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guidelines for designers /

builders and heat


installers
gas pipework installations for residential properties
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It is a legal requirement under The Energy
(miscellaneous provisions) Act 2006 that all
domestic gas works must be under taken and
certifed by a registered gas installer (RGI) who is
registered with the RGII (Register Gas Installers
of Ireland). This guide prepared by Bord Gis is
intended to assist installers but is not to be used
as an alternative to the most up to date edition of
I.S.813.
Contents and general
information
Contents Page 2
The Meter box Page 3
Natural gas pipework
Gas installation pipework Page 4
Pipe materials & sizing Page 5
Jointing of pipes Page 8
Pipework protection Page 9
Pipework from the Meter to
the building
Extended pipework runs Page 11
Installation pipework beneath
footpaths Page 12
Installation pipework beneath
roads & landscaped areas Page 12
Polyethylene pipework Page 13
Pipework within the building
Pipes laid in foors Page 15
Vertical pipe runs Page 18
Dry lined walls Page 19
Timber framed walls Page 20
Internal pipework ducts Page 23
Supports & fxings Page 24
Natural gas and electrical
considerations
Gas meters & electrical elements Page 25
Electrical cross bonding Page 26
Appliance connections
Cookers / hobs and ovens Page 28
Natural Gas Fires Page 29
Central heating boilers Page 30
Lamps Page 30
External appliances Page 31
Permitted fue termination
points & ventilation
requirements
Flue termination guidelines Page 32
Ventilation requirements Page 33
Safety for the home
owner
Safety, certifcate &
getting connected
Important notice to all installers Page 35

Steps to admitting gas to
new home Page 36

Commissioning the installation Page 37
Declaration of Conformance Page 39
The Irish Standards &
Contact Details Page 40
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The meter box
Meters
Normally meters are ftted in purpose designed cabinets external
to the building, (for further details see Booklet 1 of this guide).
The meter location should be agreed with Bord Gis in advance of
construction commencing.
Only in certain circumstances may meters be ftted inside the
dwelling and in such instances care should be taken to ensure
that the location is well ventilated accessible and protected from
possible impact.
Please go to pages 35 to 39 for details on certifcation of
installation and arranging for a Natural Gas connection.
Recessed meter box
Figure 1:
Gas meter box before and
after meter being ftted
Insulation
Recessed
Meter Box
DPC
25mm min.
Concrete foor slab
Piping in concrete
must be protected
from corrosion with
wrap or PVC coating
Polystyrene
insulation
Foundation
Pipe clip
All pipe joints must
be outside the sleeve
Sleeve
Ground Leve
Figurer 2:
Typical detail of pipe through Cavity Wall
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Gas installation pipework
This section of the Bord Gis Technical Manual Booklet
2 refers to gas installation pipework in a traditional
domestic building. This guide has been prepared to
refect the requirements of I.S. 813:2002 Domestic
Gas Installations and I.S. EN 1775 1998.
For guidelines to installing Natural Gas to multi-
occupancy dwellings i.e. apartments, please refer to
Booklet 3.
Any person installing natural gas must be a registered
gas installer and do so in accordance with I.S. 813
Domestic Gas Installations. This guide prepared by
Bord Gis is intended to assist installers but is not to be
used as an alternative to the most up to date edition of
I.S.813.
Where gas pipework may be confused with other
pipework, it must be colour coded bright yellow
(Yellow ochre - 08 C 35), indelibly marked along its
entire length with the word GAS/Marking tape.
General
Gas pipework is installed in a dwelling in order to
convey gas in a safe manner from the point where
delivery is made by Bord Gis (usually at the meter)
to connect to the various appliances, which may be
installed inside or outside the dwelling.
In designing and installing domestic pipework every
effort should be made to ensure that it forms a
robust, serviceable element constructed within the
dwelling and will continue to be serviceable and
safe for a period not less than the expected life of
other services within the building.
Typical appliances which could be provided for
when installing pipework, include:
n Central Heating Boiler
n Water Heater
n Cooker/Oven/Hob
n Tumble Dryer
n Barbeque
n Living Flame Fire
n Decorative Lighting
Natural Gas pipework
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Pipe materials
Piping materials should be selected by considering
mechanical strength, appearance, corrosion potential
and cost. Copper tubing is normally used for residential
gas installation piping. Corrosion protected steel
should be considered in external locations where
impact damage is a risk.
Material
Rigid Copper Tubing
Soft Copper Tubing
C.S.S.T
Mild Steel Pipe (coated)
Polyethylene Pipe
Location
Internal / External
External / Below ground only
Specifcations
BS 2871 Table 4 or Equivalent
BS 2871 Table 4 or Equivalent
BS 7838
BS 1387 table 5 or Equivalent
EN 1555
Note Polyethlene Pipe may not be brought within
any dwelling. If brought above ground, polyethylene
pipework must be protected against uv light, impact
and sources of heat. (See fgure 11).
Be Aware !
Polyethylene (PE) pipe has an extremely low
melting point. Take care when soldering near PE
pipe.
Pipe Sizing
Pipework for domestic installations should be sized
to meet the maximum combined fow rate for all the
appliances installed.
Remember
n Keep elbows and tees to a minimum.
n Each elbow or branch connection is equivalent to
about 0.5m of straight pipe.
n Use machine or spring formed bends wherever
possible.
Typical appliance Consumptions
Domestic Boiler 2.00m
3
/hr approx
Cooker 1.00m
3
/hr approx
Dryer 0.50m
3
/hr approx
Gas Fire 0.75m
3
/hr approx
Conversion Factors
1.00m
3
Nat. Gas = 11kW approx
1.00m
3
Nat. Gas = 37,500 Btu/hr approx
1kW = 3,412 Btu/hr
Table 1:
Suitable materials for external and internal installation pipework
Tables 2 & 3:
Typical appliance consumption and conversion factors
Be Aware !
The maximum pressure loss between the meter
outlet and any appliance should not exceed 1
mbar (with all appliances in normal use).
If the maximum consumption of
all appliances is greater than 6m
3
/hr, then a
larger meter than the standard domestic meter is
required. Please contact Bord Gis.
