ᐅ No heating system is being approved?!

Created on: 22 Oct 2016 22:16
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Ornberg1
This summer, I bought a condominium. I was informed about the age of the gas boiler and had already factored in the modernization costs for a condensing boiler. Now, the old heating system has broken down, and, as absurd as it sounds, I am not allowed to install a new one.

The problem:
The apartment is part of a terrace house, so chimneys are generally not possible.
The old gas boiler was installed on an outside wall without a chimney.
According to the local chimney inspector, modern condensing boilers are not permitted to operate this way, and he would not approve one installed like that.
Old gas boilers that had this exception for outside-wall installation are no longer produced, according to both my heating technician and a second specialist company.
Chimneys on the outside wall are not approved because, due to the terrace construction of the houses (my apartment is the lowest of four units), they would need to be incredibly tall, according to the city building authority.
Next week, there will be an on-site meeting with the chimney inspector and the city building supervision to look at the problem.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t make me warm either...

Can anyone offer advice?
I’m sitting here frustrated with two cold children, using an electric fan heater in one room, and unable to enjoy the beautiful large apartment because it’s cold.

Thanks in advance for all helpful comments!
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Ornberg1
23 Oct 2016 07:31
@Saruss
The old heating system is located in a cabinet in the kitchen...
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Saruss
23 Oct 2016 08:37
No space at all.

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Mycraft23 Oct 2016 09:04
I actually see a heat pump as the only solution, so space will have to be made for it.
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Bauexperte
23 Oct 2016 10:33
Good morning,
Ornberg1 schrieb:

According to the local chimney sweep, modern condensing boilers are not allowed to be operated this way; he would not approve them like that.
Correct.
Ornberg1 schrieb:

Old gas boilers, which have this exemption for exterior wall installation, are no longer being manufactured, according to my heating technician and another specialist company.
That is also true.
Ornberg1 schrieb:

Chimneys on exterior walls are not approved because, due to the terrace construction style of the houses, they would have to be incredibly tall (my apartment is the lowest of 4 units), says the building authority.
Did you buy the apartment without expert supervision?
Ornberg1 schrieb:

Can someone give me advice?
The possible option has already been outlined by @Saruss. If the clear ceiling height allows for underfloor heating, this can also be installed with a replacement heat generator. Otherwise, low-temperature radiators can be installed and connected to an air-to-water heat pump.

The key question is: when was the apartment building constructed? Is the building envelope well insulated?

Best regards, Bauexperte
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Bauexperte
23 Oct 2016 10:34
Ornberg1 schrieb:

The profession is not well regarded by several people I know...
That is also said about your profession; so it means nothing

Regards, Bauexperte
tomtom7923 Oct 2016 10:42
Another question: you’re not the only one living in this house! How have the others managed it? Would a central heating system in the basement not be an option for everyone? After all, in a few years at the latest, everyone affected will be involved.