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BS EN 15287‑2:2023 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15287‑2:2023. It
supersedes BS EN 15287‑2:2008, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
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ICS 91.060.40
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15287-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2023
ICS 91.060.40 Supersedes EN 15287-2:2008
English Version
Chimneys - Design, installation and commissioning - Part

2: Chimneys and connecting flue pipes for room sealed
combustion appliances
Conduits de fumée - Conception, installation et mise en Abgasanlagen - Planung, Montage und Abnahme - Teil
service - Partie 2 : Conduits de fumée et conduits de 2: Senkrechte Teile von Abgasanlagen und
raccordement pour appareils de combustion à circuit Verbindungsstücke für raumluftunabhängige
étanche Verbrennungseinrichtungen
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Contents Page
European foreword ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references.................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Design................................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.1 Designation of an installed chimney ...................................................................................................... 18
4.2.2 Temperature classes.................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.3 Pressure classes ............................................................................................................................................ 19
4.2.4 Condensate resistance classes ................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.5 Corrosion resistance classes ..................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.6 Sootfire resistance classes ......................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.7 Minimum distance to combustible material ....................................................................................... 20
4.3 Required information ................................................................................................................................. 21
4.3.1 Sources of data and information ............................................................................................................. 21
4.3.2 Local conditions............................................................................................................................................. 21
4.3.3 Combustion appliance information ....................................................................................................... 21
4.3.4 Building structure and chimney system route ................................................................................... 21
4.3.5 Existing chimney ........................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3.6 Chimney product specification ................................................................................................................ 21
4.4 Design requirements ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.4.2 Route of the chimney and the connecting flue pipe ......................................................................... 22
4.4.3 Designation classes ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.4 Materials of construction ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.4.5 Chimney system sizing and characteristics ......................................................................................... 26
4.4.6 Installation requirements ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.7 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Chimney plate and additional information ......................................................................................... 34
5 Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................. 35
5.2 Construction of relined or converted chimney systems ................................................................. 35
5.3 Chimney plate................................................................................................................................................. 36
6 Commissioning/handover ......................................................................................................................... 36
Annex A (informative) Terminology ................................................................................................................... 37
Annex B (informative) List of combustion appliance data required for the design of a chimney 41
Annex C (informative) Example of typical building structure designed to assist exchange of
information ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Annex D (informative) Location of outlets of chimney systems ............................................................... 48
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Annex E (informative) Correlation between the product designation of metal system chimneys,
liners and connecting flue pipes and the corrosion loads in Member States (MS) ............... 53
Annex F (informative) Correlation between type of flue liner according to the designation of
parameters for clay/ceramic flue liners, clay/ceramic flue blocks and concrete flue blocks
and the designation according to EN 1443 .......................................................................................... 60
Annex G (informative) Example for chimney system plate ........................................................................ 62
Annex H (informative) Determination of the chimney system designation for custom-built,
relined and converted chimney systems with concentric air/flue configuration ................ 64
Annex I (informative) Example for the determination of the designation of a converted or relined
chimney system ............................................................................................................................................. 76
Annex J (informative) Example for the determination of the designation of a custom-built chimney
system ............................................................................................................................................................... 81
Annex K (informative) Minimum distances to combustible material .................................................... 86
Annex L (informative) Calculating the temperature of adjacent material ........................................... 89
Annex M (informative) Useful hints for handling of materials and components on site ................. 93
Annex N (informative) Chimney system commissioning ............................................................................ 95
Annex O (informative) Recommendations for inspection, cleaning and maintenance................. 100
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Annex P (informative) Flue damper ................................................................................................................ 101

Annex Q (informative) Terminals ..................................................................................................................... 106
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................. 108

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European foreword
This document (EN 15287-2:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 166 “Chimneys”,
the secretariat of which is held by ASI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2024 and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2024.
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document will supersede EN 15287-2:2008.
This European Standard is part of the series Chimneys — Design, installation and commissioning:
— Part 1: Chimneys and connecting flue pipes for non-room sealed combustion appliances;
— Part 2: Chimneys and connecting flue pipes for room sealed combustion appliances.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
a) restructuring of the chapters and annexes;
b) harmonization of the text with part 1;
c) updating the content according to EN 1443:2019;
d) adoption of all relevant terms from EN 1443:2019 and EN 15287-1;
e) adoption of all relevant chapters and annexes from EN 15287-1;
f) description of the designation and classes of a chimney according to EN 1443:2019;
g) expanding the specifications for accessories;
h) recommendations for some minimum distances from combustible material;
i) scope now also covers chimneys for medium and high positive pressure.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
CEN/TC 166 started with its programme on standardization of chimneys approximately 30 years ago,
with standards for interfaces, for products, for tests and last but not least for design, installation,
construction and commissioning matters.
In the last years, first priority in the work program was given to product and test standards.
In the meantime, most of the product and test standards were published or are nearly ready for
publication. In order to introduce the products in a simple way on the markets of the different Member
States, some common rules for design, installation, and commissioning especially with reference to the
designation of a chimney were considered helpful.
Initially, CEN/TC 166/SC 2 started the work on execution standards for metal chimneys, the first
standard being EN 12391-1 in 2003.
In order not to repeat this work in all material orientated WGs and SCs, CEN/TC 166 decided in 2002 to
give the task to WG 1 to develop a material independent design, installation and commissioning standard.
CEN/TC 166/WG 1 started the work in 2003 and decided first to draft two documents, one for chimneys
connected to non-room sealed combustion appliances and one for chimneys connected to room sealed
combustion appliances.
Application of this document presupposes awareness of applicable legal requirements in the different
CEN Member States and its affiliates. In CEN Member States and its affiliates where no applicable legal
requirements exist, this document provides guidance for the design, installation and commissioning of
chimneys.
NOTE Where “Member States” is mentioned in this document this also includes affiliates.
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1 Scope
This document describes the method of specifying the design, installation and labelling criteria for
chimney systems, construction of custom-built chimneys, the relining or converting of existing chimneys,
connecting flue pipes and air supply pipes for room sealed combustion appliances as well as the use of
chimney products. It also gives information on commissioning of an installed chimney.
This document applies to chimneys which are subject to the following limiting conditions:
— the distance between the supports not to exceed 4 m;
— the distance above the last structural attachment not to exceed 3 m;
— the free-standing height above the uppermost structural support attachment for chimneys with
rectangular cross section is not more than five times the smallest external dimension.
This document does not cover:

— chimneys which serve a mixture of fan assisted or forced draught burners or natural draught
appliances;
— installations having a configuration of the type C2.
NOTE Room sealed gas appliances are classified as type C according to EN 1749.
The methods in this part of this document are applicable to chimneys and connecting flue pipes for room
sealed combustion appliances. The methods in Part 1 of this document are applicable to chimneys and
connecting flue pipes for non-room sealed combustion appliances.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1443:2019, Chimneys - General requirements
EN 1457-1, Chimneys - Clay/ceramic flue liners - Part 1: Flue liners operating under dry conditions -
Requirements and test methods
EN 1457-2, Chimneys - Clay/ceramic flue liners - Part 2: Flue liners operating under wet conditions -
Requirements and test methods
EN 1806, Chimneys - Clay/ceramic flue blocks for single wall chimneys - Requirements and test methods
EN 1856-1, Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys - Part 1: System chimney products
EN 1856-2, Chimneys - Requirements for metal chimneys - Part 2: Metal flue liners and connecting flue pipes
EN 1857, Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue liners
EN 1858, Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue blocks
EN 12446, Chimneys - Components - Concrete outer wall elements
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EN 13063-1, Chimneys - System chimneys with clay/ceramic flue liners - Part 1: Requirements and test
methods for sootfire resistance
methods under wet conditions
methods for air flue system chimneys
EN 13069, Chimneys - Clay/ceramic outer walls for system chimneys - Requirements and test methods
EN 13084-1, Free-standing chimneys - Part 1: General requirements
EN 13216-1, Chimneys - Test methods for system chimneys - Part 1: General test methods
EN 13384-1, Chimneys - Thermal and fluid dynamic calculation methods - Part 1: Chimneys serving one
combustion appliance
EN 13384-2, Chimneys - Thermal and fluid dynamic calculation methods - Part 2: Chimneys serving more
than one combustion appliance
EN 13502, Chimneys - Requirements and test methods for clay/ceramic flue terminals
EN 14297, Chimneys - Freeze-thaw resistance test method for chimney products
EN 14471, Chimneys - System chimneys with plastic flue liners - Requirements and test methods
EN 14989-1, Chimneys - Requirements and test methods for metal chimneys and material independent air
supply ducts for roomsealed heating applications - Part 1: Vertical air/flue terminals for C6-type appliances
EN 14989-2, Chimneys - Requirements and test methods for metal chimneys and material independent air
supply ducts for roomsealed heating applications - Part 2: Flue and air supply ducts for room sealed
appliances
EN 16497-1, Chimneys - Concrete System Chimneys - Part 1: Non-balanced flue applications
EN 16497-2, Chimneys - Concrete System Chimneys - Part 2: Balanced flue applications
EN 15287-1:2023, Chimneys - Design, installation and commissioning of chimneys - Part 1: Chimneys for
non-roomsealed combustion appliances
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1443:2019 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/

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NOTE 1 Examples of chimney construction identifying individual component terminology and definitions are
given in Figures A.1, A.2 and A.3 in Annex A. Examples of balanced air/flue configurations for room sealed
applications are given in Figures A.4 and A.5. The configurations of Figure A.4 and Figure A.5 can be created from
converting or relining an existing chimney.
NOTE 2 The European scheme for the classification of gas appliances is given in EN 1749.

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3.1
fire compartment
part of the building comprising one or more rooms, spaces or storeys constructed to prevent the spread
of fire
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.1]
3.2
unit generating products of combustion which need to be conveyed to the outside atmosphere
Note 1 to entry: E.g. heating appliances, cooking appliances, motors, CHPs (en: combined heat power).
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.1]
3.3
room sealed appliance
appliance in which the combustion circuit (air supply, combustion chamber, heat exchanger and
evacuation of the products of combustion) is sealed with respect to the room in which the appliance is
installed
3.4
flue
passage for conveying the products of combustion to the outside atmosphere
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.2]
3.5
flue gas
gaseous portion of the products of combustion conveyed in a flue
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.3]
3.6
products of combustion
products resulting from the combustion of fuel (gaseous, liquid and solid constituents)
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.4]
3.7
chimney
structure consisting of a wall or walls enclosing a flue or flues conveying the products of combustion into
the outside atmosphere
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Note 1 to entry: The generic word “chimney”, when used in this document, refers to chimneys used to convey the
products of combustion from any combustion appliance to the outside atmosphere, and thus includes all other
terms of common use, such as: vents, flues, shafts, exhaust systems, flue ducts, etc.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.5]
3.8
chimney system
combination of both a flue duct and an air supply duct for room sealed applications
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balanced flue chimney configuration
configuration where the air entry to the combustion air supply duct is adjacent to the discharge of
combustion products from the flue, the inlet and outlet being so positioned that wind effects are
substantially balanced
3.10
concentric air/flue configuration
configuration in which the flue duct is fully surrounded by the air supply duct
Note 1 to entry: This includes chimney configurations where the flue duct and air supply duct do not share a
common axis.
3.11
separate air/flue configuration
configuration in which the air supply duct and the flue duct are separate
3.12
chimney stack
chimney enclosing more than one flue
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.7]
3.13
single-wall chimney
chimney with only one wall
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.17]
3.14
multi-wall chimney
chimney consisting of a flue liner and at least one additional wall
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.18]
3.15
system chimney
chimney that is installed using a combination of compatible chimney components, obtained or specified
as a kit from one manufacturing source with product responsibility for the whole chimney
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.19]
3.16
system chimney for room sealed applications
chimney configuration that is installed using a combination of compatible components, obtained or
specified from one manufacturing source with product responsibility for the whole chimney system
Note 1 to entry This product is understood to constitute a kit under the Mandate M/105.
3.17
custom-built chimney
chimney that is installed or built on-site using a combination of compatible components that may be from
one or different sources
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.20]
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custom-built chimney for room sealed applications
chimney configuration that is installed or built on-site using a combination of compatible components
that may be from one or different sources
3.19
converted chimney
existing chimney for non-room sealed applications changed to a chimney system
3.20
relining
process of renovating or replacing the flue liner of a chimney
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.21]
3.21
relined chimney
existing chimney where a liner is restored or replaced
Note 1 to entry: The process of inserting a new liner into an existing chimney without a change of the air/flue
configuration is also regarded as relining the chimney
3.22
flue duct
duct containing the flue of the chimney system
3.23
air supply duct
duct in a chimney system only for conveying combustion air to a room-sealed appliance
3.24
flue liner
rigid or flexible inner wall of a chimney consisting of components the inner surface of which is in contact
with products of combustion
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.6, modified — Replaced “surface” with “inner surface”.]
3.25
flue liner kit
flue liner that is installed using a combination of compatible flue liner components, obtained or specified
as a kit from one manufacturing source with product responsibility for the whole flue liner including all
its components
Note 1 to entry: A flue liner kit is not considered a system chimney.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.7]
3.26
rigid flue liner
flue liner that cannot bend without permanent deformation
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.15]

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flexible flue liner
tube having a single or multi-skin construction that is able to bend in any direction without permanent
deformation
[SOURCE: FprEN 15287-1:2023, 3.16]
3.28
outer wall
external wall of a chimney system, on the outer surface of which the minimum distance to combustible
material is referred
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.22, modified — Added “system” and replaced “from the surface of which the
distance to combustible is measured” with “, on the outer surface of which the minimum distance to
combustible is referred”.]
3.29
enclosure
additional structure, combustible or non-combustible, built around a chimney
Note 1 to entry: An enclosure which is specified as a part of the chimney is considered an “outer wall” of the
chimney.
Note 2 to entry: Enclosures can for example give additional safety in case of fire, provide additional heat transfer
resistance, prevent accidental human contact, prevent impact damage and can be used for decorative purposes.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.23]
3.30
mid feather wall
dividing wall separating multiple flues within a chimney stack
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.19]
3.31
flue block
factory-made single- or multi-wall chimney component with one or more flues
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.24]
3.32
connecting air supply pipe
component or components connecting the combustion appliance air supply to the air supply duct of the
chimney system
3.33
connecting flue pipe
component or components connecting the combustion appliance outlet and the flue duct of the chimney
system
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.8, modified — Replaced “chimney” with “flue duct of the chimney system”.]

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component
any part of a chimney, of a flue liner or of a connecting flue pipe
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.9]
3.35
section
straight chimney component of a flue liner or of a connecting flue pipe, conveying products of combustion
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.10]
3.36
joint
connection between two components
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.15]
3.37
seal
prefabricated element that joins two components in such a way as to fulfil leakage requirements
[SOURCE: EN 14241-1:2013, 3.7, modified — Replaced "prevent leakage" by "fulfil leakage

requirements".]
3.38
sealant
material which, applied in an unformed state to a joint, seals it by adhering to appropriate surfaces within
the joint in such a way as to fulfil leakage requirements
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.26]
3.39
fitting
component of a chimney, of a flue liner or of a connecting flue pipe conveying products of combustion
except a section
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.11]
3.40
elbow/bend
chimney fitting which provides a change of direction of the flue
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.28]
3.41
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T-piece
chimney fitting which allows a combustion appliance, connecting flue pipe or accessory to be connected
to the chimney flue at an angle
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.29]
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access component
component installed in the chimney or in the connecting flue pipe to provide access to the flue for the
purpose of inspection or cleaning
Note 1 to entry: An access component can be a part of a system chimney, flue liner or connecting flue pipe or can
be an accessory.
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.30]
3.43
back ventilation
ventilation of the space between two walls of the chimney or the chimney and an enclosure
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.31]
3.44
centralising spacer
component to centralize the flue liner
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.32]
3.45
support
component of a chimney, a flue liner or a connecting flue pipe used to fix, or transfer the load of
components to structural elements
Note 1 to entry: Structural elements can be a building, a mast, etc.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.13]
3.46
sleeve
component which provides an aperture through a wall, floor or roof through which a chimney or a
connecting flue pipe pass
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.34]
3.47
flashing
prefabricated component or site fabricated materials used for weatherproofing the penetration of the
roof by the chimney
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.35]
3.48
fire stop
component intended to provide fire resistance to fire spread between rooms or compartments
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.36]
3.49
chimney adapter
component which connects the chimney to the connecting flue pipe or a combustion appliance
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.37]
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3.50
combustion appliance adapter
component which connects the connecting flue pipe or the chimney to a combustion appliance
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.38]
3.51
test point
component that provides access for flue gas sampling and measurement
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.39]
3.52
accessory
additional flue gas carrying component added to a chimney or a connecting flue pipe to perform a
particular function
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.12]
3.53
draught regulator
device with a flap in a flue opening to allow entry of secondary air into the flue to regulate the draught
Note 1 to entry: A draught regulator can be a part of a chimney, flue liner or connecting flue pipe or can be an
accessory.
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.41]
3.54
standstill opening devices
device which is opened by a motor to allow air to enter the flue during the standstill period of the
Note 1 to entry: A stand still opening device can be a part of a chimney, flue liner or connecting flue pipe or can be
an accessory.
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.42]
3.55
combined secondary air device
combination of a draught regulator and standstill opening device
Note 1 to entry: A combined secondary air device can be a part of a chimney, flue liner or connecting flue pipe or
can be an accessory.
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.43]
3.56
explosion relief
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device that protects the chimney against overpressure arising from deflagration or explosion in the flue
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.44]
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silencer
product used in connecting flue pipes or on top of chimney for reducing noise emission caused by
combustion appliances including emergency generators or fans
Note 1 to entry: A silencer can be a part of a chimney, flue liner or connecting flue pipe or can be an accessory.
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.45]
3.58
condensate drain
component to facilitate the disposal of condensate
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.46]
3.59
flue damper
device used to close or partially close the flue
Note 1 to entry: A flue damper can be a part of a chimney, flue liner or connecting flue pipe or can be an accessory.
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.47]
3.60
terminal
component installed at the outlet of a chimney or a flue liner
Note 1 to entry: There are terminals only for decorative purposes or terminals intended for specified
performances.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.14]
3.61
rain cap
part of the chimney that protects against the entry of rain
Note 1 to entry: A rain cap can be a part of a system chimney, flue liner or terminal or can be an accessory
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.49]
3.62
chimney fan
fan positioned on the outlet of the chimney (exhaust fan) or fan positioned in the connecting flue pipe
(inline fan)
[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.50]
3.63
nominal working temperature
flue gas temperature under normal operating conditions of the combustion appliance at maximum heat
input as specified in the appliance product standards
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.25]
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3.64
negative pressure chimney
chimney designed to operate with the pressure inside the flue equal or less than the pressure outside the
flue
Note 1 to entry: The class for negative pressure is "N".
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.26]
3.65
positive pressure chimney
chimney designed to operate with the pressure inside the flue greater than the pressure outside the flue
Note 1 to entry: Classes for positive pressure are e.g. "P", "M", "H"
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.27]
3.66
condensate
liquid products formed when the flue gas is below the water dew point
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.28]
3.67
dry operating condition
condition when the chimney is designed to operate normally with the temperature of the inner surface
of the flue liner at or above the water dew point
Note 1 to entry: Dry operating condition is designated "D".
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.29]
3.68
wet operating condition
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condition when the chimney is designed to operate normally with the temperature of the inner surface
of the flue liner below the water dew point
Note 1 to entry: Wet operating condition is designated "W".
Note 2 to entry: The characteristic "W" is not related to rainwater ingress.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.30]
3.69
sootfire
combustion of the flammable residue deposited on the flue liner or connecting flue pipe
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.31]
3.70
sootfire resistant chimney
chimney that is resistant to sootfire and is reusable after
Note 1 to entry: Sootfire resistant chimneys are designated "G".
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.32]
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3.71
sootfire safe accessory
accessory that may not perform its intended function during and after a sootfire but does not prevent the
safe operation or change the designation “G” of the chimney or connecting flue pipe
Note 1 to entry: Sootfire safe accessories are designated "As".
Note 2 to entry: “As” is used only for accessories and not for chimneys, flue liners and connecting flue pipes.
Note 3 to entry: Sootfire safe accessories are considered as replaceable without dismantling the chimney.
Note 4 to entry: Measures to be taken after the event of a sootfire are to be found in the relevant product standard.
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.33]
3.72
minimum distance to combustible material
minimum distance of the outer wall of the chimney to combustible material
Note 1 to entry: The minimum distance to combustible is designated with "xx".
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.34, modified — Replaced “distance” with “minimum distance”.]
3.73
fire resistance external to external
ability of the chimney to prevent the spread of fire from one compartment to another
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.35, modified — Deleted the Note to entry.]
3.74
thermal resistance of a chimney
resistance to heat transfer through the wall or walls of the chimney
Note 1 to entry: The thermal resistance of a chimney is given as "(1/Λ)".
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.36]
3.75
flow resistance
pressure loss in a flue or in a combustion air supply duct opposed to the flow of the flue gas or combustion
air in motion at a given temperature and velocity
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.37]
3.76
coefficient of flow resistance
ratio between the flow resistance of a fitting and the dynamic pressure of the medium due to a directional
and/or cross-sectional change in the fitting
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.38]
3.77
freeze-thaw resistant chimney
chimney that is capable of withstanding freeze-thaw exposure
[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.39]
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4 Design
4.1 General
In order to design a chimney, the following steps should be followed to achieve a safe chimney.
Specify whether the chimney design is for a single combustion appliance or multiple combustion
appliance application. Specify the type of multiple combustion appliance configuration, i.e. whether
cascade or multiple inlet.
The design shall specify whether the chimney configuration to be installed shall comprise two concentric
or separate ducts.
NOTE Where a chimney is approved together with the combustion appliance, the information for flue sizing or
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the designation parameters not associated with the installation aspects are not necessary as the combination of
combustion appliance and chimney has been certificated together.
4.2 Characteristics
4.2.1 Designation of an installed chimney
In order to identify the characteristics of the chimney the installed chimney shall be designated.
The designation shall include information on the temperature class, the pressure class, the condensate
resistance class, the corrosion resistance class and the sootfire resistance class and where appropriate
the minimum distance to combustible material.
The meaning of the listed characteristics corresponds to the product characteristics of system chimneys
and components for chimneys such as flue liners, connecting flue pipes and accessories.
EXAMPLE For a designation of an installed chimney:
EN 15287–2 T 200 P1 W 2 O 20
Number of the corresponding

