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Is it mandatory to have a gas anti-tilt device for outdoor heaters, patio heaters and radiant heaters?

6. June 2016/in LPG Everyday, LPG in Commerce, LPG in Private Housholds

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  • Private
  • Industry
  • Recommendation for new purchases
  • Recommendation for retrofitting
Approximate reading time: 2 minutes

The gas anti-tilt device blocks the gas flow when the outdoor heater, patio heater or radiant heater tips over. Devices that comply with DIN EN 14543 must be fitted with this kind of safety device.

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Regardless of whether you use the heater privately or commercially, the gas anti-tilt device is mandatory for newly delivered outdoor heaters, patio heaters or radiant heaters. The devices mentioned above only comply with the above standard if this safety device is present. Devices already in operation can be retrofitted with a gas anti-tilt device.

Private

For private purposes, this is required by worksheet G 612 (A) of the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) with a small restriction. If it is ensured that the heater cannot tip over, the operator does not require the additional safety device.

Industry

Commercial use is regulated by Regulation 79 of the German Law on Accident Insurance (DGUV V 79) and the occupational safety information ASI 8.04 of the professional association for food and hospitality (BGN). The following also applies here: The gas anti-tilt device is mandatory and should be retrofitted as quickly as possible, if not already present.

  What is to be taken into account when operating gas-powered outdoor heaters, radiant heaters, patio heaters at home and in the commercial industry/hospitality industry?

Für Gewerbetreibende ist das Gas-Kippschutzventil beim Einsatz von Heizpilzen oder Terrassenstrahlern Pflicht.

For business owners, the gas anti-tilt device is mandatory when using outdoor heaters or patio heaters.

Recommendation for new purchases

If you want to get an outdoor heater, patio heater or radiant heater, check for yourself whether the device has a gas anti-tilt device fitted, or ask the specialist retailer. As we mentioned, the safety device for new appliances is mandatory according to DIN EN 14543. Therefore, when purchasing new products, it does not make any difference whether you are a private individual or a business owner.

 

Recommendation for retrofitting

In industry, there are no excuses: Anyone who uses outdoor heaters and similar devices, but without a gas anti-tilt device, must retrofit this as quickly as possible.

In the private sector, it is permitted to do without the safety device if the gas equipment cannot tip over under any circumstances. But this is just the dilemma: Can the operator always and at all times guarantee that the device will not tip? GOK therefore recommends retrofitting the gas anti-tilt device for a relatively low cost in order to eliminate this source of danger.

 

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This blog will never ask members of the public or unqualified persons to make changes to or fiddle around with technical systems themselves.

In accordance with the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), a qualified person must take care of a system which requires monitoring.

A qualified person is someone who has the specific specialist knowledge required. This knowledge is gained by way of a professional apprenticeship, corresponding professional experience or current occupational activity.

Please note that the texts are based on information, regulations and standards for Germany. Please always check the rules and regulations in the relevant country of destination and consult specialists if necessary.

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