What is BS 4834 - Specification for inset open fires without convection about?
BS 4834 discusses convection-less inset open fireplace with or without boilers, burning solid mineral fuels.
BS 4834 specifies constructional, dimensional and performance requirements for inset open fires designed to burn solid mineral fuels. The main purpose of BS 4834 is to provide best industry specifications for inset open fires such that they are safe and effective when in use.
BS 4834 covers appliances of nominal widths 350 mm, 400 mm, 450 mm and 500 mm, designed for use either with fireplace components complying with BS 1251 and installed in accordance with BS 8303, or with special fireplace components or boilers supplied with the appliance.
The essential components of appliances covered BS 4834 are the firefront, bottomgrate, ashpit cover, ashpan and means of primary air control.
Note: BS 4834 does not apply to inset open fires designed to give space heating by convection.
Who is BS 4834 - Specification for inset open fires without convection for? 
BS 4834 on the specification for Inset open fires without convection is relevant to: 
- Inset stove/cassette manufacturers
- Solid fuel heater and burner manufacturers
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Fireplace specialists and experts
Why should you use BS 4834 - Specification for inset open fires without convection?
As the name suggests, an inset stove is a stove which sits within a recess within a wall or fireplace. As compared to freestanding stoves, they not only are space saving but also highly heat and energy efficient.
In this regard, BS 4834 provides best industry guidance on inset open fires designed to burn solid mineral fuels. Recommendations on materials for construction of appliance components, as well as electrical and performance requirements are covered in BS 4834.
Test methods and test fuels and procedures for the determination of total water heating and radiation heat output are also covered in BS 4834. Thus, you can demonstrate whether or not your products and components are fit for the intended application.
As a result, compliance with BS 4834 can ensure your inset open fires are safe, reliable and effective at the point of use. Thus, fire hazards arising from product and component failures can be minimized.
