Radiator Regs?

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by DragonLady, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. DragonLady

    DragonLady New Member

    I am having issues with the council regarding radiators in our house. The council are installing a new boiler and replacing all the radiators in the property, and they are insistent on putting a radiator into mine and my partners room. The room previously did not have a radiator, and we would like it to stay that way, as the house does not really get that cold, and I have issues with my chest that are worsened by radiators. The council will not accept this, and we have been in deadlock since. I need this sorting asap. I'm turning to you lovely people to ask is it a requirement for one to be in every room? What are the regulations that state this? Thank you in advance for the advice :)
     
  2. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    No idea on regs but if the council own the property then its up to them - who does own the place?

    You can always turn a radiator off so I don't see its an issue.
     
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  3. just pumps

    just pumps Screwfix Select

    As above ^^^ Don`t see the issue, just turn it off if it bothers you that much. Most people would love a new boiler and radiators for free.
     
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  4. Mike83

    Mike83 Screwfix Select

    The council can fit it if they want. There are no regulations involved.
    Imagine you move out later in the year, the room then wouldn't have a radiator for the next occupier.
     
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  5. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    As already said just turn it off! After all it is their property so they can more or less do what they like with it.
     
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  6. Dave does Gas

    Dave does Gas Screwfix Select

    As has been said It's their property that you are renting, they have to provide accommodation up to a spec which includes heat in bedrooms. As required by current building regs. Part of those regs require a TRV to be fitted in every bedroom which is perfect for you as you only have to switch it off at the TRV and it will be as it wasn't there except you can hang your T shirts on it.
     
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  7. Squashrobinson

    Squashrobinson Active Member

    Just turn it off. Its not your house to moan about.
     
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  8. real-a

    real-a New Member

    I think this is more to do with cold spots and condensation. I rent properties and people insist on turning off heating in rooms that are not constantly occupied because they believe it will save them money, which results in condensation and serious mould growth in these rooms. This is particularly apparent in in older houses that don't have air re-circulation systems. In addition tenants don't see it their job to rub off the mould with a suitable product, and then I`m blamed as a nasty landlord for providing a substandard property.

    If i was installing a system there is no way i would agree NOT to put it in certain rooms.

    OP - i'm sure you are a lovely person and take care of your property and would never let a situation get this bad - just this issue comes up time and time again, and people just don't believe their behavior causes the problem.
     
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  9. DragonLady

    DragonLady New Member

    Thank you all for your great advice (though a tad harsh). We reached an amicable agreement with the council and agreed for them to install a single panel type 11 radiator in the room, and leave it turned on the anti-frost setting. I try very hard to take good care of the property, and in the two years I have lived there, I have had the council out to renovate the kitchen, and the heating system. All new boiler, pipes, and radiators (finished yesterday).
    My partners parents (who still live in the house unfortunately) left the property to go to ruin, so I am slowly (with the councils permission and help) bringing it up to a liveable state. Just about to renovate the upstairs bathroom and spare room.
     
  10. Allsorts

    Allsorts Super Member

    Sounds like a marriage made in heaven :). I mean between you and the landlord - the council :D.

    The advice given above by all is completely sound, as you no doubt agree. You have the option to control that rad, right down to 'fully off'. There may well come a day where you'd be glad of it.

    Meanwhile, keep making that house a home. :)
     
  11. ajohn

    ajohn Screwfix Select

    It sounds like they are also fitting thermostatic radiator valves. If you set those low enough you wont really notice any difference between summer and winter. They can also make a huge difference to the bill if used sensibly.

    John
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