Building defects database - Solid fuel fire

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(a) This shows the original solid fuel fire in the lounge of a semi-detached house built in the 1960s. The current owner has since installed an on-peak electric fire in the former fireplace.
(b) Somewhere behind this drinks tray is a radiator still connected to the back boiler of the fire in (a). This could pose a safety hazard if the new owner takes out the electric fire and lights an open fire. The client must be warned about this.
(c) Closer inspection shows the original back boiler is likely to be still in place.