Bathroom extractor regulations

[alb0679]

Hi all.
We moved into a property owned by a local housing association last year. There is no extractor fan fitted anywhere in the bathroom but we didn't think it relevant at the time. Whenever having a bath or shower we have to open the window to let out the moisture/steam, but eventhen this is not sufficient. There has been a subsequent build up of damp/mould patches around a couple of areas of the bathroom. We have applied to the housing association to fit a new bathroom suite, which has been approved, but are the association required to fit the property with a sufficient extraction system?
Thanks
Al

[ummmm]

I wouldn't say they'd be required to do so. Have you requested one? It might be in their best interests to do so..

We have a small bathroom that seriously steams up. No problem with mould though.

[The Builder]

Modern Building Regulations require mechanical bathroom ventilation, I doubt if anyone could be made to fit it though, as it's not new work.
It would definitely be good practice though.
I think it's worth a shot at asking them to provide it.......... if only in the interests of protecting the property.
Easiest way would be in the ceiling directly over the shower. Then duct it out through the roof, or through the eaves (soffit board)
Otherwise straight through the wall to outside.

[salem69]

If the bathroom is being refubished then it would have to conform to the current Building regs inforce. This includes any electrical fittings, electrical earth bonding and ventilation.

[alb0679]

Thanks for the info everyone, will approach them about the possibility of fitting one.