Room Stat height

[D80]

What height do you folks mount Room Stats at?

The Hitler from Building Control NI has flagged one I have installed (1.5M) as being too high and wants it dropped to 1.2M to top of it:001_9898:. Never have had this as issue before and as far as I can recall manufacturers recommend around 1.5M!

 

[telectrix]

i'll fit 'em on the ceiling in future then

 

[trev]

Just show him the manufacturer's instructions and watch the little creep squirm.
Please post photos

 

[Kiers1970]

BC guy once told me I had to mechanically protect cables in stud work, div, these blokes like to think they know it all.

 

[telectrix]

BC guy once told me I had to mechanically protect cables in stud work, div, these blokes like to think they know it all.

i had 1 last year insisting that cable drops needed capping on blockwork that was to be dry lined. another div.

 

[D80]

Thanks all, I'll get the make of the stat fitted and get the manufacturers instructions for it to this hitler.

With regards to building control and logic it doesn't really go hand in hand does it. You get forced to take out that Pendant and 11W lamp and replace with Low Energy Pendant and 18W lamp in the name of energy saving! That 3-4W LED GU10 downlight out for an 11W dowlight, all in the name of energy saving!

 

[needasparks]

How does the heat know its not to go over 1200mm, can the new boilers produce a new PC heat just for disabled people ?

 

[Andyfm]

Only systems that I`ve seen specify 1200mm are stats for wet underfloor heating

 

[Geordie Spark]

For what it's worth, I've always fitted them at 1.5m too.

Looks like Mr Hitler has been outvoted !!

 

[ackbarthestar]

New biuld projects should really be focusing on a fully integrated control system housed by the point of entry and controlled via a contactor by a swipe card. From there on automated systems with remote controls, alarms systems are automatically activated either by the swipe card exit and or by remote control. No need for room stats, use thermostatically controlled radiator values for each room.... I can't understand why there isn't more of this euro technology about.....:bucktooth:

 

[D80]

It's not a new build, its a complete refurb with an extension. Building control inspector has apparently pulled a whole host of little issues, the stat height is the only issue I have to worry about though.

 

[telectrix]

fit a wireless stat. then move it after mussolini has gone.

 

[D80]

I'm hoping manufacturers instructions will solve the issue. It's not holding up anything with regards to having building control sign the job off and the job is local to me. Happy enough as everyone else seems to fit them at 5Ft/1.5M and manufacturers recommend it also.

 

[jase]

if its a refurb then even the heights of the switches and sockets dont have to be between 1200 and 450, you can put em where you like, pge 136 electricians guide to the building regs.

"The guidance given in approved document M applies to all new dwellings. Note that if a dwelling is rewired there is no requirement to provide the measures described above providing that upon completion the building is no worse in terms of the level of compliance with the other parts of schedule 1 to the building regulations.

 

[D80]

Part of the refurb is Northern Ireland Housing Exec grant funded, and they do specify the heights for switches and sockets. Its got Building Control all over every aspect as well, but the install is well above the spec of any building requirements here. The likes of Carbon Monoxide Alarms installed, Smoke Detectors in bedrooms, fire rated down lights used throughout (30min fire rated ceilings only needed on escape routes and same for downlights on those ceilings, rest doesn't matter generally!)

 

[cook1e]

they like spending money then !

martin