# Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000, Regulation L2: Heat-producing appliances and associated constructions

Extent: N.I.
Status: prospective

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2000/389/regulation/L2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-regulations-northern-ireland-2000/regulation-L2
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