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MHG Heating Ltd, Unit 4 Epsom Downs Metro Centre, Waterfield, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5LR
0845 6448802 Telephone. 0845 6448803 Fax. Email
Website www.mhgheating.co.uk
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2.0 Installation Regulations and Requirements
The installation of
EcoStar 500
boilers must be in accordance with the relevant requirements of Gas
Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1994, Health & Safety at Work Act, Building Regulations, IEE
Regulations, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 1994, Local Authority Bye-Laws,
National, Fire Regulations and Insurance Company requirements.
The following Codes of Practice are also applicable:-
BS 5440-1: 2000 Installation of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70
kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases).
Part 1: Specification for the installation of flues.
BS 5440-2: 2000 Installation of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70
kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases).
Part 2: Specification for installation and maintenance of ventilation for gas appliances.
BS 5449: 1990 Specification for forced circulation hot water central heating systems for domestic
premises.
BS 6644: 2005 Specification for gas fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 70kW (net) and
1.8MW(net) (2nd and 3rd family gases).
BS 6798: 1987 Specification for installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated input not exceeding
60 kW.
BS 6880: 1988 Code of Practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than
45kW. Parts 1, 2 & 3.
BS 6891: 1988 Specification for installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 28mm (R1) in
domestic premises (2nd family gases)
BS 7593: 1992 Code of Practice for treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating systems.
BS 7671: 1992 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations. Sixteenth edition.
CISBE Guide reference sections B7, B11 and B13.
CP342 Part 2: 1974 Code of Practice for centralized hot water supply.
IGE/UP/2 Gas installation pipework, boosters and compressors on industrial and commercial premises.
IGE/UP/4 Commissioning of gas fired plant on industrial and commercial premises
IGE/UP/10 Installation of gas appliances in industrial and commercial premises. Part 1: Flued
appliances.
And any addition prevailing regulation and or code of practice not detailed above.
