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  • BS 6891:2015

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    SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LOW PRESSURE GAS INSTALLATION PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) ON PREMISES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  18-07-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Competence
    5 Design and planning
    6 Materials and components
    7 Jointing
    8 Installation
    9 Installation of flexible hoses, tubing,
       assemblies and their connections
    10 Commissioning
    11 Maintenance
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Guide to sizing pipework installations
    Annex B (informative) - Sulfidation of natural gas installations
    Annex C (informative) - Summary and principal conclusions of
            the Advantica Research Project, Gas in intermediate floors,
            Report Number 6699
    Annex D (informative) - Protected area
    Annex E (normative) - LPG Final stage regulator and safety
            devices
    Annex F (informative) - Dangerous Substances and Explosive
            Atmospheres Regulations [17], [18]
    Bibliography

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    Describes the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of gas installation pipework carrying 2nd and 3rd family gas of up to 35 mm (R 1[1/2]) on premises, including residential park homes (2nd and 3rd family gas) and caravan holiday homes (2nd family gas).

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    Committee GSE/30/-/3
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6891(2005) & 13/30199128 DC. Partially supersedes BS 5482-1(2005). (11/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 10312:2002 WELDED STAINLESS STEEL TUBES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER AND OTHER AQUEOUS LIQUIDS - TECHNICAL DELIVERY CONDITIONS
    BS EN 437 : 2003 TEST GASES - TEST PRESSURES - APPLIANCE CATEGORIES
    BS EN ISO 10380:2012 Pipework. Corrugated metal hoses and hose assemblies
    BS EN 1949 : 2011 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES
    BS 3016:1989 SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
    BS EN 16129:2013 Pressure regulators, automatic change-over devices, having a maximum regulated pressure of 4 bar, with a maximum capacity of 150 kg/h, associated safety devices and adaptors for butane, propane, and their mixtures
    BS EN ISO 10239:2017 Small craft. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems
    BS EN 1763-1:2001 RUBBER AND PLASTICS TUBING, HOSES AND ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH COMMERCIAL PROPANE, COMMERCIAL BUTANE AND THEIR MIXTURES IN THE VAPOUR PHASE - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS FOR RUBBER AND PLASTICS TUBING AND HOSES
    BS 1710:1984 SPECIFICATION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF PIPELINES AND SERVICES
    BS EN 15069 : 2008 SAFETY GAS CONNECTION VALVES FOR METAL HOSE ASSEMBLIES USED FOR THE CONNECTION OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES USING GASEOUS FUEL
    BS EN 751-2:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Non-hardening jointing compounds
    BS EN 1555-3 : 2010 PLASTICS PIPING SYSTEMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF GASEOUS FUELS - POLYETHYLENE (PE) - PART 3: FITTINGS
    BS EN 15266:2007 Stainless steel pliable corrugated tubing kits in buildings for gas with an operating pressure up to 0,5 bar
    BS EN 16436-1 : 2014 RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSES, TUBING AND ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH PROPANE AND BUTANE AND THEIR MIXTURE IN THE VAPOUR PHASE - PART 1: HOSES AND TUBINGS
    BS EN 1555-2:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) Pipes
    BS EN 10217-2 : 2002 WELDED STEEL TUBES FOR PRESSURE PURPOSES - TECHNICAL DELIVERY CONDITIONS - PART 2: ELECTRIC WELDED NON-ALLOY AND ALLOY STEEL TUBES WITH SPECIFIED ELEVATED TEMPERATURE PROPERTIES
    BS EN 13786 : 2004 AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    BS EN 10217-7:2014 (published 2014-10) Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions Stainless steel tubes
    BS 6400-2:2006 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION, EXCHANGE, RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF GAS METERS WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 6 M[3]/H - PART 2: MEDIUM PRESSURE (2ND FAMILY GASES)
    BS EN 10216-5:2013 (published 2013-12) Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions Stainless steel tubes
    PD 5482-3:2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC BUTANE AND PROPANE GAS-BURNING INSTALLATIONS - PART 3: INSTALLATIONS IN BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER VESSELS