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Table 4:
Pipe sizing for copper tubing source: I.S.813: 2002
length Tube Diameter mm - Copper
m
6 8 10 12 15 22 28
m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat
input input input input input input input
kW kW kW kW kW kW kW
3 0.13 1.5 0.57 6.6 1.11 12.9 1.65 19.1 3.2 37 9.6 111 19.8 230
6 0.07 0.8 0.29 3.3 0.69 8.0 1.10 12.8 2.1 24 6.4 74 13.2 153
9 0.04 0.5 0.19 2.2 0.56 6.5 0.94 10.8 1.7 19 5.1 59 10.3 120
12 0.03 0.4 0.14 1.7 0.52 6.1 0.90 10.5 1.4 17 4.3 50 8.8 102
15 0.03 0.3 0.11 1.3 0.43 5.0 0.76 8.8 1.2 14 3.7 43 7.7 89
20 0.02 0.2 0.08 0.9 0.32 3.8 0.57 6.6 1.0 12 3.2 37 6.5 75
25 0.02 0.2 0.07 0.8 0.26 3.0 0.45 5.2 1.0 12 2.8 32 5.7 66
30 0.01 0.1 0.06 0.6 0.21 2.5 0.37 4.3 1.0 11 2.5 29 5.2 60
40 0.01 0.1 0.03 0.4 0.16 1.9 0.29 3.3 0.7 8 2.1 24 4.3 50
Note: 1mBar = 10 N/m
2
= 0.1kPa
Effective capacity of a copper tube installation with 1.0
mbar difference between the ends for a gas of relative
density 0.6 (air = 1)
Table 5:
Pipe sizing for mild steel source: I.S.813: 2002
length Tube Diameter mm - Mild Steel
m (Natural Gas)
6 8 10 12 15 22 28
m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat
input input input input input input input
kW kW kW kW kW kW kW
3 0.32 3.7 0.88 10.2 2.31 26.8 1.65 19.1 4.7 55 14.3 166 29.7 345
6 0.15 1.8 0.58 6.8 1.54 17.9 1.10 12.8 3.2 37 9.6 112. 20.3 235
9 0.10 1.1 0.54 6.3 1.21 14.0 0.94 10.8 2.5 29 7.9 92 16.2 188
12 0.08 0.9 0.40 4.6 1.02 11.9 0.90 10.5 2.2 26 6.7 78 13.8 160
15 0.06 0.6 0.32 3.7 0.89 10.3 0.76 8.8 1.9 22 5.9 68 12.3 142
20 0.04 0.5 0.24 2.8 0.77 8.9 0.57 6.6 1.7 19 5.0 57 10.6 122
25 0.03 0.4 0.19 2.2 0.76 8.8 0.45 5.2 1.5 18 4.4 51 9.2 106
30 0.03 0.3 0.15 1.8 0.63 7.3 0.37 4.3 1.4 17 3.9 45 8.3 97
40 0.02 0.2 0.12 1.4 0.47 5.5 0.29 3.3 1.3 15 3.3 39 7.0 82
Note: 1mBar = 10 N/m
2
= 0.1kPa
Effective capacity of a steel pipe installation with 1.0
mbar difference between the ends for a gas of relative
density 0.6 (air = 1)
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length Tube Diameter mm - Copper
m
6 8 10 12 15 22 28
m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat
input input input input input input input
kW kW kW kW kW kW kW
3 0.13 1.5 0.57 6.6 1.11 12.9 1.65 19.1 3.2 37 9.6 111 19.8 230
6 0.07 0.8 0.29 3.3 0.69 8.0 1.10 12.8 2.1 24 6.4 74 13.2 153
9 0.04 0.5 0.19 2.2 0.56 6.5 0.94 10.8 1.7 19 5.1 59 10.3 120
12 0.03 0.4 0.14 1.7 0.52 6.1 0.90 10.5 1.4 17 4.3 50 8.8 102
15 0.03 0.3 0.11 1.3 0.43 5.0 0.76 8.8 1.2 14 3.7 43 7.7 89
20 0.02 0.2 0.08 0.9 0.32 3.8 0.57 6.6 1.0 12 3.2 37 6.5 75
25 0.02 0.2 0.07 0.8 0.26 3.0 0.45 5.2 1.0 12 2.8 32 5.7 66
30 0.01 0.1 0.06 0.6 0.21 2.5 0.37 4.3 1.0 11 2.5 29 5.2 60
40 0.01 0.1 0.03 0.4 0.16 1.9 0.29 3.3 0.7 8 2.1 24 4.3 50
Note: 1mBar = 10 N/m
2
= 0.1kPa
Table 6:
Pipe sizing for polyethylene pipe source: I.S.813: 2002
length Tube Diameter mm - Polyethylene
m (Natural Gas)
25 mm 32 mm 63 mm
Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h Heat m
3
/h
input input input
kW kW kW
3 97.1 8.4 189.9 16.4 1144.9 98.7
6 65.0 5.6 127.6 11.0 774.9 66.8
9 51.4 4.4 100.9 8.7 616.0 53.1
12 43.4 3.7 85.5 7.4 523.2 45.1
15 38.0 3.3 75.1 6.5 460.6 39.7
18 34.2 2.9 67.5 5.8 415.1 35.8
21 31.8 2.7 61.7 5.3 380.1 32.8
24 30.6 2.6 57.1 4.9 352.2 30.4
Note: 1mBar = 10 N/m
2
= 0.1kPa
Discharge in a straight horizontal polyethylene pipe
with 1.0 mbar difference between the ends, for gas of
relative density 0.6 (air = 1)
Note:
1. The above tables refer to Natural Gas only.
Should an installation be on a temporary
supply from an LPG tank, awaiting
connection of Natural Gas, the above
tables must be adhered to.
2. For further details in relation to pipe sizing,
please consult the CIBSE Guide Section C4
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Jointing of pipes
Solder Joints
Flux should be used sparingly and only applied to the
spigot part of the joint.
The joint should not be overheated.
