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  • BS 6798:2000

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Specification for installation of gas-fired boilers of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-01-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  18-10-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Selection of equipment and pre-installation
      4.1 Exchange of information and planning
      4.2 Selection of boiler
      4.3 Materials and components
      4.4 Location
      4.5 Boiler rating
    5 Installation
      5.1 Air supply for combustion and ventilation
      5.2 Flue system
      5.3 Installation and location
      5.4 Protection
      5.5 Gas supplies and pipework
      5.6 Electricity supplies and wiring
      5.7 Water supplies and pipework
    6 Post-installation
      6.1 Inspection
      6.2 Commissioning
      6.3 Advice to user
    Annex A (informative) CORGI registration and competency
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes requirements for the selection, installation, inspection and commissioning of gas-fired boilers for central heating and other purposes, which have a total rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW, based on net calorific value. Includes cookers with integral boilers used to provide central heating.

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    Committee GSE/30/-/5
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6798(1987). (07/2000) Supersedes 98/706151 DC. (05/2005) Supersedes 05/30086643 DC. (09/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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

    BS 7593:1992 Code of practice for treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating systems
    BS 1179-6:1980 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry Combustion and utilization including installation at consumers\' premises
    BS 5258-8:1980 Safety of domestic gas appliances Combined appliances: gas fire/back boiler
    BS 6700:1997 Specification for design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages
    BS 7671:1992 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 5871-1:1991 Specification for installation of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Gas fires, convector heaters and fire/back boilers (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 5482-2:1977 Domestic butane- and propane-gas-burning installations Installations in caravans and non-permanent dwellings
    BS 3198:1981 Specification for copper hot water storage combination units for domestic purposes
    BS 6759-1:1984 Safety valves Specification for safety valves for steam and hot water
    BS 5449:1990 Specification for forced circulation hot water central heating systems for domestic premises
    BS 5422:1990 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials on pipes, ductwork and equipment (in the temperature range -40°C to +700°C)
    BS 1179:1967 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry
    BS 476-22:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction
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