Have a read of the building regs yourself. Part H is what you're after. It's available online for free from the .gov website.
Think you'll find plenty of things in there on your side.
Building control are probably commenting upon the method used to keep it airtight.Th
Ive spent well over £200 on various plumbers and specialists to say its not ok. But building control claims it is.
How much would this cost?Building is quite old, however up until i believe 2005, the 3 basement units were storage. In 2005 planning permission was put in to convert the basement into flats.
Cover has 3 or 4 screws, (cover is plastic, and after speaking to the manufacture, they confirmed the cover is not designed for indoor use as it is not double sealed or air tight). Then there has been a form of mastic glued around it.
(See link with picture of its current state) https://ibb.co/minxR8
Various plumbers / specialists / manufactures have all stated the same thing. Its not adequate. And the manhole should be a proper indoor cover that is usually metal, double sealed and fixtures holding it down to prevent gas escape.
How much would this cost?
Might be worth contacting your MP, or councillor.
Building is quite old, however up until i believe 2005, the 3 basement units were storage. In 2005 planning permission was put in to convert the basement into flats.
Cover has 3 or 4 screws, (cover is plastic, and after speaking to the manufacture, they confirmed the cover is not designed for indoor use as it is not double sealed or air tight). Then there has been a form of mastic glued around it.
(See link with picture of its current state) https://ibb.co/minxR8
Various plumbers / specialists / manufactures have all stated the same thing. Its not adequate. And the manhole should be a proper indoor cover that is usually metal, double sealed and fixtures holding it down to prevent gas escape.
That's in your room and you sleeping above it?Building is quite old, however up until i believe 2005, the 3 basement units were storage. In 2005 planning permission was put in to convert the basement into flats.
Cover has 3 or 4 screws, (cover is plastic, and after speaking to the manufacture, they confirmed the cover is not designed for indoor use as it is not double sealed or air tight). Then there has been a form of mastic glued around it.
(See link with picture of its current state) https://ibb.co/minxR8
Various plumbers / specialists / manufactures have all stated the same thing. Its not adequate. And the manhole should be a proper indoor cover that is usually metal, double sealed and fixtures holding it down to prevent gas escape.