kandgmitchell

So you filled in the inevitable application form and no doubt paid a fee to the Council (who are responsible for road naming and numbering). If the address is still not appearing then I'd go back to the Council and ask why...... We found RM were quite quick but it took a while for some suppliers to have the house name turn up on their auto address filler in thing. I presume they pay to have it updated and some update more often than others.

And I would agree - if there is no new circuit then there is no need for notification just compliance with the BS. I find that since you rarely get the entire circumstances explained in a post, it's more appropriate just to clarify the legislation and then let the poster decide if it applies to them or not.

Well the regulations are quite clear. An electrical installation in a dwelling should comply with BS 7671 : 2008 (plus amendments). Said installation becomes notifiable to BC as follows: 12.—(6A) A person intending to carry out building work in relation to which Part P of Schedule 1 imposes a requirement is required to give a building notice or deposit full plans where the work consists of— (a) the installation of a new circuit; (b) the replacement of a consumer unit; or (c) any addition or alteration to existing circuits in a special location. —(9) In this regulation “special location” means— (a) within a room containing a bath or shower, the space surrounding a bath tap or shower head, where the space extends— (i) vertically from the finished floor level to— (aa) a height of 2.25 metres; or (bb) the position of the shower head where it is attached to a wall or ceiling at a point higher than 2.25 metres from that level; and (ii) horizontally— (aa) where there is a bath tub or shower tray, from the edge of the bath tub or shower tray to a distance of 0.6 metres; or (bb) where there is no bath tub or shower tray, from the centre point of the shower head where it is attached to the wall or ceiling to a distance of 1.2 metres; or (b) a room containing a swimming pool or sauna heater. So presumably if this is a new circuit then it's notifiable as even extra low voltage installations are covered (<50V ac or 120V dc).

Well I found this with a single search. It seems to be the same logo but is only suitable for pedestrians and cyclists.... https://www.bes.co.uk/concrete-cover-and-polypropylene-frame-13425/

In all cases the system was up and running normally, the last two events were 27th October and 18th November so about 3 weeks apart, the first was back in the summer. Whatever is releasing the pressure must re-set itself as you can top up and get everything working again. Currently working normally since the 18th. No obvious water anywhere. It doesn't take much filling from the loop to get the pressure back up. I've got a horrible feeling this is going to be like one of those odd noises in a car that the mechanic can never find.....

Hi, I've a Vaillant Arotherm heat pump system that's been in and working for about 18 months. During that time we have experienced 3 cases of total loss of pressure in the system. The last was whilst we were away abroad last week and I had to talk my daughter through topping up the system using the filling loop, and re-setting the pump- isn't WhatsApp wonderful! There is no water in the tundish and the loss is sudden not a gradual creep. This suggests there isn't a leak in a loop because one would expect the pressure to degrade over time. It's almost as if the system is initiating an irregular process that involves using a particular valve or suchlike which when used, dumps the pressure and causes the system to shut down. I am about to start the process of taking this up with the installer but thought I would put the problem out there so I can approach them with a bit more knowledge.

If the planning approval for the barn conversion has a condition removing the permitted development rights then you will require planning approval for the siting of the caravan post completion of the works to the barn. A caravan act licence (which I doubt the LA will issue as one is not required for a caravan within a residential property) will not override the planning requirements. The caravan act is more about operating a site in a proper manner than the principle of whether a caravan should be there from a land use point of view. A lot of the act has been repealed now anyway.

My wife's laundry room when we were in the static was a cheap 6'x4' shed with just the cold water supply insulated. We went through a full winter including some snow with no issues other than a bit of complaining about going outside to visit it.

Congratulations - worth sticking with it.

Done properly, making sure the pipe is protected and the foundations are kept clear and founded below then the pipe should be at no more risk than lying quietly in your garden. Hence why the likes of Wessex and other WCs regard these things as low risk.

Presumably the diversion costs are less than adding a 0.75m-0.8m strip of extension to the build?

I'd say there's quite a lot of difference between diverting and building over. Building over - depending on Water Company if you meet their standard criteria you may not have to contact them for a formal build-over agreement. Wessex for instance lists six criteria, meet them and you just carry on (subject to BC) keeping photographic records. Diverting - you will need to submit a design, pay a fee, have the sewer CCTV'd before and after. Build manholes on the change of direction ensuring there is still enough fall between the two diversion points. Do it all within your property and have it inspected by the WC. If the sewer is less than say 1.5m deep and you can extend to at least 500mm beyond the furthest point out from the house my vote would be for building over for simplicity ( assuming no internal manholes). This is subject of course to the limited information provided.....

How far out were you expecting to extend?

Really? We had the choice of two Marley types. We found Danwood were very good at dealing with all the snags at the end of the year defects period. We haven't so far needed to make a warranty claim but I guess being Poland based any visit has to fit in with current builds nearby.

Surprised that a bathroom door is catching on the floor. There should be a decent clearance under it for MVHR airflow into the bathroom and out via the extract duct. Are you the first owner or a later purchaser? Could someone have re-tiled the floor? Either way they are a European composite door with a rebate in the edge of the door itself that closes against the face of the lining rather than sitting inside it like UK doors tend to. If I recall the hinges look like this but on a larger scale. Perhaps they are adjusted by screwing in or out either of the two parts? Others may be able to help.....