BS 6172:2010 pdf download – Specifcation for installation, servicing and maintenance of domestic gas cooking appliances (2nd and 3rd family gases)
6.2 Previously used and second hand cooking appliances A previously used or second hand appliance shall only be installed if it is:
a) in a serviceable and safe condition;
b) suitable for the gas being supplied;
c) ftted with a readable data plate. Conversion to another gas, if necessary, shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, using the manufacturer’s kit of parts. For a previously used appliance, in the absence of manufacturer’s installation instructions the manufacturer shall be contacted to obtain the installation instructions. In the event that these are not available, the cooker shall be installed in accordance with the present standard. For a second hand appliance the cooker shall only be installed if the installation instructions have been obtained. COMMENTARY ON 6.2 For a second hand appliance it is a requirement of the Gas Cooking Appliances (Safety) Regulations 1989 [5] that the manufacturer’s installation instructions are provided with the appliance. Where a previously used or second hand cooking appliance carries a CE mark, its data plate is required to carry the information on type of gas and appliance inlet pressure. Where a cooking appliance does not carry a CE mark, it has to be borne in mind that other criteria could apply, such as surface temperatures, cooking appliance stability, ventilation, etc., and these need to be taken into account in the method of installation.
7 Location of cooking appliances
7.1 A cooking appliance shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7.2 A cooking appliance shall not be located in a room or internal space containing, or intended to contain, a bath or shower.
7.3 Unless it is a single burner hotplate, a cooking appliance shall not be located in a bed sitting room of volume less than 20 m 3 .
7.4 A cooking appliance for use with 3rd family gases shall not be located in a room, such as a cellar or basement, which has no natural foor level ventilation. COMMENTARY ON 7.4 The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations [1] prohibit the installation of a gas appliance for use with 3rd family gases, which uses automatic‑ignition or a pilot light, in a room or internal space below ground level, e.g. a basement. The Regulations do not preclude the installation of such appliances into rooms or internal spaces which are basements with respect to one side of the building but which are open to ground level on the opposite side.
7.5 A cooking appliance shall be located where there is suffcient space for ready access for installation, operation and servicing.
7.6 For the location of 3rd family gas appliances in boats, where there is no alternative to a low-level appliance location, a combustible gas detector(s) shall be installed and interlocked with the gas supply for safety. COMMENTARY ON CLAUSE 7 Additional requirements for installations in educational establishments and guidance for those with responsibility for gas safety are given in IGEM/UP/11.
8 Siting and clearance requirements for cooking appliances
8.1 Siting of a cooking appliance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. COMMENTARY ON 8.1 The cooking appliance should be conveniently positioned in relation to other facilities, such as the sink and working spaces, taking account of the requirements of the user. Siting adjacent to doors or openable windows should be avoided owing to the effects of draughts. Locations that restrict the use of doors, other kitchen furniture or utensils should be avoided. Close proximity of the appliance to combustible materials, such as curtains, window sills etc., should be avoided.
8.2 Clearance around a cooking appliance and within the kitchen furniture shall be in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions regarding the supply of air, the discharge of combustion products, and protection against excessive temperatures.