BS 6959:1989

Superseded

Code of practice for selection, installation, use and maintenance of apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases (other than for mining applications or explosives processing and manufacture)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-09-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-1989

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Code of practice
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Principles of operation of sensors
4. Selection of apparatus
5. Installation of fixed gas detection systems
6. Use of portable and transportable combustible gas
detection apparatus
7. Maintenance, routine procedures and general
administrative control

Guidance on practical considerations that pertain to the general application of apparatus for the detection of combustible gas or vapour concentrations with air that are potentially explosive.

Committee	EXL/31/3
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	20
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 50073:1999
Supersedes	BS 6959:1988

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