Under the boiler flue position regulations the flue has to be positioned a certain distance from any parts of the home that can be opened up such as windows and doors.
Boiler flue through flat roof regulations.
Boilers located outside have a different flue arrangement that keeps them in line with regulations.
How far this is will depend on the size of your boiler but is typically between 30 60cm above below or to the side of an opening.
The minimum chimney heights above roof are in the article above.
I am considering having one fitted but wanted to know whether it could be reliably done without a leak.
You will probably also need a vertical flue if your boiler is being placed somewhere other than on an external wall.
The regulations also have requirements regarding flue positioning in relation to building corners balconies and flat roofs must be considered.
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Flues must be at least 60cm away in such cases to avoid unnecessary danger.
The flue from my oil fired boiler is a vitreous enamel pipe passing through a flat roof into a lined chimney.
If the terminal is fitted less than 2 m above a balcony above ground or above a flat roof to which people have access then a suitable terminal guard must be provided and fitted made by tower flue components tonbridge tn9 1tb model k3 plastic coated.
Removal of boiler flue.
Some boilers especially oil burners usually have their flue going vertically through the roof.
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Positions where this could be a nuisance should be avoided.
The flue for our boiler went up.
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