What is BS EN 624 – Room sealed LPG space heating equipment about?
BS EN 624 is a European Standard which discusses the specification for dedicated LPG appliances. The main objective of BS EN 624 is to provide best industry guidance to ensure the room sealed LPG space heating equipment is safe, reliable and effective when used in vehicles and boats.
BS EN 624 specifies the characteristics of safety, construction, performance and efficiency, the test methods and marking, of room sealed space heating equipment of type C (see CEN/TR 1749) with combustion air intake and outlet for the products of combustion in the wall, roof or floor, combined or not. These are referred to in the body of the text as "heaters", burning LPG, for vehicles and boats.
BS EN 624 only covers room sealed heaters also including those which have a combustion air fan, an integral hot air fan or both, only for vehicles and boats which are used for residential, recreational and commercial purposes.
BS EN 624 applies to heaters which are installed either outside or inside the habitable volume, but which have a combustion circuit sealed from the vehicle's interior, and nominal heat input which does not exceed 10 kW (Hs) operated at supply pressure of 30 mbar, 28 mbar, 37 mbar and 50 mbar, using, where appropriate, 12 V or 24 V DC electrical supply.
Note: BS EN 624 does not cover requirements for storage water heaters (boilers) (see EN 15033).
Who is BS EN 624 - Room sealed LPG space heating equipment for? 
BS EN 624 on specification Room sealed LPG space heating equipment is relevant to: 
- Manufacturers of LPG space heating equipment
- Manufacturers of vehicles and boats
- Entities involved with marine ventilation systems
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Mechanical engineers
- Product designers
Why should you use BS EN 624 - Room sealed LPG space heating equipment ?
Room sealed LPG space heating appliances for vehicles and boats very often use warm air as a heat transfer medium. However, while dealing with combustible fuels, it is essential that the heating equipment comply with best industry requirements to ensure they are safe and effective when in use, and do not impair the performance and functioning of the boat or vehicle. Thus, you can prevent any hazards and fire-related accidents that could cause injury to occupants or damage the vehicle itself, by complying with BS EN 624 requirements.
BS EN 624 covers the criteria for construction, performance and safety requirements associated with the product. Apart from that, BS EN 624 also provides the test methods for the assessment of leakages of gas carrying parts, and heat stability of the product. This can help avoid unnecessary leakages and temperature fluctuations when the product is in use.
BS EN 624 also walks you through the test conditions to comply with, for minimizing errors during the test.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of room sealed LPG space heating equipment for use in vehicles and boats, BS EN 624 test methods and requirements can help determine whether your products are safe and effective for use.
