BS 1251:2015

This standard BS 1251:2015 Open-fireplace components is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.100.30 Solid fuel heaters

This British Standard specifies requirements for components which, when assembled in accordance with BS 8303 , form the setting for inset open fires of nominal sizes 400 mm and 450 mm (see Figure 1).

Clause 3 specifies requirements for firebacks for inset open fires without boilers or underfloor air supply used with solid fuel.

Clause 4 specifies requirements for prefabricated fireplace surrounds and hearths and excludes constructional hearths at floor level (see Figure 1).

Clause 5 specifies requirements for precast, reinforced concrete throat-forming lintels, excluding those designed to form part of a complete appliance.