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General Specification for Building 2007 Edition.
The 2007 Edition of the General Specification for Building comprises

considerable updating and revisions to the 2003 Edition. Principal additions are the
further greening of the Specification and the updating of the BS standards, where
applicable.
In line with the global consciousness for our environment, the new Specification
has been rewritten and updated with sustainability as the key objective.
The updating of specification is a continuous process. With the benefit of

information technology, the electronic version of this 2007 Edition of the General
Specification will be kept up-to-date and may be viewed on the ArchSD Homepage.
In view of the revisions and new additions, there will be an introductory period
of 3 months whereby the General Specification 2003 Edition will still be the
Contractual Document, whilst the new General Specification 2007 Edition may be
viewed in parallel in preparation for full implementation by 1 September 2007.
 Hence, for tenders to be invited after 1 September 2007, GS 2007 shall be used;
 Existing contracts (including contracts using GS2003 tendered before 1
September 2007) would not be affected.
Corrigendum
Corrigendum No. GS 2007-01 was issued in January 2008 to incorporate
minor amendments and certain comments made by the Hong Kong Construction
Association. GS 2007 with Corrigendum No. GS 2007-01 has been applied to all
tenders to be invited after 21 January 2008.
Corrigendum No. GS 2007-02 is introduced in 1 January 2011 to

incorporate amendments for further greening of the Specification, updating of
statutory requirements and BS-EN standards, where applicable. A new Section
26 – Geotechnical Works on Soil and Rock Slopes is also added. After an
introductory period of 3 months, GS 2007 with Corrigendum No. GS2007-01 and
GS2007-02 shall apply to all tenders to be invited on or after 1 April 2011.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING
2007 EDITION
Corrigendum No. GS 2007 - 01

(Effective from 21 January 2008)
The following clauses and indexes are amended in the above edition of General Specification for Building.
Amendments to Section 1
Abbreviations 1.02 Abbreviations used shall have the following meanings:
BS British Standard
BS EN European Standard
CP Code of Practice
CS Construction Standard
GS General Specification for Building
ISO International Organisation for Standardization Publication
PS Particular Specification
PW Public Works
SO Supervising Officer
DEVB List Development Bureau current enforced List of Approved
Suppliers of Materials or Specialist Contractors for Public
Works.
British 1.06 "British Standards", "European Standards" and "Codes of Practice" shall be
Standards deemed to include all amendments, revisions and standards superseding the
European standards listed herein, which are listed in the British Standards Institution
Standards and Catalogue current at the date of tender unless otherwise specified. In the
Codes of case of Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 25, the stated BS Number in Index 3 is
Practice to take preference over any later amendment, revision or superseded
standard. In other Sections, due to the complexity of the new BSEN and ISO
standards, the previous BS number has, in many cases, been retained in the
GS clause. The status of this standard, whether current, withdrawn or
superseded has been documented in the Index 1 – List of Standards
Referred. Equivalent International Standards may be used if approved by the
SO. Copies of these documents are available from the British Standards
Institution. The Contractor shall provide copies on site of all materials
standards and/or works codes of practice that are required in the Contract.
The British Standards are also available for inspection at the following
locations in Hong Kong:
Main Library, University of Hong Kong

Development Bureau Library, Murray Building
Trees and 1.20 Provide a record of existing trees, if any, within and in close vicinity (within
shrubs 2000 mm) of the site boundary and works areas. (A plant is considered as a
tree if its trunk diameter measures 95 mm or more at a height of 1300 mm
above the ground level. (Guidance on measurement of tree diameter is given
in Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department’s Nature
Conservation Practice Note No.2)) Photographic record and location plan
for individual tree together with the Tree Schedule shall be submitted within
28 days after commencement of the Works or nomination by the SO. The
Tree Schedule shall show the following particulars:
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(a) A number identity for each tree, also marked on each photograph;
(b) The species (scientific names and Chinese common names),
(c) Trunk diameter (at 1300mm above the ground level);
(d) Tree crown spread;
(e) Overall height;
(f) Condition of the tree;
(g) Existing ground level at the root collar.
Protect and preserve all existing trees and shrubs on Site. No physical
disturbance including transplanting/felling/pruning of any existing tree shall
be permitted without prior written consent of the SO and the statutory
approval.
Take precaution and provide all necessary on-site protection

works/measures (including tree surgery works if so required) for individual
existing tree, if any, within or in close vicinity (within 2000 mm) of the site
boundary and/or works area throughout the Contract period.
Temporary fencing, if necessary shall be provided to prevent the

