Specification for open-fireplace components

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-03-2015

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-10-1987

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
Section one. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Marking
Section two. Firebacks
2.1 Design
2.2 Dimensions
2.3 Heat resistance
Section three. Prefabricated fireplace surrounds and
hearths
3.1 Dimensions
3.2 Construction
Section four. Throat-forming lintels
4.1 Materials
4.2 Dimensions
4.3 Compressive strength
Appendix
A. Heat resistance test
Table
1. Dimensions of fireplace openings
Figures
1. Typical assembly of open-fireplace components
2. Firebacks
3. Precast concrete throat-forming lintel

Firebacks; prefabricated fireplace surrounds and hearths; throat-forming lintels. Applies to 350 mm, 400 mm, 450 mm and 500 mm open fires.

Committee	RHE/28
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 1251(1970), 86/53601 DC and 93/716192 DC. (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2011. (02/2011)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	14
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 1251:1970

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