IS 12553 : 1988 Code of practice for design,construction,installation and operation of industrial gas/oil burning equipment

UDC 662.94/.95.005 : 614.8 : 006.76 MTD 26
Reaffirmed 2021

1 Scope

1.1 This standard sets out safety principles related to thedesign, installation and operation of industrial appliances thatinvolve the combustion of gas, oil or other fuel in air suspension,or the generation of combustible vapours in such appliances.

1.2 Relationship with Regulations - The requirements of thiscode should be read in conjunction with any Statutory Regulationsthat may apply in any area.

1.3 New Designs, Innovations - Not with standing the specificrequirements of this code, any new materials, designs, techniques,methods of assembly, etc, which give equivalent results to thosespecified may be considered for acceptability.

2 Reference

IS 3043 : 1966   Codeof practice for earthing