Old existing vulcan b/f boiler ,new kitchen ,whats vent requirements

[wnjswozo]

Got to go and advise kit fitter,on some gas work ,but he,s mentioned a old vulcan (b/f)floor standing boiler in corner of kitchen they want to build a unit around,he,s asking vent requirements,
But in ref books i,ve got,cant see vent requirements for this set up,is it classed as a compartment,if a kit unit is
built around it,also whats the min distance for combustable materail to boiler casing.not seen job,but from picture he sent its an old un.cheers

 

[Deleted member 25704]

Risk assessment - possible astbestos hazard? Check model with manufacturer or seek more advice on this, given the date of manufacture, probably being prior to 1980s

 

[tamz]

If the customer doesn't have a copy of the original MI's you may have trouble obtaining them. The boiler is around 35 years old. It will be classed as a compartment and will need high and low vents and the proper clearances around it for servicing etc.
Considering its age and that they are doing a new kitchen it would be a better idea to get the boiler swapped for a new one fitted in a different position.

 

[wnjswozo]

cheers tamz,what wouild be min distance from boiler cover,casing to combustable surface,or do reckon he would have to line the units with fire board,the ventilation is only for cooling applaince

 

[tamz]

I haven't a clue what clearances it will require. You would need to get hold of the MI's.