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Regulation 3

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In these Regulations:–

(a)

“BS 1945” means the British Standard Specification for Fireguards for Heating Appliances (Gas, Electric and Oil-Burning) BS 1945: 1971 published on 30th July 1971 as amended by Amendment No 1. published on 12th April 1972 subject to any further amendments made thereto and approved by the Secretary of State;

(b)

“flue box” means an enclosure constructed to perform the function of a fireplace recess;

(c)

“gas fire” includes:–

(i)

a gas burning heating appliance in which the source of the gas is in liquid form or the gas is contained in a portable container; and

(ii)

a gas burning appliance intended to simulate a solid fuel fire;

(d)

“heating appliance” means a gas fire or oil heater;

(e)

“residential premises” includes premises intended for temporary accommodation except tents but does not include any part of residential premises which consists of out-buildings such as garages or greenhouses.