BS EN 13063-3 is the third part of the BS EN 13063 series of standards for system chimneys with clay/ceramic flue liners.
BS EN 13063-3 specifies the requirements and test methods for dry (designated D) and/or wet (designated W) air flue system chimneys, including terminals in which the products of combustion are conveyed to the atmosphere through clay/ceramic flue liners and combustion air is conveyed to suitable room sealed appliances through an air duct or an air gap.
Note: BS EN 13063-3 does not apply to structurally independent (free-standing or self-supporting) system chimneys.
BS EN 13063-3 on requirements and test methods for air flue system chimneys is useful for:
Air flue system chimneys are one of the widely used chimney types both for domestic and commercial purposes. They perform the task of carrying out the smoke of room-sealed appliances outside the building. However, because of the extreme conditions inside the chimney can cause damage and affect its components.
BS EN 13063-3 specifies the requirements for air flue system chimneys and the test methods to help you verify that these requirements are met and maintained. BS EN 13063-3 also specifies the requirements for marking, manufacturer's instructions, product information and evaluation of conformity.
Overall, the guidelines of BS EN 13063-3 enable you to install and maintain air flue system chimney with complete structural integrity.EN 13063-3:2007