Extractor fan requirement in an old house

[Skimpy Wan]

Hi,

I wanted to query the requirements of fitting an extractor fan within a bathroom / utility room / kitchen whilst undertaking a re-wire / renovation.

I am currently re-wiring a house (circa 1900), but the owners do not want to have an extractor fan installed into the bathroom / utility room as "the windows open!!". Is there a requirement for these to be installed during a re-wire or does this only apply to new builds - sorry I cannot find anything relevant to this within the "IEE on-site guide" or the full "BS 7671" text book.

Thanks in advance.

Skimpy-Wan

 

[Stroppy]

This is more a Building Regs requirement, rather than an electrical one, so will not be discussed in BS7671 or the OSG.

 

[Octopus]

Hum, are local building control involved in the refurbishment? If so they will be calling the shots and they, in my experience, are inconsistent.

 

[FrankUK]

The answer is in here http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADF_2010.pdf

 

[telectrix]

if BC are not involved, don't bother, but note to the customer that when their bits go mouldy, it's their own fault.

 

[valleybilly]

Existing original bathrooms no , additions yes .

 

[Stroppy]

note to the customer that when their bits go mouldy, it's their own fault.

If that happens they need a doctor, not Building Control.

 

[Skimpy Wan]

Hi,

No the LABC are not involved (unless the plumbers are advising them) as it is basically having gas central heating installed for the first time - previously it had night storage heaters.

The bathroom will be rearranged slightly, but no additions as such.

I guess I'll speak to the plumbers and then maybe contact the LABC, if necessary.

Thanks.

 

[JulianC]

No need to fit a fan in an existing bathroom if there isn't one already. Have a look throught the doc FrankUK linked to.

 

[Skimpy Wan]

The answer is in here http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADF_2010.pdf

Thanks for this.

I have had a quick read (I'll read it in more depth over the weekened) but I note that the document relates to 2010, so I am not sure if this has been updated since then?

 

[JulianC]

It has not been updated. Section 7.23 is the relevant bit.