Fig. 17 Emergency

Chaffoteaux Fig. 17 Fault Code

Also written as FIG17 — same fault.

The Chaffoteaux Fig. 17 fault code means: your boiler is releasing excess water because the internal pressure is too high or the safety valve has been triggered to prevent damage from overheating.. It appears on 1 Chaffoteaux model in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: Discharge from temperature and pressure relief valve
Typical repair cost £150-300 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Chaffoteaux models that show the Fig. 17 fault code

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Source

Chaffoteaux Fig. 17 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Chaffoteaux service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026