Open-fireplace components
This British Standard specifies requirements for components which, when assembled in accordance with BS 8303 , form the setting for inset open fires of nominal sizes 400 mm and 450 mm (see Figure 1).
Clause 3 specifies requirements for firebacks for inset open fires without boilers or underfloor air supply used with solid fuel.
Clause 4 specifies requirements for prefabricated fireplace surrounds and hearths and excludes constructional hearths at floor level (see Figure 1).
Clause 5 specifies requirements for precast, reinforced concrete throat-forming lintels, excluding those designed to form part of a complete appliance.
Lintels conforming to this British Standard are suitable for use as load-bearing supports for brickwork.
Requirements for fireguards are specified in BSÂ 8423 .
| SDO | BSI: British Standards Institution |
| Document Number | 1251 |
| Publication Date | March 31, 2015 |
| Language | en - English |
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| Committee | RHE/28 |
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