8.3.2.3 System design
Gas heating systems shall be designed to ensure satisfactory performance. Issues to be taken into account include:
- location
- system
- compatibility
- performance
- acoustics.
8.3.2.3.1 Location#
Gas heating appliances, including ancillary components should be located and identified in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Consideration should be given to:
- coastal locations (see 8.2.1 definitions)
- height of building and flue materials.
8.3.2.3.2 System#
Gas heating systems should be designed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and appropriate standards.
Each system incorporating a flue should generally be supplied from one manufacturer as a package and not as individual components or materials. However, where components from more than one manufacturer are used, they should be compatible to ensure satisfactory performance.
8.3.2.3.3 Compatibility#
Gas heating systems should be installed so as not to adversely affect the performance of the building to which they are fixed, and accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
8.3.2.3.4 Performance#
Gas heating systems designed to contribute towards space and water heating should be designed in accordance with the performance requirements in Chapter 8.4 and 8.6.
8.3.2.3.5 Acoustics#
Design and location should take account of:
- internal and external noise
- vibration.
Last updated: 2nd January 2024