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  • BS 5871-1:2005

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    Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves (2nd and 3rd family gases)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-04-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Exchange of information and planning
    5 Appliances
    6 Materials and components
    7 Location
    8 Appliance sizing
    9 Ventilation
    10 Flueing
    11 Appliance fixing
    12 Fire precautions
    13 Gas supply
    14 Electricity supplies and wiring
    15 Ventilation (Fire/back boilers and fire/back
       circulators only)
    16 Appliance fixing (Fire/back boilers and fire/back
       circulators only)
    17 Fire precautions (Fire/back boilers and fire/back
       circulators only)
    18 Water connections (Fire/back boilers and fire/back
       circulators only)
    19 Commissioning
    20 Instructions and use of fireguards
    21 Advice to be given to the user
    Annex A (informative) Calculation of required heat output of
                          an appliance
    Annex B (informative) Calculation of clearance flue flow
    Bibliography

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    Describes installation and maintenance requirements for flued fixed space heating appliances burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or spaces in domestic or commercial premises.

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    This part of BS5871 specifies installation and maintenance requirements for flued fixed space heating appliances burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or spaces in domestic (see Note4) or commercial premises. It applies to appliances known as radiant gas fires, radiant convector gas fires, convector heaters, and heating stoves. Combined appliances of the type where a gas fire is used in conjunction with a boiler or circulator are also covered in so far as the installation of the combined appliance is concerned. This standard covers the selection of a suitable appliance, the flueing and/or ventilation requirements, and other measures necessary to ensure a safe installation. The central heating and/or hot water system connected to a combined appliance is not within the scope of this standard and reference should be made to BS5449 (see Note5) and BS5546 for this part of such an installation. This standard is not applicable to: mobile and portable appliances conforming to BSEN449; or appliances in touring caravans; or open-fronted radiant-convector heaters without a dress guard. Additional requirements for the installation of fire/back boilers and fire/back circulators are specified in Clauses 15, 16, 17 and 18. NOTE1 Attention is drawn to the foreword concerning fuel effect appliances which burn gas so as to simulate a solid fuel fire or produce other decorative effects. The only types of such appliances covered by this part of BS5871 are those detailed in i) of the commentary and recommendations on Clause5 of this standard. Further guidance in this respect is given in Figure1. NOTE2 Heat inputs in this document are based on net calorific value. Figures based on gross calorific value are given in parentheses where deemed necessary. (See also Clause5, commentary and recommendations, h). NOTE3 Attention is drawn to the foreword concerning the installation of used appliances. NOTE4 As well as normally constructed dwellings, domestic premises include any permanently sited caravans, holiday homes, residential park homes and permanently moored boats. See IGE/UP/8 [8]. NOTE5 BS5449 has been partly replaced by BSEN12828 and BSEN12831, and is to be withdrawn once BSEN14336 and BSEN14337 are published.

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    Committee GSE/30
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5871-1(2001) which remains current. Supersedes 03/320604 DC. (04/2005) Also available as part of BS KIT 174. (05/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
    BS 1289-1:1986 Flue blocks and masonry terminals for gas appliances Specification for precast concrete flue blocks and terminals
    BS EN 1806:2006 Chimneys Clay/ceramic flue blocks for single wall chimneys Requirements and test methods
    02/701494 DC : DRAFT FEB 2002 HEATING SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS - DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF DIRECT ELECTRICAL ROOM HEATING SYSTEMS
    BS EN 13502:2002 Chimneys. Requirements and test methods for clay/ceramic flue terminals
    BS 6700:1997 Specification for design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages
    BS 7435-2:1991 Fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals Specification for heavy quality fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals
    02/701496 DC : DRAFT FEB 2002 EN 14336 HEATING SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS - INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF THE WHOLE SYSTEM
    BS 1945:1971 Specification for fireguards for heating appliances (gas, electric and oil-burning)
    BS EN 14336:2004 Heating systems in buildings. Installation and commissioning of water based heating systems
    PD 6501-1:1982 The preparation of British Standards for building and civil engineering Guide to the types of British Standard, their aims, relationship, content and application
    BS 7977-1:2002 Specification for safety and rational use of energy of domestic gas appliances Radiant/convectors
    BS EN 449 : 2002 SPECIFICATION FOR DEDICATED LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS APPLIANCES - DOMESTIC FLUELESS SPACE HEATERS (INCLUDING DIFFUSIVE CATALYTIC COMBUSTION HEATERS)
    BS 6461-1:1984 Installation of chimneys and flues for domestic appliances burning solid fuel (including wood and peat) Code of practice for masonry chimneys and flue pipes
    BS EN 14337:2005 Heating systems in buildings. Design and installation of direct electrical room heating systems
    BS 5482-2:1977 Domestic butane- and propane-gas-burning installations Installations in caravans and non-permanent dwellings
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 7860:1996 Specification for carbon monoxide detectors (electrical) for domestic use
    BS 715:1993 Specification for metal flue pipes, fittings, terminals and accessories for gas-fired appliances with a rated input not exceeding 60 kW
    BS 8423:2002 Fireguards for fires and heating appliances for domestic use. Specification
    BS 5449:1990 Specification for forced circulation hot water central heating systems for domestic premises
    CR 1472:1997 General guidance for the marking of gas appliances
    BS EN 50291:2001 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises. Test methods and performance requirements
    BS EN 1856-1:2009 Chimneys. Requirements for metal chimneys System chimney products
    PD 6516:1987 Guide to guarding fires and heating appliances
    BS EN 1856-2:2009 Chimneys. Requirements for metal chimneys Metal flue liners and connecting flue pipes
    BS 7435-1:1991 Fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals Specification for light quality fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals
    BS EN 12828 : 2012 HEATING SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS - DESIGN FOR WATER-BASED HEATING SYSTEMS
    BS EN 12831:2003 Heating systems in buildings. Method for calculation of the design heat load
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