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[N.O.C.]

I have a floor standing Baxi 601 C/H boiler located in the utility room.

I have been told the room is not properly ventilated, the air brick is at the wrong height.

Can anyone tell me what the legal/safety requirements are regarding the type and location of ventilation. Is it just the height that matters, does it have to be within a certain distance from the boiler.

[Steve the gas]

Hi N.O.C.,

The vent should be about 100cm2 min. The height shouldn't be much of a problem - what height is it?

Hth

[N.O.C.]

Hi Steve
It is currently about 70 cm from the floor. I was told it should be near the ceiling or just above the skirting board.

NOC

[Steve the gas]

Was it BG by any chance? I would leave it where it is and ask for a FULL explanation!!