BS 6891:2015
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Specification for the installation and maintenance of low pressure gas installation pipework of up to 35 mm (R1¼) on premises
Available format(s)
Hardcopy
Withdrawn date
18-07-2019
Language(s)
English
Published date
30-11-2015
Publisher
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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Competence
5 Design and planning
6 Materials and components
7 Jointing
8 Installation
9 Installation of flexible hoses, tubing,
assemblies and their connections
10 Commissioning
11 Maintenance
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guide to sizing pipework installations
Annex B (informative) - Sulfidation of natural gas installations
Annex C (informative) - Summary and principal conclusions of
the Advantica Research Project, Gas in intermediate floors,
Report Number 6699
Annex D (informative) - Protected area
Annex E (normative) - LPG Final stage regulator and safety
devices
Annex F (informative) - Dangerous Substances and Explosive
Atmospheres Regulations [17], [18]
Bibliography
Describes the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of gas installation pipework carrying 2nd and 3rd family gas of up to 35 mm (R 1[1/2]) on premises, including residential park homes (2nd and 3rd family gas) and caravan holiday homes (2nd family gas).
| Committee |
GSE/30
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6891(2005) & 13/30199128 DC. Partially supersedes BS 5482-1(2005). (11/2015)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
102
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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