Yes indeed, according to an inspection report I received from Wexford Co Co, and subsequent conversations with the inspector, mechanical extraction to the exterior of the property is required even where a window is present.You will find that some council inspectors define the regulations as requiring a mechanical extraction system.
Just because there is no signs of mould now does not mean that a tenant will open a window /keep sufficient heat in the bathroom to prevent mould.
Yes indeed, according to an inspection report I received from Wexford Co Co, and subsequent conversations with the inspector, mechanical extraction to the exterior of the property is required even where a window is present.
The extractor fan also has to have a 15 minute overrun.
That may well be, but in the letter I received from them it states:-
"You are in contravention of The Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 and 2009 in relation to the following matters:-
- extractor fan in the ensuite must be piped to external air with a 15 minute overrun;
- extractor fan in the main bathroom must be piped to external air with a 15 minute overrun."
They also couldn't explain how the original upstairs windows, which I ha
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