encroachment of equipment or materials and contamination of the
surrounding ground by oil or other deleterious substances. Do not bank
spoil, vegetable soil or other materials within the drip-line zone of individual
trees. If it is necessary to trim or cut back trees and shrubs, it must be done
under the direction and supervision of the SO in strict compliance with
Clause 2.10 and Section 25 of the G.S.
Make allowance in method of operation and vehicular access for tree

preservation during the period of Works.
Specialist work 1.49 When specified, specialist work shall be carried out by a firm whose name is
included on the appropriate DEVB List or the list of approved specialist
contractors included in the Contract.
Specialist 1.50 When specified, specialist materials shall be obtained from a firm whose
materials name is included on the appropriate DEVB List or the list of approved
specialist suppliers included in the Contract.
Amendment to Section 2
Asbestos 2.03 Before any demolition or alteration work commences, a registered asbestos
containing consultant shall be appointed to conduct a thorough investigation of the
materials building for the presence of asbestos containing material at the premises and
submit an Asbestos Investigation Report and, if asbestos containing material
is found, an Asbestos Abatement Plan to the Environmental Protection
Department at least 28 days before the asbestos abatement work
commences.
When appropriate, a registered asbestos laboratory shall be appointed to

carry out sampling, measurement or analysis of any suspected asbestos
containing material.
Asbestos removal work shall be carried out by a registered asbestos

contractor under the supervision of a registered asbestos consultant in
compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
If during the course of the general demolition work, hidden suspected

asbestos containing material is found, stop work immediately and report to
the SO.
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Record survey 3.03 Spot levels and contours shown on drawings are, unless otherwise stated,
reduced to principal datum.
Check the accuracy of site levels shown on drawings. Where levels are
found to be inaccurate, notify the SO in writing before commencing
excavation or earthwork. No claim in respect of inaccuracy of levels will be
entertained after the relevant site levels have been altered by the Works.
Where specified, make an oversite topographical survey by an independent

surveyor included in DEVB approved list before any work is carried out
under the Contract and again, after all excavation and filling work has been
completed. If an independent surveyor is not employed, agree with the SO
that plans or sections prepared from the above truly represent the original
ground levels and the final levels required by the Contract and ensure that
both parties sign the drawings. These endorsed drawings shall become the
record surveys for the measurement of earthwork quantities.
General 5.01 (i) Piles shall be Contractor designed unless otherwise specified.
(ii) The approved types of piles that may be adopted by the Contractor
unless otherwise specified are:
(a) Precast concrete piles.
(b) Precast prestressed tubular piles.
(c) Percussion cast in-situ concrete piles.
(d) Steel '

H'piles.
(e) Non-percussion cast in-situ concrete piles.
(f) Large diameter bored piles.
(g) Hand-dug caissons.
(h) Mini piles.
(i) Rock-socketed Steel H-piles.
(j) Barrette piles.
(k) Any other piling systems approved by the Development

Bureau.
(iii) Support all loadings as specified with piles. Unless otherwise stated,
all loads are acting at the geometric centres of columns and walls.
(iv) The loads given in the loading schedule do not include the weight of
pile caps or backfill over the pile caps. Live load over the plan area
of the pile caps shall be taken as 7.5 kN/m2 unless specified
otherwise.
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(v) Design piles for the most critical loading generally produced from
the following combinations:
(a) Dead load + live load.
(b) Dead load + live load + wind load.
NOTE: The theoretical safe loading capacity of piles in this case

may be increased to 1.25 times the appropriate values as
given in Clause 5.04.
(c) 2/3 Dead load + Wind load.
(vi) Piles shall not be positioned directly under any wall opening as
indicated on the drawing.
(vii) No piles or portions of pile caps outside the Site boundary shall be
permitted.
(viii) The use of tension piles shall not be permitted unless otherwise
stated.
(ix) Carry out piling work in accordance with Code of Practice for
Foundations published by Buildings Department.
(x) The piling work shall be executed by a Contractor on the List of

Approved Suppliers of Materials and Specialist Contractors for Public
Works - Land Piling.
Loading 5.04 (i) The theoretical safe loading capacity of piles for loads along the
capacity of piles vertical axis must be such that the average compressive stress imposed
by this loading does not exceed 25% (20% only for precast concrete
piles) of the design grade strength of the concrete or 7.5 MPa
whichever is smaller, of the nominal cross-sectional area of precast
concrete piles or the cross-sectional area of the tube or auger for cast
in-situ concrete piles or the cross-sectional area of the caisson not
including the lining. The effect of reinforcement shall not be included
in the calculation of the theoretical safe loading capacity.
(ii) The theoretical safe loading capacity of precast prestressed tubular

