Do I really need this?

[dig-dug-dan]

So when I installed my stove in my conservatory, I used this Indian stone slab underneath for the fire to sit on. It's a actually a nuisance, and I am wondering if I really need it? Why can the fire sit straight on the tiled floor? I will need to make some feet up the same thickness as the slab to go under each corner so the stove sits it the same height, but any other problems?

[Peasgood]

Two things to answer your question, stove manufacturers installation instructions which will say 12mm hearth or greater I expect and Building Control regs that say you must have a defined hearth.

Of course the HETAS qualified installer that you were required to use will have known this.

[Stubby]

13 minutes ago, Peasgood said:

Two things to answer your question, stove manufacturers installation instructions which will say 12mm hearth or greater I expect and Building Control regs that say you must have a defined hearth.

Of course the HETAS qualified installer that you were required to use will have known this.

So if he covered the rest of the surrounding floor with more of those Indian stone slabs would he then be in breach of the regs ?

[Puffingbilly413]

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I like this guide.  You don't need to be HETAS registered to install a stove, you can do it yourself but need to get the installation signed off by building control if you do.  That's for England and Wales.  The regs in Scotland are (very) slightly different.

 

Although this was the case when I had my stove put in a couple of years ago so things might have moved on.

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by Puffingbilly413
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[dig-dug-dan]

25 minutes ago, Peasgood said:

Two things to answer your question, stove manufacturers installation instructions which will say 12mm hearth or greater I expect and Building Control regs that say you must have a defined hearth.

Of course the HETAS qualified installer that you were required to use will have known this.

Not required to use a hetas installer. I did get this signed off by building control, who did nothing more than to poke his head round the door, and say "yes that looks ok", without even checking the air vent, carbon monoxide detector or safe distance from the window!

[topchippyles]

3 minutes ago, dig-dug-dan said:

Not required to use a hetas installer. I did get this signed off by building control, who did nothing more than to poke his head round the door, and say "yes that looks ok", without even checking the air vent, carbon monoxide detector or safe distance from the window!

And charged you for the privilege.Total bollocks and just put it on the tiled floor

Edited January 26, 2021 by topchippyles

[dig-dug-dan]

11 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

And charged you for the privilege.Total bollocks and just put it on the tiled floor

That's  my thinking. I cant see my tiled floor catching alight as a result!

[topchippyles]

Makes no difference what so ever.You may be able to get some adjustment out of the flue and drop it by 40/50 mm

[Peasgood]

They are the rules, I didn't make them and nor am I claiming I abide by them.

No, I don't think your floor will set on fire. It will probably be easier to keep clean too.

[BonzerBob]

I think on a non-combustible floor the slab the burner sits on is more to comply with the "visual warning area" regulations so that the stove is on a platform of a slightly different height to the rest of the floor.