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    Safety principles (solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion) — EAL Vocational Construction & Building Services

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    Learning outcomes

    1. Understand solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion legislation that applies to work in dwellings
    2. Understand the types of solid fuels and the factors affecting fuel selection
    3. Understand the factors that affect the selection of solid fuel appliances
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    1. Know the combustion process and the principles of safe combustion of solid fuels
    2. Apply ventilation requirements of solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion appliances installed in dwellings
    3. Understand standards of chimneys and flue systems to be used with solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion appliances in dwellings
    4. Understand methods of diagnosing problems with flue/chimney performance
    5. Understand the requirements for hearths and fireplace surrounds to solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion appliances
    6. Understand how to test solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion appliances and associated flue systems in dwellings for effective operation
    7. Understand how to identify and respond to unsafe situations relating to flue systems and appliances in dwellings

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