This document specifies the performance requirements for rigid or flexible metal liners, rigid connecting flue pipes and rigid fittings used to convey the products of combustion from appliances to the outside atmosphere (including their supports).
Vitreous enamelled connecting flue pipes are also covered by this document.
Rigid liners can be used as flue liners for renovation or adaptation of existing chimneys and as flue liners of custom built chimneys.
Flexible metal liners described in this document are exclusively for renovation or adaptation of existing chimneys.
This document also specifies the requirements for marking, manufacturer's instructions, product information and evaluation of conformity.
Flexible connecting flue pipes and extensible flexible products designed to be compressed or extended along their length are excluded from the scope of this document.
Single wall and multi-wall system chimney products are covered by EN 1856-1.
BS EN 1856-2:2004 history
2010BS EN 1856-2:2010 Chimneys. Requirements for metal chimneys. Metal flue liners and connecting flue pipes
2010BS EN 1856-2:2009 Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys - Metal flue liners and connecting flue pipes
2005BS EN 1856-2:2004 Chimneys-Requirements for metal chimneys-Part 2:Metal liners and connecting flue pipes