1st Edition

Approved Document J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems

By HM Government Copyright 2010
86 Pages
by RIBA Publishing

Guidance on Part J has been revised to ensure that combustion appliances can continue to function safely in more airtight homes. A new requirement has been introduced for the provision of Carbon Monoxide alarms when installing all solid fuel appliances. The changes also remove technical disincentives to the wider use of Biomass heating systems. The new Part J to the Building Regulations is due to... Read more
What is an Approved Document? The requirements; The Requirements J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6 and J7; Section 0: General guidance; Section 1: Provisions which apply generally to combustion installations; Section 2: Additional provisions for appliances burning solid fuel (including solid biofuel) with a rated output up to 50kW Section 3: Additional provisions, for gas burning appliances Section 4: Additional provisions for oil burning appliances Section 5: Provisions for liquid fuel storage and supply; Appendices

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