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Possible to put a stove in an apartment?

  • 26-09-2012 12:07am
    #1
    Tigerandahalf
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    Is this against the rules where the apartment is owned but doesnt have any chimney. Would planning permission be required?


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  • #2
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    Anyone?

    Thanks


  • #3
    Outkast_IRE
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    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    Is this against the rules where the apartment is owned but doesnt have any chimney. Would planning permission be required?
    I would imagine the main issue is where would the flue go ? and if you do it and then others want it what then ?? a flue from every apartment to the roof ?

    I would say there is something in the managements rules about this.


  • #4
    wildefalcon
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    Practically speaking, there would be a number of challenges for a solid fuel stove eg; where would the flue go?

    It has to be above the roof line in the clean air-flow to work in all conditions.

    How would your flue get there? Does the route cross anyone else's property? Legal problems abound!

    Also, the flue has to be fire-safe - so it has to go around flammable materials like the facia/soffit boarding etc. Does your apartment block have a flat roof? That's probably a flammable material so it would have to be surrounded with non flammable spark arresting material. Is the apartment block timber framed?

    Nothing insurmountable, but they all add up to extra expense.

    Best of luck with it if you go ahead, stoves can be great!


  • #5
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    I know there are management rules re things like this. Are these set in stone?
    It is just another thing to consider when buying an apartment. You cant beat the heat off of a stove or range. Electric heating is dry and doesnt come close. Something nice about the fire on cold days.


  • #6
    Outkast_IRE
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    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    I know there are management rules re things like this. Are these set in stone?
    It is just another thing to consider when buying an apartment. You cant beat the heat off of a stove or range. Electric heating is dry and doesnt come close. Something nice about the fire on cold days.
    Yes where fire safety and apartments are concerned they wont budge an inch, as i said its all well and good you doing it then what about everyone else if they want one............

    Yes it is another consideration to take into account when buying an apartment , but in any modern built apartment worldwide this would be an issue.


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