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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.

Yeah i have read it. And sited quotes from it to building control. However they never responded or took action. Once they had sent some one to look, and said it was satisfactory, they didnt care after.
 
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I would suggest you contact building control and environmental health office specifically asking in regards your case number, who was the oversight agent, and who is legally responsible for your case, the specific name and job title of the person.
Ask them to ring back to confirm such. Don't tell them why you want it, just request it.

It may be sufficient for them to have another wee look at your case, especially if they phone you directly, you can add the extra information regarding next door.
 
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how is the cover held in place?

All underground drainage systems must have access points, to enable the drains to be inspected on a regular basis and to be cleaned in the event of a blockage.
.....airtight covers for internal use.

If its sealed properly it shouldn't leak
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Ive spent well over £200 on various plumbers and specialists to say its not ok. But building control claims it is.
Building control are probably commenting upon the method used to keep it airtight.

What did the various plumbers and specialists say what needed to be done to fix it?
 
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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.
 
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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?
 
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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 cover is an absolute joke, id get onto the papers MPs councillor write to everyone.
 
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Sounds like the BC officer hasn't a clue. Ring the council and ask to speak to the officers manager >>> head of service/department.
 

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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? :eek:

I would be out of there ASAP.
 
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Could we not organise a forum phone in to the Estate agents pretending to be from media orgs asking about this, might scare the crap out of them a bit, I'd be happy to call and wind them up :)
 
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For some free legal advice, you could ring The Legal Hour at 9pm on Wednesdays on LBC radio, they have a barrister who answers questions.
 
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As mentioned above could be worth renting a H2S or a 4 gas detector from a hire shop and see if there is any Hydrogen Sulfide escaping into the room.

If there is then contact building control and environmental health. Very unlikely close proximity to the germs will cause a healthy person to become unwell, Hydrogen Sulfide will kill you.
From experience though that looks like grey water i.e sinks baths etc... Rather than sewage mainly due to the lack of turd and jam rags although I could be wrong.

Get a gas monitor, if you can smell rotten eggs then there's a good chance you have H2S leaking into your rooms.
 
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I like the idea of getting hold of your MP. Push the fact they are a local/reputable estate agent. Put in the words "community" etc. a lot to get their interest.
 
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