Inspection pit in a domestic garage - 'legal'?

[anonymous-user]

The house we're in has an inspection pit in the garage, but which is currently completely filled in with loose hardcore.

Are there any legal and/or insurance reasons why it can't be recommissioned? I realise that a pit isn't suitable for many DIY jobs, but just occasionally it could prove useful...

[anonymous-user]

finlo said:

This,I know a guy who died after someone messing about ignited petrol fumes that had settled in the pit he was working in.

Thanks for the replies - though this one has put me off the idea, somewhat

I have no idea how deep the pit is - it would be just my luck for the previous owner to have been 4'6" tall Come the summer, I think I'll try removing enough 'filler' to gauge the quality of construction - side lining etc.

Cheers

[anonymous-user]

Wacky Racer said:

OP.....Maybe there's a dead body under there like in Gail's bedroom in Corrie?

And maybe a 'Trevor Jordache' under the patio....

Sounds like the best option will be to concrete it over - five feet of hardcore sounds about right