standard
Temperature class (see

4.2.2)
Pressure class (see 4.2.3)
Condensate resistance class (see

4.2.4)
Corrosion resistance class (see

4.2.5)
Sootfire resistance class (see

4.2.6)
Minimum distance to combustible material (see

4.2.7)
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4.2.2 Temperature classes
Temperature classes under normal operating conditions are given in Table 1.

Table 1 — Temperature classes
Temperature class Nominal working temperature

°C
T 080 ≤ 80
T 100 ≤ 100
T 120 ≤ 120
T 140 ≤ 140
T 160 ≤ 160
T 200 ≤ 200
T 250 ≤ 250
T 300 ≤ 300
T 400 ≤ 400
T 450 ≤ 450
T 600 ≤ 600
4.2.3 Pressure classes
Pressure classes are given in Table 2 (value for a gas tightness determined by a threshold leakage rate
appropriate to the pressure class).
Table 2 — Pressure classes
Pressure class Pressurea Type of use Leakage rate

Pa l ⋅ s−1⋅ m−2
N1 ≤0 for negative pressure chimneys ≤ 2,0
N2 ≤0 for negative pressure chimneys ≤ 3,0
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P1 ≤ 200 for low positive pressure chimneys ≤ 0,006

P2 ≤ 200 for low positive pressure chimneys ≤ 0,120
M1 ≤ 1 500 for medium positive pressure chimneys ≤ 0,006
M2 ≤ 1 500 for medium positive pressure chimneys ≤ 0,120
H1 ≤ 5 000 for high positive pressure chimneys ≤ 0,006
H2 ≤ 5 000 for high positive pressure chimneys ≤ 0,120
a Pressure at steady-state condition under normal operating conditions.
4.2.4 Condensate resistance classes
Condensate resistance classes are:

— D for chimneys, flue liners, connecting flue pipes, components and accessories operating under dry
conditions;
— W for chimneys, flue liners, connecting flue pipes, components and accessories operating under wet
conditions.

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4.2.5 Corrosion resistance classes
Corrosion resistance classes are given in Table 3.

Table 3 — Corrosion resistance classes
Corrosion
resistance Gaseous fuels Liquid fuels Solid fuels
class
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1 — gas: – –
sulfur-
content ≤ 50 mg/m3
— LNG
— LPG
2 — gas: — oil: — chemically
sulfur- sulfur- untreated wood
content ≤ 2 000 mg/m3 content ≤ 2 000 mg/kg and
— LNG — kerosene chemically
untreated woody
— LPG
biomass a
3 — gas — oil — wood
— LNG — kerosene — coal
— LPG — peat
NOTE Table 3 does not categorize process gases or liquids.
a Natural wood and biomass from natural wood are considered as chemically untreated.
4.2.6 Sootfire resistance classes
Sootfire resistance classes are:

— O for chimneys, flue liners, connecting flue pipes, components and accessories without sootfire
resistance;
— G for chimneys, flue liners, connecting flue pipes, components and accessories with sootfire
resistance;
— As for accessories that are sootfire safe.
NOTE 1 Chimneys, flue liners, connecting flue pipes, components and accessories designated "O" can only be
used for combustion appliances for liquid and gaseous fuels.
NOTE 2 Chimneys, flue liners, connecting flue pipes, components and accessories designated "G" can be used for
all types of fuels.
NOTE 3 Accessories designated "As" can be used for all types of fuels.
4.2.7 Minimum distance to combustible material
The minimum allowed distance of the outer surface of the chimney to walls, floors and roofs comprising
combustible material is expressed as “xx”, where “xx” is the value in whole millimetres.
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4.3 Required information

4.3.1 Sources of data and information
The data and information specified in 4.3.2 to 4.3.6 shall be obtained and documented as appropriate.
NOTE The sources can be:
— local building rules;
— architect’s drawings, plans or site surveys;
— combustion appliance manufacturer‘s literature:
— chimney manufacturer‘s literature including installation instructions;
— Annexes of this document (e.g. material characteristics).
4.3.2 Local conditions
Building rules, environmental and topographical particulars of the site shall be obtained.
4.3.3 Combustion appliance information
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The information for the intended combustion appliance(s) (see Annex B for an example) shall be obtained
from the documentation for the combustion appliance or if not available, default values can be used (see
EN 13384-1:2015+A1:2019, Annex B), but the source of the data shall be documented in the design (see
4.3.1).
4.3.4 Building structure and chimney system route
In order to allow the chimney route to be determined, the relevant details of the building or support
structure shall be obtained.
An example of information to be provided for a typical building design and chimney route, along with a
corresponding check list of information is given in Annex C and Figures C.1, C.2 and C.3.
4.3.5 Existing chimney
The following information shall be obtained for relining of an existing chimney:

— the type and/or materials of the existing chimney;
— dimensions of the existing chimney;
— restrictions of the existing chimney;
— previous use of the existing chimney.
4.3.6 Chimney product specification
The following information about the chimney product specification shall be obtained where appropriate
(see 4.3.1):
— identification and designation of the system chimney or of the components for custom-built
chimneys or for relining an existing chimney;
— design load or maximum allowed chimney height to be supported by lengths, fittings and supports;
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— installation instruction;
— terminals characteristics;
— condensate drainage system;
— additional information for chimney sizing (see EN 13384-1 or EN 13384-2).
4.4 Design requirements

4.4.1 General
Where a chimney or chimney system is certified as an integral part of the combustion appliance, the
installation instructions are deemed to fulfil these design requirements.
The design of the chimney shall be detailed and documented and where appropriate also of the
connecting flue pipe. The product information can fulfil this requirement. The design shall enable
standard components to be used in carrying out the installation. Modification of components, e.g.
producing openings or adjustments of length may only be undertaken in accordance with the
instructions.
The finished chimney should have a chimney plate (see Annex G), except chimneys, or chimney systems,
which are certified as an integral part of the appliance.
4.4.2 Route of the chimney and the connecting flue pipe
4.4.2.1 Location of chimney outlet
It is important that the chimney outlet is positioned in such a way that it allows adequate evacuation and
dispersal of combustion products and avoids re-entry through openings into the building.
This could be achieved by:
— Considering Annex D which gives an example for chimney outlet positions for residential heating or
comparable applications.
— For non-balanced flue applications taking into account the calculation given in EN 13384-1 and
EN 13384-2 which takes into account the location of the chimney outlet and the effects of outlets
being in the pressure zone. The chimney outlet is considered to be in an adverse pressure zone if the
chimney outlet position is less than 0,4 m above the ridge (see "a" in Figure D.2) and the distance of
a horizontal line from the chimney outlet to the intersection with the roof is less than 2,3 m (see “c”
in Figure D.2), and the chimney outlet is situated:
— on a roof with a slope of more than 40° (see “γ” in Figure D.2), or
— on a roof with a slope of more than 25o (see “γ” in Figure D.2) if the opening for combustion air
and the outlet of the chimney are on different sides of the ridge and horizontal distance from the
top to the ridge is more than 1,0 m.
A chimney should also be considered to be adversely affected by the proximity of adjacent obstructions
e.g. buildings, trees, mountains. A chimney outlet within 15 m from adjacent structures which extends
over a horizontal angle of 30° and their upper boundary raises more than 10° above the horizon as seen
from the terminal outlet can be affected by wind turbulence. This can be overcome by a chimney
extension or an aerodynamic terminal.
Termination inside this zone is possible if terminals with specified aerodynamic properties are applied,
sufficient to generate a negative pressure at the outlet of the chimney to overcome positive pressure wind
effects or ensuring adequate positive pressure generated e.g. by the combustion appliance.
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Other positions, e.g. the prohibited zone (see Figure D.2, key 2), can be related to environmental issues
e.g. flue gas re-entry and not the functioning capability of the chimney.
For other applications e.g. involving industrial combustion plant or process venting, the determination of
the chimney outlet position can require other criteria, such as calculations for the dispersal of combustion
products related to nearby surroundings.
4.4.2.2 Chimney system route
The chimney system route should be determined by the positions of the combustion appliances, the flue
outlet, the air supply intake(s) and the point of chimney termination.
The chimney system route should be the shortest, most practicable direct route between the combustion
appliance outlet and the chimney outlet and should be as straight and as near to vertical as practicable,
except for horizontal types, e.g. type C1 and C5. The non-balanced flue chimney outlet should be as near
as practicable to the highest part of the building (e.g. ridge) to ensure adequate draught and dispersion
of flue gas.
The chimney route selected should enable the chimney standard components to be used in carrying out
the installation, including offsets to be supported in compliance with the installation instructions.
For a chimney operating under wet conditions with multiple inlets, a means shall be provided for
preventing condensate from re-entering an individual combustion appliance. This can be achieved by
ensuring that the entering position of the lowest connecting flue pipe is above the level of condensate
collecting at the base of the chimney or in the collector.
Attention should be given to heat emitted from the chimney in applications where whole year operation
is likely to affect comfort. A thermal resistance value of minimum 0,22 m2 · K/W is recommended for
temperature class T300 and above.
4.4.2.3 Connecting flue pipe and connecting air supply pipe route
The connecting flue pipe and connecting air supply pipe shall not pass through a ceiling or into another
fire compartment or voids which cannot be inspected.
A connecting flue pipe designated suitable for wet operating conditions, shall be inclined to allow
condensate to be drained. It is recommended that it be inclined a minimum of 3° to the horizontal.
A connecting flue pipe for a non-condensing combustion appliance shall be connected to a chimney
operating under wet conditions so that condensate cannot enter the combustion appliance, e.g. by
declining the connecting flue pipe to the chimney or providing a condensate trap.
It is recommended that the connecting flue pipe should be as short as possible.
The combustion appliance installation instructions shall be followed for any specific requirements.
Attention should be given to heat emitted from the connecting flue pipe in applications where whole year
operation is likely to affect comfort. A thermal resistance value of a minimum of 0,22 m2 · K/W is
recommended for temperature class T300 and above.
4.4.3 Designation classes
4.4.3.1 General
The chimney and connecting flue pipes, chimney adapter and combustion appliance adapter shall have
designation classes (see 4.2) each appropriate to the combustion appliance data as required in 4.3.3 and
the building structure data as required in 4.3.5.
The connecting flue pipe can have a designation different from that of the chimney, e.g. where the
combustion appliance output results in a positive pressure in the connecting flue pipe and the chimney
design is such that it provides sufficient draft to operate under negative pressure. The designation

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parameters for both the chimney and the connecting flue pipe shall be taken into account in the
calculation according to EN 13384-1 and EN 13384-2 (see 4.4.5).
Each designation parameter shall be of a class at least equal to that required class. The following sequence
per class shall be taken into account:
— T600 > T450 > T400 > T300 > T250 > T200 > T160 > T140 > T120 > T100 > T080;
— Hz > Mz > Pz > Nz with z =1 or 2;
— H1 > H2, M1 > M2, P1 > P2 und N1 > N2;
— Wy > Dy with Y = 1, 2 or 3;
— D3 > D2 > D1 and W3 > W2 > W1;
— Gxx > Oxx;
4.4.3.2 System chimney
The designation classes according to 4.2 of an installed system chimney shall be according as far as
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possible to the classes of the product designation or to a lower class according to 4.4.3.1.
For an installed metal system chimney according to EN 1856-1:2009, national regulations can exist with
respect to the corrosion load in the chimney (the combination of condensate resistance and corrosion
resistance). Annex E lists the correlation between material specification and corrosion load claimed to
exist in the various member states at the time of publication of this document.
NOTE A terminal according to EN 14989-1 can be connected directly to the combustion appliance to form a
system chimney.
4.4.3.3 Custom-built, relined or converted chimney system with separate air/flue configuration
The designation classes according to 4.2 of an installed custom-built, a relined or converted chimney
system for separate air/flue configuration can be determined according to Annex H of EN 15287-1:2023.
The designation classes of single-wall custom-built chimney in accordance with EN 1806 and EN 1858
can also be made in accordance with the designation classes of the products, if necessary, taking into
account Table F.1 in Annex F.
If the chimney system consists of components with different designation classes, the lowest class
according to the sequence in 4.4.3.1 shall be used.
NOTE 1 Examples for the determination of the designation of relined and custom-built chimneys are given in
Annexes I and J of EN 15287-1:2023.
NOTE 2 The air supply duct has no designation requirement, additional information can be required in
accordance with G.2.
4.4.3.4 Custom-built, relined, or converted chimney system with concentric air/flue

configuration
The designation classes according to 4.2 of an installed custom-built, a relined or converted chimney
system with concentric air/flue configuration can be determined according to Annex H.
If the chimney system consists of components with different designation classes, the lowest class
according to the sequence of 4.4.3.1 shall be used.
NOTE Examples for the determination of the designation of converted or relined chimney systems and custom-
built chimney systems are given in Annexes I and J.
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4.4.3.5 Connecting flue pipe
The designation classes according to 4.2 of an installed connecting flue pipe shall be according as far as
possible to the classes of the product designation or to a lower class according to 4.4.3.1.
For an installed metal connecting flue pipe according to EN 1856-2:2009, national regulations can exist
with respect to the corrosion load in the connecting flue pipe (the combination of condensate resistance
and corrosion resistance). Annex E lists the correlation between the material specification and corrosion
load claimed to exist in the various member states at the time of publication of this document.
The designation classes of connecting flue pipes made of system chimney components, e.g. EN 1856-1,
EN 13063-1 and EN 14471 shall be determined according to 4.4.3.2. The designation classes of
connecting flue pipes constructed in a custom-built manner using other products can be determined
according to Annex H of this document or Annex H of EN 15287-1:2023.
4.4.4 Materials of construction
4.4.4.1 System chimneys
System chimneys shall be in accordance with EN 1856-1, EN 13063-1, EN 13063-2, EN 13063-3,

EN 14471, EN 16497-1, EN 16497-2, EN 14989-1 or an ETA.
NOTE A terminal according to EN 14989-1 can be connected directly to the combustion appliance to form a
system chimney.
4.4.4.2 Custom-built, relined or converted chimneys
4.4.4.2.1 Flue liners and flue ducts
Flue liners and flue ducts for custom-built, converted and relined chimneys shall be made from rigid flue
liners according to the requirements of EN 1457-1, EN 1457-2, EN 1806, EN 1856-2, EN 1857, EN 1858
or an ETA. Flue ducts can also be made in accordance with the requirements of EN 14989-2. Flue liners
and flue ducts for relined or converted chimneys can also be made from flexible flue liners according to
the requirements of EN 1856-2.
Positive pressure and wet designated flue liners, flue ducts and fittings (e.g. access component), including
any seals/sealants shall be confirmed as a combination for that pressure class and condensate resistance
class e.g. as a flue liner kit.
Chimney products according to the requirements of EN 1856-1, EN 14471 and EN 16497-1 can also be
used as flue liners.
4.4.4.2.2 Insulation
Any insulation shall be fit for the intended use, dimensionally stable and not prevent free movement of
the flue liner. It can also be an air gap.
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If the insulation consists of loose material, it shall be installed in such a way that the free movement of
the flue liner is not impaired and the insulation is prevented from sagging. If the insulation around the
flue duct forms the inner wall of the air supply duct, it shall have a stable outer surface or be covered to
prevent loose material entering the air supply duct.
Care should be taken when using loose infill without binders to prevent the risk of flue blockage arising
from the escape of the insulation into the flue, e.g. by choosing a material with adequate corrosion
resistance.
4.4.4.2.3 Outer wall
In custom-built chimneys, chimney products in accordance with EN 12446, EN 1806, EN 1858 and
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In relined or converted chimneys the existing chimney or its outer wall will become the outer wall.
The outer wall of chimney systems with concentric air/flue configuration shall be of a material suitable
for the conditions inside and outside the duct (e.g. air supply temperature, heat radiation from the flue
duct, durability, UV resistant, rigidity).
4.4.4.2.4 Air supply duct
Air supply ducts of chimney systems with separate air/flue configuration can be of any material suitable
for the environment inside or outside the duct (e.g. air supply temperature, heat radiation from the flue
duct, durability, UV resistant, rigidity).
The air supply duct of chimney systems with concentric air/flue configuration comprises the outer
surface of the flue duct or any insulation and the inner surface of the outer wall or any other duct of the
outer wall.
The air supply duct shall have a gas tightness meeting the requirements of Pressure class N2 of EN 1443.
The air supply duct shall be constructed in such a manner, especially so insulated, that no moisture at the
outer surface of the air supply duct or the outer wall can occur caused by cooling of the air supply duct
from cold combustion air entering from outside.
The flow resistance of the air supply duct shall be determined and the thermal resistance of the air supply
duct of chimney systems with concentric air/flue configuration shall also be determined.
4.4.4.3 Connecting flue pipe, connecting air supply pipe, and adaptors
The material of a metal connecting flue pipe shall comply with EN 1856-2. Chimney components
including adapters complying with EN 1457-1, EN 1457-2, EN 1806, EN 1856-1, EN 1857, EN 1858 or
EN 14471 can also be used. Connecting flue pipes and adapters can also be constructed in a custom-built
manner, e.g. using glass, fibre products, or even clay products such as bricks.
The connecting air supply pipe shall meet the requirements of 4.4.4.2.4.
4.4.4.4 Terminal for custom-built, relined or converted chimney systems for room sealed
applications
Vertical terminals for balanced flue room sealed chimney systems shall be in accordance with
EN 14989-1. Terminals for non-balanced room sealed chimney systems shall be in accordance with
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EN 1856-1 and EN 13502.
4.4.4.5 Supplementary components or additional materials
Supplementary components or additional materials not supplied with the chimney products shall be fit
for purpose, (e.g. in terms of corrosion, temperature and strength), jointing compounds (e.g. cements,
mortars, seals, sealants or mastics), rendering, waterproofing/sealing materials, fixings, screws or
additional supports.
4.4.5 Chimney system sizing and characteristics
The flue duct, the connecting flue pipe, the air supply duct and terminal shall be characterised for size,
pressure class and thermal parameters to suit the combustion appliances which they serve in accordance
with the thermal and fluid dynamic calculation methods based on EN 13384-1 and EN 13384-2.
NOTE 1 EN 13384-1 describes a calculation method for chimneys serving one combustion appliance.
NOTE 2 EN 13384-2 describes a calculation method for chimneys serving more than one combustion appliances.
The chimney manufacturer or the combustion appliance manufacturer can specify a flue size, but this
should not conflict with the size range calculated according to either EN 13384-1 or EN 13384-2 as
appropriate.
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4.4.6 Installation requirements
4.4.6.1 Fire resistance external to external
A chimney design shall enable the fire resistance external to external required for the specific parts of the
building through which it passes to be achieved.
This can be achieved by one of the following:
— the chimney system itself fulfils the required fire resistance;
— the chimney system is built into a non-combustible enclosure which fulfils the required fire
resistance;
— the chimney system and its enclosure which together fulfil the required fire resistance.
This also applies to a chimney design which requires the use of fire stops, including those that act as
combined fire stops and spacers or as ceiling or floor supports.
4.4.6.2 Minimum distance to combustible material (resistance to fire internal to external)
For installed chimneys systems and connecting flue pipes the minimum distance to combustible material
(walls and wall, floor or roof penetrations) Gxx or Oxx as specified with the soot fire class according to
4.2.6 should be observed.
The minimum distance to combustible material for a chimney system supplied as an integral part of the
combustion appliance shall be in accordance with the combustion appliance instruction.
Applicable national legal installation requirements might provide information on reduction of the
minimum distance to combustible material
— where the expanse of the combustible material is small, e.g. skirting boards, rafters, joists,
— by shielding or
— by installing non-combustible insulation around the connecting flue pipe or on the combustible
material.
In some circumstances the combustible material may touch.

