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BS 6461-1:1984

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Installation of chimneys and flues for domestic appliances burning solid fuel (including wood and peat) Code of practice for masonry chimneys and flue pipes
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-11-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-1984

Foreword
Committees responsible
Code
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Exchange of information
4. General
4.1 Materials, appliances and components
4.2 Design
4.3 Fireplace recess and throat
4.4 Condensation
4.5 Bends and changes of section
4.6 Openings into flues and communicating flues
4.7 Height and position of chimney outlets above
      roofs
4.8 Terminals
5. Masonry chimneys
5.1 General
5.2 Brickwork chimneys
5.3 Blockwork chimneys
5.4 Stonework chimneys
5.5 Concrete chimneys
5.6 Flue block chimneys
6. Flue pipes
6.1 Materials
6.2 Installation
6.3 Fire precautions
6.4 Provision for cleaning
7. Inspection on site
7.1 Masonry chimneys
7.2 Flue pipes
7.3 Testing
Appendices
A. Remedial action for defective chimneys
B. Chimney and flue pipe cleaning and maintenance
Figures
1. Construction of fireplace recess with corbelled
    gather
2. Construction of fireplace recess with raft lintel
3. Bends in flues
4. Typical wind pressure and suction zones
5. Minimum chimney heights
6. Typical chimney and flue terminal details
7. Typical flue pipe arrangements
8. Separation of a flue pipe from a combustible surface

Deals with design, construction and testing. Maximum heat output 45 kW. Appendices cover remedial action for defective chimneys, and cleaning and maintenance.

Committee
B/506
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 80/14018 DC and 85/15888 DC (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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