BS 1251:2015 Open-fireplace components
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Firebacks; prefabricated fireplace surrounds and hearths; throat-forming lintels. Applies to 400mm and 450mm inset open fires.
Document History
Supersedes BS 1251:1987. First published November 1945. Second edition October 1959. Third edition November 1970. Fourth edition October 1987. Fifth (present) edition March 2015. Came into effect 31 March 2015. Principal changes in this revision: mention of different materials used and their suitability, a decrease in minimal project of hearth in inset open fires to comply with Building Regulations and requirements for mechanical fixings for cut stone and boxed section fireplace surrounds for securing to chimney breasts.
ISBN
9780580578397
Publisher Information
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