6\" style=\"background-color:#cc561e\">Shock arrestor fitted, if boiler close to incoming water meter.&nbsp;<br>To prevent water hammer, which can damage pipework and be annoying and loud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-43a32f2f4e31b98576cb77b8a13fc450\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#8a8635\">Loft walkways should be introduced if boilers are being situated into a loft area and adequate lighting is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--3\">The homeowner should provide measures as a minimum for their own safety and so that gas engineers can work in a safe environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-15b155963ff0f2424320d14092f0336b\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#aa2b1d\">A means to control each heat emitter&nbsp;(radiator thermostats, TRV\u2019s). Regulation to allow each room to be individually controlled. Smart radiator thermostats are becoming popular. Some low temperature systems like heat pumps may not need thermostats on the radiators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color is-style-text-annotation--4\"><strong>Section 5 (specifically paragraph 5.20)<\/strong>&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<strong>Approved Document L, Volume 1: Dwellings, 2021 edition (incorporating 2023 amendments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6127030091b717401dc927eb2ac21d7d\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">The rear safety pipe safely positioned.&nbsp;If outside should be away from above doorways and walkways and pointed into the wall, if inside then should discharge to <a href=\"https:\/\/hhic.org.uk\/uploads\/5BD6D5A19764A.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hhic.org.uk\/uploads\/5BD6D5A19764A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current regulations<\/a> and should be visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82692f67e9139c872b70d80ec22ce946 is-style-text-annotation--5\">T<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=The+&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7OMYLxB3HxvVgdPWYLXWFKKPw8yg%3A1772661363473&amp;ei=c6qoaYDDHNuI7NYP38_zmAk&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfgazfnoeTAxXvVvEDHQHtBd8QgK4QegQIARAB&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+regualtion+is+for+safety+blow+offs+for+gas+boilers&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiN3doYXQgcmVndWFsdGlvbiBpcyBmb3Igc2FmZXR5IGJsb3cgb2ZmcyBmb3IgZ2FzIGJvaWxlcnMyBxAhGKABGAoyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwVIv35QAFi_fHAAeACQAQCYAbIBoAG9KaoBBTM4LjE3uAEDyAEA-AEBmAI3oALTK8ICBBAjGCfCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkQIYigXCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiDARiKBcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIOEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg0QABiABBhDGMkDGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkgMYigXCAggQABiABBixA8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQABiABMICBhAAGBYYHsICCBAAGBYYChgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgcQABiABBgNwgIHEC4YgAQYDcICBhAAGA0YHsICBRAAGO8FwgIIEAAYogQYiQXCAgYQIRgVGAqYAwCSBwUzMS4yNKAH_ZgEsgcFMzEuMjS4B9MrwgcHMC4yNS4zMMgHnQGACAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfD-L4dYobIyma2P9WLA2nJ2nPRdd7GmogErr6C1I16tDl3dBl0BMIjsXT_bf_mEKa3YthSYAG7cRucCn6YeWOYKlUw7AUDudhSmB3BZKbKR8Ze0gndxRQSIefoo5qBfiTPGQIhibdX8gdE4L3Qd3odTqWznto8dvMNTrxzXw9x5ySlrumKI3JFUjDKFSZBcbbWku00bVz9GpimUAiM-LUKhGPWtjEkuzwd8DsyeZMhGT0C9FGJz8K49hOH81KERj-YFQzh84CK5cmDqWFzJaYUmjRTPH6A-MtppicE4kAMjvg&amp;csui=3\">he&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Gas+Safety+%28Installation+and+Use%29+Regulations+1998&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7OMYLxB3HxvVgdPWYLXWFKKPw8yg%3A1772661363473&amp;ei=c6qoaYDDHNuI7NYP38_zmAk&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfgazfnoeTAxXvVvEDHQHtBd8QgK4QegQIARAD&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+regualtion+is+for+safety+blow+offs+for+gas+boilers&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiN3doYXQgcmVndWFsdGlvbiBpcyBmb3Igc2FmZXR5IGJsb3cgb2ZmcyBmb3IgZ2FzIGJvaWxlcnMyBxAhGKABGAoyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwVIv35QAFi_fHAAeACQAQCYAbIBoAG9KaoBBTM4LjE3uAEDyAEA-AEBmAI3oALTK8ICBBAjGCfCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkQIYigXCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiDARiKBcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIOEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg0QABiABBhDGMkDGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkgMYigXCAggQABiABBixA8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQABiABMICBhAAGBYYHsICCBAAGBYYChgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgcQABiABBgNwgIHEC4YgAQYDcICBhAAGA0YHsICBRAAGO8FwgIIEAAYogQYiQXCAgYQIRgVGAqYAwCSBwUzMS4yNKAH_ZgEsgcFMzEuMjS4B9MrwgcHMC4yNS4zMMgHnQGACAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfD-L4dYobIyma2P9WLA2nJ2nPRdd7GmogErr6C1I16tDl3dBl0BMIjsXT_bf_mEKa3YthSYAG7cRucCn6YeWOYKlUw7AUDudhSmB3BZKbKR8Ze0gndxRQSIefoo5qBfiTPGQIhibdX8gdE4L3Qd3odTqWznto8dvMNTrxzXw9x5ySlrumKI3JFUjDKFSZBcbbWku00bVz9GpimUAiM-LUKhGPWtjEkuzwd8DsyeZMhGT0C9FGJz8K49hOH81KERj-YFQzh84CK5cmDqWFzJaYUmjRTPH6A-MtppicE4kAMjvg&amp;csui=3\">Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/a>&nbsp;(GSIUR)<\/strong>, specifically regarding safe installation and discharge. These must also comply with the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Pressure+Systems+Safety+Regulations+2000&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7OMYLxB3HxvVgdPWYLXWFKKPw8yg%3A1772661363473&amp;ei=c6qoaYDDHNuI7NYP38_zmAk&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfgazfnoeTAxXvVvEDHQHtBd8QgK4QegQIARAE&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+regualtion+is+for+safety+blow+offs+for+gas+boilers&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiN3doYXQgcmVndWFsdGlvbiBpcyBmb3Igc2FmZXR5IGJsb3cgb2ZmcyBmb3IgZ2FzIGJvaWxlcnMyBxAhGKABGAoyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwVIv35QAFi_fHAAeACQAQCYAbIBoAG9KaoBBTM4LjE3uAEDyAEA-AEBmAI3oALTK8ICBBAjGCfCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkQIYigXCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiDARiKBcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIOEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg0QABiABBhDGMkDGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkgMYigXCAggQABiABBixA8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQABiABMICBhAAGBYYHsICCBAAGBYYChgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgcQABiABBgNwgIHEC4YgAQYDcICBhAAGA0YHsICBRAAGO8FwgIIEAAYogQYiQXCAgYQIRgVGAqYAwCSBwUzMS4yNKAH_ZgEsgcFMzEuMjS4B9MrwgcHMC4yNS4zMMgHnQGACAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfD-L4dYobIyma2P9WLA2nJ2nPRdd7GmogErr6C1I16tDl3dBl0BMIjsXT_bf_mEKa3YthSYAG7cRucCn6YeWOYKlUw7AUDudhSmB3BZKbKR8Ze0gndxRQSIefoo5qBfiTPGQIhibdX8gdE4L3Qd3odTqWznto8dvMNTrxzXw9x5ySlrumKI3JFUjDKFSZBcbbWku00bVz9GpimUAiM-LUKhGPWtjEkuzwd8DsyeZMhGT0C9FGJz8K49hOH81KERj-YFQzh84CK5cmDqWFzJaYUmjRTPH6A-MtppicE4kAMjvg&amp;csui=3\">Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000<\/a>&nbsp;(PSSR<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d99e7c54d6aacd2341b8888d3e1dced5\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">External condensate pipework to be insulated with a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/?page_id=44308\">class 0 insulation<\/a>&nbsp;and off ground.&nbsp;Condensate pipes can freeze in the winter. Protection using a class 0 insulation (usually black) prevents the insulation soaking up water and becoming a block of ice! Ideally the manufacturer will state size of condensate pipe to be used, if outside keep off ground and best practice is to terminate indoors. Some class 0 insulation comes with UV protection and some does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3ad413d67db78f4efec5d0c3eff7cb7 is-style-text-annotation--6\">Condensate pipework is primarily regulated