What is BS EN 12828 – Water-based heating systems about?
BS EN 12828 is a European Standard series that discusses heating systems in buildings.
BS EN 12828 specifies design criteria for water based heating systems in buildings with a maximum operating temperature of up to 105 °C. In case of heating systems with maximum operating temperatures over 105 °C other safety aspects than those described in 4.6 may apply. The other clauses of BS EN 12828 are still valid for those systems.
BS EN 12828 covers the design of:
- Heat supply systems
- Heat distribution systems
- Heat emission systems
- Control systems
BS EN 12828 takes into account heating requirements of attached systems (e.g. domestic hot water, process heat, air conditioning, ventilation) in the design of a heat supply, but does not cover the design of these systems.
Note 1: BS EN 12828 does not cover requirements for installation or commissioning or instructions for operation, maintenance and use of water based heating systems.
Note 2: BS EN 12828 does not cover the design of fuel and energy supply systems.
Who is BS EN 12828 – Water-based heating systems for?
BS EN 12828 on water-based heating systems is useful for:
- Water-based heating system manufacturers
- Product designers
- Anyone involved in the commissioning, installing, operation of water-based heating systems
- Quality control, testing and inspection authorities
- Building authorities
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 12828 – Water-based heating systems?
The design of water-based heating systems plays a vital role in determining its performance, quality, and durability. For this reason, it is important that manufacturers consider best industry design practices to ensure the heating system can perform as intended, without causing failures and hazards.
BS EN 12828 walks you through the system design requirements along with the appropriate safety arrangements, operational requirements, and thermal insulation to be considered when manufacturing water-based heating systems.
Instructions for operation, maintenance and use along with guidance on installation and commissioning of water-based heating systems is also covered in BS EN 12828.
Thus, complying with BS EN 12828 can ensure your water-based heating systems are safe, reliable and effective at the point of use. As a result, the risk of undesireable heat loss, and harmful effects of high temperatures and inadequate frost protection, can be be avoided.