piles for loads along the vertical axis must be such that the average
compressive stress imposed by this loading does not exceed 25% of the
design grade strength of the concrete less the prestress after losses.
(iii) The theoretical safe loading capacity of steel ' H'piles (for a driving
resistance of 2) for loads along the vertical axis must be such that the
average compressive stress imposed by this loading does not exceed
30% of the yield stress appropriate to the type of steel and thickness
given below:
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Minimum yield stress with thickness
Over 16 mm
Up to and
Steel Specification Formerly known as Up to and
including 16 mm
including 40 mm
BS EN 10025 BS 4360
-Grade S275 -Grade 43A 275 MPa 265 MPa
BS EN 10025 BS 4360
-Grade S355JR -Grade 50B 355 MPa 345 MPa
BS EN 10025 BS 4360
-Grade S450J0 -Grade 55C 450 MPa 430 MPa
Unless specified otherwise by the SO, no corrosion protection to the

steel ‘H’ pile is required. However, when the steel ‘H’ pile is subjected
to combined axial and bending under permanent load, the combined
extreme fibre stress at working load shall not exceed 0.33fy, where fy
is the minimum yield stress of the steel ‘H’ pile. When the calculation
of stress is based on loadings including transient load or wind load, the
permissible combined stress can be up to 0.42fy.
Negative skin 5.06 (i) The design calculations shall include for the effect of the negative
friction skin friction (NSF), when appropriate, in accordance with the
following formula:
L
NSF = 0.25 x Perimeter x Pv x dL
0
Where :
L = Depth from ground level to top of dense alluvial sand or top of

in-situ CDV or CDG. The depth stated on the Drawings has been
taken from the existing ground investigation results and is given
without warranty. The Contractor must satisfy himself of the
validity of this information.
Perimeter = Perimeter of the pile, e.g. π x diameter for circular

sections or 2 x (breadth + depth) for rectangular and H sections.
Pv = Effective vertical pressure (total pressure minus the

hydrostatic pressure) taking the water table at the level stated on the
Drawings.
dL = Elemental length.
(ii) The above formula is provided as a minimum assessment. If this

formula is not considered adequate, submit an alternative method of
calculating the negative skin friction for approval.
(iii) For piles claimed to be non-negative friction (NF) pipe piles, the
Contractor may adopt such methods of calculation in assessing the
magnitude of the NSF approved when the system was registered by
the Development Bureau.
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(iv) A pile group reduction factor of 0.85 may be applied to the
evaluation of NSF under a pile group condition as defined in
Clause 5.07.
Precast 5.16 (i) The piles must be of proprietary type manufactured and handled in
prestressed accordance with the approved manufacturer' s compliance standards.
tubular piles Stack piles neatly and securely off the ground.
(ii) Submit to the SO manufacturer' s certificates for each batch of piles

delivered to the Site stating, (a) that the piles have been manufactured
in accordance with the manufacturer' s compliance standards
approved by the Development Bureau, (b) that the piles are
satisfactory for the purpose intended and, (c) the mix proportion and
admixtures used in the concrete, and (d) the results of all cube and
core tests.
(iii) Carry out splicing to increase the pile length by welding the jointing
plates of the lower and upper segments in accordance with the
manufacturer' s details. The welded joints shall be constructed,
inspected and tested as described in Clause 5.18 (v).
(iv) Do not use a hammer of weight less than 50% of the weight of the pile
during the final set. For set calculation in accordance with Clause 5.14
(iii), the temporary compression of the pile and hammer cushions (Cc)
shall be taken as not less than 7.5 mm. If specified, carry out Dynamic
Pile Testing or use other approved means to demonstrate at
construction stage that the maximum tensile stress solely arising from
pile driving does not exceed 12 MPa.
(v) (a) When precast prestressed tubular piles are proposed, the SO
will order at least one pile of each serial size from each batch,
to be subjected to the following destructive tests:
(i) Taking Test Cores
3 sets of 3 cores (total 9 numbers) of 76 mm nominal

diameter shall be taken, normal to the length of the pile,
from 3 transverse sections of a sample pile selected by the
SO.
(ii) Assessment of Core Strength
The compressive strength of the cores shall be adjusted for

length/diameter ratio and direction of drilling (D = 2.3, to
be considered as equivalent to cores drilled vertically) and
converted to estimated in-situ cube strength in accordance
with CS1.
The cores shall not be deemed to comply with the

Specification if either:
(a) the average strength of each set of 3 cores is less than