NOTE 1 The word combustible material covers combustible construction products (e.g. timber walls, floor
spaces, plastic window frames and thatched roofs).
Chimneys or connecting flue pipes which pass through a combustible wall, floor or roof construction shall
be sleeved or shielded or separated to maintain the appropriate distance to combustible material or in
the case of cavity wall construction to contain any infill. Any sleeve or shield opening to the outside of the
building shall be weatherproofed.
NOTE 2 A chimney relined with a flue liner having the same characteristics as the previous flue liner can retain
the existing distance to combustible material.
Specifications for minimum distances of non-concentric connecting flue pipes to combustible material
without designation according to 4.2 are given in Annex K, K.1.
Specifications for minimum distances of access components to combustible material are given in K.2.
Specifications for minimum distances of plastic flue liners in a chimney stack are given in K.3.
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4.4.6.3 Accidental human contact
Where the chimney is not otherwise completely enclosed and there is a risk of accidental human contact
causing burning (see Table 4), the design shall incorporate a shield or safety guard. It shall be fitted in
accordance with the chimney installation instructions.
Table 4 — Maximum allowable outer surface temperatures where accidental human contact is
possible according to EN ISO 13732-1
Material of the outer surface Maximum allowed temperature

Metal – bare 70 °C
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Metal –coated with enamel 74 °C
Metal – coated with powder 94 °C
Plastic 93 °C
Clay/ceramic, glass 85 °C
Concrete, marble 80 °C
NOTE Values for a contact duration of up to one second: "Touching a hot surface and
quickly withdrawing after feeling pain”.
4.4.6.4 Accidental ignition of extraneous material
Chimneys systems and connecting flue pipes shall be protected in rooms in which highly flammable or
explosive substances (e.g. straw, corn) are processed or stored or in which such substances can be
generated in such a way that ignition or explosion of these substances is not possible either by radiant
heat (e.g. radiation shield, safety distance) or by the surface temperature (e. g. thermal insulation). It shall
be fitted in accordance with the chimney instruction.
4.4.6.5 Supports
Chimneys shall be adequately supported, either by foundations or support brackets attached to the
building structure, or another free-standing structure e.g. a mast or windshield. Where the building is to
support the chimney, the building structure shall be capable of supporting the load both vertical and
lateral.
If a system chimney or a custom-built chimney is supported by a free-standing structure or windshield,
the construction of the support shall comply with EN 13084-1.
The fixings shall be suitable for the loads required and compatible with the materials of construction of
the building. This shall be checked before installing the chimney.
The combustion appliance shall not support the weight of the chimney system except when the
installation instructions for the combustion appliance states that the load bearing capacity is sufficient
and where cleaning of the chimney can be undertaken without dismantling.
The installation instructions for supporting the flue liner shall be followed. Where the flue liners are to
be supported on a lintel or foundations at the base of the chimney, they shall be adequate for the flue liner
load, including any condensate collectors, access components, and T-pieces or elbows.
4.4.6.6 Joints
Joints shall be made in accordance with the installation instructions.
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Joints between sections of non-enclosed system chimneys in accordance with EN 1856-1 shall not be
placed inside a floor.
4.4.6.7 Condensate drainage and rainwater disposal
Condensate accumulating in chimneys or connecting flue for wet operation shall be properly drained and
disposed of. Condensate drainage can be provided by
— the combustion appliance if the combustion appliance is suitable for this purpose,
— a condensate drain located at the base of the chimney (e.g. in the form of a supporting elbow) or
— a condensate drain located at the lowest point of the connecting piece (usually before the combustion
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appliance connection).
The condensate drain shall be large enough to allow the maximum amount of condensate to be
discharged. For this purpose, the inside diameter of any pipe work should be a minimum of 12 mm for oil
and gas and a minimum of 19 mm for solid fuels.
The condensate drain shall be fitted with a gas trap against flue gas outlet and false air inlet, e.g. by use of
a siphon made of corrosion-resistant material with a trap water height sufficiently for the expected
negative or positive pressures. The siphon's trap water height should be a minimum of 10 cm. Unless
otherwise specified, the siphon should be located outside of the chimney or connecting flue to ensure
inspection and cleaning.
The domestic drainage system shall not be ventilated through the flue.
If it is not possible to discharge the condensate into the domestic drainage system at a declining gradient,
connection to an automatically operating condensate lifting unit (conveying the condensate via the
backflow level) is required.
If there is a possible risk of freezing, suitable measures shall be taken, e.g. by appropriate insulation,
covering with electrical trace heating or enlarge the diameter of the condensate pipe.
NOTE A neutralizer to control acidity can be required.
Where rainwater can be collected in the chimney system or in the combustion appliance, a rainwater
drainage system which maintains the gas tightness of the chimney is recommended. It may be the
condensate drainage.
4.4.6.8 Positive pressure chimneys
Chimneys and connecting flue pipes working under positive pressure inside buildings shall be
— positioned in free ventilated rooms or
— back ventilated over the whole length of the connecting flue pipe and chimney (see 4.4.6.12).
4.4.6.9 Chimney offsets
The design shall ensure that offsets are supported in accordance with the installation instructions, or
with adequate supports and provision made for expansion.
4.4.6.10 Access for inspection, cleaning and measuring
Access to the flue shall be available so that the full length of the chimney from the combustion appliance
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Access for cleaning can be possible from the bottom or the top of the chimney, the loft access, explosion
relief door, connecting flue pipe or through the combustion appliance, but shall be in accordance with the
installation instructions for the combustion appliance or the chimney where approved.
The fittings used to provide an access shall be part of a system chimney product or of a flue liner product
or an accessory in accordance with 4.4.7.1.
An access shall be located only in areas where there is no risk from fire or explosion.
Where a chimney is to be cleaned from the top a safe working environment should be available.
An access should be provided in the vicinity of offsets of more than 30° or any offset which otherwise
could not be inspected or cleaned.
Where not provided in association with the combustion appliance a closable pressure tight test point
should be provided in the connecting flue pipe. It is recommended that such a measuring point be
positioned at a distance of twice the internal diameter in straight length from the combustion appliance
outlet.
4.4.6.11 Minimum distance between openings in the chimney system
Openings such as for accesses and any combustion appliance connection into the same flue shall be
separated in the direction of flow by at least one nominal diameter from one another except where the
configuration for such openings are otherwise demonstrated to evacuate products of combustion
adequately.
4.4.6.12 Back ventilation
Where back ventilation is required between two walls of the chimney or the chimney and an enclosure
(e.g. to evacuate the flue gases which can escape from the flue liner in positive pressure multi-wall
system), the gap between the flue liner and the next walls of the chimney construction shall be sufficient
to ensure adequate ventilation.
For concentric air/flue configurations the air supply duct is considered to fulfil this requirement.
For other configurations the ventilation of the gap shall be continuous from the room containing the
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combustion appliance or the bottom of the chimney to the outside atmosphere. Sufficient air shall be
available for the gap. The recommended minimum gap for the back ventilation is 30 mm except where a
circular inner wall of the gap is bounded by a square section outer wall of the gap when the minimum gap
can be 20 mm. For rectangular cross-sections, the hydraulic diameter can be used as a basis, whereby a
minimum distance shall not be less than 5 mm. The air inlet and outlet apertures and grills to the
ventilation gap shall not restrict the back ventilation. This is fulfilled if the air inlet to the cavity and the
air outlet have at least the same free area as the required cross section of the ventilated gap.
Access should be provided for inspecting and where necessary cleaning the gap.
4.4.6.13 External parts
4.4.6.13.1 System chimneys
The distance between the supports and the unsupported height of external parts of system chimneys in
accordance with EN 1856-1, EN 13063-1, EN 13063-2, EN 13063-3, EN 14471, EN 16497-1 or
EN 16497-2 shall not exceed the values declared in the DoP or installation instructions, unless a detailed
structural analysis of the application is available.
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4.4.6.13.2 Custom-built chimneys
If no performance for the maximum height of external sections of custom-built chimneys is declared, the
following applies for:
— metal chimneys, not more than 1,5 m above the last support, if the thickness of the load carrying wall
has a minimum thickness equal to 1/200 of the diameter and the distance between lateral supports
below the external sections does not exceed 2 m;
— chimneys having a masonry or concrete outer wall, a maximum unsupported height of 4,5 times the
lowest cross-sectional dimension of the chimney, but not more than 3 m, and shall not exceed 2,5 m
or be supported according to the outer wall element product standards EN 13069 (clay) or EN 12446
(concrete).
The distance above the last attachment to a building can be extended by propping, use of lateral supports
or guy wires or use of masts.
All props, struts, guy wire designs and masts should be in accordance with EN 13084-8.
The wall supports of custom-built-chimneys shall be rigid against lateral movement when fixed.
Wall fixings shall be used in accordance with the installation instructions and be suitable for the materials
of the construction of the wall which itself shall be capable of transmitting the load to earth.
4.4.6.14 Weatherproofing
Where the chimney system passes through a roof or wall a proprietary component or material shall be
used to provide weatherproofing at the appropriate angle of the roof slope and only the correct
components shall be used. Where flashings are constructed on site, the design and application shall be in
accordance with the roof and chimney design.
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Where rain penetration is a problem weatherproofing of the chimney can be by cladding, rendering, or
painting, according to the design and compatible with the substrate taking into account any freeze-thaw
requirements.
Weatherproofing shall be undertaken with materials having a temperature capability appropriate to the
outer surface temperature of the chimney system.
NOTE The outer surface temperature can be taken from the product information or calculated using one of the
formulae in Annex L.
Where the chimney is sootfire designated and where there is a risk of spark ignition by sootfire the
weatherproofing material shall be non-combustible.
Where the weatherproofing material has a higher water vapour diffusion resistance than the chimney
construction, back ventilation can be required between the outer wall of the chimney and the
weatherproofing construction.
Where the system or design requires back ventilation, the weatherproofing shall not cause a restriction
to the back ventilation.
If parts of the chimney system are to be painted, the paint system shall be compatible with the substrate
and any chimney product requirements.
4.4.6.15 Lightning protection
Where lightning protection for the building is required the chimney shall also have lightning protection,
either separately or via the lightning protection for the building. A metal chimney shall not be used as
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4.4.6.16 Earthing of chimney systems
Consideration should be given to earthing protection of metal chimneys, which can be subject to local
regulations.
4.4.7 Accessories
4.4.7.1 General
Accessories shall be selected so that they are suitable for the intended use and have a resistance to
temperature, pressure, condensation and corrosion corresponding to the designation of the connecting
flue pipe or chimney according to the place of installation.
Accessories for sootfire resistant connecting flue pipes or chimneys shall be at least sootfire safe meaning
marked with "As". They have to be checked after a soot fire and replaced if necessary.
The position of accessories shall allow easy cleaning, maintain minimum distances from combustible
material and, if necessary, provide electrical power supply.
Details of accessories can be found on the data plate or in the product information.
It can be assumed to be suitable for the following applications
— chimney silencers according to EN 16475-1,
— chimney fans according to EN 16475-2,
— flue dampers according to EN 16475-4,
— access components according to EN 16475-6,
— rain caps according to EN 16475-7 and
— terminals according to EN 13502.
Where required accessories shall have freeze-thaw resistance in accordance with EN 14297, EN 13502
or EN 13216-1.
4.4.7.2 Silencer
Where noise transmission between the combustion appliance and the chimney occurs to unreasonable
nuisance, an appropriate noise attenuation system (silencer) is recommended.
When a silencer is installed, the pressure loss characteristic and its influence on system capacity shall be
included in the flue size calculation (see 4.4.5).
4.4.7.3 Rain cap
Where rain water can enter the chimney system and is otherwise not disposed of (see 4.4.6.7) a rain cap
can be installed, if allowed.
Where ice formation can occur (e.g. in condensing applications or geographical conditions), the rain cap
shall have an overlap of a minimum of 50 mm greater than the chimney outer dimension in all directions.
When a rain cap is installed, the flow resistance shall be taken into account in the flue sizing (see 4.4.5).
4.4.7.4 Flue damper
Flue dampers are used to regulate the flow in a chimney or to prevent back flow of soot during cleaning
of the chimney, reduce the burning rate, reduce the stand-still energy loss or to prevent the backflow of
the flue gas e.g. in case of chimneys serving more than one combustion appliance.
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The following types of flue dampers are suitable:

— type 2: totally mechanically closeable for the use e.g. in connecting flue pipes as a shut-off device to
reduce ventilation losses when the combustion appliance is not in operation or, in case of chimneys
serving more than one combustion appliance, to prevent the return flow of flue gases from other
combustion appliances;
— type 4: partially mechanically closeable for the use e.g. in connecting flue pipes as throttle device to
adjust the combustion rate by increasing the flow resistance of the flue.
The different flue damper types and their use are described in Annex P.
Flue dampers type 2 shall have an internal gas tightness meaning the ability of the flue damper flap to
limit the rate of leakage within the flue damper flap from one side of the flap to the other.
Flue dampers type 2 are suitable for use in connecting flue pipes with
— pressure class N1, if the internal leakage rate does not exceed a value of 2,2 l ⋅ s−1 m−1,
— pressure class N2, if the internal leakage rate does not exceed a value of 3,1 l ⋅ s−1 m−1,
— pressure class P1, P2, M1, M2, H1 or H2, if the internal leakage rate does not exceed a value of
0,7 l⋅s−1 m−1.
4.4.7.5 Chimney fans
Chimney fans are used to create a stable positive or negative pressure for the chimney.
The fan shall be sized, both for its physical dimensions and for its extract capacity, to ensure full clearance
of combustion products including wind influences in accordance with EN 13384-1 or EN 13384-2.
Chimney fans can be installed inline in the connecting flue pipe (inline fans) or mounted on the chimney
outlet (exhaust fans) if the conveying capacity of the chimney system is ensured in the case of a fan failure.
This is considered to be fulfilled if:
— for gas and oil combustion appliances the fan is interlocked for draught failure with the combustion
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appliance according to the installation instructions for the combustion appliance;
— for mechanical solid fuel combustion appliances, the combustion system is interlocked and the
chimney has enough capacity (draught) to evacuate the residual products of combustion to the
outside atmosphere in the event of fan failure;
— for natural draught solid fuel combustion appliances which have rapid response combustion, e.g.
gravity fed boilers, the chimney without the fan running has the capacity to evacuate the flue gas
volume flow at minimum heat output of the combustion appliance.
Inline fans shall only generate positive pressure in connecting flue pipes and chimneys, if both are
suitable for positive pressure. In systems for negative pressure fans shall be positioned so that they
cannot produce an incorrect pressure in the connecting flue pipe and chimney.
The chimney fan and the connecting flues shall be positioned so that easy maintenance is possible.
The chimney fan can have its own structural support. When necessary the additional structural loading
on the chimney shall be included in the structural design.
4.4.7.6 Terminals
A terminal which is installed in the pressure zone as defined in EN 13384-1 or EN 13384-2 shall have
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The different types of terminals according to CEN/TS 16134 are described in Annex Q.
Terminals shall not affect the operational safety of the combustion appliance or the fire safety and
stability of the chimney. They shall be fitted to the chimney safely. This is deemed to be fulfilled if the
terminals are installed on chimneys
— do not generate any improper positive pressure in the chimney, e.g. by taking into account the flow
resistance of the terminals when dimensioning the chimney,
— in dry operation are designed, e.g. thermally insulated, so that no damage to the chimney is caused
by condensing moisture,
— in wet operation cannot cause icing at the chimney outlet,
— do not impede the thermal expansion of the flue of multi-wall chimneys and
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— do not restrict the cross-sections of back-ventilations inadmissibly.
Terminals shall be designed or placed in such a way that the chimney can be easily cleaned.
4.4.7.7 Particulate matter filters or separators
Particulate matter filters or separators in connecting flue pipes or chimneys with combustion appliances
for solid fuel have to be at least soot fire safe.
Particulate matter filters or separators shall not cause unreasonable nuisance (e.g. sound nuisance from
self-cleaning dust collectors).
If a particulate matter filters or separators shall be installed, the pressure loss for the loaded condition
has to be taken into account when dimensioning the flue (see 4.4.5).
4.5 Chimney plate and additional information
During the design phase the contents of the chimney plate should be determined.
The chimney plate and additional information shall be in the language of the country of installation.
The chimney plate shall be permanent and indelibly marked, e.g. engraved metal plate, impressed or
printed plastic plate.
The chimney plate shall carry a warning that the plate shall not be covered or defaced.
The following information should be included on the chimney plate where appropriate:
— installed chimney system designation determined in accordance with 4.4.3;
— nominal flue size;
— constructor/installer identification (name/address/telephone);
— date of construction/installation.
And where appropriate, the following additional information should be made available:
— chimney system location if the plate is not attached to the chimney;
— flue duct identification, e.g. Declaration of Performance;
— product designations in accordance with EN 1457-1, EN 1457-2, EN 1806, EN 1856-1, EN 1856-2,

