Boat Safety Scheme - Standard 7.11 to 7.12

7.11.1 Inlet gas connection (Not securely fixed)
The inlet connection is the point at which the connection from the low pressure regulators is connected to the installation pipework. This connection should be securely fixed and readily accessible.

7.11.2 Inlet gas connection (Inlet gas connection sited below decks or in cockpits not situated in cylinder locker or housing)
For cylinders stowed below decks or in cockpits, the inlet gas connection should be situated inside the cylinder locker.

7.11.3 Installation pipework from locker (Not from bulkhead fitting or not above the level specified)
To ensure LPG tightness of cylinder lockers to he height of the cylinder valve, bulkhead fittings should be used where the installation pipework exits the locker below this.

7.12.1 Installation pipework (Not seamless copper, stainless steel or copper nickel alloy)
The only suitable materials for installation pipework are; Seamless copper tube made for BS EN 1057; Stainless steel tube, suitable for use with LPG in a marine environment; Copper nickel alloy, suitable for use with LPG in a marine environment.
Unsuitable materials include: aluminium; lead; brass tubing; steel tubing; plastics.

7.12.2 Flexible hose connector (Used on non gimballed cooking appliance or on appliance not required movement for hygienic purposes)
Appliances must generally be installed with suitable rigid metal pipes but flexible hose should be used as the appliance connector for gimballed cooking appliances and other appliances that require to be moved for cleaning and hygienic purposes. The flexible hose should be made to type 2 of BS3212.

7.12.3 Single cooking appliance installation (Flexible hose connection exceeds 1 metre)
If only a single cooking appliance is installed, flexible hose may be used to connect it to the low-pressure regulator, provide the length does not exceed 1 metre.