85% of the strength specified by the manufacturer, or
(b) the strength of any individual core is less than 75% of

the strength specified by the manufacturer.
(b) Unless otherwise specified, a batch of piles shall be 100

lengths or less of piles manufactured by the same
manufacturer, covered by the same manufacturer'
s certificate
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delivered to the Site. Stock each batch of piles neatly as a
group on the Site and each pile of a batch shall be identified
with unique marking for approval.
(c) In the event that the coring test results fail to comply with
Clause 5.16 (v)(a)(ii) above, all piles of the same concreting
date will be deemed to be unacceptable and shall be removed
from the Site. Consequent to the failure of a coring test, two
additional destructive tests shall be carried out to piles of
different casting dates selected by the SO.
(d) Supply sample piles for testing, arrange for all coring to be
carried out by an approved specialist core drill contractor, and
provide all necessary facilities and attendance. Grind the two
ends of each core for compressive test smooth and truly
perpendicular to the axis and deliver cores to the Public
Works Laboratories (PWL) for testing. Prepare and submit
test records to the SO and remove the cored piles off the Site
on completion of the tests.
(e) Do not use a pile from any batch until sample piles from such
batch have passed the destructive test.
(vi) Finish off the pile heads, cast concrete plugs and provide dowel bars
in accordance with details shown at Annex "A".
Large diameter 5.19 (i) Large diameter bored piles are those of a diameter exceeding
bored piles 600 mm formed by boring, chiselling or grabbing, plus filling with
concrete.
Provide reinforcement and adequate ties in accordance with details

shown at Annex "D".
(ii) Site borings to pre-determine the level of oversite bedrock shall be

carried out by an independent Ground Investigation Contractor from
Group I and Group II of the List of Approved Suppliers of Materials
and Specialist Contractors for Public Works – Ground Investigation
Field Work Category. One drill hole shall be sunk at each bored pile
position. For this purpose, at least 5 m of continuous rock core
samples of N size (61 mm diameter) shall be taken for inspection.
Two copies of the drill hole logs have to be submitted to the SO.
(iii) Found pile on bedrock with a minimum embedment depth of 600

mm.
(iv) Bedrock is defined as rock mass of at least 5 m thick and being Grade
III/IV or better rock (as defined in GEOGUIDE 3, “Guide to Rock
and Soil Descriptions” prepared by Geotechnical Engineering Office
and published by GIS, Hong Kong).
For design purposes, the maximum bearing pressure of piles on

bedrock shall not exceed the following:
(a) 3 MPa for Grade III/ IV or better rock with core recovery
greater than 75%
(b) 5 MPa for Grade III or better rock with core recovery greater
than 85%
(c) 7.5 MPa for Grade II or better rock with core recovery greater
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than 95%
(v) Do not use piles with enlarged bases unless specified otherwise.
Where so permitted, the size of the enlarged base shall not exceed 1.5
times the shaft diameter with a gradient not exceeding 30 degree
from vertical, and the enlarged base shall only be formed by
under-reaming with reverse circulation drill. The relevant technique
shall have been approved by the Development Bureau.
(vi) The requirements of Clause 5.17 (ii) apply equally to large diameter
bored piles.
(vii) Where the water level is higher than the bedrock level, carry out
concreting with a tremie pipe. Clean the pile base by air lift before
commencing concreting. Ensure the tremie pipe always penetrates
well below the top level of the concrete being poured.
(viii) Supply concrete in sufficient quantities to ensure that concreting of

each pile proceeds without interruption. The concrete shall have a
minimum cement content of 400 kg/m3 and a minimum slump of 150
mm.
(ix) Where the water level is higher than the bedrock level, the concrete
used shall have grade strength 25% higher than the design grade
strength.
(x) Where a pile is founded on a stratum which deviates from the

predicted depth by more than 4 m, carry out additional borings to
satisfy the SO that the pile is acceptable.
(xi) When defects such as voids, unbound sediment or segregation of

concrete are observed at the base of the pile, the Contractor shall
carry out remedial works to rectify such defects.
The Contractor shall first submit a method statement for approval.

Remedial works shall, inter alia, consist of further drilling to
determine the extent of the defects, cleaning by high pressure jetting
and subsequent pressure grouting. After completion, the Contractor
shall carry out verification coring to prove all defects are properly
filled with grout.
(xii) Where steep bedrock profile is identified, the founding levels of

adjacent piles shall not differ by more than the clear distance
between the pile bases unless the stability of rock under the piles are
checked by recognized engineering principles, taking into account
the existence of any adverse joints.
Tolerances in 5.22 (i) Carefully set out the position of piles as specified.
setting out of
piles (ii) Construct piles to the following maximum permitted tolerances on
plan measured at cut off level in any direction from the actual
geometric centre of the pile to the specified designated position:
(a) Precast concrete piles )