Residual fux should be wiped from joints after being
made.
It is known that fuxed, unsoldered joints may satisfy
the soundness test, therefore, fnished joints should
always be visually examined to confrm that the solder
has run.
When making screwed joints, all threads should be
clean and undamaged.
The preferred method of jointing is to use the correct
PTFE tape complying with either. BS 4375 or BS 6974.
Hemp should only be used on threaded joints in
conjunction with thread sealing paste.
If for any reason paste is being used then it must
comply with BS 6956.
Liquid detergent should never be used when leak
testing, it can cause rapid corrosion of copper.
Mechanical Joints
The use of union joints, compression fttings or
screwed joints is ONLY acceptable where they will
be readily accessible to allow correct tightening for
a sound joint. They should not be used in concealed
locations eg. ducts, underfoor, etc.
Copper Tube
Tube ends should be cut square and any burrs, internal
or external, removed. Tube lengths should be checked
and cleared of any foreign matter before use.
Screwed Joints
When making screwed joints, all threads should be
clean and undamaged.
Hemp should only be used on threaded joints in
conjunction with thread sealing compounds.
When jointing paste is used, it must comply with
B.S. 6956 and should only be applied to the external
thread. Excess paste should be wiped away on
completion of the joint. Specially compounded jointing
pastes must be used for Natural Gas - white lead based
pastes are not acceptable.
Be Aware !
n White lead based paste is not allowed
n Hemp can only be used with paste complying
with BS 6956.
Sources of ignition
When making solder joints extreme care should be
taken when using a blow lamp or power tool in the
vicinity of combustible materials. Adequate protection
must be used when working near timber components
and bitumised products and polyethylene pipework.
Be Aware !
Breather membrane in the cavity of timber
framed houses or the styrofoam insulation in
the cavity of block / brick dwellings is particularly
vulnerable and once ignited can spread quickly
within the cavity. Rectifcation could involve
complete dismantling of the wall with serious
cost implications for the installer.
Figure 3:
Correct protection of back-ground material when
coldering copper
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Pipework protection
Mechanical
Protection against physical damage and corrosion must
be provided where circumstances dictate. Copper tube
should only be considered where mechanical damage
is unlikely or where it will be enclosed in a mechanically
strong protective cover.
Corrosion
Steel pipes run externally or in damp areas will require
protection against corrosion. Copper tube will not
normally require corrosion protection when run
externally. When supporting pipework externally on a
horizontal / vertical surface the support brackets must
ensure that the pipework remains clear of the surface.
Any metallic pipework run underground, embedded
in a solid foor / wall or in any other corrosive location
should be protected against corrosion by one of the
methods shown below.
Fire
Pipework material, jointing methods and locations
should be chosen in order to minimise the risk of a fre
in the building causing a pipework failure which might
add to the extent of the fre.
Protective Wrapping
Tape wrapping is normally used at joints or on short
lengths. Any tape wrapping applied should extend at
least 25mm beyond the surface of the material likely
to cause corrosion. All surfaces should be clean and
dry before the tape protection is applied. An overlap of
50% is required to provide a layer of double thickness.
Be Aware !
Bends and joints on factory coated pipe should
be further protected by wrapping with a suitable
plastic tape.
Pipe with a factory bonded coating of PVC
Pipe wrapped with corrosion resistant tape
Place the pipe in a non-corrodible sleeve or duct (vent
to ventilated area)
Figure 4:
Methods of pipe protection
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Protection
Sleeves
Pipes passing through external, load bearing and cavity
walls should take the shortest route and be sleeved
through the cavity.
The purpose of a sleeve is to:
n Prevent access gas entering a vulnerable space
(e.g. cavity wall) in the event leakage.
n To protect the gas installation pipe against
corrosion.
n To protect the gas installation pipe from damage
by normal building movement.
n To accommodate normal expansion and
contraction of the pipework.
Sleeve Material
Sleeves should be made of a material capable of
containing gas. Suitable materials include polyethylene,
PVC, steel and copper. The selection of the sleeve
material should refect the need for mechanical
strength corrosion resistance and / or fre retardance
where required.
Size of Sleeve
The sleeve should be of a diameter that provides a
loose ft to the pipe allowing normal pipe expansion /
contraction.
Be Aware !
Pipes / sleeves of dissimilar metal (steel to copper)
should not contact at ANY point.
Sealing of Sleeves
Sleeves should always be sealed to the surrounding
structure with a suitable building material (e.g. mastic,
mortar, etc.).
When gas pipes enter through an outside wall, the gap
between the pipe and the sleeve should be sealed to
the pipe at the inner end of the sleeve only with a
fexible, fre resisting compound. (See fgure 29, page
26).
Sleeves through internal walls should be sealed to the
pipe at entrance and exit. (See detail below).
Be Aware !
Pipework within a sleeve should not be jointed.
Figure 5:
Details of pipe sleeve through cavity wall
Any joint must be
outside the sleeve
Sleeve
Grout
Insulation
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Provision of customer isolation valves
on extended pipework runs:
Pipework from the meter to the building.
Note:
Regardless of the route
taken by installation
pipework from meter
to each dwelling, the
pipework must be ftted
with a customer isolation
valve as soon as the pipe
enters the dwelling that
it is supplying.
See booklet 3
pages 17 and 18.
Figure 8:
Locating isolating
values in apartments
Hse 1
Hse 2
Hse 3
Hse 4
Meter Box
Wall
Meter Box or
Cabinet
Figure 6:
Locating isolating values
for terraced houses
Figure 7:
Locating isolating values
for duplex units
Upper Duplex Unit
Ground Floor Unit
(See page 22)
Naturally Ventilated Basement
Internal Rising Duct
External Riser
6 Meter Cabinet
Ground Level
Meter
Manifold
Meter
Manifold
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Installation pipework from the meter
Be Aware !
All underground pipework should be pressure tested before
initial wrapping or covering takes place.
