Open plan kitchen diner as part of home extension

Riti Desai

7 years ago

Hi, is there any regulation about positioning gas cooker near windows, minimum distance etc?

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Oasys Property Solutions
7 years ago
Yes. You should refer to Document J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20151113141044/http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/br_pdf_adj_2010.pdf), but also the manufacturers instructions.
Elliott Cook
7 years ago
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