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Gas Installation Symbols — Ireland (RGII)

In Ireland, gas installations are regulated by the Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII) under the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The diagram symbols used are based on the same BS 1553 / ISO standards as the UK, with minor terminology differences.

IS 813 / BS 1553-1 / RGII Standards15 symbols

Pipework

Low Pressure Gas Pipe

Low pressure gas supply pipe (below 75 mbar)

BS 1553-1

Medium Pressure Gas Pipe

Medium pressure gas pipe (75 mbar to 2 bar)

BS 1553-1

Concealed Gas Pipe

Gas pipe run concealed within the building structure

BS 1553-1

Tee Piece

Gas pipe tee junction

BS 1553-1

Test Point

Gas pressure test point nipple

BS 6891 / Gas Safe

Meters & Controls

Gas Meter

Gas supply meter position

BS 1553-1

Emergency Control Valve

Emergency gas shut-off valve (ECV) at meter

BS 1553-1 / Gas Safe

Isolating Valve

Manual gas isolation valve for individual appliance

BS 1553-1

Pressure Regulator

Gas pressure regulator / governor

BS 1553-1

Appliances

Gas Boiler

Wall-hung or floor-standing gas boiler

BS 1553-1 / Gas Safe

Gas Fire / Heater

Gas-fired room heater or decorative fire

BS 1553-1

Gas Hob / Cooktop

Gas cooking hob / cooktop

BS 1553-1

Gas Oven

Gas-fired oven / range cooker

BS 1553-1

Ventilation & Flues

Flue Terminal

Flue / chimney terminal point (balanced or open flue)

BS 5440 / Gas Safe

Air Vent

Fixed ventilation opening for combustion air supply

BS 5440-2 / Gas Safe

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Frequently asked questions about gas symbols

Are Irish gas symbols different from UK ones?
No, the symbols are the same. Ireland’s gas installation standards (IS 813) reference the same graphical conventions as BS 1553. The regulatory framework is different (RGII vs Gas Safe) but the technical drawings use identical symbols.
What certificates use these symbols?
RGII Declaration of Conformance certificates (Cert 1, 2, 3), Gas Safety Inspection Reports, and landlord gas safety records all use these symbols for installation diagrams.

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