Is it OK to put a boiler in the loft?

3. Loft. Another popular place to have your new boiler installed is inside your loft. As is the case with utility rooms, when your boiler is installed here, you won't have to worry about it interfering with your living space.

Is it safe to have a boiler in the loft?

Yes, there are a few regulations that must be met in order to safely and legally install a boiler within the loft. The main ones are as follows: Plumbing of utilities and electricity – The appropriate plumbing will be required in order to install the boiler in a loft.

Can you put boilers in the attic?

Regular boilers need a cold-water storage tank in the attic feeding the cylinder and an additional tank which ensures the water level in central heating system is maintained.

Where is the best place to put a boiler in the house?

Traditionally, boilers are located closest to the areas where they are most required, the bathroom and the kitchen, to supply your hot water. However, with modern boilers becoming quieter and more efficient, you might be considering moving your new boiler out of the bathroom or kitchen to free up some more space.

Can you fit oil boiler in loft?

Although oil boilers of below 45kW output can be installed in a loft space, we recommend that you avoid doing so.

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Do boilers have to be on an outside wall?

Your boiler should be installed inside a building and can be fitted to any suitable wall strong enough to take its weight when full of water. The boiler's flue must be able to pass to the outside, either through an outside wall or through the roof.

Do oil boilers have to go outside?

Oil boilers can go inside or outside. The best location will be determined by existing pipework, electrical points and where you have space. If they are located externally they will require a hard standing and minimum clearance. The biggest factor however is the flue.

Is it better to have a boiler upstairs or downstairs?

There are lots of reasons it's preferable to have your boiler system downstairs: Noise disturbance during the night. Freeing up space to expand bedrooms. Relocating the boiler to the kitchen or utility space.

Is it OK to have a boiler upstairs?

Can I Move a Boiler Upstairs? The answer to this is yes! In most cases, it is perfectly doable, however, there are some instances where it may not be possible, such as if the location you want to move your boiler to isn't safe or easily accessible by an engineer.

Does boiler have to be cupboard?

For example, the boiler needs to be fully accessible for servicing, maintenance or repairs. This means that a kitchen cupboard is the perfect thing to house your boiler because it will have a door that can open. As standard, most boilers will require a gap of at least 50 mm between the appliance and the cupboard.

Does a boiler need ventilation?

Although the boiler itself doesn't require ventilation, the waste gases produced by the boiler need somewhere to go. They are expelled via a flue that leads outside.

Is it OK to put boiler in garage?

It is completely possible to fit your boiler in a garage. There are many advantages in choosing this placement; for example, it would save you space within the house and it is also easier to upkeep with boiler maintenance.

How much space does a boiler need around it?

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It's important there is approximately 20 cm above, 20 cm below, and 60 cm of space surrounding the boiler for clearance. This would be an adequate amount of room for the engineer to work with.

Should I put my combi boiler in loft?

For example, a regular boiler is unsuitable for a loft installation, as they use gravity to feed water from the tanks to the boiler, which is not possible if the tank and boiler are on the same level. A combi boiler is more suited to installation within a loft environment.

Do I need a water tank in the loft?

In many homes, a loft water tank is a necessary part of the home's plumbing system when there's no combi boiler in place to heat the home. However, if you're ready to convert your loft, an attic water tank can be a space-consuming hurdle within the overall conversion project.

How hard is it to relocate a boiler?

When a boiler is moved, the pipework needs to be moved as well, which is what adds most of the cost to the job. It will also require extra time and additional labour. A like-for-like swap should take one day. A new boiler in a new location should take around one and a half to two days.

Can you put a boiler anywhere?

There isn't any definite place that your boiler should be positioned in; every house is different. There are, however, a set of building regulations and gas regulations that your suitably qualified heating engineer must adhere to when installing your boiler, and these will determine where your appliance can be located.

Can you sleep in the same room as a boiler?

A room sealed boiler takes air from outside and sends any waste fumes back outdoors instead of into the room. This makes it perfectly safe to sleep in the same room as the unit. You'll find that most modern boilers are room sealed but you should always check to be on the safe side.

Can a boiler be in a bedroom UK?

According to the Health and Safety Executive as laid out in their Gas Safety Regulations 1998, since October 1998, a bedroom, or a room used as a sleeping space, cannot contain a gas fire, gas space heater or a gas water heater (including a gas boiler) that's over 14 kilowatts unless it is room sealed.

Do I need permission to move my boiler?

Planning permission is not normally required for installation or replacement of a boiler or heating system if all the work is internal, though if you live in a listed building you should check with your local planning authority.

Can you move a boiler to a different room?

Most boilers are fitted in the kitchen. Which, when you think about it, isn't the best use of space. But as long as you have a modern condensing boiler then you can move your boiler into a bathroom, attic or, even a bedroom. The choice is yours.

Can you sleep in a room with a gas boiler?

The main regulation that must be followed is the requirement for the boiler to be room-sealed. This means that the boiler system takes the air that it uses for combustion from outside, as well as only emitting its fumes outside through the flue, which makes the boiler safe to be in a room where people sleep.

Are oil boilers going to be banned?

The government has announced that by 2025, all new homes will be banned from installing gas and oil boilers and will instead be heated by low-carbon alternatives.

Can oil boilers be installed inside?

For some, having a bulky boiler on view outside their home is not appealing. High efficiency, external oil boilers are a perfectly viable option for many people and, if installed correctly, well insulated and maintained, it can be as effective as internal oil boilers without impacting on the interior of your home.

Why are oil boilers outside?

Lower carbon monoxide risk

Carbon monoxide leaks, although rare, are nonetheless a real risk with both gas and oil boilers. Putting the boiler outside substantially reduces the risk of carbon monoxide leaking into your home.