A gully for a bin? Requested by Building Control - also question re EV car charger

[sgt_woulds]

16 hours ago, Post and beam said:

   A future owner of my house might want a pool, should i install one now 

just in case. FFS!    Solar panels are very popular, green and likely to become mandatory soon. Should i also install some 

 

Calm down dear 🙂

 

Solar panels are already Mandated by the Future Homes Standard - PV panels are now cheaper than roof tiles so it isa win-win for the builder as well.

 

Would a swimming pool help reduce the load on the national grid, or provide a habitat for wildlife?  Of course not.  Another strawman argument.

 

All of the rules that go into building regulations are assessed against safety and societel needs.  And apply to NEW BUILD not retrospectively unless a particular modification of your existing building brings it within scope (as with insulation or electrical upgrades)

 

 

Having said that, anyone who can afford to install solar panels but chooses not to (somehow paying for a new kitchen is more popular!) are only spiting themselves.

 

[sgt_woulds]

6 minutes ago, Oz07 said:

Maybe. When was the last time they fired up the boiler on the way round though

 

The BCO might not, but the assessor for any new owners mortgage should. 

 

At the very least their solicitors will ask for paperwork during searches to confirm that the EV charger (or boiler or solar) has an installation certificate and up to date servicing record.