Installation pipework under concrete paths, (pedestrian traffc only),
should have:
Buried pipework in open soil, lawns, or under gravel paths, areas
which can be accessed by vehicle should have:
n Minimum trench depth of 375mm.
n Minimum sand or fne fll surround required in trench of
150mm.
n When area can be accessed by vehicle (under tarmac,
cobblestone, etc.), the pipework must also have a protective
sleeve, (see fgure 10 above).
Footpath
Protective
sleeve
Pipework should be protected against
corrosion preferably by using pipes with
a factory applied PVC coating. Where
copper pipes are run externally exposed
to the elements but supported clear of
other surfaces, corrosion protection is not
normally necessary. Consult page 9 for
further considerations.
Pipework should not be installed under
the foundations of a building nor in the
ground under the base of a wall footing
or foundation.
n Minimum cover of 25mm between sleeve / wrapping and
concrete fnish, (see fgure 9 below).
n Pipework must be placed in sleeve or have protective wrapping.
Figure 9:
Meter on adjacent wall
(pipework beneath footpath)
Figure 10:
Meter on adjacent wall
(pipework beneath soft
ground or vehicular traffc)
Meter Box
25mm
cover min.
Protective cover
375 mm
min. cover
Meter Box
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Polyethylene pipework
Polyethylene (PE) Gas installation piping -
Underground
PE piping can be used for underground supply of gas
to a premises and is a convenient alternative to metallic
pipes when used externally.
External buried PE pipework shall be constructed as
follows:
n Mechanical fttings in accordance with I.S. 265
can be used on buried PE pipework.
n Any metallic joints must be wrapped with a
minimum of two layers.
n PE pipework must be tested to ensure it is gas
tight before being covered.
n Pipework in soil should be bedded in sand or fne
flling to a depth of 150mm above and below the
pipe. The minimum depth of cover of the pipe
required is 375mm.
Any installer engaging in
n Welding
n Electrofusion
n Pipework insertion by mole or horizontal drilling
in compliance with I.S. 265 should be suitably trained
and certifed (GDF1 or equivalent).
Be Aware !
PE pipework should not be laid above 375mm
dept of cover regardless of cover material.
n Pipework, which may be subject to vehicular
loading eg. under cobble lock driveway, should
be, in addition to the minimum depth of cover
of 375mm, enclosed in a protective sleeve.
For correct method of entry into building above
ground level, see fgure 11 below.
For correct method of entry into building below
ground level, see fgure 12 over-leaf.
Be Aware !
n Polyethylene pipe is not allowed within a
building.
Figure 11:
Polyethylene-metal transition
(supply entering building
above ground level)
GRP cover
fxed to wall
Note:
Both GRP sleeve and GRP cover
must be used on this section.
Capillary
soldered elbow
Suitably sized
copper pipe
GRP sleeve bend
PE from
meter
Above ground
ftting
GRP sleeve
GRP sleeve
bend
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Polyethylene / Metal
transition ftting (Two
layers of protective
wrapping required)
Figure 13:
Below-ground transition ftting with anti-shear sleeve
Note:
The polyethylene-metal transition must be suitable
for below ground applications, always consult the
supplier.
The anti-shear sleeve must be ftted at all times
when placing transition beneath the ground.
Figure 12:
Polyethylene-Metal transition (supply
entering building below ground)
Below-Ground transition
ftting
Below-Ground transition ftting with
Anti-shear sleeve.
375mm minimum
dept of cover
External Leaf
PVC coated copper
Anti-shear sleeve
300mm min.
PE pipe
PE
from
meter
15
Pipes laid in foors
Where the piping is to be laid on a solid foor slab, the
fnished foor screed must allow 25mm minimum cover
over the installed pipe.
Figure 16:
Sleeving pipework vertically
through foors
Solid or screeded foors
Pipework laid in solid foors should be:
n Tested for soundness before any
protective coating or cover is applied.
n Protected against corrosion e.g. factory bonded
PVC. see fg 15
n Adequately embedded by at least 25mm below
the fnal foor fnish.
n Sleeved and taken the shortest practicable route
when passing vertically through a solid foor. see
fg 16.
Figure 14:
Pipe run on solid foor slab
Figure 15:
Pipe with factory bonded PVC
25 mm
minimum
Screed
Floor slab
Floor covering
Be Aware !
Compression fttings, screwed joints shall
not be used on internal buried metallic
pipework.
All joints should be kept to a minimum
Fire resistant
mastic
Sleeve
Fire resistant
mastic
16
Pipes laid in foors
Suspended foors
Prior to running pipework below suspended
foors, a visual inspection should be carried
out to note the position of any electrical
cables, junction boxes and ancillary
equipment, in order to safely route the gas
pipes.
Where pipes are installed between joists, they
should be correctly supported in accordance
with the following table:
Table 7:
Support distances for horizontal runs of
pipe in suspended foors.
Material Normal size (mm) Interval Horisontal Run (m)
Copper Up to 15 1.2
22 1.8
28 1.8
Mild Steel Up to 15 2
20 2.5
25 2.5
Where pipes are laid across joists ftted with foor
boards or fooring grade chipboard, the pipe should
be located in purpose made notches or circular holes
drilled through the joists.


Be Aware !
Compression fttings can not be used when pipes are
placed beneath / within foors or in inaccessible positions.
Figure 17:
Compression fttings.
Figure 18:
Notching or providing holes in joists
C
L
CC
Max. D/7
Max. S/4
Min. S/14
Timber Joist
Depth (D)
Span (S)
Support wall
Support wall
Max. Diameter d = D/4
Min. S/14
Depth (D)
Max S/4
Min. distance between hole centres - 3d
Span (S)
Support
wall
Support wall
17
Pipes laid in foors
Timber foors
Notches should not be made in joists of less than
100mm depth. The depth of any notch should be
suffcient to accommodate fully the pipe or fttings, but
should not exceed 15% (approximately one seventh)
of the joist depth. The notch should be located not
further than one quarter of the span from an end
support; it should be U-shaped when possible and
no wider than necessary to accommodate the pipes.
Notches should not extend across the joint between
the foor boards.
