Flue Inspection Gas Safety – sound advice from Access Panels Direct

Flue inspection gas safety – sound advice from Access Panels Direct.

 

Its that time of year again! Winter is fast approaching and we decide to get the boiler checked before the really cold weather sets in.

You then find your friendly gas engineer has informed you that although your boiler is fine you have a flue which has to have, “FULL VISUAL ACCESS” along the length of the flue. In some cases this can mean access is required in two or three rooms of the house. You need a flue inspection access panel.

 

Access panels are required to be of a suitable size to give you this flue inspection access. There are a variety of sizes available nowadays, but 300mm x 300mm is the most popular size. And as is usually the case, the access panel is required to match and blend in with the surrounding wall.

So if your wall is fire rated then the access panel too has to be fire rated access panel. If the wall is not fire rated the access panel does not have to be fire rated.

Flue inspection hatches will be law by the end of 2012 so you need to get working now to sort out your system. Inspection of the flue is required for all boiler types gas or oil.

Don’t leave it too late! Get your special pass! Access all areas! Now!

 

Building regulations part J states that full visual access is required via gas flue inspection hatches through every room through every void. At Access Panels Direct we even offer plastic access panels if required. Remember they don’t have to be big enough for Santa Claus to fit through. Just big enough to see his route.

Access Panels Direct is the quick way to see your flue!!! Contact us today on 01922 711474 and speak to Ian or Tom, should you need to discuss your requirements. Or you can reach us by email at sales@accesspanelsdirect.net.

Information is also available on the website at www.uk.accesspanelsdirect.net.

 

Tags: flue inspection hatches, flue inspection regulations, flue safety, gas flue inspection, gas flue regulations

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