by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=BS+6798%3A2014&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n6K2HYwz3ITzrFcu3zGKb6wlA4MIg%3A1772661514881&amp;ei=Cquoaem_NdaLxc8P-ZvCiAY&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjOrviTn4eTAxXARPEDHchnPa8QgK4QegQIARAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+regualtion+is+for+condensate+pipework&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiKndoYXQgcmVndWFsdGlvbiBpcyBmb3IgY29uZGVuc2F0ZSBwaXBld29yazIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCjIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FSLUpUJ4EWKgmcAF4AZABAJgBtQGgAdkPqgEEOC4xMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCFKACuxDCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgUQABjvBcICCBAAGKIEGIkFwgIGECEYFRgKmAMA4gMFEgExIECIBgGQBgiSBwQ4LjEyoAfgkAGyBwQ3LjEyuAe1EMIHBjAuMTUuNcgHMIAIAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfAz3-4yTDbkwy1VHZiE4hfx0787drq-N-TGwdB1XGdVARXEB00RrKjcyJFZJeHQN_QuPc7fDyZ2kGR-VaUt_1bdXL6e0wYgxEatt_Ss-HelFIP6WglsHqE2FJecNNKmMXt3UN_fh9EOo_6CUpvEmI5bnzxgPrhkQ607tUjzr80QcmwbubpvyU9MQeanD1xfUeWgx8zovo4xryIdISyJh1Mp-eYjwHULQbSBAHZ-zchljPdYisy2H28V8_-WzKG5GiC_WoKcg_ICndBcq1pGuFPGF1IleKcU0mz4qW7uUNCoBA&amp;csui=3\">BS 6798:2014<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired boilers), alongside UK Building Regulations and manufacturer instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6373016e212f9731ca05a4c9aaeef2b2\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">A means of programming (timer).&nbsp;Able to set on\/off holidays and timed presets. Saves fuel as we have the system on and off as required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c51f138aae926e521ead191c5fb513d2 is-style-text-annotation--7\">The primary regulation for boiler programmers in the UK is&nbsp;<strong>Part L of the Building Regulations<\/strong>&nbsp;(Conservation of fuel and power), which was significantly updated in 2018 (Boiler Plus) and again in 2022 to improve energy efficiency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8be7b47308f4db36cc04c0a67f0101a9\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">A means of interlocking to be present&nbsp;(a room thermostat can introduce interlocking on the boiler).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ebcce1d2be273b45a6846aa9799aa965 is-style-text-annotation--8\">Boiler interlock, which ensures the boiler and pump turn off when there is no demand for heating or hot water, is required under&nbsp;<strong>Part L of the Building Regulations<\/strong>&nbsp;in England and Wales, specifically enforced through the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Boiler+Plus&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n4Xqhg8xODR6iRelTcnTUFwtFaCBA%3A1772661849178&amp;ei=WayoaYbQCujmxc8Pu7D_sAM&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjss_-uoIeTAxXQSvEDHQzvLYoQgK4QegQIARAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+regualtion+is+for+boiler+interlock&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJ3doYXQgcmVndWFsdGlvbiBpcyBmb3IgYm9pbGVyIGludGVybG9jazIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCkiiHlCHBVjtGnABeAGQAQCYAcQBoAH5B6oBAzUuNLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCCqACqQjCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIFECEYnwXCAgYQIRgVGAqYAwDiAwUSATEgQIgGAZAGCJIHBTUuNC4xoAebTrIHBTQuNC4xuAejCMIHBTAuOC4yyAcXgAgA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfDotJcqdKDP1RV6q2IHhhmMThevXm90bx-TUj_gN-D4JA1A0BK7SWi6Vdm24vtOOWvPYClUioHvQ_5W9Z8_bkDjxLZmX6QTHnA1hsy6OGAmVW9lWye7vmEin1jI93nSmqIvfDOJTEqh7_oe70ormlWx-ED9MpHDpfF4HxxAPtdGuZ7CN6qi7EjKRFL-CVpjC_Z2q_oROe3ciNYAihELWr7dmZ6YEoMtP44Wb2un73qyrI4iNnzc6RT0tpXwzcoBDPZKAk9YDLNbM5mXhSBRfvaFn-oiuaNcfPFiTkliSvhSBw&amp;csui=3\">Boiler Plus<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;standards introduced in April 2018. It is mandatory for all new gas and oil boiler installations in existing homes to have this control functionality to improve energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-23370b97762b29739384c91f2c82bae5\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">Pipework to be&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/?page_id=44308\">insulated<\/a>&nbsp;unheated spaces&nbsp;(lofts, garages etc). To prevent freezing and damage in the cold months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4766ca5f17cd999165c34aeb71b7954e is-style-text-annotation--9\">Boiler pipework insulation in the UK is governed by&nbsp;<strong>Building Regulations Approved Document L<\/strong>&nbsp;(Conservation of Fuel and Power), specifically requiring compliance with&nbsp;<strong>BS 5422:2023<\/strong>. All primary circulation pipes for heating and hot water, including those in voids, must be insulated to reduce energy loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b9d9eb5291a333c4289a2425bb97c293\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">Installation to be carried out by a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/2026\/03\/17\/installers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1437\">competent<\/a>&nbsp;person.