BS 5871-1:2001

This standard contains a series of instructions for the installation (including design, inspection, commissioning and maintenance) of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or spaces in domestic or commercial premises. It is addressed to competent (i.e., Corgi-registered) persons undertaking such installations, and covers the selection of a suitable appliance, flueing and ventilation, and other measures necessary to ensure a safe installation. Complying with this standard results in a correctly designed, installed, inspected, commissioned and maintained installation incorporating appropriate ventilation and flueing that meets best practice, satisfies statutory requirements, and ensures a safe installation.

Cross References:
BS 1945
BS 6461-1
BS 6779
BS EN 449
PD 6501-1
PD 6516
DD 221:1997
CR 1472:1997
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (S.I. 1998 No. 2451)
Gas Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1629)
Building Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991 No. 2768) (as amended).
Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990 (S. I. 2179) (as amended).
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) (Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland 1994 No.243)
Gas Safety (Application) Order 1996 (Isle of Man)
IGE/UP/8, Gas in caravans, holiday homes and boats:2000
The Asbestos (Prohibition) Regulations (as amended) 1999
Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
BS 715
BS 1289-1
BS 1945
BS 4543-2
BS 4543-3
BS 5440-1
BS 5440-2
BS 5449
BS 5482-1
BS 5482-2
BS 5482-3
BS 5546
BS 6539
BS 6700
BS 6778
BS 6891
BS 7435-1
BS 7435-2
BS 7671
BS 7977-1


Also available as part of KIT 43.

Replaced by BS 5871-3:2005 but remains current and has been declared obsolescent.

All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.