Gas BBQ interlocking Systems (updated)

Indoor Barbeques -What you need to know!

I came across this article from Atco Gas which explains a lot about the rules and regs for indoor Barbeques, especially interlocking systems and how they work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BBQ to be re-certified:

Unfortunatley The WA Energy Safety Dept has taken away from Type A independent Gas Inspectors the ability to re:approve BBQ outdoor Appliances for indoor use. They are now saying that it MUST be Manufacturers approved appliance for indoor use!!

https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/dp100205_...

Sorry but thems are the rules at the moment, silly but we have to abide by them.
  
Extraction Fan:

• A commercial style range hood/extraction canopy must be fitted above the appliance to provide adequate ventilation as Standard AS/NZS 5601 dictates.
• The extraction fan filter must not be closer than 1,200mm to the cooking surface.
• The fan must move at least 2,000m3 of air per hour. ATCO recommends the use of a 2 motor fan to achieve this flow rate.
• Not only will the fan remove any harmful products of combustion, but it will also stop grease and smoke from damaging the alfresco walls and ceiling.

Rangehoods can be organised through Tim at Home Venting Solutions  

https://www.homeventingsolutions.com.au/

Note: interlocking systems can be installed by Gas Inspection Perth:

https://www.bbqsaa.com.au/places/gas-inspection-perth-interlocking-syste...

Interlock system to be installed:

An 'Indoor BBQ' cerified for indoor use and marked as commercial use, requires the appliance to have an interlock installed, so that the extraction fan is operating before gas will flow to the appliance. Ref: AS/NZS 5601.1:2013 Clause 6.10.1.15

Note: interlocking systems from Excelsior (GBI)

http://www.gbi.com.au/gbsite1/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Excelsior-Range...

'Home Venting solutions' and 'Gas Inspection Perth' are both members of 'Barbecue Service Alliance Australia'

https://www.bbqsaa.com.au

image courtesy 'Alfresco Outdoor Kitchens' Melbourne

This information is as at 07/12/2023 (updated). Barbitec cannot be held responsible for any content in this Blog or if any of this information is out of date or in any way inaccurate...ed.