BS 6461-1:1984
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Installation of chimneys and flues for domestic appliances burning solid fuel (including wood and peat) Code of practice for masonry chimneys and flue pipes
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-08-1984
30-11-2008
Foreword
Committees responsible
Code
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Exchange of information
4. General
4.1 Materials, appliances and components
4.2 Design
4.3 Fireplace recess and throat
4.4 Condensation
4.5 Bends and changes of section
4.6 Openings into flues and communicating flues
4.7 Height and position of chimney outlets above
roofs
4.8 Terminals
5. Masonry chimneys
5.1 General
5.2 Brickwork chimneys
5.3 Blockwork chimneys
5.4 Stonework chimneys
5.5 Concrete chimneys
5.6 Flue block chimneys
6. Flue pipes
6.1 Materials
6.2 Installation
6.3 Fire precautions
6.4 Provision for cleaning
7. Inspection on site
7.1 Masonry chimneys
7.2 Flue pipes
7.3 Testing
Appendices
A. Remedial action for defective chimneys
B. Chimney and flue pipe cleaning and maintenance
Figures
1. Construction of fireplace recess with corbelled
gather
2. Construction of fireplace recess with raft lintel
3. Bends in flues
4. Typical wind pressure and suction zones
5. Minimum chimney heights
6. Typical chimney and flue terminal details
7. Typical flue pipe arrangements
8. Separation of a flue pipe from a combustible surface
Deals with design, construction and testing. Maximum heat output 45 kW. Appendices cover remedial action for defective chimneys, and cleaning and maintenance.
| Committee |
B/506
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 80/14018 DC and 85/15888 DC (09/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
30
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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