Gas pipe over cooker ok or not ?

[123john]

HI we have recently moved to a local council rented accomadation, there seems to be many problems, some they have acted upon only after contacting certain people, anyhow this i feel is the most dangerous.

The gas pipe in question is from a cooker point behind the cooker,that goes directly up through the ceiling over the gas cooker, it looks to be a new fitted gas pipe and is connected by sprungs.

Any help would appriciated as we recently had a tiler qoute us a price but would not touch area as he was not sure of the gas pipe ?

[buildersmate]

Well there are minimum distances above a hob between the cooking plates and whatever is above it (often an extraction hod), but if this is some sort of metal or plastic pipe at ceiling height there won't be a problem.
The bit about 'gas pipe connected by springs' I just don't get - the mind boggles.

[auburnbeauty]

the gas pipe needs changing because it is not recommended to have a gas pipe over heating appliances, a gas pipe usually comes up from the floor and is hidden behind the cooker itself, unless it has been chased into the wall which is very rare, hope this helps..

[123john]

Hi thanks for that, is this a regulation or a recommendation, i have asked to have it boxed but was refused, also told that it was o.k, other work people have said they have never seen a gas pipe in this position.

I would like something concrete i could give as proof, as they simply do not listen & try to fob you off, or unless god forbid there was a fire caused by this pipe, even then i have read they still do not learn from there mistakes.

[123john]

Hi builders mate didn't see your post, there is 1 copper gas pipe which is held in by 2 rings around the pipe fixed to the wall, theres a little hole at the back of the pipe on the ceiling, the pipe looks a little bent with the pressure of the new plaster as just had a false ceilng after a leek from our bathroom, which was a disater but another story.
There is a very cheap extracor fan to the right of the cooker, that needs ripping out, my partner wants a gas cooker with hood or decent extractor fan.
The ceiling is a low ceiling, the house is pre-fabricated.

[123john]

CAN ANY1 LET ME KNOW THE TRUE REGULATION FACTS ON THIS ?

ANYMORE NAGGING OF THE MISSES & MY HEAD MIGHT EXPLODE FIRST THANKS

[Pea Pod]

This is how mine is. We have had it like this for over 20 years.

[123john]

Hi Peapod, cheers gives me a little breathing space, we have 4 children, & my partner is adamant it should not be there, i just want it resolved so i can get what work done neccessary, as the whole kitchen is done apart from this wall with the cooker, & i get reminded every day.

[Pea Pod]

I can imagine your wifes frustration. I am an old bird now so it doesn`t bother me as much.

[bednobs]

if i was getting that much grief i would leave it to partner to sort out with the council, rather than expecting me to do it!

[123john]

Hi Bednob, i do agree with my partner that this pipe could actually cause a fire which could have dire consequences, my partner did try contacting the council but never gets anywhere.

[bednobs]

how would boxong it in help?

[123john]

I presumed by boxing the pipe it would be covered from the heated source, but would actually make it worse as it would burn, then we would seriously be in trouble.

[123john]

If our answer cannot be found here, where can i find our answer ?

[sandyRoe]

You need to find a reliable gas-fitter to have a look at it. It will cost a few quid but would be worth it for peace of mind.

[burry13]

Hi, you should have recieved a landlords gas safety record when you moved into your property. This will give a full report on all appliances, flues and gas pipework. It is not generally recommended to install gas pipework near to naked flames! The cookers manufacturers literature needs to be consulted for dimensions. If you box in then it will need to be adequately ventilated. I notice that someone has stated that they have had a similar situation for quite some years now! All installations are different. Do not take this info as piece of mind. Contact your landlord and tell them about your concerns. A registered gas safe engineer should ghen put you right.

[123john]

Thanks alot, i will ask the lanlord for the gas report from when we moved into the property, see what happens from there.

[standian]

It's called a CP12 and in case they do not want to provide a copy, you could remind them that your landlord is legally obliged to provide you with a copy of it whenever new check is carried out or within 28 days of you moving into a property.

http://www.hse.gov.uk...rds/gassaferecord.htm