This code of practice covers the design, installation and operation of solid
fuel heating and cooking appliances (hereafter referred to as appliances)
which are suitable for fitting into small craft from 2.5 m to 24 m in
length. These appliances can burn either natural or manufactured solid
mineral fuels, or natural or manufactured wood logs.
This code of practice gives guidance on appliance selection, design
considerations, installation requirements, inspection and testing, and
preparing instructions for the end user of the appliance. Guidance is
also provided on the necessary safety information to be provided to the
end user concerning the maintenance and safe use of these appliances.
This code of practice only applies to freestanding appliances with
closable doors, with and without legs.
This code of practice does not apply to the installation of appliances
with a firebox volume of less than 0.01 m3 and a grate size smaller
than 0.05 m2, and where the dimensional recommendations of the
installation cannot be met (e.g. in traditional narrowboat boatman’s
back cabins).