What is BS EN 16475‑6 about?
BS EN 16475 discusses various chimney accessories like chimney silencers, chimney fans, flue dampers, access components, rain caps, etc.
BS EN 16475‑6 is the sixth part of a multi-part series that specifies requirements and test methods for access components comprising a frame and a door or doors which provide access to the flue of a chimney for inspection or cleaning it.
BS EN 16475‑6 specifies the requirements for marking, manufacturers’ instruction, product information, and information on the AVCP (Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance).
Note 1: BS EN 16475‑6 is limited to access components having door opening dimensions of a maximum width of 450 mm and a maximum height of 600 mm.
Note 2: Under BS EN 16475‑6 access components having higher nominal working temperature than 450 °C, positive pressure and wet applications are not covered.
Note 3: BS EN 16475‑6 does not cover access components that are already tested together with system chimney products or other chimney components.
Note 4: Products that are not freely ventilated are not covered under BS EN 16475‑6.
Who is BS EN 16475‑6 for?
BS EN 16475‑6 on access components is relevant to:
- Access components manufacturers
- Developers of access components
- Chimney manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 16475‑6?
Access components provide access to the flue of dry negative pressure chimneys to get inspected or cleaned.
Requirements mentioned under BS EN 16475‑6 assist in manufacturing access components for chimneys to clean them.
BS EN 16475‑6 provides guidance in testing and evaluating access components thus, assisting in making high-quality durable access components that can be used for cleaning and inspecting chimneys.
Requirements under BS EN 16475‑6 guides for marking, product information, and for providing information on the AVCP (Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance).
BS EN 16475‑6 assists the user in building high-quality access components that are durable and have global acceptance in the market.
Efficient access components can reduce noise disturbances in residential and commercial areas and can enhance the application of the product in chimneys.
