What is BS EN 203-2-1 about?
BS EN 203-2-1 specifies classification, constructional and performance requirements, test conditions and operational safety of catering equipment such as open burners, non-enclosed covered burners and wok burners.
Note 1: BS EN 203-2-1 does not cover appliances of type B.
Who is BS EN 203-2-1 for?
BS EN 203-2-1 on requirements for open burners and wok burners is largely applicable to the hospitality industry. Specific users can be:
- Manufacturers of catering equipment such as open burners, non-enclosed covered burners and wok burners
- Gas stove manufacturers
- Entities involved in catering management
- Commercial kitchens
- Installers
Why should you use BS EN 203-2-1?
Selecting the right catering equipment used in the hospitality industry is vital for the success of businesses dealing with catering services and commercial kitchens. In this regard, gas-heated equipment such as open burners and wok burners need to be dealt with carefully, given the highly combustible environment they are operated in.
BS EN 203-2-1 specifies guidelines related to potential food spillage, mechanical safety, and protection from fire. Meanwhile, it also covers performance requirements covering combustion, rational use of energy and test conditions that are essential criteria while setting up any kitchen.
BS EN 203-2-1 covers the rational use of energy index (RUI) and its specified limits (not less than 50%) which helps in ensuring a sustainable and energy-efficient contribution from the food industry.
As a buyer of BS EN 203-2-1, you will be able to set up an efficient, safe and compliant commercial kitchen or catering service that can minimize the incidence of hazards and improve operational efficiency. The safeguards established against hazards will be extremely beneficial to safeguard the product end-users from any potential damage to life and property. Regulatory compliance, especially given the correspondence between BS EN 203-2-2 and Regulation (EU) 2016/426 on appliances burning gaseous fuels, will boost acceptance for your business on a wider scale and instil trust in your product or service.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 203-2-1:2021 supersedes BS EN 203‑2‑1:2014, which is withdrawn. The main changes compared to BS EN 203‑2‑1:2014 are the following:
- Clarification of supply of combustion air and evacuation of combustion products in 5.1.6
- Update the requirement of rational use of energy in 6.9
- Clarification on the pan to be used for open burners in 7.6.1.101
- Modification of the test 7.6.101 for abnormal use
- Addition of a pan of 60 cm internal diameter in Table 101, Table 102 and Table 103
- Deletion of the adjustment of the sequential function control (moved to EN 203-1:2021)