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The Boiler (Efficiency) Regulations 1993

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Regulation 2(1)

SCHEDULE 2THE EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Boilers must comply with the useful efficiency requirements set out in the Table below —

(a)at rated output, that is, operating at rated output Pn expressed in kW, at an average boiler-water temperature of 70°C, and

(b)at part load, that is, operating at 30% part load, at an average boiler-water temperature which varies according to the type of the boiler.

Table

Type of boilerRange of power outputEfficiency at rated outputEfficiency at part load
kWAverage boiler-water temperature expressed in °CEfficiency requirement expressed in %Average boiler-water temperature expressed in °CEfficiency requirement expressed in %
*

Including condensing boilers using liquid fuels.

**

Temperature of boiler water supply.

Standard boilers4 to 40070≥84 + 2 log Pn≥50≥80 + 3 log Pn
Low temperature boilers*4 to 40070≥87.5 + 1.5 log Pn40≥87.5 + 1.5 log Pn
Gas condensing boilers4 to 40070≥91 + 1 log Pn30**≥97.1 + 1 log Pn

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