Installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances burning wood and solid mineral fuels - specification
BS 8303:2018
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Details requirements for the commissioning, design and installation of certain domestic heating and cooking appliances burning wood, woody biomass and solid fuels in both new and existing buildings, rated up to 50 kW. Also covers classification, site storage, fireplace recess, hearths, connecting flue pipes, chimney and flue pipe cleaning, top of fireplace recess closure, fireback, fireplace surround, throat, boiler, electrical supply, open fires with and without convection, room heaters, independent boilers and free-standing cookers, making good, and carbon monoxide alarms.
History
Supersedes BS 8303-1:1994, BS 8303-2:1994 and BS 8303-3:1994. Came into effect 31 October 2018.
ISBN
9780580954382
Subjects
- Fittings and equipment
- Catering equipment
- Building services
- Space heating/central heating
- Local heating
- Cookers/ovens
- Solid fuel fired local heating
- Boilers
- Solid fuel fired boilers
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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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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