Figure 19:
Marking areas where pipes are laid
Figure 20:
Preventing the ingress of dirt / water within feeding
pipework though concealed spaces
Laying pipes
Care should be taken to prevent the ingress of dirt and
water etc. into the pipes. The bore should be examined
before installation and the open ends temporarily
sealed or plugged prior to running the pipes through
dirty areas, for example, below foor boards, (see detail
below)
Be Aware !
Care should be taken when re-fxing foor boards
to prevent damage to the pipes by nails or
screws.
Location of under foor pipes should be marked on
foor boards using pencil / marker or rotary stamp.
18
Vertical pipe runs
Particular care is required to ensure that pipes hidden
in walls do not become a risk due to accidental
damage or structural damage due to building
settlement. The ingress of gas into voids or cavities
must be avoided.
Vertical Pipe Runs (Only)
It is not acceptable for pipework to be run horizontally
or at any angle other than vertically in a wall chase.
Figure 21:
Permitted direction of wall chase (vertical only)
Pipes in solid walls
Vertical pipes should be placed in ducts on the wall
surface with convenient access. If this is not practical,
the pipework may be chased into the wall provided
that the depth of the chase does not exceed one third
of the depth of the block or brick. In this situation, the
pipe should be protected against corrosion.
Be Aware !
Such chasing is unlikely to be achieved in walls
constructed of hollow blocks.
Protection
Where pipework is to be chased into a solid wall, it is
of particular importance that high quality corrosion
protection is applied, preferably factory bonded PVC.
This is to ensure that high levels of moisture within the
wall do not have any detrimental corrosive effect on
the pipework.
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Gas pipework behind Dry lined walls
The installation pipework within dry lined walls should
be run within purpose designed channels providing
adequate protection, ie. metal protection where
required.
Where it is not possible to do this, then it is acceptable
to run the pipe on the wall surface behind the dry
lining provided that the pipe is:
n Securely fxed and supported.
n Joints are kept to an absolute minimum.
n The pipe is protected against corrosion.
n The pipe is protected against mechanical damage,
(see details below).
Be Aware !
Compression/mechanical fttings can not be
used when pipes are placed behind plasterboard
or in inaccessible positions.
Figure 22:
Details of pipework behind dry lining
Protective 18 swg steel cover
PVC Coated Copper
Protective 18 swg steel cover
Pipe in wall behind dry lining
PVC Coated Copper
Pipe in channel behind dry lining
20
Timber framed walls
The following issues need to be addressed when
considering running gas pipework within the walls of
timber framed construction:
n Possible interference with or weakening of
structure members of the house frame.
n Possibility of inadvertent damage to pipework
when using plasterboard or other fxings to the
inner timber leaf.
n Possibility, in the event of a gas escape that:
n a dangerous accumulation could occur or
n the gas might migrate into the
outer cavity, before the escaping gas is
smelled by the occupant.
n Possibility that natural movement of the structure
could damage the pipe.
One of the following options, chosen at design stage,
can be used to ensure the avoidance of the possibilities
listed above.
Option 1
Run pipework (* rigid or fexible) in foor slab and exit
from the foor to the appliance in front of the fnished
plasterboard face of the wall - see fgure 23 below.
Be Aware !
*Compression joints are not permitted in slab.
Option 1A
Run pipework as above but exit from the foor into a
separately constructed channel to exit at the appliance.
This channel must not allow gas to move into the
timber frame or cavity. Termination must be in front of
the fnished plasterboard face of the wall.
Option 2
All pipework to be run on exposed internal wall
surface or in plastic ducting on wall surface or within
cupboards.
Figure 23:
Appliance connection in front of timber leaf
Ground level
Plasterboard
Concrete foor slab
25mm min.
Piping in concrete
protected from
corrosion with wrap
or PVC coating
Polystyrene insulation
Copper joint must be
outside sleeve
Recessed Gas Meter Box
External
Brick / Block Leaf
Sleeve
21
Timber Framed Walls
Option 3
Run pipework in timber frame walls using continuous
plastic coated soft copper or stainless steel - see
fgure 24. If copper is used, a protective metal cover
must be placed in front of the pipework.
Timber framed construction of the inner wall requires
particular consideration when it is proposed to run
gas installation pipework within it. This should only
be considered as a last resort, prefered options are
described on the previous page.
Where there is no other option, gas installation
pipework may be laid within the timber frame
construction provided the following is adhered to:
n Any gas pipe run should be kept to a minimum
and run vertically within purpose designed
channels.
n Channels should be ftted with insulation and
covered with the vapour barrier and plasterboard
to the same standard as the rest of the wall.
n Gas pipes should be adequately supported on the
studs.
n Pipe joints should be kept to an absolute
minimum.
n Compression fttings must not be used.
n Studs should not be notched. Holes in studs
and holes and notches in horizontal timber /
membranes should be kept as small as possible.
n Pipes should be coated copper or steel to avoid
corrosion.
n Where copper pipes are used, they should be
enclosed within a 18 swg steel sheet or equivalent
metal plate. (See fgure 24). Alternatively,
mild steel pipes may be used without further
mechanical protection. But full corrosion
protection is required.
n Provision should be made for the pipe to
accommodate any normal movement of the
building.
n Where the gas supply point is to be positioned on
a separating (party) wall, the pipe should rise in
front of the fnished plasterboard face.
Be Aware !
n Pipes must not be laid within separating
(party) walls dividing individual dwellings.
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Figure 24:
Full storey height riser in timber framed walls
Section A-A
Figure 25:
Appliance connection point to the front of timber
framed walls
Continuous PVC
Coated Copper
Full storey height riser
No mechanical
fttings permitted
Metal cover
100 mm
A
A
100 mm
A A
Appliance connection-point riser
Appliance
connection point
PVC Coated
Copper
Additional noggins
required for support
23
Internal pipework ducts
For Apartment Installation Guidelines:
Please consult Booklet 3
For installation of Gas within Duplex
units:
Please use external risers as per page 11 of
Booklet 3. If an external riser can not be
facilitated, it is recommended that an internal
flled duct is used (as per page 16, Booklet 3).
