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Flueless fire - ventilation query

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.49 PM

We are having a flueless fire fitted and have been told we need a vent to an external wall. The only external wall we can access for the room is completely covered by a conservatory. This is a bungalow, so can we put the vent into the ceiling and into the roof void. There are two permanent open vents in the apex of the roof. Is this acceptable or would we have to have the ceiling vent connected directly to outside?

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Anonymous user

Building regulations part j has all the information . You can vent into another room providing that room allows free air to move through it . The vents should be of a size that they can't get blocked by insects , rodents etc . You can also vent directly into the appliance if the appliance has this facility . A vent in the floor is also allowed providing it provides free air into the room from outside. You can only have vents that are non closable . Always install a co alarm in the same room as the appliance

Answered13 February 2023

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Ideally the vent has a flex pipe to air inlet. So it can’t be covered. And it could just go to eves. The other option is to vent from floor if a sprung floor. The only reason to need vent is if the stove is over 5 kw. For every kw over 5 it needs 1” of ventilation. Good luck. All regs are in J regs under building control. Mark innes. Innes construction

Answered13 February 2023