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Do I legally need to have a Hetas reg installer for multi fuel stove?

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.31 PM

Hi,Please advise, I am told that the use of a Hetas regsistered installer is optional and not compulsory, we have a hawk 4 put in direct to the chimney with no liner, we do have a local hetas guy and he said it shall be fine though he has not come back yet to actually complete the installation, do the smoke test and fit a new chimney pot. I opted for a Hetas installer because it seemed the legit way of having it done, can anyone confirm if it is compulsory and if not would I otherwise have to speak to the local council? any advice welcome.

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Anonymous user

No it is not against the law to fit a stove without it getting signed off by a hetas engineer. But you have to go to building control at your local council which in turn is not cost effective, because it will cost more. You woud be better getting him back, or someone who is Hetas, so they can sign it off for you. Which by the way should be in the cost of your first quote. Ivan. Gas Plumbing Services.

Answered30 January 2016