Figure 26:
Internal ventilated duct
Internal
ventilated
duct
PVC coated copper
or steel pipework
Fire resistant
material
Gas pipes should not be ftted in lift shafts or protected
shafts or in any space where gas could migrate in
openings to those shafts.
Building services shafts containing compressed air,
steam or air conditioning ducts should not be used as
a route for gas pipes.
For further details on the interaction of natural gas
pipework and other services, please consult Booklet 3
of this guide, page 20.
Vertical or horizontal purpose-laid ducts, containing
pipework, should be ventilated at the top and bottom
with an open grille (see fg 26). These vents to the duct
must have a free area of 5,000mm2 or 1/500th the
cross sectional area of the duct, which ever is greater.
The purpose of the vents is to ensure that any escape
of gas can transmit to a non-hazardous area and be
detected by smell.
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Figure 27:
Support of pipework to prevent corrosion caused by
contact with aggressive surfaces
All pipework should be adequately supported to
prevent the pipework from coming into contact
with surfaces that are likely to cause corrosion (e.g.
concrete, masonry, plaster). Supports made from
plastic are generally acceptable.
Pipe Supports and fxings
Be Aware !
Ferrous materials e.g. screws and support brackets
shall not be in contact with copper piping.
Table 8:
Supporting pipework (Horizontally and vertically)
Pipe Support Distance
Material Normal size Interval for vertical run Interval for horizontal run
(mm) (m) (m)
Copper Up to 15 2.0 1.2
22 2.5 1.8
28 2.5 1.8
35 3.0 2.5
42 3.0 2.5
54 3.0 2.7
Mild steel Up to 15 2.5 2.0
20 3.0 2.5
25 3.0 2.5
32 3.0 2.7
40 3.5 3.0
50 3.5 3.0
25
Gas meters and electrical elements.
Pipework should not be installed closer than 150mm to
an electricity meter. When this is not possible, a non-
conductive shield should be placed between the pipe
and the electrical equipment providing the required
separation distance.
Gas meters shall not be located above or below nor
closer than 400mm to an electrical distribution board.
Pipework should be installed at least 25mm away from
the electricity supply, distribution cables. Otherwise
an appropriate electrical insulation material should
be wrapped around the pipe to prevent arcing. Gas
pipework should always be separated by a minimum of
10mm from other metal piped services.
Note:
Subject to approval from electricity supplier.
Figure 28:
Installation in relation to electrical meters etc.
Electricity meter
Electricity meter
150mm Min.
Non-conductive partition
150mm
min.
26
Electrical cross bonding of supply
pipework
For meters installed in external meter boxes, the
bonding connection should be as near as practicable
to the point of entry. Bonding wires should not be
connected in the meter box.
Figure 30:
Internal Meter (Cross bonding)
In the case where the meters are installed inside the
building, the bond should be located within 500mm of
the meter outlet pipe.
Figure 29:
External Meter (Cross bonding)
Pipework
from meter
Bond
Connection to
earth must be
outside meter
box
Temperature
resistant mastic
Grout
Bonding
Connection
500 mm
Max
27
Electrical Cross Bonding at boiler
The current edition of I.S.813: 2002 refers to some
requirements, which can be found in current editions
of the E.T.C.I. wiring regulations including the necessity
to cross bond all extraneous metal work including gas
supply, water and central heating pipes.
Figure 31:
Cross bonding
arrangement near
boiler
Example of Safety Notice
Some types of electrical installations are ftted with
equipotenial bonding, which is the connection of
the internal gas and water pipes to the electrical
installations earth terminal. In particular those
installations with Protective Multiple Earthing
(P.M.E) should, for safety reasons, be ftted with
equipotential bonding.
*For information contact your Electricity Supplier
In the Gas Safety Installation Standard I.S.813: 2002
there is the safety information that any person who
carries out installation pipe work should inform the
user that electrical bonding must be checked (& if
necessary rectifed) by a competent person*, in any
dwelling where electrical equipotential bonding may
be necessary.
Be Aware !
Risk of Electrical shock if Working on
Existing Pipework
A temporary continuity bond must be used when
carrying out any work on the pipework or fttings
which will break electrical continuity through them.
Electrical safety - equipotential (cross) Bonding
Be Aware !
Installers on sites should check with the
building contractor that the electrician is
completing all bonding work and the existence
of an electrical completion certifcate must
be confrmed by the installer before issuing
a Declaration of Conformance for the gas
installation (see pg 39). If the contractor on
site does not confrm this, then a copy of the
notice (shown below) should be affxed to the
boiler before issue of a conformity declaration to
I.S.813: 2002.
Gas Supply
C.W.
H.W.
Wall Mounted
Gas Boiler
28
Appliance Connections
It is necessary to provide an appliance valve within 1
metre of each appliance supplied. Depending on the
appliance the preferred valving methods are shown
below.
Figure 32:
Cooker fexible pipe connected to self-closing
bayonet valve.
Be Aware !
Plug type valves (gas cocks) are not permitted.
Figure 33:
A valve may be ftted in adjacent cupboards to the left or
right of the oven / hob.
Cookers
Hobs and ovens
Yellow indicates
suitability for
Nat. Gas
29
Figure 34:
Valve near builders opening
Be Aware !
If not ftting the
fre as standard:
1. Do not connect
or leave live gas
pipework to the
builders opening.
or
2. Turn off micro-
point and cap off
the downstream
side of the valve.
Ball valve with casing
fush to wall surface
8mm wrapped
copper - 1m
max. run

10mm wrapped
copper - 3m max. run
Fires
Figure 35:
Recessed valve - detail
When installed, turn on and reft cover
disk and plate Recessed valve located in chimney breast
Flush ftting ball valve for concealed gas installations
All pipework to be
PVC coated copper
30
Positioning the boiler
A room sealed boiler, may be located within any room
of the dwelling. If located in bathroom / shower, in
an enclosed compartment or understairs, additional
requirements must be adhered to. (I.S.813: 2002).
Additional requirements are needed if placing a boiler
beneath stairs.
Central heating boilers and water
heaters
Figure 36:
Boiler Valve
Lamps
Be Aware !
Open fue boilers are permitted in a small
number of locations.
