Standards & Regulations - FireBird OIL FIRED BOILERS Installation And Use Instructions Manual

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STANDARDS & REGULATIONS
To ensure the highest standards of installation & safety, it is important that the boiler be
installed in compliance with the following regulations where applicable.
All CURRENT editions of the appropriate Building Regulations:-
Part L & J
Part F
Part L
Part J
BS 5410
BS 799
BS 4876 1984.
BSEN 12828:2003
BS 7074
BS 5446 1990.
BS 7593 1992.
BS 715 1989.
BS 1189 1989.
BS 4543 part 3 1990.
BS 6700.
BS 7671.
In addition, the work must comply with OFTEC Installation Requirements for oil fired boilers and oil storage tanks.
The installer should also be aware of his/her responsibilities under The Health and Safety at Work Act. The interests of
safety are best served if the boiler is installed and commissioned by a competent engineer, OFTEC trained and Registered.
If not a Building Notice is required in England & Wales. Other parts of the British Isles including the Channel Islands also
require notification to building Control.
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It is the responsibility of installer and everyone concerned with any aspect of installation to ensure that all
applicable standards and regulations are fully adhered to.
OFTEC also publish excellent guides including: Safe Working Practices for Oil Firing Technicians' - OFTEC Technical
Book Three (Installation requirements for Oil Fired Boilers and Oil Storage Tanks) - OFTEC Technical Book Four (Domestic
Heating Systems) and it is recommended that these should adhered to Domestic Heating Design Guide.
COPIES OF BRITISH STANDARDS MAY BE PURCHASED DIRECT FROM:
BSI (Customer Services),
389 Chiswick High Rd., London W4 4AL. Tel.: 0181-9967002 Fax: 0181-9967001
International and EC Standards are also available from above.
OFTEC PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:-
OFTEC, Oil Firing Technical Association,
Foxwood House, Dobbs Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich. IP5 2QQ
www.oftec.org
BOILER INSTALLATION:
BS 5410 : Part 1 1997 gives the requirements for domestic boiler and oil storage installations.
For boilers installation with regard to cleaning and flushing and providing inhibitors as are followed for any other boiler.
Manufacturers instructions must always be followed together with the requirements of BSEN 12828, 2003 & BS EN 12831,
2003, which supersede BS 5449 1990, and the statutory requirements of the Building Regulations.
England & Wales
Section III Scotland - Conservation of Fuel Power
Northern Ireland - Conservation of Fuel Power
Republic of Ireland - Conservation of Fuel Power
Part 1 1997. Code of practice for Oil Firing Installations.
Part 5 1987. Specification for Oil Storage Tanks.
Performance requirements for oil burning appliances.
(UK National Annex). Heating Systems in Buildings
- Designed for water based heating systems
Part 1 1989. Application, selection and installation of expansion
vessels and ancillary equipment for sealed water systems.
Installation of hot water supplies for domestic purposes.
Code of Practice for treatment of water in heating systems.
Metal flue pipes, fittings, terminals and accessories.
Clay flue linings and flue terminals.
Factory made insulated chimneys for oil fired appliances.
Design, installation, testing and maintenance of Services supplying water.
Current lEE Regulations. Local Water Undertaking Bylaws.
Water supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999.
The Control of Pollution (Oil) Regulations.
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