EN 1857, EN 1858, EN 13063-1, EN 13063-2, EN 13063-3, EN 13502, EN 14471, EN 14989-1,
EN 14989-2, EN 16497-1 and EN 16497-2;
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— information about air supply duct, e.g. size, material;
— thermal resistance of the flue duct at the nominal working temperature;
— flow resistance information where available;
— installed accessory products;
— intermediate cleaning access;
— cleaning method;
— neutralization unit;
— information about offset, e.g. number, angles.
Other information can be supplied for example with the handover documents.
Examples of a chimney plate are given in Annex G.
5 Installation
5.1 General
The design of chimney systems incorporating system chimneys, custom-built chimneys, relined and
converted chimneys and the installation instructions shall be followed.
Information on checking, handling and site storage of materials and components is given in Annex M.
Chimney system components shall not be modified unless specifically allowed in the installation
instructions.
Additional items shall not be attached which affect structural stability or function or cleaning capability,
e.g. satellite dishes or other aerials or wind turbines.
Special attention should be paid to the following items:
— location of centralizing spacers;
— pulling force and/or load on installing flexible flue liners;
— alignment of flue liners;
— alignment of fittings to avoid undue stress/strain.
5.2 Construction of relined or converted chimney systems
The existing chimney for a separate air/flue configuration shall be checked that it is fit for its intended
use, taking into account any repair.
Sufficient openings in the existing chimney shall be prepared for the installation of the required
components into the chimney. The entry of the combustion appliance connection/connecting flue pipe
into the chimney shall be in accordance with 4.4.3.4.
Any opening in existing chimneys shall only be made with methods suitable to create a sufficient opening
without damage of the existing structure. The stability of the existing chimney shall not be compromised.
For this reason, it should, e.g. only be opened on one side to the maximum width of the inner cross-section
of the existing chimney or its outer wall.
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For installation of the new flue liner from the top of the chimney, a safe working area shall be available.
All temporary openings shall be closed with suitable material to achieve the resistance to fire and thermal
resistance required for the relined or converted chimney systems appropriate to the application. Ensure
that free movement of the liner is maintained.
5.3 Chimney plate
The chimney plate shall be completed in accordance with 4.5. The chimney plate shall be fixed in a visible
position.
NOTE 1 Possible locations are by the cleaning/inspection access, the side of the fireplace, at the chimney inlet or
possibly by the electricity-gas-water-meter.
NOTE 2 The chimney plate can be supplied with the system chimney or flue liner product.
Examples of a chimney plate are given in Annex G.
6 Commissioning/handover
After finishing the installation, the chimney system shall be commissioned to ensure that it has been
correctly installed. In the absence of specific instruction, a recommended checklist of items is given in
Annex N.
On satisfactory completion of the commissioning all relevant documentation and recommendations for
inspection, cleaning and maintenance (see Annex O) shall be handed over, e.g. to the user, owner or his
agent.
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Annex A
(informative)
Terminology
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Key
1 chimney 7 chimney section
2 flue 8 adjacent combustible wall or enclosure or cladding
3 flue liner 9 fitting
4 thermal insulation 10 connecting flue pipe
5 outer wall 11 combustion appliance
6 non-combustible enclosure or cladding 12 distance to combustible material
13 access component
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Key
a chimney in a masonry enclosure
b internal or external chimney without enclosure
c chimney in a cavity block
d chimney in an enclosure as a part of the building structure
e chimney in a separate enclosure
See Clause 3.
NOTE The flue liner can be of clay, concrete, metal or plastic.
Figure A.2 — Terminology for a system chimney
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See Clause 3.
NOTE The flue liner can be of clay, concrete, metal or plastic.
Figure A.3 — Terminology for a custom-built or a relined or converted chimney

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a) Concentric air/flue configurations
b) Separate air/flue configurations

Key
1 combustion air
2 flue gas
Figure A.4 — Balanced flue chimneys
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Key
1 chimney system
2 flue duct
3 air supply duct
4 connecting flue pipe
5 connecting air supply pipe
Figure A.5 — Terminology for balanced flue chimneys
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Annex B
(informative)
List of combustion appliance data required for the design of a chimney
B.1 For choosing the chimney type (required chimney designation)

— Kind/type of combustion appliance(s)/burner(s);
— kind of fuel;
— maximum flue gas temperature;
— for chimneys operating under wet condition, information if condensate from the chimney is allowed
to flow back through the combustion appliance.
B.2 For calculation of the chimney (sizing, see 4.4.5)

— Kind/type of combustion appliance/burner;
— kind of fuel;
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— maximum and where there is a range minimum flue gas mass flow
— minimum flue gas temperature for the nominal and where there is a range the minimum heat
output/input;
— minimum draught of the combustion appliance (for negative pressure chimneys) or maximum
differential pressure of the combustion appliance (for positive pressure chimneys) at nominal and
where there is a range at minimum heat output/input;
— CO2-content (if not previously provided);
— size and shape of flue gas outlet;
— minimum and maximum allowable pressure difference between combustion air inlet and flue gas
outlet if required by the appliance at nominal and where there is a range at minimum heat
output/input;
— maximum allowable temperature of combustion air if required by the appliance at nominal and
where there is a range at minimum heat output/input;
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B.3 For combustion appliance/connecting flue pipe/chimney adapter and

combustion air supply/connecting air pipe/combustion appliance adaptor
design/choice
— Size and shape of flue gas outlet;
— position/height of flue gas outlet;
— size and shape of combustion air inlet;
— position/height of combustion air inlet.
B.4 For terminal design/choice

— Maximum allowed CO2-content in the combustion air (re-circulation) if required by the appliance at
nominal and where there is a range at minimum heat output/input.
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(informative)
Example of typical building structure designed to assist exchange of

information
The following list of information should be supplied where appropriate (see Figures C.1, C.2 and C.3):
— H1 height from ground to ceiling (structural or finished);
— H2 height from intermediary floor to ceiling (structural or finished);
— H3 height of ridge;
— γ pitch of roof;
— T1 depth and thickness of intermediate floor joist timbers and distances between centres;
— T2 depth and thickness of roof space floor joist timbers and distances between centres;
— T3 depth and thickness of roof timbers (rafters) and distance between centres;
— L1 horizontal distance between the centre line of the chimney above roof level and the gable end of
the building;
— L2 horizontal distance between the centre line of the chimney above roof level and the ridge of the
roof;
— C1 distance through loft measured at centre line of the chimney system;
— C2 height from the ground to the centre line of each flue inlet;
— C3 height from the ground to the bottom of the liner;
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— C4 total chimney height from the ground to the chimney system outlet;
— C5 height from the ground to the centre of each access opening;
— C6 height from the ground to the lower bend of each offset where the centre line of the flue liner
changes the direction;
— C7 vertical distance between the lower and upper bends of each offset where the centre line of the
flue liner changes the direction;
— C8 horizontal distance between the vertical centre lines of each offset;
— C9 height from the ground to the centre line of the pressure equalising opening;
— B1 height from the ground to the centre line of each air inlet;
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— F2 horizontal distance 2 from the centre of combustion appliance-outlet to the centre of the flue;
— F3 height from ground to the centre of combustion appliance outlet;
— F4 horizontal distance from the centre of the combustion appliance air inlet to the centre of the
vertical air supply duct;
— F5 horizontal distance from the centre of the combustion appliance air inlet to the centre of the outlet
of the vertical air supply duct;
— D1 internal dimensions of cross section of the flue throughout its length;
— D2 internal dimensions of cross section of the air supply duct throughout its length;
— D3 internal dimensions of cross section of the connecting flue pipe;
— D4 internal dimensions of cross section of the connecting air supply duct;
— materials of each floor;
— materials of each ceiling;
— roof finish;
— existing chimney details for relined and converted chimney:
— internal dimensions throughout its length D;
— designation of existing chimney;
— construction materials to determine thermal resistance and fire resistance external to external;
— condition and nature of inner flue surface of the existing chimney;
— structural details, e.g. position of access openings;
— proximity of chimney outlet position to adjacent buildings, obstructions and other building
openings, e.g. windows, skylights.
Figure C.2 is an example of a gas appliance type C3 and a type C4 installation, and Figure C.3 is an example
for connecting flue pipe and connecting air supply pipe dimensions for a C4 application with separate
ducts.
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Figure C.1 — Example of typical building structure designed to assist exchange of information
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See 4.3.4.
Figure C.2 — Example for room sealed installations – dimensions
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See 4.3.4.
Figure C.3 — Example for connecting flue pipe and connecting air supply pipe dimensions for C4
application with separate ducts
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Annex D
(informative)
Location of outlets of chimney systems
Figures D.1 and D.2 give an example of chimney outlet positions for residential heating or comparable
applications.
Tables D.1 and D.2 contain examples of dimensions for the location of chimney outlets.
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Figure D.1 — Example of the location of outlets of balanced flue chimney configurations
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Table D.1 — Recommended dimensions for the location of outlets of balanced flue chimney
configurations for gas (see Figure D.1)
Symbol Terminal position Heat input Natural Fanned

kW (net) draught draught
mm mm
Aa directly below an opening, air brick, opening 0 to 7 300 300
window, etc. > 7 to 14 600
> 14 to 32 1 500
> 32 to 70 2 000
Ba above an opening, air brick, opening window, 0 to 7 300 300
etc. > 7 to14 300
>14 to 32 300
>32 to 70 600
Ca horizontally to an opening, air brick, opening 0 to 7 300 300
window, etc. > 7 to 14 400
> 14 to 32 600
> 32 to 70 600
D below temperature sensitive building up to 70 300 75
components, e.g. plastic gutters, soil pipes or
drain pipes
E below eaves up to 70 300 200
F below balconies or car port roof up to 70 600 200
G from a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe 0 to 5 300 75
> 5 to 70 300 150
Hb from an internal or external corner up to 70 600 300
I above ground, roof or balcony level up to 70 300 300
J from a surface facing the terminal up to 70 600 600
K from a terminal facing a terminal up to 70 600 1 200
L from an opening in a car port (e.g. door, up to 70 1 200 1 200
window) into the dwelling
M vertically from a terminal on the same wall up to 70 1 500 1 500
N horizontally from a terminal on the same wall up to 70 300 300
Q above intersection with roof: up to 70 300 300
top of terminal below ridge levelc 300 300
top of terminal above ridge level
a In addition, the terminal should not be nearer than 150 mm (fanned draught) or 300 mm (natural draught) to an opening
in the building fabric formed for the purpose of accommodating a built-in element such as a window frame.
b For external corners this restriction can be ignored where the external corner is formed by a building protrusion less than
450 mm, (for example, chimneys on external walls) for fanned draught chimney system outlets; for natural draught chimney
system outlets when connected to a natural draught appliance not exceeding a net input of 7 kW; and if permitted by the
appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions.
c Horizontal distance from surface of pitched roof should not exceed 300 mm.

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Key
1 terminal location adjacent to windows and openings on pitched roof
2 prohibited zone
3 these walls can be part of same buildings or be part of adjacent buildings
4 edge of lower structure of flat roof extension or 10 m along from structure, whichever is the greatest
5 top of adjacent higher building
6 open flue terminals locations on roofs adjacent to high buildings or structures
Figure D.2 — Example of the location of outlets of non-balanced flue chimney configurations
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Typical symbols for heights and distances of chimney outlets:

γ roof pitch;
a height above ridge of pitched roof close to ridge;
a1 height above ridge of a thatched pitched roof close to ridge;
a2 height above prohibited zones adjacent to high buildings or structures;
b height above flat roofs or closed parapets;
c horizontal distance from the pitched roof;
c1 distance measured at 90° to the roof surface of a pitched roof with non-combustible tiles;
c2 height above the ridge of a pitched roof;
d height above openings;
e height above obstacles or the highest point of a negative pitch roof;
f distance of the chimney to obstacles;
g height of obstacles;
h height above adjacent or adjoining buildings;
i height difference of façades between adjacent or adjoining buildings;
l horizontal distance of the chimney to adjacent or adjoining buildings;
A distance to structures, windows and openings on a pitched roof;
B height above openings in a distance A;
C distance above or at the side of openings or windows on a pitched roof;
D distance below openings or windows on a pitched roof;
L distance from the ridge of the roof.
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Table D.2 — Examples of prescribed dimensions for the location of outlets of non balanced flue
chimney configurations (see Figure D.2)
Examples of prescribed dimensions for the location of

chimney outlets of
Negative pressure applications Positive
pressure
Symbol Location of chimney outlets Solid fuel Oil Gas
applications
height above ridge of pitched roof close
a a ≥ 0,4 m a ≥ 0,4 m a ≥ 0,4 m a ≥ 0,4 m
to ridge
height above ridge of a thatched
a1 a1 ≥ 0,8 m a1 ≥ 0,8 m a1 ≥ 0,6 m a1 ≥ 0,4 m
pitched roof close to ridge
height above prohibited zone adjacent
a2 a2 ≥ 0,6 m a2 ≥ 0,6 m a2 ≥ 0,6 m a2 ≥ 0,6 m
to high buildings or structures
height above flat roofs or closed
b b ≥ 1,0 m b ≥ 1,0 m b ≥ 0,6 m b ≥ 0,4 m
parapets
angle of inclination of the roof
γ
NOTE A roof is considered flat if γ ≤ 25° and pitched if γ > 25°.
horizontal distance from the pitched
c c ≥ 2,3 m c ≥ 2,3 m c ≥ 1,5 m c ≥ 1,4 m
roof
distance measured at 90° to the roof
c1 surface of a pitched roof with non- c1 ≥ 1 m c1 ≥ 1 m c1 ≥ 1 m c1 ≥ 0,4 m
combustible tiles
c2 height above the ridge of a pitched roof c2 ≥ 0,4 m c2 ≥ 0,4 m c2 ≥ 0,4 m c2 ≥ 0,4 m
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d height above openings d ≥ 1,0 m d ≥ 1,0 m d ≥ 1,0 m d ≥ 1,0 m
height above obstacles or structure on
e e ≥ 1,0 m e ≥ 1,0 m e ≥ 1,0 m e ≥ 0,4 m
a flat roof
where f if f < 1,5⋅g if f < 1,5⋅g if f < 1,5⋅g if f < 1,5⋅g
distance of the chimney to obstacles
and g
height of obstacles
height above adjacent or adjoining
buildings
h h ≥ 0,6 m h ≥ 0,6 m h ≥ 0,6 m h ≥ 0,4 m
height difference of façades between
where i if l < 1,5⋅i if l < 1,5⋅i if l < 1,5⋅i if l < 1,5⋅i
adjacent or adjoining buildings
and l
horizontal distance of the chimney to
adjacent or adjoining buildings
height above structures with windows B≥1m
B or openings on a pitched roof if below ridge B ≥ 0,6 m B ≥ 0,6 m B ≥ 0,6 m
where A distance to structures with windows or if A < 1,5m if A < 1,5 m if A < 1,5 m
and openings on a pitched roof A < 2,3 m
distance above or at the side of
C C ≥ 1,0 m C ≥ 1,0 m C ≥ 0,6 m C ≥ 0,6 m
openings or windows on a pitched roof
distance below openings or windows
D D≥2m D≥2m D≥2m D≥2m
on a pitched roof
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Annex E
(informative)
Correlation between the product designation of metal system chimneys,

liners and connecting flue pipes and the corrosion loads in Member States
(MS)
The product designation of metal system chimneys according to EN 1856-1:2009, flue liners and
connecting flue pipes according to EN 1856-2:2009 differs regarding the specification of the corrosion
resistance class in Table 3 of this standard. It is identified as Vm, V1, V2 or V3 plus the material type and
wall thickness of the flue liner or connecting flue pipe. The declaration of the performance for the class
Vm is based on the declaration of the material type and wall thickness.
Example of metal chimney product designation:
The designation for the corrosion resistance class for these products remains for the time being in
accordance with national requirements based on the material specification of the product.
The correlation between the material specification in EN 1856-1:2009 and EN 1856-2:2009 and the
requirements on corrosion resistance class identified in some member states for the use of the products
at the time of publication of this document is listed in:
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— Table E.1 metal system chimneys, flue liners and connecting flue pipes designated V1, V2 or V3,
— Table E.2 and E.3 for system chimneys with metal flue liners designated Vm,
— Table E.4 and E.5 for metal flue liners designated Vm, and
— Table E.6 for metal connecting flue pipes designated Vm.
For member states without regulations in these aspects, example values are given in the column “Other
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Table E.1 — Correlation between corrosion load and metal chimney product designation
Corrosion load
Other
Designation Austria Germany Sweden UK
countries
V1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1
V2 W2 D 3/W 2 D 3/W 2 D 3/W 2 W2
V3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3
Table E.2 — Correlation between corrosion load and multi-wall metal system-chimney product
designation
Corrosion load
Switzer Other
Designation Austria Finland Germany Italy Sweden UK
land countries
L10150 W1
L11030 D 2a, g
L11040 D1 D1 D1
L11070
L11150 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1
L13150 W1
L20030
L20040 D 2a D1 D 2a D 2a
L20060 D 3f
L30030
L30040 D 2b
L30060 D 2e
L30100 D 2b
L40040
L40060 W1 D3 W1 W1 W1
L40100 D 3c D 2a
L50030
2xL50015 D3 /W 2
L50040 D3 D2
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L50050 D 3d D2 D 3d
L50060 D 3/W 2 D3 D2 D2
L50100 D2 D 3/W 1 D 3/W 1 D 3/W 2 D 3d
L60030
L60060 W 2a W 2a W 2a
L60100 D3 D3 D3
L70060 D 3/W 2 W 2a
L70100 D 3/W 2
a Without wood. e For gas and for wood in open fire.
b Without wood in closed fire. f Without solid fuel.
c Without heavy oil and wood/oil. g For temperature class higher than T250 only D1.
d Without wood/oil.
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Table E.3 — Correlation between corrosion load and single-wall metal system-chimney product
designation
Corrosion load
Switzer Other
land countries
L10150 W1
L11050 D1 D1 D1
L11070
L11100 D1
L11150 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1
L13150 W1
L20040 D1 D1
L20070 D 2a
L20100 D 2c
L30040
L30050 D 2c
L30100 D 2c
L40040
L40050 D 2a D 2a
L40060 W1 D3 W1 W1 W1
L40100 D2 D2
L50040
L50050 D2 D2
L50060 D 3/W 2 D3 D2
L50100 D 3b D 3/W 1 D 3/W 1 D 3/W 2 D 3b D3 D 3b
L60030
L60060 W 2a W 2a W 2a
L60100 D3 D3 D3
L70060 D 3/W 2 W 2a
L70100 D 3/W 2
a Without wood.
b Without wood/oil.
c Only for gas and for wood in open fire.

