>> Would the average man on the street realise that building regs
>> approval is now required to replace a hot water cylinder?
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>Is it?
>Bloody Hell.
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>What does that cover then?
>I mean as far as regs. Surely there are limited things that can be screwed
>up replacing a cylinder?
For this one, the nanny state would like to make sure that you are using a cylinder of suitable type to meet energy saving requirements.
You can either do the work yourself and issue a building notice at your local authority or use a professional member of an approved trade association who will self certify.
In addition, if the cylinder is pressurised, they would like an approved professional to install it. However, that has been the case for a while.
>Paul
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While you've been away, they've regulated sex as well, so forget about that until you have a permit from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Of course, if you are a member of a trade association, you can "self certify". That particular organisation, according to their web site, seems to be very keen on "self certrification".
.andy
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