Fortic Tank - Building Control ?

[Mramps]

Hi All. New member just popped in from the IET (sparkies forum) have a plumbing certification query.

I cant seem to get a definitive answer to whether the direct like for like replacement of a fortic hot water tank requires Building control notification and certification?

The reason for asking is that a friend of mine has had the tank replaced by a plumber and I connected it up (I have issued an NICEIC Minor works cert). he is now selling the flat and the solicitor is asking for a Building Control cert for the work!

I was under the impression that if the tank was vented then no building regs required (GN3)

can anyone shed some light onthe matter.

Thanks all.

[Mramps]

Ok Guys,

what sort of certification do you all issue when you install or replace hot water tanks?

Any at all?

Regards

Q If I want to install or replace a hot water cylinder, will the Building Regulations apply?
A Yes - if you are installing or replacing a hot water cylinder within an unvented hot water storage system (i.e. a system supplied directly from the water mains with No open-ended pipe for venting and with a storage capacity greater than 15 litres). The requirements are for hot water to be safely stored under pressure and for the installation to be energy efficient. A person competent to do so should install the cylinder. A free leaflet is available on 'Unvented hot water storage'.
Yes - if you are installing or replacing a hot water cylinder within a vented hot water storage system (i.e. a system fed from an open-ended pipe for venting).
For either type of system your installer should leave you with a completed installation record and commissioning certificate such as the one produced by the BENCHMARK scheme. Some manufacturers attach BENCHMARK certificates to cylinders ready for installers to complete.


thats all i fill in is the benchmark label on the cylinder.