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Table E.4 — Correlation between corrosion load and rigid metal flue liner product designation
Corrosion load
Nether- Switzer Other
Designation Austria Finland Germany Italy Spain Sweden
lands land countries
L10150 W1
L11050 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1
L11070
L11150 D1 W1 W1
L12050 D1
L12150 W1
L13150 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1
L20xxxf
L20040 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1
L20050 D 2a
L30xxxf
L30040 D 2d
L30050 D2 D 2d
L30060 D 2b
L30100 D 2d
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L40040
L40050 D 2e D 2a D 2a
L40060 W1 D3 W1 W1 W1 W1
L40100
L50xxxf
2xL50015 D 3/W 2
L50040 W 2g
L50050 D 3c D2 D2
L50060 D 3/W 2 D3 D2 D 3/W 2
L50100 D 3c D 3/W 1 D 3/W 1 D 3c D 3c D 3c
L60060 W 2a W 2a W 2a D 2a W 2a W 2a
L60100 D3 D3 D3 D2 D3 D3
L70060 D 3/W 2
L70100 D 3/W 2
L71100 D3
L71060 W 2a
a Without wood. e Only for gas and for light oil with sulphur content less than
b Without wood in closed fire. 0,1 %.
c Without wood/oil.
f Only material quality specification is applied.
d Only for gas and for wood in open fire.
g Only for oil and gas with T200 or less.
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Table E.5 — Correlation between corrosion load and flexible metal flue liner product
designation
Corrosion load
Nether- Switzer- Other
L11150 W1
L01050 D3
L12030 D1 D1 D1 D1
L20030 D 2a/W 1 W1 D 2a D 2a D 2a/W 1 D2a/W1
L30010 D 2c
L40xxxd
L40010 W1 D 2a/W 1 D 2a/W 1 D2a/W1
L40020 D2a/W 1
2xL40020 D 3b D 3b D 3b D 3b
L40040 D 2a
L40100 D2
2xL50xxx d
2xL50010 W 2a D 3b/W 2a D 3b/W 2a D 3b/W 2a

L50020 W 2a
2xL50012 D 3/W 2 D 3/W 2
L50030 D 3/W 2
L50060 D2
L50100 D 3b D 3/W 1
L60010 D 2a
L60012
L60020 D2
L70xxxd
L71010 D 3b/W 2a
L70012 D2
L70060 D 3/W 2
a Without wood.
b Without heavy oil and wood/oil.
c Only for gas and for wood in open fire.
d Only material quality specification is applied.
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Table E.6 — Correlation between corrosion load and metal connecting flue pipe product
designation
Corrosion load
L00200 D3
L01200 D3 D2
L05060 D2
L10150 W 1g
L11050 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1
L11070
L11150 D1 W1
L11100 W 1g
L12050 D1
L12150 W1
L13150 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1
L20xxxf
L20040 D1 D1 D1 D1 D1
L20050 D 2a
L20060 D3
L30xxxf
L30040 D 2d
L30050 D2 D 2d
L30060 D 2b
L30100 D 2d
L40xxxf
L40040
L40050 D 2e D 2a D 2a
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L40100
L50xxxf
2xL50012 D 3/W 2
L50030 D 3/W 2
L50040
L50050 D 3c D2
L50060 D3 D2
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L50100 D 3c D 3/W 1 D 3/W 1 D 3c D 3c D 3c
L60060 W 2a W 2a W 2a D 2a W 2a W 2a
L60100 D3 D3 D3 D2 D3 D3
L70060 D 3/W 2
L70100 D 3/W 2
L71060 W 2a
L71100 D3
L80060 D3
L80080h D3
a Without wood.
b Without wood in closed fire.
c Without wood/oil.
d Only for gas and for wood in open fire.
e Only for gas and for light oil with sulphur content less than 0,1 %.
f Only material quality specification is applied.
g For gas with atmospheric burners.
h The whole wall thickness of the double-sided enamelled steel (0,15 mm enamel + 0,5 mm steel + 0,15 mm
enamel).
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Annex F
(informative)
Correlation between type of flue liner according to the designation of

parameters for clay/ceramic flue liners, clay/ceramic flue blocks and
concrete flue blocks and the designation according to EN 1443
The product designation of clay/ceramic flue liners according to EN 1457-1 and -2, clay/ceramic flue
blocks according to EN 1806 and concrete flue liners according to EN 1857 can be done by marking the
type of flue liners. The correlation between types of flue liner according to EN 1457-1 and EN 1457-2,
EN 1806 and EN 1857 and designation according to 4.2 is shown in Table F.1.
Table F.1 — Clay/ceramic flue liners according to EN 1457-1 and EN 1457-2 and clay/ceramic
flue blocks according to EN 1806 as well as concrete flue liners according to EN 1857
Type of flue liner in accordance with

Designation in accordance
EN 1457-1 and with 4.2
EN 1806 EN 1857
EN 1457-2
A1N2 FB1N2 A2 T600 N2 D 3 G
A1N1 FB1N1 A1 T600 N1 D 3 G
A2N2 FB2N2 T600 N2 D 3 O
A2N1 FB2N1 T600 N1 D 3 O
A2P1 T600 P1 D 3 O
A3N2WA T600 N2 W 3 G
A3N1WA T600 N1 W 3 G
T600 P1 W 2 O or T600 N1 W 3
A3P1WA
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A4N2WA T600 N2 W 2 O
A4N1WA T600 N1 W 2 O
B1 T450 N1 D 3 G
B2 T450 N2 D 3 G
B3 T450 N1 D 2 O
B1N2 T400 N2 D 3 G
B1N1 T400 N1 D 3 G
B2N2 T400 N2 D 3 O
FB3N2 T400 N2 D 3 O or T400 N2 W 2 O
B2N1 T400 N1 D 3 O
FB3N1 T400 N1 D 3 O or T400 N1 W 2 O
B2P1 T400 P1 D 3 O
B3N2WA T400 N2 W 3 G
B3N1WA T400 N1 W 3 G
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Type of flue liner in accordance with

Designation in accordance
EN 1457-1 and with 4.2
EN 1806 EN 1857
EN 1457-2
T400 P1 W 2 O or T400 N1 W 3
B3P1WA
G
FB6 T300 N2 D 3 O
D1 T300 N1 D 3 O
C2N2 T300 N2 D 3 O
FB4N2 T300 N2 D 3 O or T300 N2 W 2 O
C2N1 T300 N1 D 3 O
FB4N1 D2 T300 N1 D 3 O or T300 N1 W 2 O
D3 T300 P1 D 3 O or T300 P1 W 2 O
C4N2WA T300 N2 W 2 O
C4N1WA T300 N1 W 2 O
C4P1WA T300 P1 W 2 O
E1 T250 N1 D 3 O
E2 T250 N1 W 2 O
E3 T250 P1 W 2 O
D1N2 T200 N2 D 3 O
D1N1 F1 T200 N1 D 3 O
D1P1 T200 P1 D 2 O
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FB5N2 T200 N2 D 3 O or T200 N2 W 2 O

FB5N1 F2 T200 N1 D 3 O or T200 N1 W 2 O
D4N2WA T200 N2 W 2 O
D4N1WA T200 N1 W 2 O
D4P1WA T200 P1 W 2 O
G1 T160 N1 D 3 O or T160 N1 W 2 O
G2 T160 P1 D 3 O or T160 P1 W 2 O
H1 T140 N1 D 3 O or T140 N1 W 2 O
H2 T140 P1 D 3 O or T140 P1 W 2 O
J1 T120 N1 D 3 O or T120 N1 W 2 O
J2 T120 P1 D 3 O or T120 P1 W 2 O
K1 T100 N1 D 3 O or T100 N1 W 2 O
K2 T100 P1 D 3 O or T100 P1 W 2 O
L1 T80 N1 D 3 O or T80 N1 W 2 O
L2 T80 P1 D 3 O or T80 P1 W 2 O

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Example for chimney system plate
G.1 Example of a concentric chimney system configuration plate
Warning ! This label must not be removed or be defaced
Concentric chimney system
Chimney system designation: EN 15287-2 T160 – P1 – W – 1 – O00
Nominal flue duct size: 80 mm

Thermal resistance of flue duct: 0,00 m2.K/W
Flow resistance of flue: -
Outer air supply duct size 120 x 120 mm2
Outer thermal resistance of air supply duct: 0,12 m2.K/W
Flow resistance of air supply duct: -
Installer/Address/Tel.:___________________________________________________________________
Date of installation: ____________________________________________________________________
Additional information:
Chimney system location
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G.2 Example of a separate chimney system configuration plate
Warning ! This label must not be removed or be defaced
Separate chimney system
Chimney system designation: EN 15287-2 T160 – P1 – W – 1 – O25
Nominal flue duct size: 80 mm

Thermal resistance of flue duct: 0,40 m2.K/W
Flow resistance of flue duct: -
Air supply duct size 80 mm
Flow resistance of air supply duct: -
Installer/Address/Tel.:___________________________________________________________________
Date of installation: ____________________________________________________________________
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Annex H
(informative)
Determination of the chimney system designation for custom-built, relined

and converted chimney systems with concentric air/flue configuration
H.1 General
This annex describes the method to determine the individual designation classes of a custom-built,
relined or converted chimney system with concentric air/flue configuration in accordance with 4.2.
Thereby individual classes given in the designation of chimney products can be taken into account.
The designation of clay/ceramic flue liners according to EN 1457-1 and EN 1457-2, clay/ceramic flue
blocks according to EN 1806 and concrete flue liners according to EN 1857 can differ from 4.2. The
correlation between the product designation and the designation in accordance with 4.2 is given in
Table F.1.
H.2 Temperature class

The temperature class is dependent on the materials in use (see Figure H.1).
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Figure H.1 — Example of calculation parameters
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The temperature class is the lowest of the values resulting from a), b) and c).
a) Temperature class determined from the temperature equal or lower than the lowest usable
temperature of any of the materials of the construction; the usable temperature shall be taken from
the designation of a chimney component or, in the absence of this information, typical values can be
taken from Table H.1.
Table H.1 — Examples of materials used for insulation/outer wall of the chimney system and
their maximum allowed temperature class
Material Maximum temperature class
Brick T600
Concrete T600
Stainless steel T600
Aluminium T200
Cast iron T600
Clay/ceramic T600
Mild steel T600
Copper T300
b) Temperature that ensures that the maximum temperature allowed on the adjacent combustible
material is not exceeded. This can be determined depending on the minimum distance from
combustible material and whether or not the gap between the chimney system and the adjacent
combustible material is ventilated
— for adjacent walls, which have a thermal resistance of R ≤ 2,7 m2.K/W and penetrated floors and
roofs which have a thermal resistance of R ≤ 5,9 m2.K/W using Table H.2, or
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
— by calculation the limiting flue gas temperature (tcalc) using Formulae (H.1) or (H.2) and using
Table H.3 to determine the temperature class.
Table H.2 — Temperature class depending on fire resistance class, additional thermal insulation
of the chimney system, if applicable back ventilation and distance of the chimney system to
combustible material
Additional thermal
back
Fire insulation with Distance to
Temperature ventilation with
resistance thickness d or combustible
class width of air gap
class thermal resistance material xx
dsp
(1/Λ)
T400 - - - ≥ 400 mm
T400 - ≥ 20 mm - ≥ 200 mm
T400 ≥ EI90 ≥ 0,12 m2.K/W - ≥ 50 mm
T400 ≥ EI30 - ≥ 20/30 mma ≥ 50 mm
T300 - - - ≥ 200 mm
T300 - ≥ 20 mm - ≥ 50 mm
T200 ≥ EI30 - ≥ 20/30 mma ≥ 0 mm
T160 - - - ≥ 50 mm
T120 ≥ EI30 - - ≥ 0 mm
T080 - - - ≥ 0 mm
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c) Where human contact has to be considered and no safety guard is fitted, the limiting flue gas
temperature (tcalc) that will ensure the maximum outer surface temperature allowed for human
contact is not exceeded. This can be calculated using Formula (H.2). Use Table H.3 to determine the
temperature class.
Table H.3 — Permitted range of tcalc for each temperature class
Value of tcalc Maximum temperature class

≥ 100 °C T080
≥ 120 °C T100
≥ 150 °C T120
≥ 170 °C T140
≥ 190 °C T160
≥ 250 °C T200
≥ 300 °C T250
≥ 350 °C T300
≥ 500 °C T400
≥ 550 °C T450
≥ 700 °C T600
Formula (H.1) can be used for a known value of (1/Λ)W and a surface temperature of adjacent combustible
material of 85 °C:
1 1 D 1
+   + h ⋅ 
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x
tcalc ⋅ ( tc − tu ) + tc , in °C
Dh  1  1
⋅   + 
DhaB  Λ  w α a 
(H.1)
Formula (H.2) can be used for adjacent walls, which have a thermal resistance of R ≤ 2,7 m2.K/W and
penetrated floors and roofs which have a thermal resistance of R ≤ 5,9 m2.K/W, with a naturally ventilated
space x with a minimum of 40 mm to combustible material. Take the corresponding value for the
maximum temperature class allowed in Table H.3:
1 1
+ 
α i  Λ  tot
=tcalc ⋅ ( taB − tu ) + ta , in °C
Dh
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
DhaB ⋅ α a (H.2)
where
tcalc is the calculated flue gas temperature in °C
αi is the internal coefficient of heat transfer in W/(m2.K)
αa is the external coefficient of heat transfer in W/(m2.K)
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(1/Λ)tot is the total thermal resistance of the chimney system in m2.K/W

(1/Λ)x is the thermal resistance of the space between chimney system and in m2.K/W
adjacent combustible material
(1/Λ)w is the thermal resistance of the adjacent wall with a combustible in m2.K/W
inner surface
Dh is the inner diameter of the flue duct (flue liner) in m
DhaB is the outer diameter of the chimney system in m
tc is the maximum allowable temperature for combustible material in °C
tu is the ambient temperature in °C
taB is the temperature at the outer surface of the chimney system in °C
The total thermal resistance of the chimney system shall be calculated with Formula H.3:
1  1  Dh  1  D 1 m2 ⋅ K
  =  + ⋅   + h ⋅   , in
 Λ  tot  Λ  Dha  Λ spB DhiB  Λ  B W
(H.3)
where
(1/Λ) is the thermal resistance of the flue duct in m2.K/W
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Dha is the outer diameter of the flue duct in m

(1/Λ)spB is the thermal resistance of the ventilated air gap in m2.K/W
DhiB is the inner diameter of the air supply duct in m
(1/Λ)B is the thermal resistance of the air supply duct in m2.K/W
(1/Λ)n is the thermal resistance of the individual wall n in m2.K/W
The thermal resistance of a multi wall flue duct shall be calculated with Formula (H.4):
1  D  Dh,n + 2 ⋅ d n   m2 ⋅ K
 
Λ
y
= ⋅ ∑n 2 ⋅ λ  D
 h
⋅ ln   , in
W
 n  h, n   (H.4)
or where thermal resistance of the individual walls are known with Formula (H.5):
1  1  1  m2 ⋅ K
 =Dh ⋅ ∑   ⋅  , in
Λ  Λ n Dh,n 
n  W
(H.5)
where
(1/Λ) is the thermal resistance flue duct in m2.K/W
(1/Λ)n is the thermal resistance of the individual wall n in m2.K/W
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= 1,0 for round and oval cross-sections

= 1,1 for square and rectangular cross-sections up to a ratio of a side of
1:1,5
λn is the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of the individual in W/(m⋅K)
wall n at its mean temperature (see Tables H.5, H.6, H.7)
Dh,n is the internal hydraulic diameter of the individual wall n in m
dn is the thickness of the individual wall n in m
The thermal resistance of an individual wall n can be determined using Formula (H.6):
1 Dh,n  Dh,n + 2 ⋅ d n  m2 ⋅ K

  y
= ⋅ ⋅ ln   , in
 Λ n 2 ⋅ λn  Dh,n W
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
 (H.6)
where
Dh,n internal hydraulic diameter of the individual wall n in m
dn thickness of the individual wall n in m
y coefficient of form of the flue
1:1,5
λn coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of the individual wall n in W/(m⋅K)
at the operating mean temperature (see Tables H.6 and H.7)
The influence of the thermal bridges for metal chimneys should be taken into account by a factor of 0,65.
The thermal resistance of the air supply (1/Λ)spB can be determined for an outer surface temperature of
the flue duct ta not exceeding 200 °C and a width of the air gap dspB between 0,01 m and 0,05 m from
Table H.4 or using Formula (H.7). Otherwise, it should be set to 0.
NOTE 1 Table H.4 and Formula (H.6) formally apply to closed air gaps, but can here also be used for back
ventilation.
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Table H.4 — Thermal resistance in m2·K/W of closed air gaps forming a concentric vertical
annulus dependent on the width of the air gap (see Figure H.1) and the temperature of the inner
surface of the air gap
Temperature at Width of the air gap

the surface of the
heat emitting wall 10 mm 20 mm 30 mm 40 mm 50 mm
40 °C 0,123 0,147 0,153 0,152 0,150

100 °C 0,087 0,101 0,101 0,100 0,099
150 °C 0,065 0,075 0,075 0,074 0,074
200 °C 0,050 0,055 0,055 0,055 0,054
For closed air gaps greater than 50 mm and temperatures higher than 200 °C a value of 0 is
recommended in the absence of confirmed alternative data.
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
1
 =  0,116 5 − 0, 000 488 ⋅ ta + 0, 000 000 65 ⋅ ta2
 Λ spB
( ) (
+ 4,36 − 0,0351⋅ ta + 0,000 082 ⋅ ta2 ⋅ dspB − 58 − 0, 46 ⋅ ta + 0,0011⋅ ta2 ⋅ dspB
2
, ) (H.7)
m2 ⋅ K
in
W
where
ta is the temperature at the outer surface of the flue duct in °C
dspB width of the gap of the air supply in m
NOTE 2 The calculating is done assuming a closed air gap to be on the safe side.
The thermal resistance of a multi wall air supply duct shall be calculated with Formula (H.8):
1  D  DhB,n + 2 ⋅ d B,n  m2 ⋅ K

  y
= ⋅ ∑  hiB ⋅ ln    , in
 Λ B  2 ⋅ λB,n
n   DhB,n   W
(H.8)
or where thermal resistance of the individual walls are known with Formula (H.9):
1  1  1  m2 ⋅ K
  = DhiB ⋅ ∑   ⋅  , in
 Λ B  Λ B,n DhB,n 
n  W
(H.9)
where
(1/Λ)B is the thermal resistance air supply duct in m2.K/W
(1/Λ)B,n is the thermal resistance of the individual wall of the air supply duct B,n in m2.K/W
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1:1,5
λn is the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of the individual in W/(m⋅K)
wall of the air supply duct B,n at its mean temperature (see Tables H.5
and H.6)
DhiB is the inner hydraulic diameter of the air supply duct in m
DhB,n is the internal hydraulic diameter of the individual wall of the air supply in m
duct B,n
dB, n is the thickness of the individual wall of the air supply duct B,n in m
The thermal resistance of an individual wall (1/Λ)B,n can be determined using Formula (H.6).
The thermal resistance of the space between chimney system and adjacent combustible material shall be
taken from Table H.3 or calculated with Formula (H.10):
1 2
 =  0,116 5 − 0,000 488 ⋅ taB + 0,000 000 65 ⋅ taB
 Λ x
(H.10)
m2 ⋅ K
+ 4,36 − 0, 0351 ⋅ taB + 0, 000 082 ⋅ t ( 2
aB ) ⋅ x − ( 58 − 0, 46 ⋅ t aB + 0, 0011 ⋅ t 2
aB ) 2
⋅ x , in
W
for 0,01 m ≤ x ≤ 0,05 m:

where
x is the distance from the outer surface of the chimney system to the in m
surface of the combustible material (width of the air gap)
The following values shall be used:
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
— for the inner diameters:
— equal or greater than 0,2 m the actual diameter;
— less than 0,2 m Dh = 0,2 m.
— for diameters less than 0,2 m, the diameters of the individual walls n of the chimney system shall be
adjusted by the difference in the actual diameter and the 0,2 m specified value;
— for the internal and external coefficient of heat transfer:
— αi = 15 W/(m2.K);
— αa = 8 W/(m2.K).
— for the temperatures:
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— tc = 85 °C;
— tu = 20 °C;
— taB = 100 °C for fire protection;
— taB for human contact where the chimney system is not shielded against human contact see
Table H.5.
NOTE 3 tcalc is the calculated value dependent on the thermal resistance of the construction which gives the
maximum allowed temperature to fulfil the requirements for the adjacent combustible material and for human
contact (for examples of calculations see Annex I and J).
The thermal conductivity or resistance values of the individual walls shall either be those given by the
product manufacturer or otherwise the default values of Tables H.5 and H.6 can be used.
NOTE 4 According to EN 1443:2019, Table 9, the following temperature can be used to calculate the thermal
resistance:
— 40 °C for temperature class T 80 bis T 120;
— 100 °C for temperature class T 140 bis T 250;
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
— 200 °C for temperature class T 300 bis T 600.
Table H.5 — Thermal conductivity in W/(m.K) for insulation materials (EN 13384-1)
Mean temperature
Material
20 °C 40 °C 100 °C 200 °C 300 °C
Mineral wool, open 0,043 0,052 0,080 0,109 0,150
Mineral wool,
0,049 0,057 0,080 0,109 0,170
ventilated
Mineral wool, plates 0,037 0,041 0,053 0,073 0,100
Mineral wool, shell 0,042 0,044 0,049 0,070 0,102
Vermiculite 0,062 0,066 0,076 0,096 0,126
NOTE 5 These default values include a safety factor of 1,2 to take account of manufacturing tolerances.
Table H.6 — Thermal conductivity in W/(m.K) for outer wall materials
Mean temperature
Material Bulk density 20 °C 100 °C 200 °C

