Extractor fan install on openable window?

[Dave1982]

Can anyone shed light on this situation.

I have been asked to install an extractor fan into an openable window located in a student let. The window opens sideways. The bathroom was previously installed into the loft of a back to back property with a dormer.

The bathroom was added by taking space from the loft bedroom and creating the bathroom and thus reducing the size of the loft bedroom.

All students are young ladies....so not really surprised at this unusual request.

From common sense I would not recommend having it done. Due to the likely event that the window could be left open and exposed to the elements from both sides and may become a shock hazard. Even a low voltage system would be vulnerable.

Do the building regs have any recommendations.


Any help much appreciated.

 

[Marvo]

Not sure how you'd install cabling to a fan in an opening window. I'd say this wouldn't be a good idea.

 

[Guitarist]

Agree with marvo and you too mate. The fan may take damage if it chucked it down with the window open, plus the flex would look a dog's dinner.
Got to be a better way.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Agree with marvo and you too mate. The fan may take damage if it chucked it down with the window open, plus the flex would look a dog's dinner.
Got to be a better way.

agreed...how ridiculous can it get...

 

[Silly Sausage]

All students are young ladies....so not really surprised at this unusual request.

It could involve several site visits to fully appraise the situation, maybe some during bath time to monitor the humidity levels.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

It could involve several site visits to fully appraise the situation, maybe some during bath time to monitor the humidity levels.

aye...
or you could spend the afternoon fully appraising the lady occupant`s norks...again during bathtime...:tounge_smile:

 

[not clever]

Why make the job hard?
Change the Window latch for a locking type, fit Window extractor, give key to Tenant. Job done.

 

[Guitarist]

Why make the job hard?
Change the Window latch for a locking type, fit Window extractor, give key to Tenant. Job done.

The supply will still look a mess.

 

[ian.settle1]

Is the window double glazed if so what is the point of putting a fan in it as it would no longer be double glazed.

 

[dan86]

whilst on site visit at bath time, a few pics taken then posted here would help us...

 

[Stroppy]

Hopefully they all get in the bath together, to save hot water... *loosens trousers*

 

[Dave1982]

All replies very interesting. Couldnt find any regs that may have been broken. Can be done according to Napit tech support.

Feedback much appreciated.