BS 6798:2000
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Specification for installation of gas-fired boilers of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net
Hardcopy , PDF
31-01-2009
English
18-10-2005
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Selection of equipment and pre-installation
4.1 Exchange of information and planning
4.2 Selection of boiler
4.3 Materials and components
4.4 Location
4.5 Boiler rating
5 Installation
5.1 Air supply for combustion and ventilation
5.2 Flue system
5.3 Installation and location
5.4 Protection
5.5 Gas supplies and pipework
5.6 Electricity supplies and wiring
5.7 Water supplies and pipework
6 Post-installation
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Commissioning
6.3 Advice to user
Annex A (informative) CORGI registration and competency
Bibliography
Describes requirements for the selection, installation, inspection and commissioning of gas-fired boilers for central heating and other purposes, which have a total rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW, based on net calorific value. Includes cookers with integral boilers used to provide central heating.
| Committee |
GSE/30/-/5
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6798(1987). (07/2000) Supersedes 98/706151 DC. (05/2005) Supersedes 05/30086643 DC. (09/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
32
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| BS 7593:1992 | Code of practice for treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating systems |
| BS 1179-6:1980 | Glossary of terms used in the gas industry Combustion and utilization including installation at consumers\' premises |
| BS 5258-8:1980 | Safety of domestic gas appliances Combined appliances: gas fire/back boiler |
| BS 6700:1997 | Specification for design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS 5871-1:1991 | Specification for installation of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Gas fires, convector heaters and fire/back boilers (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS 5482-2:1977 | Domestic butane- and propane-gas-burning installations Installations in caravans and non-permanent dwellings |
| BS 3198:1981 | Specification for copper hot water storage combination units for domestic purposes |
| BS 6759-1:1984 | Safety valves Specification for safety valves for steam and hot water |
| BS 5449:1990 | Specification for forced circulation hot water central heating systems for domestic premises |
| BS 5422:1990 | Method for specifying thermal insulating materials on pipes, ductwork and equipment (in the temperature range -40°C to +700°C) |
| BS 1179:1967 | Glossary of terms used in the gas industry |
| BS 476-22:1987 | Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction |
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