1 200 kg/m3 0,60 0,63 0,66
Bricks
1 600 kg/m3 0,82 0,86 0,90
Bricks with full structure
2 000 kg/m3 1,15 1,20 1,26
Bricks 600 kg/m3 0,40 0,44 0,50
Vertically perforated bricks with 800 kg/m3 0,47 0,52 0,59
perforation degree A and B 1 000 kg/m3 0,54 0,59 0,67
800 kg/m3 0,47 0,51 0,55
Concrete
1 200 kg/m3 0,74 0,81 0,87

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Mean temperature
Material Bulk density 20 °C 100 °C 200 °C

Lightweight concrete with closed 1 600 kg/m3 1,20 1,32 1,42
structure 2 000 kg/m3 1,92 2,11 2,26
800 kg/m3 0,34 0,37 0,40
Concrete
1 200 kg/m3 0,55 0,60 0,65
Lightweight concrete with open
1 600 kg/m3 0,90 0,97 1,06
structure
2 000 kg/m3 1,44 1,55 1,70
600 kg/m3 0,23 0,26 0,28
Concrete 900 kg/m3 0,36 0,40 0,45
Aerated concrete 1 200 kg/m3 0,53 0,58 0,66
1 500 kg/m3 0,72 0,80 0,89
Stainless steel 17 17 17
Where accidental human contact is possible, the maximum allowable outer surface temperatures of
Table 4 shall be used.
The surface and mean temperatures of the individual walls shall be calculated iteratively till the
estimated values are not less as the calculated values.
For the check that the estimated surface and mean temperatures of the individual walls of the flue duct
are not too low, Formula (H.11) to (H.14) can be used:
tn + tn +1
=tm,n , in °C (H.11)
2
with
1
αi
t1 =tcalc − ⋅ ( tcalc − tu ) , in °C (H.12)
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
1 1 D  1   1  1 
+  + h ⋅   +   + 
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x  Λ  w α a 
and
Dh  D + 2 ⋅ dn

y⋅ ⋅ ln  h,n
2 ⋅ λn  Dh,n 
tn +1 =tn −   ⋅ ( tcalc − tu ) , in °C (H.13)
1 1 Dh  1   1  1 
+  + ⋅   +  +
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x  Λ  w α a 
or where thermal resistance of the individual walls are known with:

1 Dh
⋅ 
 Λ n Dh,n
tn +1 =tn − ⋅ ( tcalc − tu ) , in °C (H.14)
1 1 Dh  1   1  1
+ + ⋅ + +
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x  Λ  w α a 
For a flue duct with N individual walls, the temperature of the outer surface of the flue duct is ta = tN+1.
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For the check that the estimated surface and mean temperatures of the individual walls of the air supply
duct are not too low, Formula (H.15) to (H.18) can be used:
tB,n + tB,n +1
=tmB,n , in °C (H.15)
2
with
1Dh
⋅ 
Dha
 Λ B
tB,1 =ta − ⋅ ( tcalc − tu ) , in °C (H.16)
1 1 Dh  1   1  1
+ + ⋅ + +
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x  Λ  w α a 
and
Dh  D + 2 ⋅ d B,n 
y⋅ ⋅ ln  hB,n 
2 ⋅ λB,n  DhB,n
tB,n +1 =t Bn −   ⋅ ( tcalc − tu ) , in °C (H.17)
1 1 D  1   1  1 
+   + h ⋅   +   + 
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x  Λ  w α a 
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
or where thermal resistance of the individual walls are known with:

1
Dh
⋅ 
DhB,n
 Λ  B,n
tB,n +1 =tn − ⋅ ( tcalc − tu ) , in °C (H.18)
1 1 Dh  1   1  1
+ + ⋅ + +
α i  Λ  tot DhaB  Λ  x  Λ  w α a 
For an air supply duct with N individual walls, the temperature of the outer surface of the chimney system
is taB = tB,N+1.
where
tm,n is the mean temperature of the individual wall n in °C
tn is the temperature at the inner surface of the individual wall n in °C
tn+1 is the temperature at the outer surface of the individual wall n in °C
tcalc is the calculated flue gas temperature in °C
αI is the internal coefficient of heat transfer in W/(m2.K)
(1/Λ)tot is the thermal resistance of the chimney system in m2.K/W
DhaB is the outer diameter of the air supply duct in m
(1/Λ)w is the thermal resistance of the adjacent wall with a combustible inner in m2.K/W
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αaB is the external coefficient of heat transfer in W/(m2.K)

y is the coefficient of form
1:1,5
λn is the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of the in W/(m⋅K)
individual wall n at its mean temperature
Dh,n is the internal hydraulic diameter of the individual wall n in m
dn is the thickness of the individual wall n in m
(1/Λ)n is the thermal resistance of the individual wall n in m2K/W
tmB,n is the mean temperature of the individual wall B,n in °C
tB,n is the temperature at the inner surface of the individual wall B,n in °C
tB,n+1 is the temperature at the outer surface of the individual wall B,n in °C
ta is the temperature at the outer surface of the flue duct in °C
Dha is the outer hydraulic diameter of the flue duct in m
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
λB,n is the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material of the in W/(m⋅K)
individual wall of the air supply duct B,n at its mean temperature
DhB,n is the internal hydraulic diameter of the individual wall of the air in m
supply duct B,n
dB,n is the thickness of the individual wall of the air supply duct B,n in m
(1/Λ)B,n is the thermal resistance of the individual wall B,n in m2.K/W
For calculation with Formula (H.1) is (1/Λ)x = 0 and (1/Λ)w = 0.
H.3 Pressure class

The chimney system can be designated with the pressure class of the flue liner including any seals, and
joints according to the installation instructions or a lower pressure class according to 4.4.3.1, otherwise
the chimney system shall be designated either “N1” or “N2”, dependent on the flue liner or fitting which
has the lesser designation.
H.4 Condensate resistance class

The chimney system can be designated with the condensate resistance class “W” if the flue liner including
any seals, and joints is designated “W” according to the installation instructions, otherwise the chimney
system shall be designated “D”.
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H.5 Corrosion resistance class

The chimney system can be designated with the corrosion resistance class of the flue liner including any
seals and joints according to the installation instructions or a lower corrosion resistance class according
to 4.4.3.1, except for metal flue ducts, otherwise the chimney system shall be designated “1”.
The materials of the flue liner, included in the designation according to EN 1856-1:2009 or EN 1856-
2:2009, can be the subject of national regulations with respect to the corrosion load in the flue duct (the
combination of condensate resistance and corrosion resistance). Annex E lists the correlation between
the flue liner material specification and corrosion load claimed to exist in some member states at the time
of publication of this document.
H.6 Sootfire resistance class

A chimney system can be designated sootfire resistant “G” if:
— flue liner including any seals, and joints is designated as sootfire resistant; and
— insulation is declared suitable for use in sootfire applications, or insulation is declared as usable for
a temperature of a minimum of 600 °C; and
— outer wall (the air supply duct) according to EN 1806, EN 1858 or EN 12446 designated “G” or
according to EN 13069 designated T600 (and passed the thermal shock test) or the outer wall is
made according to Table H.7; and
— any jointing material is suitable for sootfire resistant applications; and
— the designation according to H.2 is at minimum T 400.
Other chimney systems shall be designated "O".
NOTE Combustion appliances burning soot producing fuels, e.g. solid fuel, need a “G” designated chimney.
Table H.7 — Materials for outer walls for sootfire resistance chimney systems not tested for
distance to combustible material
Material Standard Bulk density Wall thickness
Bricks except vertically
EN 771-1 ≤ 1,8 kg/dm3 ≥ 115 mm
perforated bricks B and C
Vertically perforated
EN 771-1 ≤ 1,4 kg/dm3 ≥ 240 mm
bricks B and C
Lime sand brick EN 771-2 ≤ 1,6 kg/dm3 ≥ 115 mm
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
H.7 Minimum distance to combustible material

The distance to combustible material should be according to the following criteria:
For non-sootfire resistant chimney systems the distance to combustible material should be taken from
H.2.
For sootfire resistant chimney systems the distance to combustible material should be the higher of the
distance:
— established for the normal operation according to H.2, and
— designated minimum distance in accordance with the product standard or if the outer wall is made
of the materials of Table H.7 the minimum distance between the chimney system and a combustible
wall is dependent on the materials and their thickness, but a minimum of 40 mm and the space is
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Annex I
(informative)
Example for the determination of the designation of a converted or relined

chimney system
I.1 Input data for a typical converted or relined chimney system

I.1.1 Existing chimney that becomes the air supply duct
Brick 200 mm × 200 mm, wall thickness 115 mm, distance to combustibles x = 50 mm ventilated.
I.1.2 Flue liner
Metal liner (without insulation) ϕ 105 mm, designated with T400 - N1 – D - Vm - L 50100 - G.
I.1.3 Insulation
Mineral wool shells declared for a temperature of 620 °C, wall thickness 25 mm.
--`,`,,````````,,`,```,`,`,,,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Key
1 flue liner
2 insulation
3 combustion air
4 air supply duct (existing chimney)
5 combustible material
Figure I.1 — Example of components of a converted or relined chimney system
I.2 Temperature class

I.2.1 General
The following temperature designation for this converted or relined chimney system is obtained
according to the method described in H.2 and with the input data of I.1.
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I.2.2 Material characteristic
According to H.2 a) the maximum allowed temperature class depending on the characteristic of the
materials used is the following:
— flue liner: I.1.2 (designation of the flue liner) ⇒ T400
— insulation: I.1.3 (declared 620°C) and Table H.3 ⇒ T450 ⇒ T400
— air supply duct: I.1.1 and Table H.1 ⇒ T600
I.2.3 Resistance to fire– internal to external
According to H.2 b), second indent, as well as Formulae (H.2) (for x ≥ 40 mm), (H.3), (H.4) and (H.8), the
maximum allowed temperature class for resistance to fire is determined as follows:
In some cases, the mean temperatures have to be calculated iteratively till the estimated values are not
less than the calculated values.
For
αi = 15 W/m2K, αa = 8 W/m2K, taB = 100 °C, tu = 20 °C,
Dh = 0,20 m (because ϕ 105 mm < 0,2 m),
DhaB = 0,200 + 2 · 0,115 + (0,200 - 0,105) = 0,525 m
and the dimensions of the flue duct
— flue liner: D1 = Dh = 0,200 m, d1 = 0,001 m
— insulation: D2 = 0,200 + 2 · 0,001 = 0,202 m, d2 = 0,025 m
and the thermal conductivities of the
— flue liner (from Table H.6): λ1 = 17 W/(m.K)
— insulation (from Table H.5 for mineral wool shell and estimated 300 °C): λ2 = 0,102 W/(m.K)
Formula (H.4) gives:
1  0, 200  0, 200 + 2 ⋅ 0, 001  0, 200  0, 202 + 2 ⋅ 0, 0225   m2 ⋅ K

  =
1, 0 ⋅  ⋅ ln  +
 2 ⋅ 0,102 ⋅ ln   0,
= 217
Λ  2 ⋅17  0, 200   0, 202  W
For
— (1/Λ)spB = 0 in accordance with Table H.4 for an estimated inner surface temperature of the gap of
the air supply ta > 200 °C,
— the dimension for the air supply duct: DhB,1 = DhiB = (0,525 – 2 . 0,115) = 0,295 m, dB,1 = 0,115,
— the thermal conductivity for the air supply duct (from Table H.6 for bricks with full structure, 1 600
kg/m3 and estimated 200 °C): λ3 = 0,90 W/(m.K).
1 0, 295  0, 295 + 2 ⋅ 0,115  m2 ⋅ K

  = 1, 0 ⋅ ⋅ ln   0,
= 094
 Λ B 2 ⋅ 0,90  0, 295  W
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and, in summary, from Formula (H.3):
1 0, 200 m2 ⋅ K
  = 0, 217 + ⋅ 0, 094 = 0, 281
 Λ  tot 0, 295 W
Finally, Formula (H.2) gives:
1
+ 0, 281
tcalc = 15 ⋅ (100 − 20 ) + 100 = 684°C
0, 20 ⇒ Table H.3 ⇒ T450
0,525 ⋅ 8
I.2.4 Human contact
According to H.2 c) as well as Formula (H.2), the maximum allowed temperature class for human contact
is determined as follows with the maximum allowable outer surface temperature for brick (nearly equal
concrete) ta = 80 °C (see Table 4):
1
+ 0, 281
tcalc = 15 ⋅ ( 80 − 20 ) + 80 = 518 °C ⇒Table H.3 ⇒ T400
0, 20
0525 ⋅ 8
I.2.5 Determination of temperature class
According to H.2, the temperature class of the relined or converted chimney system is the lowest
temperature class of I.2.2, I.2.3 and I.2.4:
⇒ Minimum of T400, T450, T400 ⇒ T400.
I.2.6 Check of mean temperatures
According to H.2, the mean temperature of the individual walls n can be calculated with Formulae (H.11)
to (H.16):
With the values of I.2.3 and tcalc = 500 °C for T400 (see Table H.3) and (1/Λ)x = 0 and (1/Λ)w = 0 (for
calculation with Formula (H.2)), inserted in Formulae (H.12), (H.13), (H.16) and (H.18), the surface
temperatures are:
1
ti =t1 =500 − 15 ⋅ ( 500 − 20 ) =419°C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0, 281 + ⋅ 0+0+ 
15 0,525  8
0, 200  0, 20 + 2 ⋅ 0, 001 
1, 0 ⋅
⋅ ln  
2 ⋅17  0, 200  ⋅ 500 − 20 = 419°C
t2 = 419 −
1 0, 200  1
( )
+ 0, 281 + ⋅ 0+0+ 
15 0,525  8
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0, 200  0, 202 + 2 ⋅ 0, 025 

1, 0 ⋅ ⋅ ln  
2 ⋅ 0,102  0, 202  ⋅ 500 − 20 =
ta =t3 =419 −
1 0, 200  1
( ) 157°C
+ 0, 281 + ⋅ 0+0+ 
15 0,525  8
0, 200
⋅0
0, 252
tB,1 =157 − ⋅ ( 500 − 20 ) =157°C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0, 281 + ⋅ 0+0+ 
15 0,525  8
0, 200
⋅ 0, 094
0, 295
taB =tB,2 =157 − ⋅ ( 500 − 20 ) =80°C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0, 281 + ⋅ 0+0+ 
15 0,525  8
From this, Formulae (H.11) and (H.15) results in the mean temperatures
419 + 419
— of the flue liner: t=
m,1 = 419°C
2
419 + 157
— of the insulation: tm,2= = 288°C ≤ 300°C
2
157 + 80
— of the air supply duct: tmB,14 = = 119°C ≤ 300°C
2
⇒ Estimations were correct.
I.3 Pressure class
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According to H.4, the pressure class of the converted or relined chimney system is given by the liner
designation for pressure class. For the chimney system described in I.1, it is “N1”.
I.4 Condensate resistance class

According to H.4, the condensate resistance class of the converted or relined chimney system is given by
the liner designation for condensate resistance class. For the chimney system described in I.1, it is “D”.
I.5 Corrosion resistance class

According to H.5, the corrosion resistance class of the converted or relined chimney system is given by
the liner designation for corrosion resistance class. The liner material L 50100 can be used under dry
condition for corrosion resistance class "3" (see Table E.4).
I.6 Sootfire resistance class

— The flue liner is designated as sootfire resistant,
— the insulation is declared for a temperature of 620 °C,

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— the air supply duct is made according to Table H.7, and
— distance to combustibles is x = 50 mm ventilated.
According to H.6, the chimney system can be designated for the sootfire resistance class “G”.
I.7 Minimum distance to combustible material

The minimum distance to combustible material is given by the distance to combustible material of the
existing chimney. For the chimney system described in H.1 is given x = 50 mm
⇒ “G50”.
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I.8 Designation of the converted or relined chimney system

According to I.2 to I.6 and 4.2, the final designation of the converted or relined chimney system, described
in I.1, is as follows:
Chimney system EN 15287-2 - T400 - N1 - D - 3 - G50
I.9 Chimney plate of the converted or relined chimney system in this example
WARNING! — This label shall not be covered or be defaced
Chimney system
Any Co., Any Street, Any City
Concentric chimney system: EN 15287-2 – T400 – N1 - D - 3 – G50
Nominal size: 105 mm

Thermal resistance: 0,217 m2K/W
Flow resistance of flue: 1 mm roughness
Outer air supply duct size: 200 mm x 200 mm
Flow resistance of air supply duct: 5 mm roughness
Installer/Address/Tel.: Any Co., Any Street, 99999 Any City /99999–0000000________________
Date of installation: 2021–05–02_______________________________________________________
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Annex J
(informative)
Example for the determination of the designation of a custom-built chimney

system
J.1 Input data for a custom-built chimney system

J.1.1 Flue liner
Clay/ceramic flue liner (without insulation), wall thickness 8 mm, ∅ 100 mm, designated with B3N1WA.
According to Table F.1 the relevant designation of this clay ceramic flue liner according to 4.2 is
T400 N1 W 3 G.
J.1.2 Insulation
Mineral wool declared for a temperature of 610 °C and a thermal resistance of 0,30 (m2 · K)/W, wall
thickness 20 mm.
J.1.3 Air supply duct
Concrete 200 mm x 200 mm, wall thickness 100 mm, (1/Λ)B = 0,1 m2K/W.
J.1.4 Combustible wall
Wood, (1/Λ)w = 0,14 m2K/W, distance to air supply duct x = 20 mm.

