BS 6891:1998
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Specification for installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises (2nd family gas)
Hardcopy , PDF
18-11-2005
English
14-02-2003
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Exchange of information and time schedule
5 Pipe sizing
6 Materials
7 Joints
8 Installation
9 Corrosion
10 Gas tightness and purging
11 Clause deleted
Annex A (informative) Guide for sizing gas supplies
Bibliography
Defines design parameters, materials and methods of installing steel, copper or corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe, in sizes not exceeding DN 25 for steel and DN 28 for corrugated stainless steel or copper, low pressure gas pipework, for the supply of 2nd family gas in domestic dwellings.
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GSE/30
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6891(1988) (04/2001) Supersedes 00/705472 DC, 01/714747 DC and 95/712381 DC Also available as part of BS KIT 43 (02/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
34
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| BS 1179-6:1980 | Glossary of terms used in the gas industry Combustion and utilization including installation at consumers\' premises |
| BS 1710:1984 | Specification for identification of pipelines and services |
| BS EN 751-2:1997 | Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Non-hardening jointing compounds |
| BS 7624:1993 | Specification for installation of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of up to 3kW heat input (2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS 3605-1:1991 | Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes Specification for seamless tubes |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS 669-2:1995 | Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for corrugated metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for catering appliances burning 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases |
| BS 3974-1:1974 | Specification for pipe supports Pipe hangers, slider and roller type supports |
| BS EN 1057 : 2006 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - SEAMLESS, ROUND COPPER TUBES FOR WATER AND GAS IN SANITARY AND HEATING APPLICATIONS |
| BS EN 29453:1994 | Soft solder alloys. Chemical compositions and forms |
| BS 7281:1990 | Specification for polyethylene pipes for the supply of gaseous fuels |
| BS 1387:1985 | Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads |
| BS 1494-1:1964 | Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Fixings for sheet, roof and wall coverings |
| BS 3604-2:1991 | Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: ferritic alloy steel with specified elevated temperature properties. Specification for longitudinally arc welded tubes |
| BS EN 751-3:1997 | Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Unsintered PTFE tapes |
| BS 7336:1990 | Specification for polyethylene fusion fittings with integral heating element(s) for use with polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of gaseous fuels |
| BS 7838:1996 | Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to DN 50 |
| BS 1845:1984 | Specification for filler metals for brazing |
| BS 3604-1:1990 | Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: ferritic alloy steel with specified elevated temperature properties Specification for seamless and electric resistance welded tubes |
| BS EN 751-1:1997 | Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Anaerobic jointing compounds |
| BS 1723-1:1986 | Brazing Specification for brazing |
| BS 6004:1995 | Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting |
| BS 5114:1975 | Specification for performance requirements for joints and compression fittings for use with polyethylene pipes |
| BS 6172:1990 | Specification for installation of domestic gas cooking appliances (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS 1179:1967 | Glossary of terms used in the gas industry |
| BS 3605-2:1992 | Austenitic stainless steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes Specification for longitudinally welded tubes |
| BS EN 331:2015 | Manually operated ball valves and closed bottom taper plug valves for gas installations for buildings |
| BS 6173:1990 | Specification for installation of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS 669-1:1989 | Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for strip-wound metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for domestic appliances burning 1st and 2nd family gases |
| BS 6956-5:1992 | Jointing materials and compounds Specification for jointing compounds for use with water, low pressure saturated steam, 1st family gases (excluding coal gas) and 2nd family gases |
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