BS 5440-2:2023 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
1 Scope
This part of BS 5440 specifies the requirements for the installation and maintenance of ventilation provision relating to gas appliances utilizing 1st, 2nd or 3rd family gases, with
a rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW based on net CV (calorific value), used for
domestic or non-domestic purposes.
NOTE 1
The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers Standard IGEM/UP/10 covers instances
where an appliance installation (not exceeding 70 kW net heat input) is associated
with other appliances where the total net heat input exceeds 70 kW.
This standard does not cover:
a) gas installations in touring caravans, leisure accommodation vehicles or residential
park homes;
b) decorative fuel effect gas appliances covered by BS 5871‑3;
c) cooking appliance installations in catering or educational establishments; or
d) hydrogen-only appliances.
NOTE 2
This part of BS 5440 can also be used for installations of gas appliances w...
BS 5440-2:2023 history
2023BS 5440-2:2023 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
2009BS 5440-2:2009 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) - Specification for the installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances
2000BS 5440-2:2000 Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) - Specification for installation and maintenance of ventilation for gas appliances