BS 6880-3:1988
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Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Installation, commissioning and maintenance
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English
02-29-1988
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Section one. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
Section two. Installation
2.1 General
2.2 Statutory regulations/safety
2.3 Site facilities
2.4 Storage and protection
2.5 Equipment and system installation: general
2.6 Utilization subsystem installation
2.7 Distribution subsystem installation
2.8 Installation of energy conversion equipment
2.9 Electrical installations
2.10 Installation of control equipment
Section three. Inspection, commissioning and testing
3.1 General
3.2 Inspection and testing at works
3.3 Inspection and testing on site
3.4 Commissioning
3.5 Performance testing
3.6 Handover procedure
Section four. Operation and maintenance
4.1 Maintenance policy
4.2 Safety considerations
4.3 Personnel
4.4 Records
4.5 Procedures
4.6 Economic and energy use considerations
Appendix
A. Bibliography
Tables
1. Supports for steel pipework
2. Supports for copper pipework
Recommendations for the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of open vented or sealed systems.
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RHE/2
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 85/70687 DC and BS CP341.300-307(1956) (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
42
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This Part of BS 6880 gives recommendations regarding the work involved in installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of low temperature hot water (see 1.2.1) heating systems of output greater than 45 kW, open vented or sealed. It is primarily intended for use by building owners, building managers, installers and associated professionals. It is not intended to serve as a detailed design guide (see foreword).
The recommendations recognize the need to optimize the use of energy, reduce hazards and minimize effects detrimental to the environment.
Solar heating is outside the scope of this code.
NOTE The titles of the British Standards publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover. References in the text to other publications are identified in the text by numbers in square brackets, and are listed in Appendix A.
| BS 7350:1990 | Specification for double regulating globe valves and flow measurement devices for heating and chilled water systems |
| BS 7478:1991 | Guide to selection and use of thermostatic radiator valves |
| BS 6880-1:1988 | Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Fundamental and design considerations |
| BS 779:1989 | Specification for cast iron boilers for central heating and indirect hot water supply (rated output 44 kW and above) |
| BS 2486:1997 | Recommendations for treatment of water for steam boilers and water heaters |
| BS 6880-2:1988 | Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Selection of equipment |
| EN 12828:2012+A1:2014 | Heating systems in buildings - Design for water-based heating systems |
| BS EN 12828 : 2012 | HEATING SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS - DESIGN FOR WATER-BASED HEATING SYSTEMS |
| BS 5955-7:1983 | Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Recommendations for methods of thermal fusion jointing |
| BS CP413(1973) : AMD 3345 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DUCTS FOR BUILDING SERVICES |
| BS 6644:1986 | Specification for installation of gas-fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS 1870-2:1976 | Safety footwear Specification for lined rubber safety boots |
| BS 2640:1982 | Specification for Class II oxy-acetylene welding of carbon steel pipework for carrying fluids |
| BS 1710:1984 | Specification for identification of pipelines and services |
| BS 2972:1975 | Methods of test for inorganic thermal insulating materials |
| BS 0-3:1981 | Guide. A standard for standards Drafting and presentation of British Standards |
| BS 2871-1:1971 | Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation |
| BS 1374:1972 | Recommendations on the use of British Standard log sheets for steam and hot water boiler plants |
| BS 6880-2:1988 | Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Selection of equipment |
| BS 3974-1:1974 | Specification for pipe supports Pipe hangers, slider and roller type supports |
| BS 5955-6:1980 | Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Code of practice for the installation of unplasticized PVC pipework for gravity drains and sewers |
| BS 3811:1984 | Glossary of maintenance management terms in terotechnology |
| BS CP3000(1955) : 1955 | CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERFEED STOKERS |
| BS 1870-3:1981 | Safety footwear Specification for polyvinyl chloride moulded safety footwear |
| BS 3974-2:1978 | Specification for pipe supports Pipe clamps, cages, cantilevers and attachments to beams |
| BS 6880-1:1988 | Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Fundamental and design considerations |
| BS 6651:1985 | Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning |
| BS 5240:1975 | Specification for general purpose industrial safety helmets |
| BS 0-1:1981 | Guide. A standard for standards General principles of standardization |
| BS 4434:1989 | Specification for safety aspects in the design, construction and installation of refrigerating appliances and systems |
| BS 4884-2:1974 | Specification for technical manuals Presentation |
| BS 1523(1954) : LATEST | |
| BS 1042(1965) : LATEST | |
| BS 5500:1988 | Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels |
| BS 4568-2:1970 | Specification for steel conduit and fittings with metric threads of ISO form for electrical installations Fittings and components |
| BS 3974-3:1980 | Specification for pipe supports Large bore, high temperature, marine and other applications |
| BS 5970:1981 | Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment (in the temperature range -100°C to +870°C) |
| BS 0-2:1981 | Guide. A standard for standards BSI and its committee procedures |
| BS 5720:1979 | Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings |
| BS 3533:1981 | Glossary of thermal insulation terms |
| BS 845:1972 | Acceptance tests for industrial type boilers and steam generators |
| BS 6901:1987 | Specification for rating and performance of air source heat pumps with electrically driven compressors |
| BS 5955-8:1990 | Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) Specification for the installation of thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for use in domestic hot and cold water services and heating systems |
| BS 5643:1984 | Glossary of refrigeration, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning terms |
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