BS 5871-3:2005
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Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Decorative fuel effect gas appliances of heat input not exceeding 20 kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
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English
13-04-2005
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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 Ventilation
9 Flueing
10 Appliance fixing
11 Fire and related safety precautions
12 Gas supply
13 Electricity supplies and wiring
14 Commissioning
15 Instructions and use of fireguards
16 Advice to be given to the user
Annex A (informative) Calculation of clearance flue flow
Bibliography
Describes installation and maintenance requirements for open flued decorative fuel effect gas appliances of heat input not exceeding 20 kW (see Note 2) burning 2nd and 3rd family gases in rooms or internal spaces in domestic (see Note 4) or commercial premises, including public houses and restaurants.
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GSE/30
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 03/320606 DC. (04/2005) Also available as part of BS KIT 174. (05/2005)
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Standard
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| Pages |
46
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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This part of BS5871 specifies installation and maintenance requirements for open flued decorative fuel effect gas appliances of heat input not exceeding 20kW (see Note2) burning 2nd and 3rd family gases in rooms or internal spaces in domestic (see Note4) or commercial premises, including public houses and restaurants.
The provisions contained within this standard cover the selection of a suitable appliance, the ventilation and flueing requirements, and other measures necessary to ensure a safe installation.
This standard applies to the installation of decorative fuel effect gas appliances in builder’s openings, fireplace recesses, flue boxes or under associated independent canopies. (See Figure5.) It does not cover the installation of flueless or room-sealed appliances.
This standard is not applicable to mobile and portable appliances in conformity with BSEN449 or to appliances in touring caravans.
NOTE1 Attention is drawn to the foreword concerning fuel effect appliances which burn gas for a decorative effect. The only types of such appliance covered by this part of BS5871 are those detailed in b) 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 parenthesis where deemed necessary. [See also Clause5, commentary and recommendations b).]
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 caravan holiday homes, residential park homes and permanently moored boats. See IGE/UP/8 [8].
NOTE5 Appliances of over 20kW: although many of the requirements within this standard will equally apply to appliances with a rated heat input in excess of 20kW, additional or alternative requirements may also be applicable in order to achieve a safe installation. Reference should be made to the Building Regulations and supporting guidance or requirements thereto.
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