BS 1251:1987
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for open-fireplace components
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31-03-2015
English
30-10-1987
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
Section one. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Marking
Section two. Firebacks
2.1 Design
2.2 Dimensions
2.3 Heat resistance
Section three. Prefabricated fireplace surrounds and
hearths
3.1 Dimensions
3.2 Construction
Section four. Throat-forming lintels
4.1 Materials
4.2 Dimensions
4.3 Compressive strength
Appendix
A. Heat resistance test
Table
1. Dimensions of fireplace openings
Figures
1. Typical assembly of open-fireplace components
2. Firebacks
3. Precast concrete throat-forming lintel
Firebacks; prefabricated fireplace surrounds and hearths; throat-forming lintels. Applies to 350 mm, 400 mm, 450 mm and 500 mm open fires.
| Committee |
RHE/28
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 1251(1970), 86/53601 DC and 93/716192 DC. (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2011. (02/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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| BS 8303:1986 | Code of practice for installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances burning solid mineral fuels |
| BS 146-2:1973 | Specification for Portland-blastfurnace cement. Metric units |
| BS 6431-11:1983 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of water absorption |
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