| The Approved Documents |
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| Part J: Combustion appliances and
fuel storage systems |
| J1. Air
Supply For the fuels which power heating appliances to burn
efficiently, they have to be provided with an adequate air supply
which enables the fumes to be drawn up the flue or chimney, otherwise
deadly carbon monoxide or smoke can build up in the building. Deaths
have occurred because appliances were not adequately ventilated. |
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| J2. Discharge
Of Products Of Combustion Outlets for flues and chimneys
need careful consideration to ensure that the appliances they service
work effectively. |
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| J3. Protection
Of Building Heat producing appliances, flues and chimneys
are themselves a fire risk and this must be taken into account in
their design and construction. |
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| J4. Provision
of Information A durable notice shall be provided, containing
information of the performance capabilities of any hearth, fireplace,
flue or chimney. |
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| J5. Protection
of Liquid Storage Systems Storage systems shall be constructed
so as not to produce a high level of risk of ignition. |
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| J6. Protection
against Pollution Oil Storage tanks and pipework shall not
be constructed in a manner that may create a risk to the environment.
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version of the Approved Document Part J |
| Approved
Document J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
(2002 edition) (PDF 4672 Kb) |
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| Archived Copies |
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| Approved Document J - 1990 edition |
| Valid: 1st April 1992 - 31st March
2002 |
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The requirement in this edition
was: |
| J1/J2/J3 - Heat producing appliances |
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| Approved Document J - 1985 edition |
| Valid: 11th November 1985
- 31st March 1992 |
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The requirement in this edition
was: |
| J1/J2/J3 - Heat producing appliances |
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