See I.S.813: 2002.
Figure 37:
Location for valve for street lamp / garden lamp
These appliances
are normally
ftted with valve
when supplied.
Wall Mounted
Gas Boiler
Gas valve on supply to boiler
31
External pipework
External Appliances
Where appliances such as barbecues, patio heaters,
and gas lights etc. are installed remote from the
dwelling and the pipes are run underground,
consideration should be given to installing an
additional isolation valve on the supply pipe at
an accessible position either internally or externally as
Figures 39 / 40:
Isolation valve and Barbecue point detail
25 mm min. depth
buried in concrete
close as possible to where the pipe exits the dwelling.
The valve should be labelled showing GAS OFF
position.
Please consult fgure 38 below and page 12 for pipe
run requirements.
Figure 38:
External pipework detail
Demountable connection (fexible) with integral valve.
House wall
Barbecue
Outside
gas valve
375 mm min.
depth below grass
and driveway
Plastic wrapped soft
copper tube
40 mm min. depth
under concrete slabs
150 mm sand/fne fll
Isolation Valve
32
Permitted Flue terminal locations
Figure 41:
Permitted locations
for fue terminations
Flue termination
guidelines
Irish standards always
take precedence over
manufacturers instructions,
unless manufacturers
instructions call for
additional or more strict
requirements.
Sample power
Flue termination
Typical width 100 / 125 mm.
Boiler fue
termination
Car ports shall have two
open unobstructed sides
Guttering
All dimensions in mm
33
Ventilation requirements for
appliances
All appliances require combustion air.
Room-sealed appliances are provided with an air
supply from outside air through a sealed pipe to the
appliance, with products of combustion expelled
through the fue. This, more often than not, is provided
by a concentric fue arrangement.
Figure 42:
Recommended venting detail
Be Aware !
Vents must not be adjustable or capable of being
closed.
Be Aware !
The amount of free area from the airbrick
and airspace grill should be sought from
manufacturer before ftting.
Sizing of vents
When sizing vents the critical dimension is the amount
of free area required. Physical dimensions of a vent
are not of concern, but the amount of free area that
is available so that air may pass through it is critical.
(Note table on page 34, specifc requirements for one
of each type of appliance within a room).
The manufacturer should have a stamp on their
products showing total free area. When two or more
open appliances are installed in the same compartment
or space, whether or not they are supplied as a
combined unit, the aggregate input rating should be
used for sizing the vents.
If an extraction fan, or cooker hood with an extractor
fan, is ftted in the room containing an open appliance,
or in a connected space to this room, the size of the
vent required should be increased by 500mm2 for each
30 litre per second maximum extraction fan rate.
Airspace grill
Airbrick
34
Appliance type and input Minimum ventilation opening
(free area) required
Decorative fuel effect fres 10,000mm
2
Open-Flued appliance < 7kW 3,500mm
2
Open-Flued appliance > 7kW and < 14kW 6,500mm
2
Open-Flued appliance > 14kW and < 70kW 450mm
2
per kW
Fixed space heater Permanent openings of a minimum of
(e.g. fueless fre - see Case Study 9) 12,000mm
2
The total ventilation required shall be equally
divided between high and low level openings
on the same wall, separated by a minimum
distance of 1,600mm.
Maximum input rate 4.2 kW
(See note 2)
Note 1: Rooms built in accordance with
the 1997 Building Regulations TDGs have
a minimum of 6,500mm2 ventilation, or in
excess of 12,000mm2 when a room contains
a chimney. To allow this ventilation to count
towards the minimum opening required,
it must be permanently fxed in the open
position.
Alternative vents
Vents may be incorporated in window frames (Curtains
must not restrict air fow) and in doors in order to
satisfy the air requirement of gas appliances. The free
air requirement must be stated by the manufacturer.
Openings must not be adjustable or capable of being
closed.
Table 10:
Appliance ventilation requirements
Note 2: As combustion products from this
appliance are released directly into the room,
additional provisions may be needed to avoid
condensation and ensure satisfactory air
quality. Advice should be sought from the
manufacturer of the specifc appliance if not
included in the manufacturers instructions.
35
Safety for the Home Owner
Safety, certifcation & getting connected
Important notice to all installers
Under current legislation Bord Gis must be assured
that an installation is safe and complies with Irish
Standard 813(I.S 813) Domestic Gas installations
before gas can be supplied to the dwelling.
It is a legal requirement under The Energy
(miscellaneous provisions) Act 2006 that all domestic
gas works must be under taken and certifed by a
registered gas installer (RGI) who is registered with the
RGII (Register Gas Installers of Ireland)
The Declaration of Conformance Certifcate ,which
must be signed by the RGI carrying out the work, is a
declaration by the RGI that the gas work is safe. That it
has been carried out in accordance with and conforms
to the National standard for Domestic Gas Installations
I.S.813.
Only a declaration of conformance certifcate obtained
from the Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII) and
completed and signed by a RGI is acceptable for this
purpose.
Be Aware !
If the steps outlined are not followed, in the
interest of safety, the gas will not be supplied
by Bord Gis.
See below.
The Public Listing of Registered Gas Installers is available at:
www.rgii.ie
Important Notice
A Registered gas Installer is only permitted to certify his / her own work or that of a registered Trainee
work under supervision.
36
Domestic gas installation safety
Information for Registered Gas Installers (RGI) requiring
a new meter ft.
New Housing Projects
A Registered Gas Installer must
n Complete the entire gas installation
n Issue a declaration of conformance (post
construction section)
n Leave properly completed gas supplier/network
operator copy on site with part one (post
construction section) completed
When the meter is ftted the RGI must
n Connect to the gas installation
n Purge installation in accordance with I.S.813
n Commission appliances/installation in accordance
with manufacturers requirements
n Complete part 2 of the declaration of
conformance
n Issue customer copy of declaration of
conformance
n Return green copy to RGII within 10 days of issue
One off existing/new housing
The Bord Gis procedure for this type of installation
allows for gas meters to be ftted pre-construction. If a
registered gas installer requires a meter to be ftted in
such circumstances then.
