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In the UK the regulations and
standards are as follows (inclu-
sive of successive issues:
1. Gas
Safety
(Installation and Use).
2. Building Regulations - Issued by
the
Department
Environment.
3. Building
Standards
(Consolidated) - Issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
4. The
current
Regulations.
5. Electricity at Work Regulations.
6. BS6172 Installation of Domestic
Gas Cooking Appliances
Also, for LP Gas refer to BS5482
Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 as relevant.
7. Installation & Servicing Instructions
for this appliance.
For installation in countries other than
the UK, the appliance must be con-
nected in accordance with all local
gas and electrical regulations.
In the Republic of Ireland, installers
should refer to IS813 Domestic Gas
Appliances.
Ventilation Requirements
The room containing the appliance
should have an air supply in accor-
dance with BS5440: Part 2
•
All rooms require an openable
window, or equivalent, and some
rooms will require a permanent
vent as well.
•
For room volumes up to 5m
vent of 100cm
Regulations
of
(Scotland)
I.E.E.
Wiring
an air
3
is required.
2
•
If the room has a door that opens
directly to the outside, or the room
exceeds 10m
required.
•
For room volumes between 5m
and 10m
the
required.
•
If there are other fuel burning
appliances in the same room, BS
5440: Part 2: should be consulted
to determine the air vent require-
ments.
•
This appliance must not be
installed in a bed sitting room of
less than 20m
shower room.
•
Windows and permanent vents
should therefore not be blocked or
removed without first consulting a
compenent engineer.
LP Gas only - Do not install this
appliance in a room below ground
level. This does not
lation into rooms which are basements
with respect to one side of the building
but open to ground level on the oppo-
site side.
For installation into environments other
than domestic dwellings, e.g. cara-
vans, boats and similar - refer to the
relevant standards on ventilation and
gas supply.
Failure to install appliances cor-
rectly is dangerous & could
lead to prosecution.
12
3
NO AIR VENT is
3
an air vent of 50cm
or in a bathroom or
3
preclude instal-
3
2
is
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