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3.2 Boiler location
The location chosen for the boiler must
permit the provision of a satisfactory
flue termination. The location must
also provide adequate space for servi-
cing and air circulation around the
boiler. The boiler may be installed in
any room, although particular atten-
tion is drawn to the requirements of
the I.E.E. Regulations and, in Scot-
land, the electrical provisions of the
Building Regulations, in respect of the
installation of the boiler in a room
containing a bath or shower.
(Note: Where a room sealed boiler is
installed in a room containing a bath
or shower, any electrical switch or
boiler control utilising mains electricity
should be so situated that it cannot be
touched by a person using the bath or
shower).
Where the installation of the boiler
will be in an unusual location, special
procedures may be necessary and BS
5546 and BS 6798 give detailed gui-
dance on this aspect.
The boiler must be mounted on a flat,
vertical wall, which must be sufficient-
ly robust to take the weight of the boi-
ler. The boiler may be installed on a
combustible wall, subject to the
requirements of the Local Authorities
and Building Regulations.
A compartment used to enclose the
boiler must be designed and construc-
ted specifically for this purpose.
(An existing cupboard or compartment
may be used provided that it is modi-
fied for the purpose). Details of essen-
tial features of cupboard/compart-
ment design including airing cup-
board installations are given in
BS 6798.
If the boiler is to be fitted in a timber
framed building, it should be fitted in
accordance with British Gas Publica-
tion DM2 `Guide for Gas Installations
in Timber Framed Housing'.
