We're cutting a hole in a closed up fireplace and plan to put our stove in the opening. Our builder tells us that we might need building regs and/or a structural engineer. Does anyone know if this is true? The fireplace is 146cm (57.5") wide, 282cm (111") tall, and 27cm (10.5") deep. The hole we'd like to cut is 91.5cm (36") wide x 152.5cm (60") tall. We plan to put in an RSJ but does anyone know what size we'd need? Thanks for any help!!
Cutting hole in fireplace to hold stove
Sep 09, 2007
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I've just bought a multifuel stove. First thing I saw on unpacking it was a note saying it is illegal for the installation to be carried out by anyone other than a suitably qualified person. Or words to that effect. I don't think you need building regs but you will need to consider:
a) Ventilation b) Fixing a CO detector, which I think is a legal requirement. c) Proximities to the side, rear and top of the opening. Usually 50mm from rear, and 150mm for sides and top. This essentially determines max size of stove. d) Fitting a stainless steel flue liner. e) The hearth must be a certain height and depth from the front of the stove.
You can google on the regs. It is not as straight forward as you would like.
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