ladyjack Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 hi, anyone on here know of some one who could sghn off my logburner,as i fitted it myself,and need a ticket to say it has been checked,willing to pay the going rate,thanks dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Who requested a ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) hi ips,was told you need ticket for house insurance,ie some on registered and qalified to fit a log burner,cant see why as i fitted mine in about 2 hours Edited June 7, 2017 by ladyjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Yes I have heard similar but it seems to be a grey area. I put one in a few months ago and I haven't bothered with getting it signed off. I seem to remember council building inspector can sign it off but cant confirm that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 i think ill wait and say nothing about it and see what happens,cheers ips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 ring your local building control, they will sign it off, if not signed off your house insurance wont cover you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 This may be useful info http://www.woodburningstovesdirect.com/m/building-regulations-for-stove-and-flue-installations.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 So, do you have to get signed off for an OPEN fire ?? Far more dangerous than a log burner. I have two fitted in my home, fitted by myself. One is connected to a fully lined sealed chimney, the other to an original chimney built maybe over 150yrds ago if not more. Just had that one cleaned and the sweep said it was in excellent condition and a cracking chimney drawing well. Just fitted a closing plate to that one with about a foot of stainless above the plate. Sounds like one of those money spinning regulations to me, keeping someone in a non job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I agree its all ******** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 thanks ips, ill leave as is,on reading the link you sent,you dont have to be a specalist installer,so matbe you just saved me a few qiud,cheers dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 thanks ips, ill leave as is,on reading the link you sent,you dont have to be a specalist installer,so matbe you just saved me a few qiud,cheers dave. Why wouldn't you get it done for peace of mind? Presumably you live there and possibly family to! I had a neighbor who's house caught fire due to a poorly fitted log burner, and that was a few years after it was done...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Have you fitted carbon monoxide detectors, I work for a fire place manufacturer, we don't fit stoves but do marble & granite for them, about 4 people a year die from this, anyone can fit one yes but will they survive, seen fumes leaching through upper walls as chimney was not up to it over a period of time. What value is your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 The best option is to say it was fitted when you bought the property. The above post really says it all 4 people a year so you are far more likely to get run over crossing the road. That's not to be complacent but if it's in a decent chimney and you are in an older property that isn't air tight then the odds are you will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Me and my dad fitted mine about 8 years ago we used a metal liner when we bought everything the guy in the shop said you don't need any fitting certificate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I banged s hole through the wall (no chimney) fitted twin wall flu job done. And job done right so building inspector can stuff off. As long as you do the job correctly which I am sure the op has then there ain't no problem I can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastings1052 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 For insurance purposes, probably best to do it by the book. Silly i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 More bloody nanny state certification. Sure they make it up as they go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 In my area council went round to council houses and told any one who had fitted one to remove it! Mine was fitted by an Hetas engineer, fitted it cheaper than I could buy all the bits for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Fifty deaths a year from carbon monoxide poisoning. And countless cases of less severe effects.most of which are because people thought they knew better than the professional. How much is your family worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 The best option is to say it was fitted when you bought the property. The above post really says it all 4 people a year so you are far more likely to get run over crossing the road. That's not to be complacent but if it's in a decent chimney and you are in an older property that isn't air tight then the odds are you will be fine With respect to the OP, and I'm not suggesting he is, I think all these "ignore the stupid laws/regulation" posts would all change if some numpty attempted the same thing and was living in the house attached to yours or your families house! The OP asked for opinions, mine is that his and his families lives are worth more than a few ££'s he is trying to save, unless of course he wants to play the "odds" as you've suggested...... I have no issue with OP undertaking the labor himself but call in an expert to check and certify what you've done; I'm sure he would still have saved a generous amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Cosd That s a fare comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 thanks for all your replys,i fitted this fire myself as iam a builder,and i have worked for myself for approx 30 yrs,and pride myself in being good at my job,as in all the years i have been doing this,i have not had one complaint,and most 0f my work came from people who i had worked for over the years,also from recomendations,from these people,PSif anyone askes for a cert i will show them the report that ips sent me,once again thanks dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 👍 Just to add a final comment for those who seem concerned. There is a huge difference between a highly experienced professional tradesman such as Dave carrying out these types of projects and a DIY enthusiast. Perhaps the latter may be wise to get there work checked but a professional builder, nah. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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