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1 flue liner
2 insulation
3 combustion air
4 air supply duct
5 combustible wall
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J.2 Temperature class

J.2.1 General
The temperature designation for this custom-built chimney system is determined according to the
method described in H.2 and with the input data of J.1.
J.2.2 Material characteristic
According to H.2 a) the maximum allowed temperature class depending on the characteristic of the
materials used is as follows:
— flue liner: J.1.1 (designation of the flue liner) ⇒ T400

— insulation: J.1.2 (declared 610 °C) and Table H.3 ⇒ T450 ⇒ T400
— air supply duct: J.1.3 and Table H.1) ⇒ T600
J.2.3 Resistance to fire
According to H.2 b), second indent, as well as Formulae (H.1), (H.3), (H.5), (H.7) and (H.10) the maximum
allowed temperature class for resistance to fire is determined as follows:
For
αi = 15 W/m2K, αa = 8 W/m2K, tc = 85 °C, tu = 20 °C
Dh = 0,20 m (because ϕ 100 mm < 0,2 m)
DhaB = 0,200 + 2 . 0,100 + (0,200 – 0,100) = 0,50 m
and the dimensions of the flue duct
— flue liner: D1 = Dh = 0,20 m, d1 = 0,008 m
— insulation: D2 = 0,20 + 2 · 0,008 = 0,216 m, d2 = 0,020 m
and the thermal resistance
1 m2 ⋅ K
— flue liner: (without insulation)   = 0, 00
 Λ 1 W
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— insulation: (declared value)   = 0,30
 Λ 2 W
1  0, 000 0,300  m2 ⋅ K

  =
0, 20 ⋅  +  0,
= 278
Λ  0, 20 0, 216  W
For the dimensions for the gap of the air supply

— diameter of the inner surface: Dha = 0,216 + 2 . 0,020 = 0,256 m
— diameter of the outer surface: DhiB = 0,500 – 2 . 0,100 = 0,300 m
0,300 − 0, 256
— width =dspB = 0, 022 m
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and the estimated inner surface temperature of the gap of the air supply ta = 200 °C, Formula (H.7) gives:
1 2
  = 0,116 5 − 0, 000 488 ⋅ 200 + 0, 000 000 65 ⋅ 200
Λ
 spB
( ) (
+ 4,36 − 0, 0351⋅ 200 + 0, 000 082 ⋅ 2002 ⋅ 0, 022 − 58 − 0, 46 ⋅ 200 + 0, 0011⋅ 2002 ⋅ 0, 0222 )
m2 ⋅ K
= 0,054
W
and then from Formula (H.3):
1 0, 200 0, 200 m2 ⋅ K

  = 0, 278 + ⋅ 0, 054 + ⋅ 0,100 = 0,389
 Λ  tot 0, 246 0,300 W
For
— taB = 150 °C (estimated), x = 0,02 m,
1 2
 =  0,116 5 − 0, 000 488 ⋅150 + 0, 000 000 65 ⋅150
 Λ x
( ) (
+ 4,36 − 0, 0351⋅150 + 0, 000 082 ⋅1502 ⋅ 0, 02 − 58 − 0, 46 ⋅150 + 0, 0011⋅1502 ⋅ 0, 022 )
m2 ⋅ K
= 0, 071
W
and then from Formula (H.1):
1 0, 200
+ 0,389 + ⋅ 0, 071
15 0,500
tcalc = ⋅ ( 85 − 20 ) + 85 = 381°C ⇒Table H.3 ⇒ T300
0, 200  1
⋅ 0,14 + 
0500  8
J.2.4 Human contact
According to H.2 c) as well as Formula (H.2), the maximum allowed temperature class for human contact
is determined as follows with the maximum allowable outer surface temperature for concrete ta = 80 °C
(see Table 4):
1
+ 0,389
tcalc = 15 ⋅ ( 85 − 20 ) + 80 = 605 °C ⇒Table H.3 ⇒ T450
0, 200
0480 ⋅ 8
J.2.5 Determination of temperature class
According to H.2, the temperature class of the custom-built chimney system is the lowest temperature
class of J.2.2, J.2.3 and J.2.4:
⇒ Minimum of T400, T300, T450 ⇒ T300.
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J.2.6 Check of the temperatures at the outer surfaces of the flue duct and the air supply
duct
According to H.2, the mean temperature of the individual walls n can be calculated with Formulae (H.12),
(H.14), (H.16) and (H.18):
With the values of J.2.3 and tcalc = 350 °C for T300 (see Table H.2) and (1/Λ)x = 0,071 m2K/W and
(1/Λ)w = 0,014 m2K/W the surface temperatures are:
1
ti =t1 =350 − 15 ⋅ ( 350 − 20 ) =313 °C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0,389 + ⋅ 0, 71 + 0,14 + 
15 0,500  8
0, 200
⋅0
0, 200
t2 = 313 − ⋅ ( 350 − 20 ) = 313 °C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0,389 + ⋅ 0, 71 + 0,14 + 
15 0,500  8
0, 200
⋅ 0, 25
0, 216
ta = t3 = 313 − ⋅ ( 350 − 20 ) = 184 °C ≤ 200°C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0,389 + ⋅ 0, 71 + 0,14 + 
15 0,500  8
0, 200
⋅ 0, 054
0, 256
tB,1 = 184 − ⋅ ( 350 − 20 ) = 160 °C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0,389 + ⋅ 0, 71 + 0,14 + 
15 0,500  8
0, 200
⋅ 0,1
0,300
taB = tB,2 = 160 − ⋅ ( 350 − 20 )= 123 °C ≤ 150°C
1 0, 200  1
+ 0,389 + ⋅ 0, 71 + 0,14 + 
15 0,500  8
⇒ Estimations were correct.
J.3 Pressure class

According to H.3, the pressure class of the custom-built chimney system is given by the flue liner
designation for pressure class. For the chimney system described in J.1, it is “N1”.
J.4 Condensate resistance class

According to H.4, the condensate resistance class of the custom-built chimney system is given by the flue
liner designation for the condensate resistance class. For the chimney system described in J.1, it is “W”.
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J.5 Corrosion resistance class

According to H.5, the corrosion resistance class of the custom-built chimney system is given by the flue
liner designation for corrosion resistance class. For the liner described in J.1, it is “3”.
J.6 Sootfire resistance class

Because the air supply duct is neither a product e.g. to EN 12446, designated at least “T400” and “G” nor
made according to Table H.7 the chimney system is not sootfire resistance and has therefore, according
to H.6, to be designated “O”.
J.7 Minimum distance to combustible material

According to H.7, the minimum distance to combustible material is given by the distance to the enclosure
of combustible material. For the chimney system described in J.1 is given x = 20 mm:
⇒ O20.
J.8 Designation of the custom-built chimney system

According to J.2 to J.7 and 4.2, the final designation of the custom-built chimney, described in J.1, is as
follows:
Chimney system EN 15287-2 - T200 - N1 - W - 3 - O20
J.9 Chimney plate for the custom-built chimney system in this example
WARNING! — This label shall not be covered or be defaced
Chimney system
Any Co., Any Street, Any City
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Concentric chimney system: EN 15287-2 T300 - N1 - W - 3 - O20
Nominal size: 100 mm

Thermal resistance: 0,28 m2K/W
Flow resistance of flue: 1,5 mm roughness
Outer air supply duct size 200 mm x 200 mm
Flow resistance of air supply duct: 3 mm roughness
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Minimum distances to combustible material
K.1 Non-concentric connecting flue pipes without designation according to 4.2

Connecting flue pipes for combustion appliances with maximum temperatures between 85 °C and 160 C
should be at a minimum distance of 50 mm from combustible material, when installed in free ventilated
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Free ventilated metal connecting flue pipes for temperatures higher than 160 °C shall be installed at a
minimum distance to combustible material of at least three times their nominal diameter with a minimum
of 375 mm. The minimum distance to combustible material can be reduced to 1,5 times the nominal
diameter with a minimum of 200 mm, if a radiation shield ventilated on both sides, made from non-
combustible material, is installed between the connecting flue pipe and the adjacent combustible
material.
The minimum distance to combustible material can be reduced to 100 mm, if the connecting flue pipe has
a free ventilated non-combustible thermal insulation with a minimum of 20 mm thickness and a
maximum thermal conductivity of 0,04 W/(m·K) (at 20 °C).
Connecting flue pipes for temperatures less than 85 °C do not require a minimum distance to combustible
material. However, direct contact with combustible material is not recommended.
K.2 Access components

For products in accordance with EN 16475-6 the minimum distance to combustible material has to be xx
mm from the front face of the access component and yy mm from the side of the access component as
declared on the product.
For products without declaration of the minimum distance to combustible material from access
components the freely ventilated distance to combustible material shall be xx mm from the front face of
the access component and yy mm from the side of the access component, see Figure K.1, as:
— xx ≥ 400 mm and yy ≥ 200 mm for chimney systems designated “G”; or
— xx ≥ 200 mm and yy ≥ 100 mm for chimney systems designated “O”; or
— xx ≥ 50 mm and yy ≥ 50 mm for chimney systems designated ‘O’ and maximum T160.
The minimum distance to combustible material can be reduced to 50 % of the above values if a radiation
shield creating an air gap, made from non-combustible material, is installed between the access
component and the adjacent combustible material.
NOTE The minimum distance to combustible material only takes into account the fire protection and not e.g.
operational requirements.
Freely ventilated means that ventilation of the space around the access component is not enclosed by e.g.
fitting it in a cupboard.
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Figure K.1 —Minimum distance to combustible material in front of an access opening.
Floors made of combustible material under the access component of sootfire resistant chimney systems
shall be protected by non-combustible material that protrude over the openings with a minimum of 500
mm to the front and a minimum of 200 mm to the sides, see Figure K.2.
Dimensions in millimetres
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K.3 Plastic flue liners in a chimney stack

If a plastic flue liner is installed in a chimney stack, the temperature of the plastic flue liner affected by
the other flues within stack shall not exceed the nominal working temperature of the plastic flue liner.
This is met if e.g.
— the plastic flue liner is marked with temperature class equal or greater than T120,
— the adjacent chimney is marked with temperature class equal or less than T450,
— the chimney system with the plastic flue liner is back ventilated,
— the wall between chimney system with plastic flue liner and the adjacent chimney (mid feather wall)
is made of lightweight concrete with a maximum density of 1,8 kg/dm3 and with a minimum wall
thickness of 100 mm or is a masonry wall with a minimum wall thickness of 115 mm,
— the distance between the plastic flue liner to the inside of the enclosure is a minimum of 25 mm and,
in the socket, a minimum of 15 mm and
— the termination fulfils one of the following conditions:
1. the chimney terminal of the adjacent chimney is a minimum 1 m higher than the termination of
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2. the chimney system with the plastic flue liner has a terminal made of non-combustible material
in accordance with Figure K.3 b) and the length of the inner pipe forming the upper end of the
flue liner has a minimum of 30 cm in the heat radiation protected area Lg and the length of an
outer end piece Ls placed on the enclosure of lightweight concrete or brick is at least equal to
the outer diameter of the plastic flue liner.
a) Plastic flue liner with a plastic b) Plastic flue liner with a terminal made of
terminal and an adjacent chimney non‐combustible material
with an elongation
Key
1 plastic flue liner
2 non-combustible flue extension
3 plastic terminal
4 non-combustible terminal
5 adjacent chimney
6 chimney mid feather wall
7 back ventilation
Hü height of chimney terminal of the adjacent chimney
Lg against heat radiation protected length
Ls length of flue pipe made of non-combustible material inside the chimney stack
Figure K.3 — Schematic diagram of terminals of chimney stacks with plastic flue liners
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Annex L
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Calculating the temperature of adjacent material
L.1Example for calculation of the temperature of adjacent material (e.g.

weatherproofing)
The following Formula (L.1) can be used for a known value of (1/Λ)wp:
 1  1  Dh  1  D 1 D 1 
 + + ⋅   + h ⋅   + h ⋅    ⋅ ( tf − t u )
twp= tf −  α i  Λ  Dha  Λ spB DhiB  Λ B DhaB  Λ  x 
1  1  Dh  1  D 1 D 1 Dh 1 Dh
+ + ⋅ + h ⋅ + h ⋅ + ⋅ +
α i  Λ  Dha  Λ spB DhiB  Λ B DhaB  Λ  x DhaB + 2 ⋅ x  Λ  wp ( DhaB + 2 ⋅ x + 2 ⋅ d wp ) ⋅ α a
in °C (L.1)
where
twp is the calculated temperature of the weatherproofing in °C
tf is the relevant flue gas temperature in °C
x is the distance from the outer surface of the chimney system to the in m
surface of the weatherproofing
αi is the internal coefficient of heat transfer in W/(m2.K)
αa is the external coefficient of heat transfer in W/(m2.K)
(1/Λ) is the thermal resistance of the flue duct in m2.K/W
Dha is the outer diameter of the flue duct in m
DhiB is the inner diameter of the air supply duct in m
(1/Λ)B is the thermal resistance of the air supply duct in m2.K/W
(1/Λ)sp is the thermal resistance of the space between chimney system and in m2.K/W
the weatherproofing
(1/Λ)wp is the thermal resistance of the weatherproofing in m2.K/W
dwp is the wall thickness of the weatherproofing in m
DhaB is the outer diameter of the chimney system in m
The following Formula (L.2) can be used for a naturally ventilated space x with a minimum of 40 mm to
combustible material.
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1 D 1 1 D 1

+   + h ⋅  + h ⋅ 
α i  Λ  Dha  Λ spB DhiB  Λ B
twp =tf − ⋅ ( tf − tu ) − ta , in °C
1  1  Dh  1  Dh  1  Dh
+ + ⋅ + ⋅ +
α i  Λ  Dha  Λ spB DhiB  Λ B DhaB ⋅ α a
(L.2)
where
Δta is the temperature difference between outer surface of the chimney system and the in K
inner surface of the weatherproofing
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Typical values for the internal and external coefficient of heat transfer are:
αi = 15 W/(m2.K)
αa = 8 W/(m2.K)
and for the temperatures:

tu = 20 °C
Δta = 15 K (from experience) at a minimum of 40 mm distance
L.2Example for calculation of the temperature of adjacent materials (e.g.

weatherproofing)
Input data of the chimney system (see example in Annex J):
— inner diameter of the flue duct (flue liner) Dh = 0,100 m
— outer diameter of the flue duct Dha = 0,100+2 . (0,008+0,020) = 0,156 m
— diameter of the air supply duct DhiB = 0,200 m
— outer diameter of the air supply duct DhaB = 0,200 +2 . (0,100) / 0,400 m
— width of the ventilated air gap dspB = (0,200 – 0,156)/2 = 0,022 m.
Table H.4 for 200 °C and dspB = 20 and 30 mm:
— thermal resistance of the ventilated air gap (air supply duct) (1/Λ)spB = 0,055 m2K/W
Designation: Chimney system EN 15287-2 - T300 – N1 – W – 3 – 20

— relevant flue gas temperature tf = 300 °C,
— thermal resistance of the flue duct (1/Λ) = 0,26 m2K/W
— thermal resistance of the air supply duct (1/Λ)B = 0,1 m2K/W
Input data of the weatherproofing:

— thermal resistance of the weatherproofing: (1/Λ)wp = 0,1 m2K/W,
— wall thickness of the weatherproofing dwp = 0,010 m,
— distance from the outer surface of the chimney to the surface of the x = 0,02 m.
weatherproofing
Table H.4 for 100 °C and x = 20 mm:
— thermal resistance of the space between chimney system and weatherproofing: (1/Λ)sp = 0,101
m2K/W
According to Formula (L.1) the temperature of adjacent material is determined as follows:

1 0100 0,100 0,100 
15 + 0, 26 + 0,156 ⋅ 0, 055 + 0, 200 ⋅ 0,1 + 0, 430 ⋅ 0,101 ⋅ ( 300 − 20 )
t= 300 −  
wp
1 0,100 0,100 0,100 0,100 0,100
+ 0, 26 + ⋅ 0, 055 + ⋅ 0,1 + ⋅ 0,101 + ⋅ 0,1 +
15 0,156 0, 200 0, 430 0, 430 + 2 ⋅ 0, 02 ( 0, 430 + 2 ⋅ 0, 02 + 2 ⋅ 0, 01) ⋅ 8

= 47°C
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According to Formula (L.2) for a naturally ventilated space with a minimum of 40 mm to weatherproofing
the temperature of the adjacent material is determined as follows:
1 0,100 0,100
+ 0, 26 + ⋅ 0, 055 + ⋅ 0,1
15 0,156 0, 200
twp = 300 − ⋅ ( 300 − 20 ) − 15 = 23°C
1 0,100 0,100 0,100
+ 0, 26 + ⋅ 0, 055 + ⋅ 0,1 +
15 0,156 0, 200 0, 430 ⋅ 8
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Annex M
(informative)
Useful hints for handling of materials and components on site
M.1 General
The installation design and the product installation information should be available and should be
followed.
It is recommended that the installation is done only by a competent installer.
M.2 Check of existing chimney

Any repair of the existing chimney should be undertaken so that the designation for the relined or
converted chimney can be achieved. Repair of the existing chimney should be undertaken before relining
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or converting. Any repair should ensure that the required resistance to fire of the relined or converted
chimney can be achieved (see 4.3.3).
NOTE The fire resistance external to external of a chimney installation is subject to the work of CEN/TC 127.
When relining an existing chimney, the flue should be clean and free of obstacles.
Any remedial work to ensure the structural stability should be undertaken.
The existing chimney should be checked for its size suitability and its gas tightness established, where
required.
Establish the resistance to fire criteria for the existing chimney.
M.3 Checking before installation

The installer should check that all components required to complete the installation are available.
M.4 Checking on delivery of materials

Before installation, delivery tickets and certificates should be checked against the design specification.
The condition of materials and components when received should be examined.
Any product which is damaged or not as specified, should be rejected.
All fixings e.g. screws, nuts, bolts, plugs, washers should be selected such that the assembly is non-
combustible.
M.5 Site handling and storage

The sections and fittings should be handled in such a manner as to prevent breakage and deterioration
and to keep their characteristics.
Components should be stored in their original packaging in a clean, dry area in accordance with the
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M.6 Coordination of work

The coordination of work should consider the availability of the access to the chimney route provision
for fixing the flue liner and co-operation between trades.
It should be check that all conduits, pipes, electrical cables, electrical boxes, etc. that affect the chimney
route have been suitably located.
If the design requires structural alteration, such as joists, this work should be arranged to be undertaken.
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Annex N
(informative)
Chimney system commissioning
N.1 General
After finishing the chimney, connecting flue pipe and air supply duct installation and before starting the
combustion appliance operation two types of checks are prescribed, physical inspection and a check on
the operational capability.
If the physical checks are satisfactory, then the flue integrity can be demonstrated by one or more of the
operational checks.
N.2 Physical checks

