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  • BS 8499:2009

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    Specification for domestic gas meter boxes and meter bracket

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-12-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-2009

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Dimensions and features
    5 Meter bracket (supplied separately)
    6 Spigot
    7 Materials
    8 Finish
    9 Marking
    10 Notices and labels
    11 Type testing and performance requirements
    Annexes
    Annex A (normative) - Meter box key
    Annex B (normative) - Meter bracket
    Annex C (normative) - Polyester moulding compound
            production testing
    Annex D (normative) - Selection of meter box samples
            and test plaques for testing
    Annex E (informative) - General instructions labels
    Annex F (normative) - Methods of test for hinge strength
    Annex G (normative) - Method of test for door flatness
            (built-in and surface mounted boxes)
    Annex H (normative) - Cutting plans for meter box test
            samples
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines requirements for gas meter boxes for use with single gas meter installations conforming to BS 6400.

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    Committee GSE/25
    Development Note Supersedes 09/30160438 DC. (07/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    BS 8567:2012 Specification for outdoor electricity meter cupboards
    BS 6400-1:2016 Specification for installation, exchange, relocation, maintenance and removal of gas meters with a maximum capacity not exceeding 6 m3/h Low pressure (2nd family gases)
    14/30281818 DC : 0 BS 6400-1 - SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION, EXCHANGE, RELOCATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF GAS METERS WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 6 M[3]/H - PART 1: LOW PRESSURE (2ND FAMILY GASES)

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