Chimneys, flue pipes and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases). Installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances - Specification

BS 5440-2:2023

British Standards Institution
Chimneys, flue pipes and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases). Installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances - Specification Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Relates to the installation and maintenance requirements of ventilation for new or replacement gas appliances for domestic or non-domestic purposes using 1st, 2nd or 3rd family gases and with a rated heat input not exceeding 70kW based on net CV (net calorific value). Updated and aligned with Approved Documents F1 and F2, and installation practices to reduce carbon monoxide incidents from flueing and ventilation for gas appliances.

History

Supersedes BS 5440-2:2009. Came into effect 31 December 2023.

ISBN

9780539251685

Subjects

  • Flues
  • Building services
  • Space heating/central heating
  • Underfloor heating
  • Ducts/flues/pipes

Publisher History

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