Precast prestressed tubular piles )
Percussion cast in-situ concrete piles )
Steel ‘H’ piles ) 75 mm
Non-percussion cast in-situ concrete piles )
Large diameter bored piles )
Hand-dug caissons )
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(b) Mini piles ) 15 mm
(iii) Construct piles to the following maximum permitted tolerances from

the vertical or any specified batter:
(a) Precast concrete piles )

Precast prestressed tubular piles )
Percussion cast in-situ concrete piles ) 1 in 75
Steel '
H'piles )
Non-percussion cast in-situ concrete piles )
(b) Large diameter bored piles )

Hand-dug caissons ) 1 in 75
(c) Mini piles ) 1 in 100
(iv) Finish tops of piles to within a tolerance of zero to - 25 mm from the

cut-off levels specified in Clause 5.24 (i).
(v) Carry out a survey and record the location of the centres of piles prior
to completion of the Works. Submit proposals for remedial works, if
necessary, to the SO for agreement within 10 days after the completion
of the said survey. Provide the SO with three complete sets of prints
and one set of negatives of the agreed remedial works drawings within
three days after receiving the SO's approval.
Minimum 6.12 Minimum periods for retaining formwork and falsework in position before
periods before striking shall be in accordance with Table 6.1, unless otherwise consented
striking by the SO.
TABLE 6.1
Striking time
Type of formwork Concrete Concrete

without PFA with PFA
Vertical formwork to columns,
beams and walls (unloaded) 24 hrs 30 hrs
Soffit formwork to slabs

(props left under) 4 days 4 days
Props to slabs (unloaded) 10 days 10 days
Soffit formwork to beams

(props left under) 7 days 7 days
Props to beams (unloaded) 16 days 16 days
Props to cantilevers 28 days 28 days
Inclined formwork to top surface 12 hrs 12 hrs
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(i) These periods are for Portland Cement, at 15ºC temperature.
Increase these periods for lower temperatures as instructed by the SO.
(ii) Where the props shall be left in place whilst the soffit formwork to
slabs and beams shall be removed, such props shall either be
designed to remain in position throughout the striking process
without having to be temporarily removed or alternatively, if agreed
by the SO, be so designed that a few can be removed at a time and
replaced immediately.
(iii) Do not place construction loads on any unshored portion of the

structure under construction. The number of floors requiring
propping shall be as instructed by the SO according to the design
loads of such floors.
Liquid retaining 6.42.2 For liquid retaining structures, PFA shall be used and shall constitute 25%
structures of the total cementitious content in the designed mix concrete and shall
satisfy the following requirements:
(i) Maximum Water/Cement ratio to be 0.45.
(ii) Minimum cementitious content to be 325 kg/m3 .
(iii) Maximum cementitious content to be 440 kg/m3 .
(iv) Slump shall be greater than 75 mm.
Trial mixes 6.43 Trial mixes are not required for designed mix of concrete of grade below
Grade 20 or for standard mix concrete.
Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under QSPSC. Where a

designed mix is used, trial mixes may be required to be carried out to
determine the suitability of the proposed mix proportions for production of
concrete of the required quality, at the intended workability for compaction
of the concrete in the position, shape and location specified. Prepare trial
mixes on receipt of provisional approval of the mix design and complete at
least 35 days before commencement of concreting. Carry out trial mixes in
accordance with the following table:
Test No previous cube strength Previous cube strength records found satisfactory
required records submitted or the
records submitted in
accordance with Clause 6.42.1
found unsatisfactory
< Grade 40 ≥ Grade 40 Same mix Different Same mix
Same plant mix Different plant
Same plant < Grade 40 ≥ Grade 40
Laboratory Yes No No Yes No No

Trial
Plant trial No Yes No No No Yes
The size of test cubes shall be 100 mm for concrete with maximum aggregate
size not exceeding 20 mm and shall be 150 mm for maximum aggregate size
exceeding 20 mm.
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Compliance 6.43.4 (i) The average of the six slump values shall be within 20mm or 25%,
criteria of whichever is the greater, of the designed slump value. The average
laboratory trials of the six flow values shall be within +/- 50mm of the designed flow
value.
(ii) The results of compressive strength tests at 28 days of the test cubes
on Laboratory Mix Trial concrete shall comply with the following
table,
Standard deviation of The average of the 18 Individual test cube

test data of the test cubes exceed shall exceed the Grade
proposed plant Grade strength by at strength by at least
least (MPa) (MPa)
Not exceeds 10 3
5.5 MPa for
100 mm cube
Not exceeds 8 2
5.0 MPa for
150 mm cube
Exceeds 14 7
5.5 MPa for
100 mm cube
Exceeds 12 6
5.0 MPa for
150 mm cube
When the mix has been approved, do not make variations in the proportions
and sources of materials or in the type, size and grading of aggregates
without the consent of the SO, who may require further trial mixes to be
made.
The SO may also require practical tests to be made on site by filling trial
moulds or by pumping to confirm the suitability of the mix for the Works. In
such tests, the type of plant used for mixing, transporting and placing, the
method of compaction used, the formwork face to the mould and the size and
disposition of reinforcement shall be similar in all respects to those intended
for use in the Works.
Test cores 6.57 Where specified or when ordered by the SO, take core samples from the
finished concrete work for visual examination and compressive strength
tests. The number and locations of the cores shall be as stated in the contract
or as instructed by the SO. The diameter of cores shall be 100 mm and 150
mm for concretes with 20 mm and 40 mm aggregates respectively.
If concrete represented by test cubes in any concreting day fails to meet the
standard of acceptance specified in Clause 6.55, the SO may order the taking
of twelve or any other number of core samples from the finished concrete
work of the same concreting day for test at the Contractor' s expense. The
location of these cores shall be decided by the SO.
Complete all coring within 7 working days of the date the instruction is
given by the SO.
All cores shall be drilled and tested in accordance with CS1.
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Make good core holes to the approval of the SO with cement mortar or
concrete of similar strength to that of the parent concrete.
The concrete represented by a set of twelve cores shall be deemed not

complying with the specification if:
(i) The extent of voids in the cores exceed 1.5% in accordance with BS
1881: Part 120: 1983; or
(ii) The average estimated in-situ cube strength converted in accordance

with CS1 from the compressive strength of the concrete cores, less
than 85% of the specified grade strength of the concrete from which
the cores are taken; or
(iii) Any individual core has an estimated in-situ cube strength less than
75% of the specified grade strength.
Cores shall not be tested for strength at ages less than 28 days and no
adjustment shall be made to the measured strength in respect of the age of
the core when tested.
Materials 6.61 Water stops shall be an approved proprietary make with prefabricated angle
and intersection pieces.
Impregnated fibreboard joint filler for roads, pavings etc. shall be an

approved proprietary make.
Inorganic joint fillers, bond breakers and back-up material shall be an

approved proprietary make in either sheet form, strip or cord sections.
Sealants shall be approved proprietary make.
Hot applied joint sealants for concrete pavements shall be to BS 2499, Grade
A1.
Cold poured joint sealants for concrete pavements shall be to BS 5212.
Two-part polysulphide-based sealants shall be to BS 4254.
One-part gun-grade polysulphide-based sealants shall be to BS 5215.
Mechanical expansion joints shall be obtained from one of the specialists

included in the DEVB List for Expansion Joints in Highway Structures.
Watertight 6.64 Where watertight construction is specified, such as basements, lift and
construction escalator pits etc., ensure that the work is free from leaks. Use only
formwork ties which do not leave holes through the concrete.
The blinding layer shall form a clean and dry base for the main structural
slab. There shall be no loss of cement paste to, or gain of water from, the
base.
If waterproof membrane sheets shall be applied, exercise special care to

prepare the surface for the application in strict accordance with the
manufacturers'instructions and to avoid damage to the membrane after
application. The installation shall be under the supervision of a competent
representative from the membrane manufacturer. The strength properties of
the sheeting material shall not be less than 110 kN/m2 in lap shear and 3.3
kN/m2 in lap peel under Site conditions. Construction details such as
corners and joints shall be in accordance with the manufacturer'
s drawings or
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catalogues.
Provide water stops as described in Clauses 6.61 and 6.62 for all
construction joints. Carefully plan the positions of the construction joints
according to daily concreting progress and keep to a minimum. If
ready-mixed concrete is used, it shall be supplied to the site at regular
intervals. The joint between the base slab and the walls shall be minimum
250 mm above the top of the base slab.
Ensure that ground water levels are maintained below the blinding level so
that the cast concrete will not be subjected to water pressure until it has
attained sufficient strength.
Carry out remedial work required to eliminate any leaks and damp patches
that occur, and obtain approval of method to be used.
Bricks 9.02 Clay bricks to be well burnt, hard, sound, square, clean and approved. Bricks
with high sulphate content should be rejected. Bricks for fair faced works to
be "selected", being picked for evenness, texture, sharpness of arrises and
uniformity of colour. Any ‘cracked’ bricks should be rejected.
Brick size to comply with BS EN 771-1. Actual size to be 215 x 102.5 x 65

mm. Nominal size to be 225 x 112.5 x 75 mm.
Engineering 9.04 Engineering bricks and loadbearing bricks to be BS EN 771-1.

