What is PD 6516 – Guarding fires and heating appliances about?
PD 6516 discusses fires and heating appliances. The aim of PD 6516 is to provide the manufacturer with the requirements which ensure the efficiency of the guards.
PD 6516 provides guidance and information concerned with the effective and safeguarding of fires and heating appliances. PD 6516 considers only the burning or ignition hazards associated with high temperatures or free flames of fires and heating appliances.
Note: PD 6516 does not consider protection against electric shock, the requirements for which are now incorporated into the appropriate product standards and in legislation concerning electrical safety.
Who is PD 6516 - Guarding fires and heating appliances for?
PD 6516 on guarding fires and heating appliances is useful for:
- Guard manufacturers
- Fires and heating appliances manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control department
- Fire safety department
Why should you use PD 6516 - Guarding fires and heating appliances?
Legislation concerning the guarding of fires and heating appliances relates to two conditions:
- The protection of young children against burning
- The protection of users from, or the isolation of, burning fuel, heated radiants, or elements of an appliance which may, by their exposure, present a hazard to persons and/or their clothing
PD 6516 walks you through the types and purposes of guards. This will help in choosing the appropriate guard that is designed for specific types of protection in particular circumstances and will ensure the safety of the users.
PD 6516 provides design features that can be adhered to while manufacturing, designing, and installation of guards. This will ensure that the guards comply with the regulatory standards and that it has the capability of protecting against fire.
If you are a manufacturer, PD 6516 can ensure that your guard for fires and heating appliances operate efficiently and contribute to protecting the users against the fire hazard.
