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BS 6891:1988

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Specification for installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises (2nd family gas)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

04-15-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-29-1988

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Exchange of information and time schedule
4. Design considerations
5. Materials
6. Joints
7. Installation
8. Corrosion
9. Testing for soundness
10. Purging
Appendix
A. Method for the calculation of pipe sizes
Tables
1. Discharge in a straight horizontal steel pipe with
    1.0 mbar (0.4 in w.g.) differential pressure
    between the ends for gas of relative density 0.6
2. Discharge in a straight horizontal copper tube with
    1.0 mbar (0.4 in w.g.) differential pressure between
    the ends, for gas or relative density 0.6
3. Maximum intervals between pipe supports
4. Maximum permissible pressure drop during a 2 min
    test period for existing gas installations
Figures
1. Thread wrapping method
2. Schematic line diagram
3. Typical test tee

Design considerations, materials and methods of installing steel or copper pipework in sizes not exceeding 28 mm (R1 of BS 21) for the supply of 2nd family gas in domestic dwellings.

Committee
GSE/30
DevelopmentNote
Replaces CP 331: Part 3:1974.
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 5502-11:1996 Buildings and structures for agriculture Guide to regulations and sources of information
BS 8313:1997 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts
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 3632:1995 Specification for residential park homes

BS 1179-6:1980 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry Combustion and utilization including installation at consumers\' premises
BS 5482-1:1979 Domestic butane- and propane-gas-burning installations Installations in permanent dwellings
BS 2871-1:1971 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation
BS 3974-1:1974 Specification for pipe supports Pipe hangers, slider and roller type supports
BS 1494-1:1964 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Fixings for sheet, roof and wall coverings
BS 4127-2:1972 Specification for light gauge stainless steel tubes. Metric units

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