Stove Flue Pipe Regulations

Connecting flue pipes pipe specifically designed to connect an appliance to the flue or chimney.

Stove flue pipe regulations.

The size of vent collars varies by brand. Stove pipe stove recess firebrick lining or render finish stove recess continue to build chimney as show for freestanding stove in alcove free standing stove with external chimney with preformed stove entry kit 2 x casing ties at maximum intervals of 1 5 metres outer casing with soot door flue pipe fitted into access casing at 45 capping for. Stove flue pipe length. Many require a 6 flue.

Flue pipe clearances heat shielding uk stove building regs j. Flue pipe joints should overlap 30 mm 1 1 4 in each joint in the assembly must be fastened with at least three screws. Most solid fuel appliances in the uk have either a 5 130mm or 6 150mm flue outlet on the top or rear of the appliance. You will normally then use the corresponding sized vitreous enamel flue pipe for the first section of flue from the stove to take you into the chimney.

Some require larger diameter flues. You will normally then use the corresponding sized vitreous enamel flue pipe for the first section of flue from the stove to take you into the chimney. This section is usually 3 to 4 inches in height with a tapered end that fits into the stove collar. The other end is smooth and mates with the first section of stove pipe.

Stove installation and building regs doc j. Manufacturer s instructions may override this and demand a larger diameter than building regulations ask. As you d expect the requirements controlling new chimneys flues and appliances are safety based and very detailed. Concrete pumice and clay or ceramic are collectively referred to as masonry chimneys.

A chimney flue should never be less than 5 diameter and only certain stoves can use them defra approved stoves that allow a 5 flue can be attached to this diameter flue. Most solid fuel appliances in the uk have either a 5 125mm or 6 150mm flue outlet on the top or rear of the appliance. 6 7 and 8 inch diameter flue pipes must be at least 24 gauge in thickness. Twin wall flue systems.

Fitting altering or replacing an external flue or chimney or installing a new woodburning stove all fall under the building regulations although they are not typically tasks that require planning permission. Stove room ventilation regulations. Flue pipe and stove clearances from combustible material. Pumice chimney liner fitting pumice liners to existing.

Galvanized flue pipes must not be used because the coatings vaporize at high temperatures and release dangerous gases. Chimneys and flues are also available in a number of different materials stainless steel concrete pumice clay or ceramic and plastic. Because of this manufacturers offer stove pipe adapters to start the run of pipes. Use black painted flue pipes.