Performance requirements for combustion appliances

It is the view of the Department that the requirements of regulations 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74 in Part L will be met if the building provides for the safe accommodation of combustion appliances which – (a) enables the admission of sufficient air for – (i) the proper combustion of fuel and the operation of flues; and (ii) the cooling of appliances where necessary; (b) enable normal operation of appliances without the products of combustion becoming a hazard to health; (c) incorporate an appropriate means of detection and warning of a release of carbon monoxide; (d) enable normal operation of appliances without their causing danger through damage by heat or fire to the fabric of the building; (e) have been inspected and tested to establish suitability for the purpose intended; and (f) have been labelled to indicate performance capabilities.