Figure 37 Acceptable Recess or Enclosure
Note: There must be one (1) metre of unrestricted space in front of gas meter recess and the
edge of the recess must be 750mm away from an opening into a building.
6.3.2 Inside the Recess
The inside of the recess must meet the following criteria:
• Be painted white to reect light.
• No electric lighting or switches may be located inside the recess or enclosure.
• There must be unrestricted access in front of the gas meter recess.
6.4 Gas Meters in Recesses (Enclosures)
Gas meters may be installed in banks, either in gas meter boxes or mounted on approved
brackets, in a recess that is ventilated to open air.
Note: Approval for gas meter recess location will be subject to nal assessment and
determination by AGA.
The location of the recess must provide clear unhindered access to the gas meter set, provision
of natural light and ventilation to the enclosure, and prevent:
• Unauthorised access
• Third party damage
• Vandalism
Recess and enclosures in a building external wall must:
• Provide full access to the gas service riser pipework.
• Be fully sealed and constructed of materials that are of at least 2 hours re rating.
• Have a secure re retardant material seal between any openings adjoining a gas meter
room attached to the main building, (which is of cavity wall construction).
• Be located on external building façade.
• Not to be located in undercrofts, portico, etc.
6. Gas Meter Banks
and Enclosures
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