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS 6400-3:2007 Specification for installation, exchange, relocation and removal of gas meters with a maximum capacity not exceeding 6 m3/h Low and medium pressure (3rd family gases)
    BS EN 1057 : 2006 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - SEAMLESS, ROUND COPPER TUBES FOR WATER AND GAS IN SANITARY AND HEATING APPLICATIONS
    BS EN 1044:1999 Brazing. Filler metals
    BS EN 14324:2004 BRAZING - GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF BRAZED JOINTS
    BS EN 13349:2002 Copper and copper alloys. Pre-insulated copper tubes with solid covering
    BS EN 29453:1994 Soft solder alloys. Chemical compositions and forms
    BS 5482-2:1977 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DOMESTIC BUTANE AND PROPANE GAS BURNING INSTALLATION - INSTALLATIONS IN CARAVANS AND NON PERMANENT DWELLINGS
    BS 1494-1:1964 SPECIFICATION FOR FIXING ACCESSORIES FOR BUILDING PURPOSES - FIXINGS FOR SHEET, ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS
    BS 6173:2009 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED CATERING APPLIANCES FOR USE IN ALL TYPES OF CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
    ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
    BS EN 751-3:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Unsintered PTFE tapes
    BS EN 1254-2:1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings with compression ends for use with copper tubes
    BS 7838:1996 SPECIFICATION FOR CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL SEMI-RIGID PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR LOW-PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO DN 50
    BS EN 10241:2000 STEEL THREADED PIPE FITTINGS
    BS 3632:2005 RESIDENTIAL PARK HOMES - SPECIFICATION
    BS EN 1775:2007 Gas supply. Gas pipework for buildings. Maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar. Functional recommendations
    BS EN 751-1:1997 Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water Anaerobic jointing compounds
    BS EN 13785 : 2005 REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    BS EN 1254-5:1998 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLUMBING FITTINGS - FITTINGS WITH SHORT ENDS FOR CAPILLARY BRAZING TO COPPER TUBES
    BS EN 10226-1:2004 Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads Taper external threads and parallel internal threads. Dimensions, tolerances and designation
    BS EN 10216-1:2013 (published 2013-12) Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties
    BS 3212:1991 SPECIFICATION FOR FLEXIBLE RUBBER TUBING, RUBBER HOSE AND RUBBER HOSE ASSEMBLIES FOR USE IN LPG VAPOUR PHASE AND LPG/AIR INSTALLATIONS
    BS 5114:1975 SPECIFICATION FOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINTS AND COMPRESSION FITTINGS FOR USE WITH POLYETHYLENE PIPES
    BS EN 10217-1:2002 Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties
    BS EN 1254-4:1998 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLUMBING AND FITTINGS - FITTINGS COMBINING OTHER END CONNECTIONS WITH CAPILLARY OR COMPRESSION ENDS
    BS EN 10216-2:2013 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties
    BS EN 12864 : 2001 LOW-PRESSURE, NON ADJUSTABLE REGULATORS HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 200 MBAR, WITH A CAPACITY OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 4 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    BS EN 10255:2004 Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading. Technical delivery conditions
    BS 8537:2010 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Specification for press ends of plumbing fittings for use with metallic tubes
    BS EN 1555-1:2010 Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. Polyethylene (PE) General
    BS EN ISO 228-1:2003 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Dimensions, tolerances and designation
    BS EN 331:2015 MANUALLY OPERATED BALL VALVES AND CLOSED BOTTOM TAPER PLUG VALVES FOR GAS INSTALLATIONS FOR BUILDINGS
    BS EN 1254-1:1998 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLUMBING FITTINGS - FITTINGS WITH ENDS FOR CAPILLARY SOLDERING OR CAPILLARY BRAZING TO COPPER TUBES
    BS 669-1:1989 (published 1990-01) Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for strip-wound metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for domestic appliances burning 1st and 2nd family gases
    BS 669-2:1997 Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for corrugated metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for catering appliances burning 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases
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