1.1 Firing systems
This Part of this European Standard specifies requirements, for oil and gas firing systems of steam boilers and hot
water generators as defined in EN 12952-1.
These requirements also apply to firing systems of chemical recovery boilers (black liquor boilers) with the
additions and amendments specified in Annex A of this standard.
NOTE 1 This standard is not applicable to coil type boilers (flash boilers/small boilers) that use burners in accordance with
EN 12953-7 apply for single burner installations.
1.2 NOTE 2 This standard is not applicable to the storage of liquid fuels and to transfer
stations of long-distance gas pipelines. Fuels
This Part of this European Standard specifies requirements, which cover the use of liquid and gaseous fuels as
defined in this standard. Fuels deviating from standardized commercially available types may require additional or
alternative safety measures. For black liquor these safety measures are given in Annex A.
1.3 Operation
This Part of this European Standard specifies requirements for operational equipment in clauses 4 to 8 which apply
to steam boilers and hot water generators with permanent supervision by properly trained personnel familiar with
the special conditions of the firing system and the type of fuel being fired.
BS EN 12952-8:2002 history
1970BS EN 12952-8:2022 Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations. Requirements for firing systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler
2002BS EN 12952-8:2002 Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Requirements for firing systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler