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Appendix Appendix B. Appendix B list of standards

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British Standards
Table Appendix B.1. BRITISH STANDARDS

Number Title Amended Section

Enhanced Security Performance Requirements for Door
PAS 24:
Assemblies – Single and double leaf, hinged external 4
2007
door assemblies to dwellings
41: 1973 Specification for cast iron spigot and socket flue or
- 3
(1988) smoke pipes and fittings
BS 476: Part Fire tests on building materials and structures - External
- 2
3: 2004 fire exposure roof tests
BS 476: Part AMD 2483
Fire tests on building materials and structures - Non-
4: 1970 2
combustibility test for materials
(1984) AMD 4390
BS 476: Part
Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method
6: 1989 - 2
of test for fire propagation for products
(2009)
AMD 6249
Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method
BS 476: Part
for classification of the surface spread of flame of AMD 7030 2
7: 1997
products
AMD 7612
BS 476: Part
Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method
11: 1982 - 2
for assessing the heat emission from building materials
(1988)
Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method
BS 476: Part
for determination of the fire resistance of elements of AMD 6487 2
20: 1987
construction (general principles)
Fire tests on building materials and structures -
BS 476: Part
Methods for determination of the fire resistance of - 2
21: 1987
loadbearing elements of construction
Fire tests on building materials and structures -
BS 476: Part
Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non- - 2
22: 1987
loadbearing elements of construction
Number Title Amended Section
Fire tests on building materials and structures -
BS 476: Part
Methods for determination of the contribution of - 2
23: 1987
components to the fire resistance of a structure
Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method
BS 476: Part
for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation - 2
24: 1987
ducts
Fire tests on building materials and structures -
Methods for measuring smoke penetration through
BS 476: Part
doorsets and shutter assemblies – method of AMD 8366 2
31: 1983
measurement under ambient temperature conditions
(Section 31.1)
Wood stairs - Specification for stairs with closed risers
BS 585: Part
for domestic use, including straight and winder flights AMD 6510 4
1: 1989
and quarter or half landings
Timber windows and doorsets - Fully finished factory-
BS 644: 2012 assembled windows and doorsets of various types - - 4
Specification
BS 648: 1964 Schedule of weights of building materials - 2
Specification for underground fire hydrants and surface
BS 750: 2006 - 2
box frames and covers
BS 1377: Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes
- 3
Part 2: 1990 - Classification tests
BS 1449:
Steel plate, sheet and strip - Carbon, carbon-manganese
SEC 1-1: - 3
plate, sheet and strip, Sect 1.1, General specification
1991
Copper indirect cylinders for domestic purposes - Open
BS 1566:
vented copper cylinders – Requirements and test - 6
Part 1: 2002
methods
BS 1566: AMD 5791
Copper indirect cylinders for domestic purposes -
Part 2: 1984 6
Specification for single feed indirect cylinders
(1990) AMD 6601
BS 2782: Methods of testing plastics. Rate of burning (laboratory
- 2
2004 method) (Method 508A)
BS 2869: Specification for fuel oils for agricultural, domestic and
- 3
2006 Industrial engines and boilers
AMD 4372
BS 3198: Specification for copper hot water storage combination
6
1981 units for domestic purposes
AMD 6599
BS 3251: Indicator plates for fire hydrants and emergency water
- 2
1976 supplies
BS 3955: Specification for electrical controls for household and
- 4
1986 similar general purposes
Number Title Amended Section
BS 4076:
Specification for steel chimneys - 1
1989
BS 4211:
Specification for permanently fixed ladders - 4
2005
AMD 4517
BS 4514: Specification for unplasticised PVC soil and ventilating
2
1983 (1998) pipes, fittings and accessories
AMD 5584
BS 4604: Use of high strength friction bolts in structural
- 1
Part 1: 1970 steelwork. Metric series. General grade
BS 4604: Use of high strength friction bolts in structural
- 1
Part 2: 1970 steelwork. Metric series. Higher grade
BS 4873:
Aluminium alloy windows and doorsets - Specification - 4
2009
AMD 8122
BS 4987: Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas -
4
Part 1: 2005 Specification for constituent materials and for mixtures
AMD 8400
AMD 8158
BS 4987: Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas -
4
Part 2: 2003 Specification for transport, laying and compaction
AMD 8361
BS 5041:
Fire hydrant systems equipment - Specification for
Part 4: 1975 AMD 5503 2
boxes for landing valves for dry risers
(1987)
BS 5228: Noise and vibration control on construction and open
Part 1: 1984 sites - Code of practice for basic information and - 5
(1997) procedures for noise and vibration control
BS 5250: Code of practice for control of condensation in
- 3
2002 buildings
BS 5262:
Code of practice for external renderings - 3
1991
BS 5266: Emergency lighting - Code of practice for the
- 2
Part 1: 2005 emergency lighting of premises
BS 5266-7: Lighting application - Emergency lighting (see BS EN
-
1999 1838: 1999)
BS 5268: Structural use of timber - Code of practice for
- 1
Part 2: 2002 permissible stress design, materials and workmanship
BS 5268-3: Structural use of timber - Code of practice for trussed
- 1
2006 rafter roofs
BS 5268: Structural use of timber. Fire resistance of timber AMD 2947
Part 4.1: structures Recommendations for calculating fire 2
1978 resistance of timber members AMD 6192
Number Title Amended Section
Structural use of timber. Fire resistance of timber
BS 5268:
structures. Recommendations for calculating fire
Part 4.2: - 2
resistance of timber stud walls and joisted floor
1990
constructions
BS 5268: Structural use of timber. Code of practice for timber
Part 6.1: frame walls. Dwellings not exceeding four storeys AMD 9265 1
1996 (Section 6.1)
BS 5268: Structural use of timber. Code of practice for timber
Part 6.2: frame walls. Buildings other than dwellings not - 1
2001 exceeding four storeys.
