BS EN 13216-1:2019 - Page 3

What is BS EN 13216‑1 about?

BS EN 13216‑1 is the first part of multiple series that specifies material-independent general test methods for all system chimneys. It can be used for all flue gas carrying products.

Who is BS EN 13216‑1 for?

BS EN 13216‑1 is useful for:

• Construction industry
• Civil engineers
• Manufactures and producers of chimneys
• Testing laboratories for general test methods for system chimneys

Why should you use BS EN 13216‑1?

BS EN 13216‑1 helps the producers to perform various tests like abrasion resistance test, gas tightness test, condensate penetration test (liquid phase), condensate resistance test (vapour phase), thermal performance test, thermal resistance test and more.

BS EN 13216‑1 enables the testers to set up an ideal test environment for performing the tests.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 13216‑1:2019 supersedes BS EN 13216‑1:2004, which is withdrawn.

In comparison to the previous edition, the following changes were made:

• Clarification of the scope
• Revision of terms and definitions
• Revision of the thermal test assembly and test structure to include options for alternative building
• Insulation levels
• Revision of the test procedure
• Incorporation of terminals
• Incorporation of test for freeze-thaw resistance
• Incorporation of testing of concentric balanced flue systems
• Editorial changes