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Regulation L2 Heat-producing appliances and associated constructions

Northern Ireland Not yet in force

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(1)

A heat-producing appliance shall be so installed that—

(a)

it receives a sufficient supply of air to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the heat-producing appliance and any associated flue-pipe or chimney;

(b)

combustion products discharged from the installation do not create a hazard to the health of any person;

(c)

in the case of a heat-producing appliance designed to operate with a flue, combustion products are discharged to the external air through a flue-pipe or chimney complying with paragraph (2); and

(d)

its use shall not cause damage to a building by heat or fire.

(2)

Flue-pipes and chimneys shall be so constructed and installed that during operation of the heat-producing appliance to which they are connected they—

(a)

ensure combustion products are discharged to the external air without creating a hazard to the health of any person; and

(b)

prevent damage to a building by heat or fire.

(3)

Hearths and fireplace recesses shall be so constructed and installed that they prevent damage to a building by heat or fire resulting from the operation of any heat-producing appliances installed therein or thereon.