BS 5268:
Structural use of timber. Recommendations for the
Part 7.1: - 1
calculation basis for span tables. Domestic floor joists
1989
BS 5268:
Structural use of timber. Recommendations for the
Part 7.2: - 1
calculation basis for span tables. Joists for flat roofs
1989
BS 5268:
Structural use of timber. Recommendations for the
Part 7.3: - 1
calculation basis for span tables. Ceiling joists
1989
BS 5268:
Part 7.4: Structural use of timber. Ceiling binders - 1
1989
BS 5268:
Structural use of timber. Recommendations for the
Part 7.5: - 1
calculation basis for span tables. Domestic rafters
1990
BS 5268: Structural use of timber. Recommendations for the
Part 7.7: calculation basis for span tables. Purlins, supporting - 1
1990 sheeting or decking
Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on
BS 5306:
premises. Guide for the selection of installed systems - 2
Part 0: 1986
and other fire equipment
BS 5306: AMD 4649
Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on
Part 1: 1976 2
premises - Hydrant systems, hose reels and foam inlets
(1988) AMD 5756
BS 5306: Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on
- 2
Part 4: 2001 premises - Specification for carbon dioxide systems
BS 5306: Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on
Part 6.1: premises - Foam systems- Specification for low - 2
1988 expansion foam systems
BS 5306: Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on
Part 6.2: premises - Specification for medium and high - 2
1989 expansion foam systems
Number Title Amended Section
BS 5395: Stairs, ladders and walkways - Code of practice for the
AMD 6076 4
Part 2: 1984 design of helical and spiral stairs
Stairs, ladders and walkways - Code of practice for the
BS 5395:
design of industrial type stairs, permanent ladders and AMD 14247 2, 4
Part 3: 1985
walkways
BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite bridges. General
AMD 14179 1
Part 1: 1988 statement
BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite bridges. Specification for
- 1
Part 2: 2006 loads
AMD 13200
BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite bridges. Code of practice
AMD 16404 1
Part 3: 2000 for design of steel bridges
AMD 16480
BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite bridges. Code of practice
- 1
Part 4: 1990 for design of concrete bridges
BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite bridges. Code of practice
- 1
Part 5: 2005 for design of composite bridges
Steel, concrete and composite bridges. Specification for
BS 5400:
materials and workmanship, concrete, reinforcing and - 1
Part 7: 1978
prestressing tendons
Steel, concrete and composite bridges.
BS 5400:
Recommendations for materials and workmanship, - 1
Part 8: 1978
concrete, reinforcing and prestressing tendons
BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite bridges. Code of practice
AMD 9352 1
Part 10: 1980 for fatigue
Code of practice for oil firing - Installations up to 45
BS 5410-1:
kW output capacity for space heating and hot water - 3
1997
supply purposes
Code of practice for oil firing - Installations of 44 kW
BS 5410-2:
and above output capacity for space heating, hot water AMD 3638 3
1978
and steam supply purposes
Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for
BS 5422: Corrigendum 1
pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment 6
2009 November 2009
operating within the temperature range -40ºC to +700ºC
Methods of test for flammability of textile fabrics when AMD 6509
BS 5438:
subjected to a small igniting flame applied to the face or 2
1989 (1995)
bottom edge of vertically oriented specimens AMD 8308
Installation of flues and ventilation for gas appliances
BS 5440-1:
of rated input not exceeding 60 kW (1st, 2nd and 3rd AMD 8819 3
2000
family gases) - Specification for installation of flues
Number Title Amended Section
Installation of flues and ventilation for gas appliances
BS 5440-2: of rated input not exceeding 60 kW (1st, 2nd and 3rd
AMD 8128 3
2000 family gases) - Specification for installation of
ventilation for gas appliances
BS 5446:
Fire detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings - 2
Part 2: 2003
BS 5492:
Code of practice for internal plastering - 5
1990
Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including
BS 5499:
fire safety signs. Specification for geometric shapes, - 2
Part 1: 2002
colours and layout
BS 5499: Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of
- 2
Part 4: 2000 practice for escape route signing
Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including
BS 5499: fire safety signs. Signs with specific safety meanings
- 4
Part 5: 2002 (Specification for additional signs to those given in BS
5378: Part 1)
BS 5502-22: Buildings and structures for agriculture. Code of
- 1
2003 practice for design, construction and loading
Buildings and structures for agriculture. Code of
BS 5502-50:
practice for design, construction and use of storage - 3
1993
tanks and reception pits for livestock slurry
BS 5534:
Code of practice for slating and tiling - Design - 3
2003
Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of
BS 5588:
buildings - Code of practice for fire-fighting stairs and AMD 7196 2
Part 5: 2004
lifts
BS 5588: Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of
AMD 10212 2
Part 6: 1991 buildings - Code of practice for places of assembly
Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of
BS 5588:
buildings - Code of practice for ventilation and air - 2
Part 9: 1999
conditioning ductwork
Specification for urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam systems
BS 5617:
suitable for thermal insulation of cavity walls with - 3
1985
masonry or concrete inner and outer leaves
Code of practice for thermal insulation of cavity walls
BS 5618:
(with masonry or concrete inner and outer leaves) by AMD 7114 3
1985 (1992)
filling with urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam systems
BS 5628-1: Code of practice for use of masonry - Structural use of
- 1
2005 unreinforced masonry
BS 5628-2: Code of practice for use of masonry - Structural use of
- 1
2005 reinforced and prestressed masonry
Number Title Amended Section
BS 5628-3: Code of practice for use of masonry - Materials and
- 1, 3
2005 components, design and workmanship
BS 5720: Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air
-
1979 conditioning in buildings
Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings - Code
BS 5839:
of practice for system design, installation - 2
Part 1: 2002
commissioning and maintenance
Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings -
BS 5839:
Specification for automatic release mechanisms for AMD 102707 2
Part 3: 1988
certain fire protection equipment
Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings - Code
BS 5839:
of practice for the design and installation of fire AMD 9135 2
Part 6: 2004
detection and alarm systems in dwellings
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings -
BS 5839: Code of practice for the design, installation,
- 2
Part 8: 2008 commissioning and maintenance of voice alarm
systems
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings.
BS 5839: Code of practice for the design, installation,
- 2
Part 9: 2003 commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice
alarm systems
Installation and maintenance of gas-fired ducted air
BS 5864:
heaters of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (2nd and - 6
2004
3rd family gases). Specification
BS 5867:
Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes -
Part 2: 1980 AMD 4319 2
Flammability requirements
(1993)
Specification for the installation of gas fires, convector
BS 5871-1: heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas
- 3
2005 appliances. Gas fires, convector heaters and fire/back
boilers (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
Specification for the installation of gas fires, convector
BS 5871-2: heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas
- 3
2005 appliances. Inset live fuel effect gas fires of heat input
not exceeding 15kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
Specification for the installation of gas fires, convector
BS 5871-3: heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas
AMD 7033 3
2005 appliances. Decorative fuel effect gas appliances of heat
input not exceeding 15kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
BS 5871-4:
Installation Guidance for Independent flueless gas fires - 3
2007
Number Title Amended Section
BS 5930:
Code of practice for site investigations - 3
1999
AMD 13199
BS 5950: Structural use of steelwork in building - Code of
1
Part 1: 2000 practice for design. Rolled and welded sections
AMD 17137
Structural use of steelwork in building - Specification
BS 5950:
for materials, fabrication and erection. Rolled and - 1
Part 2: 2001
welded sections
BS 5950: Structural use of steelwork in building - Design in
Part 3: 1990 composite construction - Code of practice for design of - 1
(Section 3.1) simple and continuous composite beams
Structural use of steelwork in building - Code of
BS 5950:
practice for design of composite slabs with profiled - 1
Part 4: 1994
steel sheeting
BS 5950: Structural use of steelwork in building - Code of
AMD 16502 1
Part 5: 1998 practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections
AMD 10239
BS 5950: Structural use of steelwork in building - Code of
1
Part 6: 1995 practice for design of light gauge profiled steel sheeting
AMD 10475
Structural use of steelwork in building - Specification
BS 5950:
for materials and workmanship: cold-formed thin gauge - 1
Part 7: 1992
sections
BS 5950: Structural use of steelwork in building - Code of
AMD 8858 1. 2
Part 8: 2003 practice for fire resistant design
AMD 8315
BS 5950: Structural use of steelwork in building - Code of
1
Part 9: 1994 practice for stressed skin design
AMD9326
BS 5979:
Code of practice for remote centres for alarm systems. AMD 9235 2
2000
BS 6180:
Barriers in and about buildings – Code of practice AMD 13292 4
2011
BS 6229: Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code
- 3
2003 of practice
BS 6262: Glazing for buildings. Code of practice for safety
- 4
Part 4: 2005 related to human impact
Safety devices for use in hot water systems -
BS 6283:
Specification for temperature relief valves for pressures - 4
Part 2: 1991
from 1 bar to 10 bar
BS 6297: Code of practice for design and installation of small
AMD 6150 3
1983 sewage treatment works and cesspools
Number Title Amended Section
Specification for performance requirements for cables
BS 6387:
required to maintain circuit integrity under fire - 2
1994
conditions.
