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A gas leak could potentially cause an
explosion. If you smell gas, observe the
following rules:
► Prevent flames or sparks:
- Do not smoke, use a lighter or strike
matches.
- Do not operate any electrical switches
or unplug any equipment.
- Do not use the telephone or ring
doorbells.
► Turn o the gas at the meter or regulator.
► Open windows and doors.
► Warn your neighbors and leave the
building
► Prevent anyone from entering the
building.
► Call the National Gas Emergency Service
on 0800 111 999.
L.P.G. boilers: Call the supplier’s number
on the side of the gas tank
It is law that all gas appliances are installed and serviced by a Gas Safe registered
competent engineer if in any doubt please check with Gas Safe (0800 408 5500)
and in accordance with the following recommendations:
► Current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
► All current building regulations
► Building Standards (Scotland) Consolidated
► This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas (Safety and Use)
Regulations, current Building Regulations, Building Standards (Scotland),
I.S.813 Installation of Gas Appliances (Ireland), IEE Wiring Regulations (BS
7671), Health and Safety Document No. 635 (Electricity at Work Regulations)
and Local Water Authority Bye Laws
► UK Water Regulations and Bye Laws
► Health & Safety
2.1 General
2.2 The installation
The installation must comply with the following British Standards codes of practice:
► BS 5440: Flues and Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70kW
(Part 1 Flues)
► BS 5440: Flues and Ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70kW
(Part 2 Air Supply)
► BS 5546: 2000 Installation of gas hot water supplies for domestic purposes.
► BS 5549: 1990 Forced circulation hot water systems
► BS 6700: 1997 Design, Installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying hot
water
► BS 6798: 2000 Specification for installation of gas fired hot water boilers of rated input
not exceeding 70kW
► BS 6891: 1998 Installation of low pressure gas pipe-work installations up to 35mm (RI)
► BS 7593: 1992 Code of practice for treatment of water in heating systems
► BS 7671: 2001 Requirements for electrical installations, IEE Wiring regulations
Reference should also be made to:
► Guide to condensing boiler installation assessment procedures for dwellings
► The institute of Gas Engineers document IGE/UP/7 for timber frame dwellings
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Safety precautions If you smell gas
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