Originally posted by lsdweb
quote:
meter and box are sunk into a wall cavity, which is illegal.
is it one of these style boxes like the first two on this page
http://www.meterboxes.co.uk/content/home.asp
if it is then they are fine
ReMan - 9/10/08 at 06:41 AM
I'm no gas engineer, but I doubt very much that whatever the current set up is, has suddenly become illegal?
As for where the replacement is put, I would have thought that that is up for negotiiation , not just the easiest place for the (sub) contractor.
I'd kick up a stink especially if the drive is compromised, that surely would be more dangerous if it were to be hit by a vehicle
YQUSTA - 9/10/08 at 07:04 AM
i do not know the legality of the sunken boxes but I was recently (in the last 3 months) told by my gas supplier that they were fiine to use as long
as they had the correct markings.
I have 1 of the stickinig out boxes and was worried I wouldnt get my 7 down the side of the house. as it was it does fit just.
When I was looking into changing the box I was told lots of different advice from lots of sources some would say you can do what you like as long as
they can access it the standard key others would say it has to be marked and vented.
all i can surgest is ring the supplier and ask them what the hell is going on and why does it need changing.
I also have recently had new pipes in my area no 1 i saw had a new box.
dont let them do any work utill you have written conformation from the supplier that it "has" to be done with a regulations number
attached.
YQUSTA
oldtimer - 9/10/08 at 07:06 AM
Agree above. I have a flush fitted gas meter box in a cavity wall. Regularly visited by Transco, no problems. I don't think it is illegal. It may, on the otherhand (I don't know) be very difficult/impossible to put the new pipes into the current box. Phone the National Grid on 0845 605 6677 for a definative answer.
owelly - 9/10/08 at 08:08 AM
But it's not unheard of for a subcontractor to invent extra work. I'd betaking tha above advice and finding out WTF going on!
owelly - 9/10/08 at 08:09 AM
Ooops. Double post!
[Edited on 9/10/08 by owelly]
tegwin - 9/10/08 at 08:17 AM
I have seen new builds with recessed gas meters.... WTF are these retards doing!
fesycresy - 9/10/08 at 08:34 AM
quote:
Originally posted by owelly
But it's not unheard of for a subcontractor to invent extra work.
No, never, not me boss
The problem with meters and gas boxes that as a contractor you can't touch them. Any meter work has to be by Transco or their subbies etc.
Now the box may not be 'to current standards', but then 90% of Bristish houses aren't.
I assume the concern with recessed boxes is that if there was a gas leak it could 'potentially' leak into the cavity, an unvented space.
I would tell them to f**k off until I get it in writing.
Try these people:
CORGI
I'm in commercial and industrial gas and you don't want these on your arse, ever.
tomblyth - 9/10/08 at 08:50 AM
the HSE will tell you as they control Building Regs
[img]http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/33-6.htm[/img]
email them and use there reply to stop them digging up the drive all the council estates around this area have meters in walls and there are no plans
to changes them !
RickRick - 9/10/08 at 09:42 AM
part of the problem has now been resolved, the issue seems to be that the pipe cannot be inside the cavity, so there now running the new pipe outside the wall and into a cutout in the bottom of the meter box. all that's left to sort now is the 2 pointless holes in the drive, and the neighbours cut down gate post, which they had no reason to do. full new drive, yes please
tomblyth - 10/10/08 at 08:44 AM
I'd check if they have done this without written permission then its may be criminal damage and a new drive /repair to your satisfaction will be the order of the day, along with compensation for your distress ! ring the citizen advice and get a free meeting with there soliciter.