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13.5In preparation

Gas fires and space heaters

Gas fires, decorative fuel effect fires and their flueing requirements.

BS 5871

This topic supports

  1. M13.2Explain the safety requirements specific to water heaters, cookers, gas fires and space heaters.
  2. M13.3Identify which appliance ACS modules apply to each appliance type.

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Gas fires and decorative fuel effect fires

Gas fire and decorative fuel effect fire: the flue, catchment space and closure plate.

Will demonstrate

  • How the fire is flued
  • The catchment space below the flue
  • Closure plates and what they are for

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