Doctor Drivel wrote:
"ben" wrote in message
. uk...

wrote:

Transco are in the process of renewing the gas supply to the block of
flats I live in. At present, my gas meter is located in a cupboard
within the flat, supplied by a central pipe that travels through the
building. Transco have proposed to run a new pipe on the outside of
my 3 storey block, with a pipe coming into my flat through the main
bedroom with a meter here also. THe pipe will then run the length of
the bedroom to join the existing pipe in the cupboard to supply the
appliances. I am concerned about having a meter in my bedroom as my
existing cupboard/meter combo always smells strongly of gas. Are
there any regulations of safety guidance regarding the location of gas
meters?

I would appreciate any advice/guidance on this matter.

Many thanks!!

Tell Transco your obejecting to this strongly and do not wish to have it
like this.
Its your flat that is where you live and they have to abide by what you
want, not what they want as an easy route to install their piping.


It is within regs to put the meter there. Gas meters should not smell at
all. Get it seen to. Tell them you do not want the meter in the bedroom
and for them to fin a suitable location. If they say no tell them you will
not allow them into the flat.

I used to design these things, and the last place you ever put one was in a
bedroom. I only ever put one in a bedroom as there literally was no other
location. I insisted on a spring door on the cupboard and a seal around the
door.

Apart from the obvious issue, my gas meter squeaks. I got it replaced -
the new one squeaks a bit too. It's not really a problem in the kitchen,
but would drive me nuts in the bedroom.

Ben