Radiator in conservatory, regulations.

[BN9Pete]

I have been asked to quote to install a radiator in a conservatory that is currently being built.
I have fitted and replaced rads in a conservatory in the past but, not for a few years, I understand there are now regulations for heating a conservatory.
I have asked the homeowner if he knows about any regs, he said the builder hasn’t mentioned it, he’s also had 3 others to quote for the heating work and nobody has mentioned regs.
I have had a quick Google and the results just seem to be to forums and conservatory companies.

Has anyone got any facts on the current regulations please?

 

[SimonG]

Separate zone for the conservatory, with timer, stat and frost stat

 

[BN9Pete]

Separate zone for the conservatory, with timer, stat and frost stat

Many thanks for the reply and advice.

 

[townfanjon]

Consider a small air con unit pal , rads usually struggle anyway .

 

[Aquarius]

Consider a small air con unit pal , rads usually struggle anyway .

What about under floor heating?

 

[SimonG]

To be honest I just tell people to stick an electric convector heater. It all depends on how it's going to be used

 

[Harvest Fields]

To be honest I just tell people to stick an electric convector heater. It all depends on how it's going to be used

I’m as above. That or electric under floor. Have never seen rads heat a conservatory efficiently.

 

[BN9Pete]

What about under floor heating?

I did suggest this to the potential customer, he seems to just want a rad connected to the existing heating system
I am not doing this job unless it’s to regs, I’m really surprised he’s had 3 people visit to price, including the largest independent heating company in the area, and not one has mentioned regs.
unless he does know but wants a cheap job.

 

[Aquarius]

I did suggest this to the potential customer, he seems to just want a rad connected to the existing heating system
I am not doing this job unless it’s to regs, I’m really surprised he’s had 3 people visit to price, including the largest independent heating company in the area, and not one has mentioned regs.
unless he does know but wants a cheap job.

Looks like @SimonG was correct - have a look at this: Building Regulations | Conservatories | Planning Portal - https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/10/conservatories/3

 

[SimonG]

Looks like @SimonG was correct - have a look at this: Building Regulations | Conservatories | Planning Portal - https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/10/conservatories/3

There was the same debate on here 5 or 6 years ago ish.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Problem is it’s worded as there should be so it’s open ended depending on your interpretation