&nbsp;Gas Safe, Oftec, etc.<br>Boiler to be installed in a safe and accessible area.&nbsp;This is for maintenance and electrical safety, especially in areas that contain bathing facilities (<a href=\"https:\/\/mywarmhome.co.uk\/newsite\/regulations\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1113\">bathrooms<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd0c193996a70f38cd2bb9c26661cf98 is-style-text-annotation--10\">Gas boiler installation is governed primarily by the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Gas+Safety+%28Installation+and+Use%29+Regulations+1998&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n5QbvfhOtwaQnNDxlH676aWzu1bHQ%3A1772662039912&amp;ei=F62oaYW2N5SKxc8PjeGIgAw&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjw6saCoYeTAxXvVvEDHQHtBd8QgK4QegQIARAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+regulation+is+for+installing+a+gas+boiler&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiLndoYXQgcmVndWxhdGlvbiBpcyBmb3IgaW5zdGFsbGluZyBhIGdhcyBib2lsZXIyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FSJpUUMIXWIRQcAN4AZABAJgBnQGgAdITqgEENi4xN7gBA8gBAPgBAZgCGqAC4RTCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAggQABiiBBiJBcICBRAAGO8FwgIIEAAYgAQYogTCAgQQIRgVwgIHECEYoAEYCpgDAIgGAZAGCJIHBDcuMTmgB_7VAbIHBDQuMTm4B9QUwgcGMC42LjIwyAdagAgA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfBcCqgUTVJfB-smf_yTB9FF5mutxwc5I1nPaR0jouyPyFWAu-9C2cifY6YFp0Qh-1kWduMcAbBCR4sn9Dn_tbegRkR5DCWlyAcsqvNVxOVa6NDnXL2KWfUfJW9lKJR-lTrAeTHQb9FiU_au-vBAXEyUHEe481bJodnRoXgH3kPtvrUXlsvmf5m-1YctXnUECfAI3dr1KDPJvumdPIMmH-bAsLlR5NSsi9Gp3NaY7thoZoApf4xFiVtMkx2pTTXibeQuF3ew4be_NHJdKBG4MWjpzf_Jq_qVgkkMVkT-E9cNeQ&amp;csui=3\">Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/a>&nbsp;(GSIUR)<\/strong>, which legally mandate that only a Gas Safe registered engineer can install, repair, or maintain gas appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c96b7d00ef8fcc24e023cadd8f3f92c3\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">Flue to be accessible via removable boxing in or hatches.&nbsp;This is a regulation called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/safetybulletins\/fluesinvoids.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/safetybulletins\/fluesinvoids.htm\">flues in <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/safetybulletins\/fluesinvoids.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/safetybulletins\/fluesinvoids.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voids<\/a>. The entire length of the flue should be able to be inspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42a033ad3f75456d86734f557546837e is-style-text-annotation--11\">Flues in voids must allow for inspection along their entire length to comply with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Gas+Safety+%28Installation+and+Use%29+Regulations+1998&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;sca_esv=ad175a4a610f2e0b&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n6G4r6AdO3kebdpw3jkvQ_BNjLd_w%3A1772662184229&amp;ei=qK2oaZXZDY2Fxc8Pp_6s-A8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj2tpm4oYeTAxWdVkEAHWzGAWYQgK4QegQIARAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=flues+in+voids+what+regulations&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH2ZsdWVzIGluIHZvaWRzIHdoYXQgcmVndWxhdGlvbnMyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyBRAAGO8FSO8kUMUSWLIgcAF4AJABAJgBmgGgAZkEqgEDNC4yuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIGoAL7A8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAgcQIxiwAhgnwgIIEAAYBRgNGB7CAgsQABiABBiGAxiKBZgDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzQuMqAHiR2yBwMzLjK4B_cDwgcFMC41LjHIBw6ACAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfCD8PeMZGxFs82JVBAmpdVYp-lGxOtQuCbsnIbErIwD8iW9iBGbk-DtNtIUhMBDmB62ec-3xWYfnuhN3xnNckYbNKflxq_R_a_w_SN5vkZY2Wgy2i6c8OUGMdShxaY132MWmcQ0MHHyiiF31PtoRByzYp-CQISfuzKxLXPKbV5xicRAhHWNm5EE4KkRjjvwCpXjKqPwTKKouiHi0P_np1kt0ia1b8X0boqTXyhlBmQofuos6m5X_rPdLhEvKk055XAPJy0RBv6BqMi13ZGW0wKC61Rl7XQOM_dd18C76DFh1w&amp;csui=3\">Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/a>&nbsp;(GSIUR 26(9)) and Technical Bulletin 008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-17d76e06ab171de183a9f4d355f9cbb2\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#aa2b1d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhic.org.uk\/uploads\/5FF598A848C3F.