BS EN 13069:2005

What is BS EN 13069 – Outer walls of system chimneys about?

BS EN 13069 is one of the European standards that discuss chimneys. BS EN 13069 specifies the performance requirements for factory-made clay/ceramic chimney outer wall elements used to form the outer walls of chimneys and which are used in combination with flue liners on site.

BS EN 13069 applies to clay/ceramic chimney outer wall elements with solid walls or walls with vertical perforations which have square, rectangular or circular passages.

Testing, marking and inspection requirements are covered by BS EN 13069.

Who is BS EN 13069 – Outer walls of system chimneys for?

BS EN 13069 on requirements and test methods for clay/ceramic outer walls for system chimneys is useful for:

• Chimney designers/ Installers
• Manufacturers of chimney systems
• Maintenance personnel
• Testing and inspection personnel

Why should you use BS EN 13069 – Outer walls of system chimneys?

BS EN 13069 specifies the performance requirements for ceramic/clay chimney outer walls and helps you to identify the design and material requirements that would help you meet those performance parameters. BS EN 13069 also provides you with test methods that allow you to demonstrate that the outer walls of your system chimney meet the specified performance requirements.

Overall, the guidelines of BS EN 13069 enable you to design, construct or install system chimneys that with durable outer walls and have complete structural integrity.