BS 6891(2005) : 2005
Superseded
Superseded
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INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Superseded date
30-11-2015
Language(s)
English
Published date
01-01-2008
Publisher
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Competence
5 Design and planning
6 Materials
7 Fittings
8 Installation
9 Prevention of corrosion and degradation
10 Gas tightness testing and purging
Annex A (informative) - Guide for sizing gas supplies
Annex B (informative) - Summary and principal conclusions of
the Advantica Research Project, 'Gas in intermediate
floors', Report Number 6699
Bibliography
Describes design parameters, materials and methods of installing pipe, in sizes not exceeding (R1[1/4]) (32 mm) for steel and DN 32 for corrugated stainless steel or DN 35 for copper, gas pipework, for the supply of 2nd family gas from the meter to appliances in domestic dwellings.
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GSE/30
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 05/30116741 DC and BS 6891(1998). (11/2005) Supersedes 06/30147027 DC. (09/2007) 2005 Edition Re-Issued in June 2008 & incorporates AMD 2 2008. Supersedes 08/30166177 DC. (06/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
44
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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