I am concerned with the negative effects of the pollution being emitted from the solid fuel burning activity of commercial premises at 6 The Strand Penshurst. I am searching for building regulations as it seems unreasonable to locate the emission of exhaust gasses at almost the same level as residents windows.
To this end I have found
http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/site/Publications/Strategies/PolicyReg/LivePolicyDocs%5C2088.pdf
It is interesting to note below the white smoke that all of us can attest to is a result of unburnt particles also consider point (f) of section 5 External Requirements - General
Solid fuel burning in the home provides an effective economical and attractive method
of heating. However the installation of solid fuel heating devices has the potential to
create significant problems with respect to fire hazard, environmental pollution and
nuisance to adjoining properties.
Pollutants in woodsmoke include:
1. gases such as carbon monoxide
2. organic compounds, including air toxins
3. fine particles, formed when unburnt gases cool as they go up the chimney; in the
air, these can be seen as white smoke.
Many of these compounds are common with those seen in tobacco smoke or car
exhausts. In fact, over 100 chemicals found in cigarette smoke have also been
identified in woodsmoke.
5. External Requirements – General
The products of combustion shall discharge as not to create a public nuisance. This condition may be satisfied
by installing flues in accordance with Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7. The flue exit and the end of the flue-pipe
casing shall both be fitted with means to prevent significant ingress of water and debris, and such means shall beconstructed and fitted so as not to significantly obstruct flue discharge and convection ventilation of the fluepipecasing, where required.
The flue exit shall be located outside the building (see Figure 2) in which the appliance is installed so that:
(a) the flue pipe shall extend not less than 4.6m above the top of the floor protector;
(b) the minimum height of the flue system within 3m distance from the highest point of the roof shall be
600mm above that point;
(c) the minimum height of a flue system further than 3m from the highest point of the roof shall be 1000mm
above roof penetration;
(d) no part of any building lies in or above a circular area described by a horizontal radius of 3m about the
flue system exit;
(e) termination of the flue system does not constitute a risk of fire to heat sensitive materials; and
(f) there is no forseen risk of penetration of flue gases through nearby windows or other openings including
neighbours windows, fresh air inlets, mechanical ventilation inlets or exhausts, or the like.
A link to woodsmoke standards
ReplyDeletehttp://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/airquality/woodsmoke/standards.html
From the link above.
DeleteDomestic solid fuel burning appliances - Method for determination of flue gas emission. The maximum emissions allowed from new woodheaters in Australia is 4.0 grams of particulate matter for each kilogram of wood burnt. The Australian Government has encouraged all States and Territories to adopt this standard.
A NSW Government site: Let's clear the air.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cleartheair.nsw.gov.au/air_and_you/around_the_home/how_your_home_affects_our_air_quality.aspx
From the website above.
Using a wood heater or fireplace can create toxic wood smoke that spoils local and regional air quality. In winter, wood smoke is the main source of particle pollution in our cities. On a winter weekend day, as much as 48 percent of PM10 particle pollution in Sydney is due to wood smoke. This number is even higher in colder climates.