Gas Safety Regulations 2021
SCHEDULE 1 - Additional informSCHEDULE 1 - Additional information to be supplied for Type B appliance in gas installation
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SCHEDULE 1 - Additional inform SCHEDULE 1 - Additional information to be supplied for Type B appliance in gas installation
1. The technical standards to which the appliance is to be designed, manufactured, installed, commissioned and operated.
2. Appliance details, including the following:
(a) the manufacturer's name;
(b) identification of the model of appliance;
(c) the nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) of the appliance;
(d) the gas type;
(e) the maximum and minimum gas supply pressures;
(f) the purge times;
(g) the gas pressure at the burner head for the nominal gas consumption;
(h) the combustion chamber volume;
(i) the purge volume, being the total volume swept from the entry of the purge medium to the point of emission including interconnecting duct work;
(j) the serial number of the appliance;
(k) the date of manufacture of the appliance.
3. Valve train schematic diagram: A schematic diagram clearly indicating –
(a) all components (including brand and model); and
(b) rated working pressure of all components; and
(c) proposed settings of all adjustable devices.
4. Electrical circuit diagram: A circuit diagram in ladder-logic format clearly indicating –
(a) safety and control circuits; and
(b) details of all major components (including brand and model); and
(c) the method of operation of all major components.
5. Purge time calculation. Calculation of the time required to purge the appliance in accordance with AS 3814.