What is BS 8423+A2 – Fireguards for fires and heating appliances about?
BS 8423+A2 discusses fires and heating appliances for domestic use. The aim of BS 8423+A2 is to provide the best industry practices that ensure the efficiency of the fireguards. 
BS 8423+A2 the requirements and test methods of fireguards intended for use with heating appliances utilizing organic fuel (e.g. gas, solid fuel, oil) or electricity, and which can be situated in an open area or against or on a wall, or within a recess.
Such appliances can be permanently fixed in position or can be moveable, and can incorporate open fires including combination grates, or closed fires, including room heaters and stoves.
Who is BS 8423+A2 - Fireguards for fires and heating appliances for?
BS 8423+A2 on fireguards for fires and heating appliances is useful for:
- Fireguard manufacturers
- Fires and heating appliances manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control department
- Fire safety department
 Why should you use BS 8423+A2 - Fireguards for fires and heating appliances?
Legislation concerning the guarding of fires and heating appliances relates to two conditions:
- The protecting people from burning
- The protection of users from, or the isolation of, burning fuel, heated radiants, or elements of an appliance which may, by their exposure, present a hazard to persons and/or their clothing
BS 8423+A2 provides constructional and performance requirements that shall be followed while designing and manufacturing fireguards. This will ensure that the fireguards comply with the regulatory standards and intended to protect people from falling into a fire, prevent burns and reduce the risk of injury, particularly to young children and the infirm.
If you are a manufacturer, BS 8423+A2 can ensure that your guard for fires and heating appliances operate efficiently and contribute to protecting the users against the fire hazard.