bricks & High density (HD): 70 N/mm2 and low density (LD) 50 N/mm2, having
loadbearing absorption limits 4.5% and 7% respectively.
bricks
Wall ties 9.14 Ties for cavity walls to be formed 20x3.2 mm galvanized steel flats and to be
vertical twist type to BS EN 845-1, except that the overall length of the ties
shall be minimum 100 mm longer than the width of the specified cavity.
Ties between ends of walls and concrete to be one of the following:
(a) 6 mm diameter steel rods 350 mm long, painted with 2 coats of

bituminous paint.
(b) 20x3 mm galvanized steel flats 350 mm long, fanged at both ends.
Strips of approved brickwork reinforcement 350 mm long of the

following widths:
(i) For 100-105 mm walls, 60 mm

(ii) For 200-225 mm walls, 110 mm
Where strips are to be fixed by shot firing, the length may be reduced subject
to approval.
Ties for walls built against face of concrete to be formed from 20x3 mm
galvanized steel flats 150 mm long, fanged at both ends.
Lime 9.18 Lime to be hydrated lime to BS EN 459-1, delivered in sealed bags bearing
the manufacturer’s name or brand.
Plasticiser 9.20 Plasticiser to be an approved proprietary brand to BS EN 934-3.
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Proportion 9.22 Mix constituents to the following proportions:
(a) Cement mortar cement and sand 1:3.
(b) Cement/lime mortar cement, lime putty and sand 1:1:6 for external
walls and 1:2:9 for internal walls.
(c) Firebrick mortar to be:
(i) An approved proprietary brand of fire cement, used neat, or
(ii) High alumina cement to BS EN 14647 and fine crushed

firebrick 1:2.
Proportions given are for dry sand. Allow for bulking.
Where plasticisers are used, they shall be used strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and the proportions of the mortar mix
adjusted accordingly.
Stone 10.01 Stone, generally, shall be imported or local granite, of consistent colour, free
from defects and ferrous materials that will adversely affect strength or
appearance and comply BS 5390.
Upon the SO’s instruction, the test method for determination of flexural
strength of stone shall be to BS EN 12372: 2006
Tolerances 10.06 Build masonry to the tolerances as follows:
TABLE 10.1
Tolerance (+ or - mm)
Rubble Ashlar
Walling Walling
Thickness of bed joints 5 - 15 5 - 10

Position on plan 25 14
Length 25 15
Height 25 10
Level of bed joints (in any 5000 mm) 25 10
Straightness (in any 5000 mm) 25 15
Verticality (in any 3000 mm) 20 15
Walling built 10.22 Wall ties in masonry which is to face an existing or newly constructed wall
against shall be fixed at a rate of 5 per square meter. Ties shall be fixed 100 mm into
concrete, etc. the wall and 75 mm into masonry.
Wall ties shall be fixed between the ends of walls and concrete to brickwork
at centers of at least 450 mm vertically and shall project 250 mm into the
masonry.
Upon the SO’s instruction, the performance requirement testing on structural

fixings in concrete and masonry should be to BS 5080 Part 1: 1993 and Part
2: 1986.
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Maintenance 10.23 Two copies of the “ Methods of Cleaning Instruction/Guideline” shall be
cleaning submitted to the SO, within 3 months after completion of the masonry
works, for comment and approval
Maintenance cleaning of stones shall be done by means of:
(a) washing;
(b) abrasive blasting;
(c) mechanical; or
(d) chemical.
Limestone should be cleaned by water and occasionally by steam, with or

without mechanical aids.
Before starting a maintenance cleaning works, reference should be made to

BS 6270: Part I.
Proprietary 13.23 The suspended ceiling system shall be an approved proprietary system
suspended meeting the requirements of BS EN 13964 and of one of the classes of
ceiling systems exposure to be determined by conditions set out in Table 13.1.
TABLE 13.1
Classes of exposure
Class Conditions
A Building components generally exposed to varying relative humidity up to
70 % and varying temperature up to 25 ºC but without corrosive pollutants.
B Building components frequently exposed to varying relative humidity up to

