outdoor clearance required for balanced flue?

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HI,Does anyone know what the regulations are (eg., Gas Safety, BritishStandards) for the amount of clearance required for a balanced flue? Our neighbour has property which borders our house and is intending toshift his fence forward (along our house) to gain more room in hisback yard, but that would mean as he moves his fence forward, thatfence will be closer to our flue (this is the flue from a gas fireapprox 3-4 kW).  I wasn't sure how much room we should technicallyleave there, and want to ensure the right amount of space is left inand around the whole general area.Thanks in advance for your comments,Jack

Andrew Gabriel · Accepted Answer

There are normally detailed diagrams in the appliance installationinstructions. If you no longer have them, you might be able todownload from the manufacturer, or even have them post you a copy.

Cuprager · Answer

Will that not mean that he makes *your* garden smaller?

Rob Morley · Answer

Presumably it's his land but isn't currently fenced.  When he encloses it the fence will be close to the flue.

Jack · Answer

Thanks both,Andrew - thanks--that did the trick..I called the manufacturer and infact minimum 3 feet are required on both sides and directly in frontof the flueCuprager -, no, that is the neighbours property to do with what theywant--they are simply shifting forward the fence dividing their frontand back yards CheersJack

John Stumbles · Answer

1.2m from a boundary IIRC, and if you have less it's your problem, not his:it's up to you (or your installer) to allow this space from the boundary sothat if the neighbour e.g. builds an extansion up to the boundary with awindow or air vent directly opposite your flue, the flue will not dischargeinto their house

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