DIN 18160-1 2023-02 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN 18160-1:2023-02 — Chimneys — Part 1: Design and performance (German title: Abgasanlagen - Teil 1: Planung und Ausführung). This document is the February 2023 edition of DIN 18160-1 and defines planning, design and execution requirements for vertical and system/installation-type chimneys and related components used to carry combustion gases from appliances to the outside.

Abstract

DIN 18160-1:2023-02 consolidates and updates national rules for the planning, execution, marking and renovation (Sanierung) of chimneys and flue systems. It adopts and specifies planning and installation criteria from the relevant European standards (notably DIN EN 15287 series) for application in Germany, and adds national provisions for product usage and installation situations not (yet) covered by European EN standards. The standard replaces earlier provisional national documents and several Beiblätter to DIN V 18160-1.

General information

• Status: Current (active national standard, published and in force).
• Publication date: February 1, 2023 (2023-02-01).
• Publisher: DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung / Beuth Verlag (German Institute for Standardisation).
• ICS / categories: 91.060.40 (Chimneys, shafts, ducts).
• Edition / version: Edition 2023-02 (replacing DIN V 18160-1 and associated Beiblätter).
• Number of pages: 114 pages.

(Key bibliographic details above are taken from the DIN publication record for DIN 18160-1:2023-02.)

Scope

DIN 18160-1:2023-02 covers requirements for the planning, design, installation and marking of chimneys and exhaust systems used with appliances burning solid, liquid or gaseous fuels and for certain heat-producing installations (including heat pumps, stationary engines and BHKW where applicable). It includes rules for system and site-built chimneys, shafts, air flues in exhaust systems, connecting pieces, and the renovation of existing vertical parts of exhaust systems; it also clarifies how European product/system standards (e.g., EN 15287-1/-2) are to be applied in Germany.

Key topics and requirements

• Design and performance requirements for chimneys and flue systems (mechanical and hydraulic behaviour, material selection, thermal and fire safety considerations).
• Rules for planning and execution of system chimneys and site-built chimneys, including verticality, support and anchoring.
• Requirements for connecting pieces, seals, penetrations and interfaces with appliances.
• Provisions for installation, commissioning, marking and documentation of the completed exhaust installation.
• Guidance for renovation, repair and re-use of existing chimney components.
• Integration and concrete application rules for relevant EN standards (notably EN 15287 series) and handling of cases not yet covered by EN standards.
• Reference to national administrative/regulatory implications (use in building regulatory guidance such as MVV‑TB).

Typical use and users

Primary users include structural and mechanical building engineers, HVAC and flue system designers, chimney and flue installers, manufacturers of chimney systems and connecting pieces, building authorities and inspectors, chimney sweeps, and consultants involved in renovation or safety assessment of combustion exhaust systems. The standard is used for specifying and verifying conformity of chimney works on residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Related standards

DIN 18160-1 is linked to and complements several documents, especially the EN series for chimney systems (e.g., EN 15287-1 and EN 15287-2 on planning and site installation of chimneys and flue systems), earlier national documents (DIN V 18160-1 and its Beiblätter which it replaces), and national administrative guidance such as the Muster-Verwaltungsvorschrift Technische Baubestimmungen (MVV‑TB) where the standard is referenced for meeting building supervisory requirements.

Keywords

chimneys; flue systems; abgasanlagen; planning; execution; installation; renovation; DIN 18160; EN 15287; connecting pieces; system chimneys; marking; building regulations; MVV-TB.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN 18160-1:2023-02 is the German national standard titled "Abgasanlagen - Teil 1: Planung und Ausführung" (Chimneys — Part 1: Design and performance). It sets out planning, design and execution rules for chimney and flue systems used with heating appliances and certain combustion installations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers requirements for system and site-built chimneys, air flues, connecting pieces, installation and commissioning procedures, marking and documentation, and renovation of existing vertical exhaust components. It also explains how relevant European standards (notably EN 15287) are to be applied in Germany and supplies national supplements where needed.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Engineers, HVAC designers, chimney and flue installers, manufacturers, chimney sweeps, building control authorities and consultants engaged in the design, installation, inspection or renovation of chimney and flue systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2023-02 edition is current; it replaces the earlier DIN V 18160-1 and several Beiblätter. National bodies have indicated that the new edition is being referenced in regulatory guidance (MVV‑TB) and so it forms the up-to-date normative basis for many planning and execution cases. Users should check for any later amendments or national adoption notices.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — DIN 18160 is a multi-part subject series addressing exhaust installations and chimneys; Part 1 addresses planning and execution. Other parts and related EN standards cover products, testing and specific system types. The standard also interfaces with EN 15287-1 and -2 for planning and on-site installation rules.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Chimneys, flue systems, abgasanlagen, planning, execution, EN 15287, connecting pieces, system chimneys, renovation, marking, MVV‑TB.