BS 5885-1:1988
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Hardcopy , PDF
English
31-08-1988
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Verification
4. Gas flow pipework and controls
4.1 Filters and strainers
4.2 Pipework and flow components
4.3 Gas flow in pipework
4.4 Vents on safety shut-off systems
4.5 Gas supply
4.6 Safety shut-off systems
5. Combustion air, pre-purge and post-purge
5.1 Combustion air
5.2 Pre-purge and post-purge
6. Electrical supply and ancillary equipment
6.1 Electricity supply
6.2 Electrical equipment
6.3 Instrument and control fluid supplies
7. Flame safeguard system
7.1 Flame detection
7.2 Start-gas glame establishment
7.3 Main flame establishment
8. Control system requirements
9. Fuel/air ratio control
10. Materials
10.1 General
10.2 Metallic materials
10.3 Non-metallic materials
10.4 Glands and spindle packings
10.5 Jointing materials
10.6 Flexible pipes and pipe connections
11. Constructional requirements
11.1 Burner construction
11.2 Fixing
12. Manufacturer's literature
13. Marking
14. Commissioning instructions
Appendices
A. Dual fuel burners
B. Over-pressure protection
Tables
1. Test gases
2. Wall thickness of pipes complying with BS 3601
3. Connections for valves and pipework
4. Inlet pressure ranges
5. Main gas safety shut-off valve system requirements
6. Flame safeguard drop-out times
7. Summary of materials
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