Just as with forward reach if there are obstacles in front of the thermostat they must be taken into consideration when calculating side reach.
Building regulations room thermostat height.
Temperature sensor as may be installed in a building with a building automation system figure 6.
I see lots still being mounted at 1500mm.
However this can be a pain when you wish to check the temperature of a room or if you need to do anything to the thermostat.
Upstairs zone 1 downstairs zone 2.
I am wondering what the requirement for the mounting height of a central heating thermostat in a dwelling must be.
Height regulation for rooms 1.
Nominal height for a room stat is 1500 mm as per instructions thanks has been fitted as such although need to confirm specific manufacturers instructions.
The current building regulations part l1 came into force in october 2010 for both new build and existing systems in england and wales.
All new heating installations must be fitted with a room thermostat to meet with building regulations.
The minimum height from the surface of the floor to the ceiling or bottom of slab should be not less than 2 75m.
This is apparently to ensure that there is a good supply of air.
If a thermostat is approached with a side reach it can be placed at a maximum height of 54 inches 1370 mm.
Building regulations are driven by energy efficiency and having a greater impact on more work undertaken within the home.
A summary and full version of part l1a is available to download from the links below.
If your property is over 150 m2 it is recommended the system be split into zones and have thermostats for each zone i e.
Is it covered by part m of the building regulations as are sockets and light switches i e.
450 1200 mm from floor level.
Setpoint thermostats with a heat cool auto setting do not comply figure 6.
Orientation to guest room.
Their is no current regulation which states thermostat have to be in entrance hall although this is a reasonable good practice as your thermostat needs to read the coolest area to allow your main area to be comfortable.
Some people advise that the thermostat be placed no higher than between 5 inches and 1 foot from the ground.
For air conditioned rooms a height of not less than 2 4 m measured from the top of the floor to the lowest point of the air conditioning duct or the false ceiling should be provided.
The height is a more complex issue.
Whilst most wet ufh systems usually involve builders and plumbers bc do recognise the manufacturers recommendations and reasons for a thermostat height of 1500mm for optimum performance building regulation guidance documents are not set in stone and very much like your wiring regs often the manufacturers recommendations are considered seriously yes we do have a conflict with part m and recommendations for height but there are often conflicts with other standards and regulations that are.
