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 Clause 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, 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 in 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 Chapters 8.4 Ventilation and 8.6 Installation and commissioning.
8.3.2.3.5 Acoustics
Design and location should take account of:
- internal and external noise
- vibration.
Last updated: 2nd January 2025