1 Scope
This British Standard specifies requirements for eight classes of fuel oils for agricultural,
domestic, commercial and industrial fixed combustion applications.
This British Standard does not apply to fuels for use in internal combustion engines
in on-road and non-road mobile and stationary applications, which are covered in BS EN 590. This British Standard does not cover special applications, which are the subject
of agreements between the supplier and purchaser of fuel oils.
NOTE 1 Annex A and Annex B provide information on storage, handling and properties of fuels. Additional information on storage and handling is given in BS 6380, PD CEN/TR 15367‑1, PD CEN/TR 15367‑3 and PD CEN/TR 17548.
This British Standard is aimed at those who bring to market liquid fuels for fixed
combustion applications, such as fuel producers, importers and blenders.
NOTE 2 There are some applications for which, for technical or other reasons, limits are different to those in this British Standard or additional requirements might be necessary.