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BS 6896:2011

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Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired overhead radiant heaters for industrial and commercial heating (2nd and 3rd family gases)
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2011

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Competence
5 Selection of equipment and pre-installation
6 Installation
7 Post installation
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Testing for carbon dioxide in
        the environment
Annex B (informative) - Checks to be carried out before
        commissioning
Bibliography

Describes the installation requirements for gas-fired overhead radiant heaters and systems for the environmental heating of premises other than domestic dwellings.

This British Standard specifies the installation requirements for gas-fired overhead radiant heaters and systems for the environmental heating of premises other than domestic dwellings. This standard only applies to appliances falling within the scope of the Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995 [1]. It is applicable to the installation of heaters that are designed to use gases of group H of the 2nd family (e.g. natural gas), gases of group P of the 3rd family (e.g. propane) as well as gases of group B of the 3rd family (e.g. butane) (see BSEN437+A1). NOTE1 This standard does not specifically cover LPG/air for which additional requirements might be necessary. It is applicable to the installation of gas-fired overhead luminous radiant heaters conforming to BSEN419‑1, single burner gas-fired overhead radiant heaters conforming to BSEN416‑1 and multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems conforming to BSEN777‑1, BSEN777‑2, BSEN777‑3 and BSEN777‑4. NOTE2 For the purposes of this standard, installation includes design, inspection and commissioning. It is recognized that each of these tasks may, at times, be performed by the same persons. NOTE3 The heat inputs and ventilation rates in cm2/kW of heat input given in this standard are based on the net calorific value. It is not applicable to the installation of gas-fired overhead radiant heaters and systems: to which the Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995 [1] do not apply; that are designed for use in domestic premises; that are supplied with a heated fluid from a separate source; or that are portable or transportable.

Committee
GSE/30
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6896(2005) and 10/30218901 DC. (06/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

BS PAS 2030(2012) : 2012 IMPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF EXISTING BUILDINGS - SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION PROCESS, PROCESS MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE PROVISION

BS EN 437 : 2003 TEST GASES - TEST PRESSURES - APPLIANCE CATEGORIES
BS EN 777-1:2009 Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use System D. Safety
BS 5854:1980 Code of practice for flues and flue structures in buildings
BS EN 61386-1:2008 Conduit systems for cable management General requirements
BS 8494:2007 Electronic portable and transportable apparatus designed to detect and measure carbon dioxide in indoor ambient air. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 60079-10-1:2015 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas. Explosive gas atmospheres
BS 7967-5:2010 Carbon monoxide in dwellings and other premises and the combustion performance of gas-fired appliances Guide for using electronic portable combustion gas analysers in non-domestic premises for the measurement of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels and the determination of combustion performance
BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
BS EN 419-1:2009 Non-domestic gas-fired overhead luminous radiant heaters Safety
BS EN 50543:2011 Electronic portable and transportable apparatus designed to detect and measure carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide in indoor ambient air. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 777-2:2009 Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use System E. Safety
BS EN 777-3:2009 Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use System F. Safety
BS EN 13410:2001 Gas-fired overhead radiant heaters. Ventilation requirements for non-domestic premises
BS EN 416-1:2009 Single burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heaters for non-domestic use Safety
CR 1472:1997 General guidance for the marking of gas appliances
BS EN 777-4:2009 Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use System H. Safety
BS 5720:1979 Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings
PD CEN/TR 1749:2014 European scheme for the classification of gas appliances according to the method of evacuation of the combustion products (types)
BS 8487(2007) : 2007 THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF GAS BOOSTERS USED IN ASSOCIATION WITH COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION
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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