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  • BS 6891:1998

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    Specification for installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises (2nd family gas)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  18-11-2005

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  14-02-2003

    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 time schedule
    5 Pipe sizing
    6 Materials
    7 Joints
    8 Installation
    9 Corrosion
    10 Gas tightness and purging
    11 Clause deleted
    Annex A (informative) Guide for sizing gas supplies
    Bibliography

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    Defines design parameters, materials and methods of installing steel, copper or corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe, in sizes not exceeding DN 25 for steel and DN 28 for corrugated stainless steel or copper, low pressure gas pipework, for the supply of 2nd family gas in domestic dwellings.

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    Committee GSE/30
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6891(1988) (04/2001) Supersedes 00/705472 DC, 01/714747 DC and 95/712381 DC Also available as part of BS KIT 43 (02/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    BS 1179-6:1980 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry Combustion and utilization including installation at consumers\' premises
    BS 1710:1984 Specification for identification of pipelines and services
    BS EN 751-2:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Non-hardening jointing compounds
    BS 7624:1993 Specification for installation of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of up to 3kW heat input (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 3605-1:1991 Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes Specification for seamless tubes
    BS 7671:1992 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 669-2:1995 Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for corrugated metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for catering appliances burning 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases
    BS 3974-1:1974 Specification for pipe supports Pipe hangers, slider and roller type supports
    BS EN 1057 : 2006 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - SEAMLESS, ROUND COPPER TUBES FOR WATER AND GAS IN SANITARY AND HEATING APPLICATIONS
    BS EN 29453:1994 Soft solder alloys. Chemical compositions and forms
    BS 7281:1990 Specification for polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels
    BS 1387:1985 Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads
    BS 1494-1:1964 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Fixings for sheet, roof and wall coverings
    BS 3604-2:1991 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: ferritic alloy steel with specified elevated temperature properties. Specification for longitudinally arc welded tubes
    BS EN 751-3:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Unsintered PTFE tapes
    BS 7336:1990 Specification for polyethylene fusion fittings with integral heating element(s) for use with polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of gaseous fuels
    BS 7838:1996 Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to DN 50
    BS 1845:1984 Specification for filler metals for brazing
    BS 3604-1:1990 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: ferritic alloy steel with specified elevated temperature properties Specification for seamless and electric resistance welded tubes
    BS EN 751-1:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Anaerobic jointing compounds
    BS 1723-1:1986 Brazing Specification for brazing
    BS 6004:1995 Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting
    BS 5114:1975 Specification for performance requirements for joints and compression fittings for use with polyethylene pipes
    BS 6172:1990 Specification for installation of domestic gas cooking appliances (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 1179:1967 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry
    BS 3605-2:1992 Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes Specification for longitudinally welded tubes
    BS EN 331:2015 Manually operated ball valves and closed bottom taper plug valves for gas installations for buildings
    BS 6173:1990 Specification for installation of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
    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
    BS 6956-5:1992 Jointing materials and compounds Specification for jointing compounds for use with water, low pressure saturated steam, 1st family gases (excluding coal gas) and 2nd family gases
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