Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances. Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves (2nd and 3rd family gases)
BS 5871-1:2005
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Covers the installation and maintenance requirements for flued fixed space heating appliances burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or spaces in domestic or commercial premises. It applies to appliances known as radiant gas fires, radiant convector gas fires, convector heaters, and heating stoves. Combined appliances of the type where a gas fire is used in conjunction with a boiler or circulator are also covered in so far as the installation of the combined appliance is concerned.
History
Supersedes BS 5871-1:2001. This edition of BS 5871-1 came into effect 11 July 2005.
ISBN
058045648X
Subjects
- Building services
- Underfloor heating
- Space heating/central heating
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
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