• BS 5871-4:2007

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    Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Independent gas-fired flueless fires, convector heaters and heating stoves of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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 Appliance sizing and ventilation
    9 Appliance fixing
    10 Fire precautions
    11 Gas supply
    12 Electricity supplies and wiring
    13 Commissioning
    14 Instructions and use of fireguards
    15 Advice to be given to the user
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) Guidance on ventilation requirements for
                          flueless gas fires
    Bibliography

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    Specifies installation and maintenance requirements for independent gas-fired flueless fires, convector heaters and heating stoves of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or internal spaces in domestic or commercial premises.

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    This part of BS5871 specifies installation and maintenance requirements for independent gas-fired flueless fires, convector heaters and heating stoves of nominal heat input not exceeding 6kW burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or internal spaces in domestic (see note3) or commercial premises. Specifically, it covers: fixed appliances that satisfy all the requirements of BSEN14829; fixed appliances that satisfy the combustion requirements of BSEN14829; convector heaters of nominal heat input not exceeding 4.2kW in the form of greenhouse heaters in respect of single appliance installations. NOTE1 Appliances a) and b) are only intended as a secondary heat source (see Commentary and Recommendations on 4.2). The heat input and ventilation, fixing and gas supply for convector heaters in the form of greenhouse heaters are specified in 8.4, 9.4 and Clause11, respectively. This part of BS5871 covers the selection of a suitable appliance, room sizing and ventilation requirements and other measures necessary to ensure a safe installation. NOTE2 Heat inputs in this document are based on net calorific value. [See also Commentary and Recommendations on Clause5, item b).] NOTE3 As well as normally constructed dwellings, domestic premises include any permanently sited caravans, holiday homes and residential park homes. (See IGE/UP/8 [9].) NOTE4 Convector heaters in the form of greenhouse heaters are available in two forms, those which are freestanding and those which are intended to be fixed to a wall or floor. This standard is not applicable to: mobile and portable appliances conforming to BSEN449; appliances in motor caravans and touring caravans; appliances in boats; installations in agricultural premises; or installations in transportable accommodation units. NOTE5 For the maintenance of existing installations of 3rd family flueless appliances in boats, see PD 5482-3.

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    Committee GSE/30
    Development Note This document BS 5871-4(2007) will come into effect on publication of BS EN 14829. Supersedes 06/30096954 DC. (07/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    07/30150793 DC : 0 BS 5440-1 - FUELING AND VENTILATION FOR GAS APPLIANCES OF RATED INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET (1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES) - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS APPLIANCES TO CHIMNEYS AND FOR MAINTENANCE OF CHIMNEYS
    BS 5440-2:2009 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for the installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances
    BS 5440-1:2008 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for installation of gas appliances to chimneys and for maintenance of chimneys

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    BS 476-4:1970 FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 4: NON-COMBUSTIBILITY TEST FOR MATERIALS
    BS 7967-2:2005 CARBON MONOXIDE IN DWELLINGS AND THE COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE OF GAS-FIRED APPLIANCES - PART 2: GUIDE FOR USING ELECTRONIC PORTABLE COMBUSTION GAS ANALYSERS IN THE MEASUREMENT OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND THE DETERMINATION OF COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE
    PD 5482-3:2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC BUTANE AND PROPANE GAS-BURNING INSTALLATIONS - PART 3: INSTALLATIONS IN BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER VESSELS
    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 5482-2:1977 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC BUTANE AND PROPANE GAS BURNING INSTALLATION - INSTALLATIONS IN CARAVANS AND NON PERMANENT DWELLINGS
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS EN 14829:2007 Independent gas-fired flueless space heaters for nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW
    BS 8423:2002 Fireguards for fires and heating appliances for domestic use. Specification
    CR 1404:1994 Determination of emissions from appliances burning gaseous fuels during type-testing
    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 50292:2013 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises, caravans and boats. Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenance
    PD 6516:1987 Guide to guarding fires and heating appliances
    BS 7967-1:2005 CARBON MONOXIDE IN DWELLINGS AND THE COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE OF GAS-FIRED APPLIANCES - PART 1: GUIDE FOR IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING SOURCES OF FUMES, SMELLS, SPILLAGE/LEAKAGE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ACTIVATION
    BS 669-1:1989 Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for strip-wound metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for domestic appliances burning 1st and 2nd family gases
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