A Registered Gas Installer must
n Issue a declaration of conformance (pre
construction section)
n Leave properly completed gas supplier/network
operator copy on site with part one (pre
construction section) completed
When the meter is ftted the RGI must
n Complete the installation in accordance with I.S.
813
n Connect to the gas meter installation (when ready
for commissioning)
n Purge installation in accordance with I.S.813
n Commission appliances/installation in accordance
with manufacturers requirements
n Complete post construction section (part 1) of
declaration of conformance
n Complete part 2 of the declaration of
conformance
n Issue customer with a copy of the declaration of
conformance
n Return green copy to RGII within 10 days of
meter ft
Be Aware !
Any person installing gas must be a Registered
Gas Installer to do so in accordance with I.S
813 Domestic Gas Installations
37
Commissioning of natural gas
installations
Conducting a Soundness Test
Before a declaration of conformance is issued the
R.G.I.I installer must carry out a soundness test to
ensure there are no leaks in the piped system.
The soundness test is carried out as follows:
n All work must be carried out by a Registered Gas
Installer.
n Use only a pressure gauge / manometer with
clearly marked 0.1 mbar gradations.
n Shut off all appliance valves.
n Pressurise installation with air to 100mbar (on
gauge).
n Wait for 5 minutes to ensure temperature
stabilisation.
n Check gauge / manometer and record exact
marking.
n After 5 minutes, check again.
n If pressure has dropped at all from noted mark,
the installation can not be regarded as sound
and shall not be commissioned until the escape is
repaired and the installation re-tested.
n If pressure remains stable, then installation can be
deemed sound.
n Any component forming part of the installation,
which was excluded from the pipework test,
shall be reconnected, gas introduced into the
installation and purging carried out. These
connections and components shall then be tested
for soundness using either a leak detection fuid
or a gas detector.
Be Aware !
Installers must be registered
see I.S.813: 2002
Pressure test connection at meter outlet
Carrying out the soundness text.
38
Commissioning of natural gas
installations
Purging the installation
Every installation must be cleared (purged) of air or air
/ gas mixture whenever a gas supply is made available
for the frst time or when an existing system has been
shutdown and is being recommissioned.
Why is it necessary?
A gas / air mixture in the meter or pipework is
potentially explosive and it is necessary therefore to
ensure that the installation and appliances are left with
only a 100% natural gas concentration.
Whilst an appliance may initially light and burn
correctly, if there is a pocket of air in the internal
installation, the appliance fame will extinguish as the
air reaches the appliance burner.
Be Aware !
It is a legal requirement under The Energy
(miscellaneous provisions) Act 2006 that all
domestic gas works must be under taken and
certifed by a registered gas installer (RGI) who is
registered with the RGII (Register Gas Installers of
Ireland.
Purging Method
n All work must be carried out by Registered Gas
Installers
n Purging of a new installation should not be
undertaken without completion of a satisfactory
soundness test.
n Purging from air to gas should be supervised by a
Registered Gas Installer
n Ensure the dwelling is well ventilated.
n Ensure there are no naked lights or sources of
ignition.
n Select a purge point furthest away from the meter
and in a well ventilated area.
n If it is necessary to purge from a point in a
confned area then the purge should be piped to
atmosphere.
n For most domestic installations one burner on the
cooker hob is an ideal purge point.
n When a full fow of gas is verifed, for example,
by a stable burner fame, other appliances in the
dwelling should then be purged.
n Commission appliances.
39
Declaration of Conformance
All elements of the declaration must be completed and
signed for and the copies distributed as instructed in
the document.
The completed top copy (white copy) should be given
to, or left for, the householder. The Green copy sent to
the RGII. The Bord Gis meter ftter collects and verifes
the second (yellow) copy. If you are not present, please
leave in meter box or attached to boiler.
Be Aware !
Only registered installers may issue a
conformance declaration.
Sample declaration form
Bord Gis will not supply gas unless a valid, properly
completed conformance declaration is submitted for
verifcation in one of the ways described. See page 35
/ 36.
The installer should retain the remaining copy in a
secure place, as it may be of use in the future should
any diffculties arise as to the safety or acceptability of
the installation.
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Conformance
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THATALLRLQU|RLMLNTSOF|.S. 813FOR|NSTALL|NG&TLST|NGOF
THL|NSTALLAT|ONP|PLWORKHAvL8LLNMLT
THAT COMM|SS|ON|NG SHALL 8L |N ACCORDANCL W|TH THL
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THATTHL |NSTALLAT|ONATTH|S PRLM|SLS |S SAFLTO 8L SUPPL|LD
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NOYE: YHI5 DOCUMENY I5 A COMPLEYION CERYIFICAYE FOR YHE PURPO5E OF YHE ENERGY {MI5CELLANEOU5 PROVI5ION5} ACY 2006
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For gas mains and services
Bord Gis install all gas mains and services in
accordance with the latest edition of the following
Irish Standards:
I.S. 329 Code of Practice for Gas Distribution
Mains
&
I.S. 265 Installation of Gas Service Pipes.
RGII contact information
List of registered Gas Installers 01 4997998
Conformance Certifcates 01 4997998
Web Site: www.rgii.ie
For your Next Residential Scheme
New Connections 1850 411 511
Construction 1850 411 511
Meter Boxes 1850 411 511
Dial before you dig 1850 42 77 47
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers. Information correct at time of
printing. The advice above is a guide line only and based on the most authoritative information available at the date of issue and users should
ensure that it is relevant to the specifc circumstances in which they seek to apply it. Professional advice should always be sought. Users should
ensure they have up to date information. Bord Gis G
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For downstream of the meter
Irish Standard I.S.813: 2002 Domestic Gas
Installations applies to installations downstream of
the meter.
This Standard is the code of practice for Natural Gas
installation requirements downstream of the point
of delivery and includes the requirements for meters,
appliances and associated pipework in single
and multiple occupancy dwellings.
All of the above standards can be obtained from
the NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland).
Telephone (01) 8073878.
or
www.standards.ie
July 2010 Document no: 25697

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