BS 6399: Loading for buildings - Code of practice for dead and
AMD 13669 1, 4
Part 1: 1996 imposed loads
BS 6399:
Loading for buildings - Code of practice for wind loads - 1
Part 2: 1997
AMD 6033
BS 6399: Loading for buildings - Code of practice for imposed
AMD 9187 1
Part 3: 1988 roof loads
AMD 9452
BS 6440: Powered lifting platforms for use by disabled persons -
AMD 10960 2
1999 Code of practice
Installation of chimneys and flues for domestic
BS 6461:
appliances burning solid fuel (including wood and peat) AMD 5649 3
Part 1: 1984
- Code of practice for masonry chimneys and flue pipes
BS 6510:
Steel-framed windows and glazed doors. Specification - 4
2010
BS 6676: Thermal insulation of cavity walls using man-made
Part 1: 1986 mineral fibre batts (slabs) - Specification for man-made - 3
(1994) mineral fibre batts (slabs)
BS 6677:
Clay and calcium silicate pavers for flexible pavements
Part 1: 1986 - 4
- Specification for pavers
(1997)
PD 6688-1-1: Recommendations for the design of structures to BS
4
2011 EN 1991-1-1
BS 6717: Precast, unreinforced concrete paving blocks.
- 4
2001 Requirements and test methods
BS 6915: Specification for design and construction of fully
- 3
2001 supported lead sheet roof and wall coverings
Specification for vitreous-enamelled low-carbon-steel
BS 6999:
flue pipes, other components and accessories for solid- AMD 8949 3
1989 (1995)
fuel-burning appliances with a rated output of 45kW
BS 7036: Code of practice for safety at powered doors for
- 2
1996 pedestrian use.
BS 7206: Specification for unvented hot water storage units and
AMD 9343 4
1990 packages
BS 7273: Code of practice for the operation of fire protection
- 2
Part 4: 2007 measures. Actuation of release mechanisms for doors
Number Title Amended Section
Specification for windows and doorsets made from
BS 7412:
unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded - 4
2007
hollow profiles
BS 7502: General criteria for the assessment of testing
- 0
1989 laboratories
Pavements constructed with clay, natural stone or
BS 7533: concrete pavers - Guide for the structural design of
- 4
Part 2: 2001 lightly trafficked pavements constructed of precast
paving blocks
BS 7543: Guide to durability of buildings and building elements,
- 0
2003 products and components
Installation of factory-made chimneys to BS4543 for
BS 7566:
domestic appliances - Method of specifying installation - 3
Part 1: 1992
design information
Installation of factory-made chimneys to BS4543 for
BS 7566:
domestic appliances - Specification for installation - 3
Part 2: 1992
design
BS 7566: Installation of factory-made chimneys to BS4543 for
- 3
Part 3: 1992 domestic appliances - Specification for site installation
Installation of factory-made chimneys to BS4543 for
BS 7566:
domestic appliances - Recommendations for installation - 3
Part 4: 1992
design and installation
BS 7671: Requirements for electrical installations, IET Wiring
A3: 2015 0, 4
2008 Regulations, Seventeenth edition
BS 7974: Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
- 2
2001 design of buildings – Code of Practice
Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
PD 7974-0:
design of buildings. Guide to design framework and fire - 2
2002
safety engineering procedures
Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
PD 7974-1:
design of buildings. Initiation and development of fire - 2
2003
within the enclosure of origin (Sub-system 1)
Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
PD 7974-2: design of buildings. Spread of smoke and toxic gases
- 2
2002 within and beyond the enclosure of origin (Sub-system
2)
Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
PD 7974-3:
design of buildings. Structural response & fire spread - 2
2003
beyond the enclosure of origin (Sub-system 3)
Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
PD 7974-4:
design of buildings. Part 4: Detection of fire and - 2
2003
activation of fire protection systems. (Sub-system 4)
Number Title Amended Section
