CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry
Duration
Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours
Purpose / scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with knowledge of the design, operation, and erection of chimneys and flues.
The scope of this standard covers:
- domestic/industrial chimneys/flues for: coal, oil, biomass, wood, and gas
- theory of flues including: types, thermal-dynamics, mapping, and calculations
- design, construction, and erection of new chimneys
- design, construction, and erection of new flues, including metal systems
- compatibility of a flue with an appliance
- draught measuring techniques and equipment
- atmospheric and metrological assessment
- insulation material
- height requirements
- impact on neighbouring properties
- main legislation, codes of practice, building standards, and BS/EN standards, relating to the design and installation of flues, including fire, safety and environment.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard is relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft
- supervision.
Candidate prerequisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, it would be beneficial if candidates had experience in the relative industry.
Instruction / supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- A train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- Successfully completed training to this standard
- At least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- A verifiable CV.
Delivery
The following methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.
This standard is considered to contain 51 per cent or more theoretical learning.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Quality assurance
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the Training Standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal/refresher
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
November 2018
Review cycle
Either on request or in 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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The candidate will be able to:
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Additional guidance to support learning outcome
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Describe the design and requirements for terraced properties and multi-occupancy buildings
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Use animations to show how gases flow inside a flue, and in the surrounding air, with different: weather, climate, and temperatures.
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Describe how to take flue draught measurements
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Use realistic scenarios to create calculations.
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Describe how to re-line a flue
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Use photos and/or videos
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Describe approved and type-tested flues
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Describe types of installation environment
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Use photos and/or videos
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Describe decorative considerations
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Use photos and/or videos of real scenarios to provide simulations to study and discuss. Without personal information.
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Describe how to recognise a defective chimney
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Describe the requirements of listed buildings and conservation areas
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Use photos and/or videos
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Interpret manufacturer’s: instructions, directives, approved components, guarantees, and warranties
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Provide sets of document examples for different installations, along with photos and/or videos for the installation.
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Describe how to write a pre-installation inspection report
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Provide completed examples, and samples to practice writing, using realistic scenarios, with photos. Without personal information.
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Describe aspects of the Party Wall Act 1996
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PDF or printed extracts or web access
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Describe aspects of consumer safety
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Describe how to mitigate the risk of fire
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Describe how to mitigate the risk of damage
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Describe types of fire protection
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Use photos and/or videos
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Describe types of structural support
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Use photos and/or videos
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Additional information about this standard
Building regulations
The construction and installation of chimneys and flues is covered by UK building regulations in conjunction with relevant European and British standards. See relevant legislation and the NBS (originally National Building Specifications)
- England and Wales: The building regulations approved document J
- Scotland: Building regulations technical standards
- Northern Ireland: Technical booklet L section 3 building regulations Northern Ireland
Statutory guidance
Building control
See Planning Portal for details of document Part L Conservation of fuel and power
- Approved document L1A: Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings
- Approved document L1B: Conservation of fuel & power in existing dwellings
- Approved document L2A: Conservation of fuel & power in new buildings other than dwellings
- Approved document L2B: Conservation of fuel & power in existing buildings other than dwellings
Legislation
See relevant government legislation
- Clean Air Act 1956
- The Clean Air (Height of Chimneys) (Exemption) Regulations 1969
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH)
- Party Wall Act 1996
- Consumer Rights Act 2016
- Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
There is a lot of HSE information relating to chimneys and ventilation systems. Some examples are:
Fire safety
Working at height
Standards
You can see many British/European standards and codes of practice at BSI.
- BS 1251: 1987 Specification for open fireplace components.
- BS 5440-1: 2008 & 2:2009. Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances (70 kW net).
- BS 6762-2:1991. Code of practice for solid fuel fired heating in park homes and caravans.
- BS 6880. Parts 1,2&3 1988. Code of practice for low temp hot water heating systems (45kW+).
- BS 7977-1&2: 2009 Spec’n domestic gas appliances. Radiant. Combi/gas fire/back boiler (Pt2).
- BS EN 483: 2000 Gas-fired central heating boilers. Type C, max 70kW.
- BS EN 509: 2000 Decorative fuel-effect gas appliances.
- BS EN 13384-1 & 2: 2015 Chimney thermal/fluid dynamic calcs for one/more heating appliances
- BS EN 15287+A1: 2010. Design, install & commission chimneys. Non & roomsealed appliances
- BS EN 50291-1: 2010. Domestic electrical apparatus for detecting carbon monoxide.
- BS 715: 2005 Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances (max 20kW).
- BS 4207:1989. Code of practice for monolithic linings for steel chimneys and flues.
- BS 5854:1980. Code of practice for flues and flue structures in buildings.
- BS 6999:1989. Specification for vitreous-enamelled low carbon steel flue pipes
- BS 5871: Parts 1,2,3: 2005 & Part 4: 2007. Specification for installation of appliances
- BS EN 1443: 2003. General requirements for chimneys
- BS EN 1856 – 1&2: 2009. Metal chimneys, products (Pt1) and liners/flues (Pt2)
- BS EN 1857: 2010 Concrete flue liners.
- BS EN 1858: 2008 +A1:2011 Chimneys, components, and concrete flue blocks.
- BS EN 1993-3-1: 2006. Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures. Towers, masts and chimneys
- BS EN 12446: 2011. Concrete outer wall elements.
- BS EN 13084-1,2,4,5,6,7 2007. Free-standing chimneys. General, concrete, brick, and steel.
- BS EN 14241-1: 2013. Chimney elastomeric seals and sealants.
- BS EN 14471: 2013+A1:2015. Chimney systems with plastic flue liners.
- BS EN 16497-1&2: 2015. Concrete chimneys. Non-balanced (Pt1) and balanced (Pt2) flues.
Requirements and testing
- BS EN 1457-1&2: 2012. Clay/ceramic flue liners, dry (Pt1) and wet (Pt2).
- BS EN 1806: 2006 Clay/ceramic flue blocks for single wall chimneys.
- BS EN 1859: 2009 +A1:2013 Metal chimney test methods.
- BS EN 13063-1&2:2005 & 3:2007. Clay/ceramic flue liners. Sootfire resistance.
- BS EN 13069: 2005. Clay/ceramic outer walls.
- BS EN 13216: 2004. Test methods for chimney systems.
- BS EN 13502: 2002. Clay/ceramic flue terminals.
- BS EN 14297: 2004 Freeze-thaw resistance tests for chimney products
- BS EN 14989-1&2: 2007. Metal chimneys.
- BS EN 16475-1,2,3,4,5,6&7. 2016/2017. Chimneys. Accessories. Silencers, Fans. Draught regulators, standstill opening devices, combi-secondary air devices. Access parts. Rain caps.