Shell boilers. General

BS EN 12953-1:2025

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Relates to the design, construction, equipment, operation and water treatment requirements for shell boilers with volumes in excess of 2 litres at maximum allowable pressure greater than 0, 5 bar and with a temperature in excess of 110°C. Includes the requirements for the prevention of over-heating and inadmissible overpressurisation.

History

Supersedes BS EN 12953-1:2012. See National foreword for contractual and legal considerations.

ISBN

9780539305975

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Liquid/gas supply
  • Water supply
  • Hot water storage/heating
  • Space heating/central heating
  • Miscellaneous building services
  • Pressure vessels

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