BS 5871-3:1991
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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 fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Decorative fuel effect gas appliances of heat input not exceeding 15 kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
Hardcopy , PDF
17-07-2003
English
01-05-1999
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
Section 1. General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Exchange of information and planning
Section 2. Selection of appliances
4 Appliances
5 Materials and components
6 Location
Section 3. Installation
7 Ventilation
8 Flueing
9 Appliance fixing
10 Fire and related safety precautions
11 Gas connections
12 Electricity supplies and wiring
Section 4. Commissioning, instructions and use of
fireguards, and user information
13 Commissioning
14 Instructions and use of fireguards
15 User information
Figures
1 Types of fuel effect gas appliances covered by BS
5871
2 Measurement of fireplace opening/canopy opening
3 Flue sizing chart for decorative fuel effect gas
appliances with fireplace openings exceeding 0.457 m
x 0.610 m
4 Appliance installation in a typical flue box
5 Unsuitable terminations
6 Appliance installation in a typical builder's
openings
7 Appliance installation in a typical fireplace recess
8 Appliance installation under a typical associated
independent canopy
9 Method of installing an appliance under an
associated independent canopy
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