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A means of safely removing condensation<\/a>&nbsp;from the boiler&nbsp;(soak away, drain etc).&nbsp;Condensate is acidic but not really dangerous (like lemon juice) but it can damage cement etc over time so it should be away from property walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd06f49eebed85ee757f1cb27f419019 is-style-text-annotation--12\">Boiler condensate removal is primarily regulated by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=BS+6798%3A2014&amp;sca_esv=ea2fde6c8730522b&amp;rlz=1C5MACD_enGB1165GB1167&amp;biw=1470&amp;bih=726&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n4FFj_70_-p--sQgeLHOvEjWX7kCg%3A1772663019394&amp;ei=67CoafvmF5_qhbIPs9CeuAk&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiEkoa0pIeTAxXHVkEAHT4nFeEQgK4QegQIARAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=removing+boiler+condensate+which+regulation&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiK3JlbW92aW5nIGJvaWxlciBjb25kZW5zYXRlIHdoaWNoIHJlZ3VsYXRpb24yBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FMgUQABjvBUjEJlCvDFi6InACeAGQAQCYAYIBoAGyBKoBAzQuMrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCCKAC0wTCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIHECMYsAIYJ8ICBhAhGBUYDZgDAIgGAZAGCJIHAzYuMqAH-BqyBwM0LjK4B80EwgcFMS42LjHIBxOACAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfBF84BopliNAvemnKLAYYSg7vL1wJLKtVXgpQyVYpeFhKlCbPxuGOudiC2q9IWP38VStJyDT5gQAHVQjkhplApIphLWpzjw49tWC31aCM6Aj3W_4g6dDcTyUGBWN0uQKzeoOwQiyeyIMRs0xYKRjHiSV-mDuAvFYTvII8kxK6ZPOp8HV9fTUTeemgMBzvZ5rq0U70ld4_jiRZYVngIg-vnBYA64QbgjCQFymutQNR33MfXhbBUmHzBdB-P1GJFjAz4FvLYu3X0Y7FwtHophk08bQJJivwZjRvjCDwdiQYI464gnRPtf9vypK6y5RmeW7nbi1EDArpXvQfxhciRp7trNRyJAfUF8gKpRATzzoEVL&amp;csui=3\">BS 6798:2014<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(Specification for installation of gas-fired boilers) in the UK, which dictates that condensate must be discharged to an internal foul water system to prevent freezing. If external termination is required, pipes must be at least 30mm diameter and insulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e3d6e0df128d736f868e79b40ff957e1\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#aa2b1d\">Benchmark to be competed by installer.&nbsp;This is in the manufacturer\u2019s supplied service book. It needs to be filled in so the installers address, contact number, name, and business can all be clearly read. It\u2019s a tick box exercise to show the installer has signed off the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--13\">While the &#8220;Benchmark Scheme&#8221; itself is an industry-led code of practice, it is recognized by the government as a means of demonstrating compliance with mandatory Building Regulations. Unfilled benchmarks can void warranty and class the installation as Uncommissioned and unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3a3626dcc4353f7636b8fb8af1c710c2\" style=\"background-color:#aa2b1d\">Flues should be at least 300&nbsp;mm from openings into property&nbsp;(windows, doors etc).&nbsp;This is to stop products of combustion entering the property. A high level flue kit can be used in some circumstances to mitigate distance. Flues should be over 2m from ground. If not, then a flue guard is needed to protect from damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--14\">Gas flue regulations in the UK (Building Regulations Approved Document J, BS 5440) require terminals to be at least 300mm\u2013600mm away from doors\/windows and 2m below roof levels to prevent exhaust reentry. 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