The physical checks should demonstrate that:
a) installation is according to the design,
b) installation instructions have been followed,
c) flue route is in accordance with the design,
d) chimney plate correctly describes the chimney system,
e) designation of the chimney system matches the performance requirements of the combustion
appliance,
f) components have not been damaged during installation,
g) connecting flue pipe and adapters between the combustion appliance and the chimney system are
fitted correctly,
h) distances between the connecting flue pipe and combustible material are in accordance with 4.4.6.2,
i) distances between the chimney system and combustible material are in accordance with 4.4.6.2,
j) any fire stop, spacer and ceiling support is correctly installed,
k) access openings are accessible,
l) all accessories are installed correctly,
m) all components, joints, connections, locking bands, etc. are securely installed,
n) components for weatherproofing have been installed correctly,
o) the top of the chimney system is accessible if necessary,
p) location of chimney outlets is in accordance with 4.4.2.1,
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q) any spaces where the chimney system passes through floors, ceilings or walls, is clear of any
extraneous matter, gas, water or electrical services,
r) necessary back ventilations are in accordance with 4.4.6.12,
s) flue and back ventilation is clear of obstructions, e.g. jointing material, and the cross section is
maintained throughout the whole length.
NOTE 1 This can be achieved by one of the following appropriate methods:
— passing a gauge through the flue,
— inspection with a camera or a mirror.
t) no external elements have been attached to the chimney system, e.g. aerials, clothes lines, flags, which
affects the structural stability or performance or cleaning capability,
u) any lightning protection has been correctly installed and
v) any openings that are no longer required have been correctly closed.
NOTE 2 Additional checks before commissioning can be required.
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N.3.1 General
After completing the above physical checks confirm the operational functional ability of the chimney
system.
This can be achieved by one of the following methods:
N.3.2 Tightness of the flue duct
N.3.2.1 Flue flow test for gas
Carry out a flow visualization test using a smoke match at the position intended for the combustion
appliance. If there is no spillage of smoke into the room, then the test should be continued using a smoke
pellet.
However, if there is smoke spillage then the flue should be heated using a blow torch or other means. The
flow visualization test should now be repeated. If there is still smoke spillage then there are problems
which have to be rectified. If there is no smoke spillage, then the test should be continued using a smoke
pellet.
The test is satisfactory if, while the smoke pellet is burning, there is no spillage of smoke at the
combustion appliance position, no seepage of smoke over the length of the flue and there is discharge of
smoke only from the correct terminal.
However, if there is smoke spillage at the combustion appliance position, or seepage from the chimney,
or discharge from two or more terminals, then the test has failed. The combustion appliance has not to
be installed until the faults have been found, rectified and a repeat check satisfactorily completed.
N.3.2.2 Flue flow test for oil
The combustion appliance, if fitted, should not be operating at the time of test.
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All openings should be closed. At the flue duct entrance or any lower access point, fit a fan to the flue duct
regulated for ventilation with a pressure of 0,2 Pa/m for flue duct with a maximum length of 10 m or 2
Pa for a flue duct with a length greater than 10 m. A manometer has to be installed directly to the flue. At
the flue duct top a flow tube is installed to control the smoke flow, so that the flue duct is full of smoke.
Smoke is produced with a specified oil-burner in the chamber with the fan in front of the flue duct
entrance.
N.3.2.3 Flue flow test for solid fuel
The combustion appliance, if fitted, should not be operating at the time of test.
Before commencing, it is recommended that the chimney system flue be warmed by a gas blow-lamp or
similar combustion device for about 10 min. The ashpit door of the combustion appliance and thermostat
(if fitted) should be in the closed position. Any soot doors or flue pipe access doors should be closed.
Smoke pellets should be placed in the combustion appliance firebox or the bottom of the flue duct or the
combustion appliance recess and ignited. If the flue duct is metal lined it is important that the pellets are
suitable for use in metal flue ducts. When smoke starts to form, the combustion appliance, combustion
appliance recess or the bottom of the flue duct should be restricted, and the smoke allowed to drift
upwards. When smoke is observed rising from the flue duct, the terminal should be partially sealed to
leave only a 50 mm diameter opening to the atmosphere.
An inflatable ball bladder is ideal for this as it will accommodate any variation in dimensions.
Alternatively, a plastic bag can be placed over the terminal and sealed around the edges.
The flue duct and flue pipe (if fitted) should be observed throughout its length to check for tightness. The
smoke test should be allowed to continue for a minimum of 5 min. Significant discrete leaks should be
investigated and a pressure test carried out in accordance with N.3.2.4, if necessary.
N.3.2.4 Pressure test for non-concentric positive pressure chimneys systems
Undertake the pressure test at ambient temperature.

Seal the flue duct outlet with an air tight seal. In order to ensure that the flue duct ends are suitably closed,
the manufacturer can supply an adapter. Ensure that any other openings are closed, including any
drainage systems.
Connect an air supply and flow meter to the flue duct using air tight seals. Connect a manometer directly
to the flue. Deliver air from the air supply to the flue at a rate necessary to achieve and maintain the test
pressure appropriate to the chimney system designation – see maximum pressure value in Table 2 of this
standard.
Record the airflow rate.
A satisfactory leakage rate is achieved if the maximum leakage value is no more than that specified in
Table 2 of this standard or, if the test pressure is less than maximum pressure value specified in Table 2,
no more than that according to Formula (N.1):
n
P 
Vl test= Vl max ⋅  test  in l ⋅ s −1 ⋅ m −2
 Pmax  (N.1)
where
Vl test is the maximum leakage rate for the test in l.s-1.m-1;
Vl max is the maximum leakage rate from Table 2 in l.s-1.m-1;

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Ptest is the test pressure in Pa;
Pmax is the maximum pressure from Table 2 in Pa;
N is the exponent for leakage in duct.

with
n = 0,65
If a satisfactory leakage value is not achieved the reason should be investigated. However, for negative
pressure chimney systems, if a leakage value of more than two thirds of the allowed leakage is recorded
then further investigation is recommended in order to establish whether the leakage is occurring as a
result of a single opening in the flue or whether the leakage is of a more general nature (general seepage).
Leakage via a single aperture should be corrected.
WARNING — For safety reasons it is not recommended to test positive pressure chimney systems on site
with pressure greater than 2000 Pa. Care should be taken in any case with positive pressure tests on site.
N.3.2.5 O2 measurement for concentric positive pressure chimney systems
By measuring the O2 concentration in the combustion air at the entry to the combustion appliance, it is
possible to detect any flue gas entering the combustion air.
The limit values for the decreased O2 concentration depend on the construction or location of the
terminal.
Acceptable values are:
1. chimney systems where recirculation is not possible, if the reduction in the O2 content is not more
than 0,4 % by volume and
2. chimney systems where recirculation is possible, if the reduction in the O2 content is not more than
2,0 % by volume (for chimney systems, e. g. with a rain cap or outlets under a cantilever roof)
from the reference value.

The reference value is the value after calibration of the measurement instrument. It is possible to
calibrate the measurement instrument with the air in the installing room. In case of contaminated
combustion air, in factories and workshops for example, the calibration shall be done in the outer air.
Examples:
The result of the calibration before the start of the measurement is: 20,8 % by volume O2.
The result of the measure is: 20,2 % by volume O2
The decrease is: 0,6 % by volume.
In case of No 1 the requirement is not fulfilled,
In case of No 2 the requirement is fulfilled.
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N.3.3 Function of the combustion appliance (Flue draught test)
To ensure the combustion appliance connected to a negative pressure chimney system works safe and
performing correctly a flue draught test is recommended to be performed and a record of the result
documented.
Visually inspect the draught gauge or micro manometer for damage or defect.
Ensure that readings are zero before connecting the gauge to a test point.
If the connecting flue pipe directly above the combustion appliance has a suitable test point, measure the
draught through the test point. Alternatively, take the measurement by locating the manometer suction
tube through the closed-door seal.
Light the combustion appliance following the combustion appliance instructions and refuel if necessary.
Allow the combustion appliance and chimney system to reach their normal operating conditions.
Remove the plug or screw from the connecting flue pipe and insert the suction tube of the micro
manometer or draught gauge or open the door and place the suction tube across the door seal and close
the door.
Record the draught reading in Pascal (Pa) and compare it with the permitted draught range for the
combustion appliance.
Remove the suction pipe from the connecting flue pipe and replace the screw.
Depending upon the draught reading obtained, further investigation can be required to resolve any
problems arising from the result. Any adjustment should be made in accordance with the combustion
appliance instructions and the draught reading taken after each adjustment.
NOTE Atmospheric and/or weather conditions can cause incorrect and/or fluctuating draught readings.
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Annex O
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Recommendations for inspection, cleaning and maintenance
O.1 General
The installer should ensure that the information of O.2 and O.3 is given to the user.
O.2 Inspection and cleaning

The effectiveness and the safety of a chimney system are dependent on proper and regular cleaning
and/or inspection. Chimney system cleaning and/or inspections should be documented.
A programme of cleaning should be introduced as necessary.
The normal method of cleaning should be by the use of a brush, which for a plastic chimney system should
not be of steel and for metal lined chimney systems the brush should not be made from black steel. Any
variation from the normal method should be in accordance with the cleaning instructions.
It is recommended to inspect a chimney system at least once a year.
O.3 Maintenance
The chimney system should be maintained as necessary to ensure that the construction remains in good
condition. Any component showing signs of deterioration which affects performance should be replaced
under professional advice and any evidence of leakage identified by smoke staining should be rectified.
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Flue damper
P.1 General
An overview of the flue damper types according to EN 16475-4 given in Table P.1, details are given in P.2
and additional information for the use of a flue damper type 2 and 4 in P.3.
Table P.1 — Flue damper types
Condensate
Flue
resistance class Pressure class
damper Type description Field of application
type D W N P/M/H
Totally closeable Solid fuel manually fed

1 X — X —
manually driven without fan
All applications except
Totally closeable
2 X X X X solid fuel manually fed
mechanically driven
without fan
Partially closeable
Solid fuel manually fed
3 adjustable manually X — X —
without fan
drivena
Partially closeable All applications except

4 adjustable X X X X solid fuel manually fed
mechanically driven without fan
All applications except

Partially closeable
5 X X X X solid fuel manually fed
fixed manually driven
without fan
NOTE 'X' means 'applies to this flue damper type'.
a Opening according to e.g. installation instructions, other standards (e.g. EN 16510-1).
According to EN 16475-4, flue dampers are designated, for example, as follows:

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P.2 Flue damper types

P.2.1 Type 1
Flue damper type 1 (Figure P.1) are totally manually closeable and are only intended for use in
combination with solid fuel combustion appliances without a fan. They are used e.g. in connecting flue
pipes to chimneys as soot shut-off devices to prevent soot from escaping during chimney cleaning or as
shut-off devices in connection with open fireplaces to reduce ventilation losses when the open fireplace
is not in operation. They can be completely closed when the combustion system is not in operation, for
operation they shall be completely opened. The setting position (open or closed) shall be visible from the
outside.
a) Top down view
b) View from side
Figure P.1 — Example for flue damper type 1 (totally closed manually driven)
P.2.2 Type 2
Flue damper type 2 (Figure P.2) are totally mechanically closeable and are not intended to be used in
pipes as a shut-off device to reduce ventilation losses when the combustion appliance is not in operation
or, in case of chimneys serving more than one combustion appliance, to prevent the return flow of flue
gases from other combustion appliances. They shall be completely closed when the combustion device is
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not in operation and completely open for operation. Only the positions "fully open" and "fully closed"
shall be possible.
Figure P.2 — Example for flue damper type 2 (totally closed mechanically driven),
View from side
P.2.3 Type 3
Flue damper type 3 (Figure P.3) are partially manually closeable and are only intended for use in
pipes as a throttle device to reduce the combustion rate by increasing the flow resistance of the flue and
reduce ventilation losses in closed position. For this purpose, the position of the shut-off disc can be
variably adjusted manually. The adjustment position shall be visible from the outside and it shall be
ensured that the flue damper flap does not change its position automatically.
Figure P.3 — Example for flue damper type 3 (partially closed adjustable manually driven)
View from side
P.2.4 Type 4
Flue damper type 4 (Figure P.4) are partially mechanically closeable and are not intended for use in
pipes as a throttle device to reduce the combustion rate by increasing the flow resistance of the flue and
reduce ventilation losses in closed position. For this purpose, the position of the flue damper flap can be
adjusted mechanically. The adjustment position shall be visible from the outside and it shall be ensured
that the flue damper flap does not change its position automatically.
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Figure P.4 — Example for flue damper type 4 (partially closed adjustable mechanically driven)
View from side
P.2.5 Type 5
Flue damper type 5 (Figure P.5) are partially closable manually fixed and are not intended to be used in
pipes as a throttle device to reduce the combustion rate by increasing the flow resistance of the flue. For
this purpose, the position of the flue damper flap can be fixed manually. The setting position shall be
visible from the outside and it shall be ensured that the flue damper flap does not change its position
automatically.
a) View from side (exterior)
b) View from side
Figure P.5 — Example for flue damper type 5 (partially closed fixed manually driven)
P.3 Additional information for the use of a flue damper type 2 and 4
P.3.1 Combustion appliances with forced draught burners
In case of installation of flue dampers with combustion appliances with forced draught burners and with
mechanical pre-purge cycle it should be ensured that the fan of the burner only starts when the flue
damper flap is open and remains open during the entire operation.
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P.3.2 Combustion appliances with burners with fan without air purging
In the case of installation of flue dampers with combustion appliances with forced draught burners with
a control unit without pre-purge cycle there should be a natural ventilation of the combustion chamber
for a minimum of 30 s directly before igniting the burner. This delay should be ensured by the appliance
control, by an additional device on the flue damper or another kind of device.
The appliance should be designed and installed in such a way that the signal of an open flue damper
cannot under any circumstances be given to the control unit prematurely.
P.3.3 Combustion appliances with burners with fan with post-purge period
In the case of installation of flue dampers with combustion appliances with forced draught burners with
a control unit with post-purge cycles the flue damper should remain open during the entire duration of
the post-purge.
P.3.4 Combustion appliances with gas burners without fan
In the case of installation of flue dampers for combustion appliances with atmospheric gas burners the
gas supply should only start after the flue damper has fully opened (open position).
P.3.5 Closing time of the flue damper flap
The closing time should be minimum 50 % longer than the closing time of the fuel shut off device, but
should not exceed 15 s for oil or gas combustion appliances.
This closing time can be achieved by the flue damper itself or a control unit.
P.3.6 Malfunction of the flue damper
For oil and gas fired combustion appliances:

Any malfunctions of the flue damper (i.e. closing of the flue damper flap, while burner operating) should
stop the fuel supply.
For solid fuel combustion appliances with fan:
Any malfunction of the flue damper should open the flue damper flap.
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Annex Q
(informative)
Terminals
Q.1 Terminal types

According to CEN/TS 16134, the following types of terminals are to be identified:
a) For the use on non-balanced flue applications:
— Terminal type Ia without aerodynamic properties under the influence of wind and without
influence on the penetration of rainwater (e.g. chimney extensions).
— Terminal type Ib without aerodynamic properties under the influence of wind, but with
influence on the penetration of rainwater.
— Terminal type II with aerodynamic properties, whereby the wind influence according to
EN 13384-1:2015+A1:2019 is covered.
NOTE 1 Terminals type I and II are suitable for non-room sealed and non-balanced flue room sealed
applications.
b) For the use on balanced flue chimneys:
— Terminal type III with aerodynamic properties and limited recirculation.
NOTE 2 Terminals type III are only suitable for room sealed applications.
Q.2 Required information

CEN/TS 16134 specifies the following information:
Q.2.1 General
a) manufacturer identification;
b) product designation;
c) nominal size of the flue duct;
d) flow resistance.
Q.2.2 Terminal Type Ia
a) icing behaviour, where appropriate.
NOTE No further information required.

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Q.2.3 Terminal Type Ib
a) rain water ingress;
b) icing behaviour, where appropriate.
Q.2.4 Terminal Type II
a) installation instructions;
b) wind direction characteristics;
c) wind effect on pressure;
d) rain water ingress, where appropriate;
e) icing behaviour, where appropriate.
Q.2.5 Terminal Type III
a) installation instructions;
b) nominal size of the air supply duct;
c) identification of flue and air supply ducts;
d) wind direction characteristics;
e) wind effect on pressure;
f) recirculation factor;
g) rain water ingress, where appropriate;
h) icing behaviour, where appropriate.
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combined secondary air devices – Requirements and test methods
[9] EN 16475-4, Chimneys - Accessories - Part 4: Flue dampers - Requirements and test methods
[10] EN 16475-6, Chimneys - Accessories - Part 6: Access components - Requirements and test methods
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[11] EN 16475-7, Chimneys - Accessories - Part 7: Rain caps — Requirements and test methods
[12] EN 16510-1, Residential solid fuel burning appliances - Part 1: General requirements and test
methods
[13] CEN/TS 16134, Chimney terminals - General requirements and material independent test methods
[14] EN 13084-8, Free-standing industrial chimneys - Part 8: Design and execution of mast construction
with satellite components
[15] EN ISO 13732-1, Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Methods for the assessment of human
responses to contact with surfaces - Part 1: Hot surfaces (ISO 13732-1)
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National Annex NA
(informative)
Chimneys to be used with gas and oil appliances
NA.1 General
Clauses 4 and 5 require chimneys to be in accordance with national regulations and nationally accepted
rules. This National Annex NA (informative) identifies sources of such regulations and accepted rules
that apply in the UK.
NA.2 National regulations

Attention is drawn to the following regulations which contain requirements that impinge on chimney
design, installation or commissioning.
a) The building regulations for the appropriate UK legislative region:
— The Building Regulations for England and Wales;
— The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Statutory Rules;
— The Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations;
— The Building Regulations (Isle of Man).
b) The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
NA.3 Nationally accepted rules

The following list includes documents that complement BS EN 15287-2 in some particular detail and
have been accepted by a formal process within industry, a trade body, professional institution or have
government department approval for use within the UK and can therefore be used with this standard.
NA.3.1 Miscellaneous accepted rules

GID1 Essential Gas Safety — domestic: CORGI publication
TTG1 Terminal and Termination: CORGI publication
IGE/UP/7 Gas installations in framed buildings: Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
IGE/UP/8 Gas in caravans, holiday homes and boats: Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
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IM/28 Appliances in commercial garages: Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers

IM/11 Flues for commercial and industrial sized boilers and air heaters — A guide to the assessment of
chimney heights and flue design: Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
NA.3.2 Standards publications

NOTE The British Standards marked below with an asterisk (*) will be revised to complement BS EN 15287-2.
BS 715, Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances not exceeding 20 kW

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*BS 5410-1, Code of practice for oil firing — Part 1: Installations up to 45 kW output capacity for space
heating and hot water supply purposes
*BS 5440-1, Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not
exceeding 70kW
*BS 5546, Specification for installation of hot water supplies for domestic purposes using gas-fired
appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW
*BS 5854:1980, Code of practice for flues and flue structures in buildings
BS 5871, Specification for installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers
and decorative fuel effect gas appliances
BS 6644, Specification for Installation of gas-fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 70 kW (net)
and 1.8 MW (net) (2nd and 3rd family gases)
*BS 6798, Specification for installation of gas-fired boilers of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net
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Chimneys — Design, installation and commissioning

Part 2: Chimneys and connecting flue pipes for

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Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15287-2

ICS 91.060.40 Supersedes EN 15287-2:2008

Chimneys - Design, installation and commissioning - Part

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 June 2023.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

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European foreword ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Annex P (informative) Flue damper ................................................................................................................ 101

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This document will supersede EN 15287-2:2008.

a) restructuring of the chapters and annexes;

b) harmonization of the text with part 1;

c) updating the content according to EN 1443:2019;

d) adoption of all relevant terms from EN 1443:2019 and EN 15287-1;

e) adoption of all relevant chapters and annexes from EN 15287-1;

f) description of the designation and classes of a chimney according to EN 1443:2019;

g) expanding the specifications for accessories;

h) recommendations for some minimum distances from combustible material;

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— the distance above the last structural attachment not to exceed 3 m;

This document does not cover:

— installations having a configuration of the type C2.

EN 1857, Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue liners

EN 1858, Chimneys - Components - Concrete flue blocks

EN 12446, Chimneys - Components - Concrete outer wall elements

EN 13084-1, Free-standing chimneys - Part 1: General requirements

EN 14297, Chimneys - Freeze-thaw resistance test method for chimney products

EN 16497-1, Chimneys - Concrete System Chimneys - Part 1: Non-balanced flue applications

EN 16497-2, Chimneys - Concrete System Chimneys - Part 2: Balanced flue applications

3 Terms and definitions

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[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.1]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.1]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.2]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.3]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.4]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.5]

[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.7]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.17]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.18]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.20]

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[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.21]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.6, modified — Replaced “surface” with “inner surface”.]

Note 1 to entry: A flue liner kit is not considered a system chimney.

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.7]

[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.15]

[SOURCE: FprEN 15287-1:2023, 3.16]

[SOURCE: EN 1443:2019, 3.23]

[SOURCE: EN 15287-1:2023, 3.19]