BS 5871-2:2005
Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances — Part 2: Inset live fuel effect gas fires of heat input not exceeding 15 kW, and fire/back boilers (

Standard No.

BS 5871-2:2005

Release Date

2005

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

BS 5871-2:2005(2007)

Latest

BS 5871-2:2005(2007)

Replace

03/320605 DC-2003

Scope

This part of BS 5871 specifies installation and maintenance requirements for inset live fuel effect gas fires of heat input not exceeding 15 kW (16.6 kW based on gross calorific value) burning 2nd and 3rd family gases for the purpose of heating rooms or spaces in domestic (see Note 5) or commercial premises. Combined appliances of the type where a fire is used in conjunction with a boiler or circulator are also covered in so far as the installation of the combined appliance is concerned. The standard is applicable to appliances intended for installation either: a) within a builder's opening and/or fireplace recess and which may, additionally, be suitable for installation in a purpose designed metal flue box conforming to BS 715 and flue conforming to the constructional and temperature requirements of BS EN 1856-1 and BS EN 1856-2; or b) using a direct flue connection, if specified in the manufacturer's instructions; or c) in the case of a room sealed appliance, using a flue terminal/air duct assembly supplied by the appliance manufacturer. This standard covers the selection of a suitable appliance, the ventilation and flueing requirements, and other measures necessary to ensure a safe installation. The central heating and/or hot water system connected to a combined appliance is not within the scope of this standard and reference should be made to BS 5449 (see Note 6) and BS 5546 for this part of such an installation. This standard is not applicable to mobile and portable appliances conforming to BS EN 449 or to appliances in touring caravans. Additional requirements for the installation of fire/back boilers and fire/back circulators are specified in Clauses 15, 16, 17 and 18. NOTE 1 Inset live fuel effect gas fires differ from decorative fuel effect gas appliances, which burn gas so as to simulate a solid fuel fire or produce other decorative effects, in that they incorporate a heat exchanger and restrict the passage of the products of combustion between the appliance firebed and the chimney or flue. The only decorative fuel effect gas appliances covered by this part of BS 5871 are those shown in Figure lb) and detailed in 1d) of the commentary and recommendations on Clause 5 of this standard. NOTE 2 Unless the context requires otherwise, inset live fuel effect gas fires are hereinafter referred to as fires. NOTE 3 Heat inputs in this document are based on net calorific value. Figures based on gross calorific value are given in parenthesis where deemed necessary. See also Clause 5, commentary and recommendations g). NOTE 4 Attention is drawn to the foreword concerning the installation of used appliances. NOTE 5 As well as normally constructed dwellings, domestic premises include any permanently sited caravan holiday homes, residential park homes and permanently moored boats. See IGE/UP/8 [8]. NOTE 6 BS 5449 has been partly replaced by BS EN 12828 and BS EN 12831, and is to be withdrawn once BS EN 14336 and BS EN 14337 are published.

BS 5871-2:2005 Referenced Document

• BS 1289 Flue blocks and masonry terminals for gas appliances — Part 2 : Specification for clay flue blocks and terminals
• BS 4543-2 Factory - made chimneys — Part 2 : Specification for chimneys with stainless steel flue linings for use with solid fuel fired appliances
• BS 4543-3 Factory - made chimneys — Part 3 : Specification for chimneys with stainless steel fluelining for use with oil fired appliances
• BS 5440-1 Chimneys, flue pipes and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of chimneys. Specification*， 2023-12-12 Update
• BS 5440-2 Chimneys, flue pipes and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) - Installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances. Specification*， 2023-12-12 Update
• BS 5449 Specification for Forced circulation hot water central heating systems for domestic premises
• BS 5482-1 
• BS 5482-2 Domestic butane- and propane-gas-burning installations - Installations in caravans and non-permanent dwellings
• BS 5546 Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired water-heating appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net*， 2010-06-30 Update
• BS 6700 Design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages Specification*， 2006-12-29 Update
• BS 6891 Specification for the installation and maintenance of low pressure gas installation pipework of up to 35 mm (R1¹₄) on premises*， 2019-07-31 Update
• BS 715 
• BS 7435-1 Fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals — Part 1 : Specification for light quality fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals
• BS 7435-2 Fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals — Part 2 : Specification for heavy quality fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals
• BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. IET Wiring Regulations*， 2022-03-28 Update
• BS 7977-1 Specification for safety and rational use of energy of domestic gas appliances.Part 1:Radiant/convectors*， 2009-07-31 Update
• BS 7977-2 
• BS EN 13502 Chimneys - Requirements and test methods for clay/ceramic flue terminals
• BS EN 1856-1 Chimneys. Requirements for metal chimneys. System chimney products*， 2010-04-30 Update
• BS EN 1856-2 Chimneys. Requirements for metal chimneys. Metal flue liners and connecting flue pipes*， 2010-04-30 Update

BS 5871-2:2005 history

• 0000 BS 5871-2:2005(2007)
• 2005 BS 5871-2:2005 Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances — Part 2: Inset live fuel effect gas fires of heat input not exceeding 15 kW, and fire/back boilers (