On 05/07/2012 14:03, u22 wrote:
Hi, I'm thinking of installing a laundry chute in my house, I don't
think its a common household facility in the UK as I have never heard of
or know anyone who has one.

I'm interested because it will make life easier as I have a large
family...

I'm thinking of installing it from the first floor to the basement -
that's going through 2 floors in total. I want to completely comply with
the building regs and fire standards, could you please advise on my plan
and the questions I have regarding it. Currently my plan consists of:

1) Chute diameter of 30cm
2) Chute Material: Stainless Steel
3) 1.5 hour fire rated self closing door at the top
4) 1 hour fire damper at the basement level

5) Box the pipe in with fire board and plaster it

6) Add a fire alarm at the top of the chute (inside) - fire alarm will
be interconnected to others throughout the house.

My questions:

a) Is a laundry chute legal in the UK for residential houses?
b) Is my plan above sufficient to satisfy all the building and fire
regs?
c) Do I have to inform the council that I'm putting one in?

Any other recommendations welcome!

Approved Document B contains notes on refuse chutes if nothing else...


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Cheers,

John.

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