What is BS EN 16475‑7 about?
BS EN 16475 discusses various chimney accessories like chimney silencers, chimney fans, flue dampers, access components, rain caps, etc.
BS EN 16475‑7 is the seventh part of a multi-part series that specifies requirements and test methods for rain caps that are used as components with subject to flue gas to protect against rain entry into the chimney flues.
BS EN 16475‑7 specifies the requirements for marking, manufacturers’ instruction, product information, and information on the AVCP (Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance).
Note 1: Under BS EN 16475‑7 rain caps which are part of components of a system chimney or other components of a chimney such as terminals are not covered.
Note 2: Rain caps that do not have the same opening on all sides or do not have at least the same shape and cross-section on the opposite sides are not covered under BS EN 16475‑7.
Note 3: Rain caps under BS EN 16475‑7 are suitable for both dry and wet chimney applications.
Who is BS EN 16475‑7 for?
BS EN 16475‑7 on rain caps is relevant to:
- Rain caps manufacturers
- Developers of rain caps
- Chimney manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 16475‑7?
Requirements mentioned under BS EN 16475‑7 assist in manufacturing rain caps that provide protection against rain entry in the chimney flues.
BS EN 16475‑7 provides guidance in testing and evaluating your rain caps thus, assisting in making high-quality durable rain caps that can be used for protecting chimney flues against rain entry.
Requirements under BS EN 16475‑7 provides guidance for marking, product information, and for providing information on the AVCP (Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance).
BS EN 16475‑7 assists the user in building high-quality rain caps that are durable and have global acceptance in the market.
Efficient rain caps can protect against rain entry in the chimney flues and can enhance the application of the chimney product.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 16475‑7:2016+A1:2020 supersedes BS EN 16475‑7:2016 which is withdrawn. BS EN 16475‑7:2016+A1:2020 has included amendment 1 with respect to BS EN 16475‑7:2016.
