Bought a new Range Cooker.

[Ianacorn]

Hi Guys, can anyone help.
I've just purchased a new range free standing cooker, I invited a Gas Safe engineer to install it, he says its in breach of regulations, is this correct.
The range is 1100mm, the opening the same, it appears the wall cupboards above are the problem, the distance between them is also 1100mm and directly in a plumb line with the base units. I understand from the instructions supplied the gap above should be at least 1200mm ie, 50mm wider either side.
Can anyone tell me dose this regulation apply to only new kitchen installations or also apply to existing.

Many Thanks in advance, Ian....

 

[Last Plumber]

If you're having a new appliance installed it needs to be up to date and in line with current regulations and standards

 

[Riley]

Well it's not existing as it's a new cooker so therefore becomes new

 

[Ianacorn]

Many thanks Last Plumber, I want it installed in line with the appropriate regulations, and by a qualified tradesman, (Gas Safe) obviously, but I cant believe I have to go to the trouble of sending my range back, buying a narrower one, putting a fillet down either side and replacing my worktops. I think yes this is perhaps a good thing if your fitting a new kitchen and this should apply but surly there is a clause which excludes this when applying to existing installations.

Many Thanks, Ian...

 

[newcastle phill]

Cant you get different overhanging units (narrower)
To give you the clearance as per the installation instructions.

Or go electric.

I have been to a few where kitchen companies have poorly designed the layouts to lead to this issue. I can imagine sometimes it is customer pressure for cupboard space in smaller ktchens.

 

[Ianacorn]

Grrrrr......... So Annoyed.

Thanks for your help Phil, Narrower wall units wont work in this scenario, looks like I'm going to have to get new worktops with a fillet down either side of a 1000mm or a 900mm range.
Thanks for your help..

 

[newcastle phill]

What model range was it ?

 

[Ianacorn]

What model range was it ?

If I tell the truth Phil, it's not me, I'm a self-employed joiner and I changed the worktops for a regular customer as part of an ongoing project, now they've decided to change the cooker and this problem has arisen, they've had nothing but problems and I feel sorry for them so I thought I'd make enquiries on they're behalf.
Would it make a difference what type of cooker it is... ??
Thanks again...!

 

[newcastle phill]

Was just going to check the clearances. But if as you say its plumb above the lower units its not right.

 

[Ianacorn]

Was just going to check the clearances. But if as you say its plumb above the lower units its not right.

Yes phill 1100mm top and bottom, I just thought there may have been an exception being it's an existing and not new kitchen... no worries, more work for me I guess, just more expense for them...
Thanks again for your advise
I'm off up the wooden Hill now.... good night....
And thanks again....!!