Application of fire safety engineering principles to the
PD 7974-5:
design of buildings. Fire service intervention. (Sub- - 2
2002
system 5)
BS 8000:
Workmanship on building sites - 0
Parts 1 to 16
AMD 8851
BS 8002:
Code of practice for earth retaining structures AMD 12062 1
1994
AMD 13386
BS 8004:
Code of practice for foundations - 1
1986
BS 8102: Code of practice for protection of structures against
- 3
1990 water from the ground
BS 8103: Structural design of low rise buildings. Code of practice
- 1
Part 3: 2009 for timber floors and roofs for housing
BS 8104: Code of practice for assessing exposure of walls to
AMD 8358 3
1992 wind-driven rain
AMD 9882

AMD 13468
BS 8110: Structural use of concrete - Code of practice for design
1
Part 1: 1997 and construction
AMD 16016

AMD 17307
AMD 5914
BS 8110: Structural use of concrete - Code of practice for special
1, 2
Part 2: 1985 circumstances
AMD 12061
Structural use of concrete - Design charts for singly
BS 8110 Part
reinforced beams, doubly reinforced beams and AMD 5918 1
3: 1985
rectangular columns
BS 8118: Structural use of aluminium - Code of practice for
AMD 10485 1
Part 1: 1991 design
BS 8118: Structural use of aluminium - Specification for
AMD 10486 1
Part 2: 1991 materials, workmanship and protection
BS 8200: Code of practice for design of non-loadbearing external
- 3
1985 vertical enclosures of buildings
BS 8206:
Lighting for buildings. Code of practice for daylighting - 6
Part 2: 2008
Guide to assessment of suitability of external cavity
BS 8208:
walls for filling with thermal insulants - Existing AMD 4996 3
Part 1: 1985
traditional cavity construction
Number Title Amended Section
Windows, doors and rooflights - Design for safety in
BS 8213:
use and during cleaning of windows, including door- - 4
Part 1: 2004
height windows and roof windows. Code of practice
BS 8214: Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-
AMD 7438 2
1990 metallic leaves (Sections 1 and 2)
BS 8217: Reinforced bitumen membranes for roofing, Code of
- 3
2005 practice
BS 8218:
Code of practice for mastic asphalt roofing - 3
1998
BS 8297: Code of practice for design and installation of non-
- 3
2000 loadbearing precast concrete cladding
BS 8298: Code of practice for design and installation of natural
- 3
1994 stone cladding and lining
AMD 15617
BS 8300: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the
4
2001 needs of disabled people. Code of practice
AMD 15982
AMD 5904
BS 8301: Commentary on BS 8301, Code of practice on building
3
1990 drainage
AMD 6580
Installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances
BS 8303:
burning solid mineral fuels. Specification for the design - 3
Part 1: 1994
of installations
Installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances
BS 8303:
burning solid mineral fuels. Specification for installing - 3
Part 2: 1994
and commissioning on site
Installation of domestic heating and cooking appliances
BS 8303:
burning solid mineral fuels. Recommendations for - 3
Part 3: 1994
design and on site installation
BS 8313: Code of practice for accommodation of building
- 2
1997 services in ducts
Fire performance of external cladding systems. Test
BS 8414:
method for non-loadbearing external cladding systems - 2
Part 1: 2002
applied to the face of the building
Fire performance of external cladding systems. Test
BS 8414:
method for non-loadbearing external cladding systems - 2
Part 2: 2005
fixed to and supported by a structural steel frame.
BS 8515:
Rainwater harvesting systems - 3
2009
BS 9251: Sprinkler systems for residential and domestic
- 2
2005 occupancies. Code of practice
Number Title Amended Section
BS 9990: Code of practice for non-automatic fire fighting
- 2
2006 systems in buildings
BS 10175: Investigation of partially contaminated sites - Code of
- 3
2001 practice
Laboratory tests to determine the heating and electrical
PAS 67:
performance of heat-led micro-cogeneration packages - 6
2008
primarily intended for heating dwellings

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