BS 5871-1:2005 PDF

Scope: This part of BS 5871 specifies installation and maintenance requirements for flued fixed space heating appliances burning 2nd and 3nd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or spaces in domestic or commercial premises. It applies to appliances known as radiant gas fires,rediant 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. This standard covers the selection of a suitable appliance, the flueing and/or ventilation requirements, and other measures mecessary to ensure a safe installation. The central heating and/or hot water system connected to a combined appliance is not within the scope of this standard and reference should be made to BS 5449 and BS 5546 for this part of such an installation. This standard is not applicable to : a) mobile and portable appliances conforming to BS EN 449; or b) appliances in touring caravans; or c) open-fronted radiant-convenctor heaters without a dress guard. Additional requirements for the installation of fire/back boilers and fire/back circulators are specified in Clauses 15, 16, 17 and 18.

BS 5871-1:2005 history

2005 BS 5871-1:2005 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)