What regulation does L shape chase come under

[bigspark17]

Fair comment ! You would still have the problem of going through the 2' of brickwork above the stud partition requiring a chase. And would still have hit the obstuctions above in the loft, but yes I suppose I could have got around them if I really had to. But to my understanding it is in a prescribed or safe zone i.e. within 150mm from corner or ceiling

Like i said its fine to regs within a safe zone i was just offering some constuctive advice and the op may benefit from other members input, i would have created a safe zone or used as much of the stud as possible before going into the 150mm edge zone, being honest no dig intended. I would ask the person questioning your work to quote a bs7671 reg number aggainst your work, when he cant he should then drop it.

 

[westward10]

I believe these routes are permitted where access to voids in the ceiling and floors are not possible or where they are concrete. This allows rewiring of properties without using surface systems. Obviously if earthed containment is not employed additional rcd protection is required.

 

[Wilko]

Hi V - Of course I could be wrong, but I look at OSG page 77 and I see a drawing that looks just like the chase and reg 522.6.202(i) seems to be the reference source for the drawing. Cheers, David.

 

[7029 dave]

It's in the safe zone, nothing wrong with it.

 

[123]

I try to avoid chasing sideways at ceiling height, but sometimes needs must. If the ceiling isn't getting plastered, and there is no access from above what else can you do.

Not sure how using the stud work changes anything at all tbh?

I've attached the relevant page from the OSG, I think they are aiming to harm a kitchen fitter though as the only thing I can think of domestic that is drilled that high is the fixing for a cooker hood.

 

[rolyberkin]

What is the issue, were they thinking of hanging a picture there or were they hoping to get away without any making good? As for the pipe when a pipe ----es water it's damaged, I have seen a few damaged pipes in my time and and that isn't one of them, got any wire wool?!

 

[Midwest]

Agree with the others. Perhaps we are thinking why, but did your customer state exactly what he/she means by 'dangerous'? If it is positioning, just show them the OSG. Must be a plumber on site, ask them to inspect the 'damaged' pipe, and put the customers mind at rest, unless the plumbers related!

 

[telectrix]

does a L shaped chase come under part L of the building regs.?

 

[Nickj]

Looks like neat and tidy work that falls within prescribed safe zones. That is not a damaged pipe, far from it.

 

[The Ghost]

Thanks a lot for all of your input. Really appreciated