90 % and varying temperature up to 30 ºC but without corrosive pollutants.
C Building components exposed to an atmosphere with a level of humidity

higher than 90 % and accompanied by a risk of condensation.
D More severe than the above.
The suspension system shall be manufactured from one of the following

materials:
(i) Galvanised mild steel.
(ii) Aluminium.
(iii) A combination of galvanised mild steel and aluminium.
Metal framing components, suspensions and connecting elements shall be

protected against corrosion according to Table 13.2.
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TABLE 13.2
Classes of corrosion protection of metal substructure components

and membrane components
Class according Profiles, suspensionsa, connecting elementsa and membranes

to Table 13.1 Components made of steel Components made from aluminium
A Products with a continuously hot-dip metal coating No additional corrosion protection
Z100, ZA095 or AZ100 according to prEN 10327b c. required
Products with electroplated zinc coating flat ZE25/25

according to EN 10152c.
Continuously organic coated (coil-coated) products of

corrosion protection (interior) category CPI2 for the
exposed side according to EN 10169-3f (e.g. coating
system ZE15/15-HDP25-2T-CPI2).
B Products with a continuously hot-dip metal coating No additional corrosion protection

Z100, ZA095 or AZ100 according to prEN 10327b c. required
Products with electroplated zinc coating flat according or

to EN 10152 with or without an additional organic
coatingd as followsc: ZE25/25 + 40 m per facee, coil coating according to EN
ZE50/50 + 20 m per facee or ZE100/100 without 1396:1996: corrosion index 2a
OC.
Continuously organic coated (coil-coated) products of

corrosion protection (interior) category CPI2 for the
exposed side according to EN 10169-3f (e.g. coating
system ZE15/15-HDP25-2T-CPI2).
C Products with a continuously hot-dip metal coating Anodisingc
Z100, ZA095 or AZ100 according to prEN 10327b c
with an additional organic coatingd of 20 m per face. (15 m < s < 25 m)
Products with electroplated zinc coating flat according or

to EN 10152 with an additional organic coatingd as
followsc: ZE25/25 + 60 m per faceE , ZE100/100 + 40 coil coating according to EN
m per face. 1396:1996: corrosion index 2a
D Special measures depending on use and corrosion Anodisingc

action. Minimum corrosion protection according to
Class C. Additional measures as required. (s > 25 m)
or
coil coating according to EN

1396:1996: corrosion index 2b
a Round steel wires used as suspensions or part of a suspension shall meet the requirements of EN 10244-2
(Zinc or Zinc alloy coating on steel wire).
b prEN 10327 replaces EN 10142 (Zinc), EN 10214 (Zinc – Aluminium) and EN 10215 (Aluminium – Zinc).
c Any equivalent corrosion protection leading to a similar level of protection is permitted.
d Coating of exposed parts with zinc compatible organic coating according to EN ISO 12944-3 applied by a
post-painting process or equivalent coil coating according to EN 10169-3.
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e Applies only to membrane components.
f Applies only to “capping” material for substructure components.
The substructure (suspension system) shall be classified in accordance with

its deflection limits as given in Table 13.3. See para. 4.32 of BS EN 13964
for testing criteria and methodology.
TABLE 13.3
Class of deflection
Class Maximum deflection in mmA
1 LB / 500 and not greater than 4.0
2 LB / 300
3 No limit
A The maximum deflection is the accumulative value of the deflection of the substructure component and the
deflection of the membrane component
B L is the span in mm between the suspension components or the suspension points
Aluminium sections shall be anodised where exposed. The panel grid shall
be constructed of exposed tee or concealed ' T','Z'or other approved
sections. Hangers shall be steel wires not less than 2 mm diameter, or straps,
rods or combination of sections designed to facilitate the adjustment of grid
levels, support the weight of the ceiling and all fittings and attachments.
Fixing to soffits shall be by means of approved sockets, anchors or other
fixing devices cast into the slab or approved proprietary plugs or
drill-anchors.
The system shall be so designed to facilitate the removal of at least 10% of

the tiles without disturbing the remainder.
Provide matching edge trim to the perimeter of suspended ceilings.
Submit samples of the panel grid complete with acoustic ceiling tiles for
approval.
Screeds 18.60 Floor screeds generally shall be in accordance with to BS 8204:Pt. 4 and BS
generally 8000:Pt 11.1 and wall screeds to BS 5385:Pt 1 & BS 8000:Pt 11.1
respectively.
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Installation of 20.17.01 Provide tempered and/or laminated glass at the following locations:
safety glazing
a) Doors.
b) Fixed and operable glazing with a vertical edge within 300 mm of a

door in the closed position and with the bottom edge less than 1500 mm
above the walking surface.
c) Fixed glazing with area exceeding one square meter, and with the
lowest edge less than 450 mm above a walking surface, which is within
900 mm of such glazing; tempered and/or laminated glass is not
required if there is a horizontal member with minimum 40 mm width
located between 600 and 900 mm above the walking surface.
d) Any additional locations required by relevant Ordinances, Regulations

and Practice Notes.
Roads, 24.01 The clauses under this sub-heading relate to pedestrian ways, cycle paths,
car-parks and playgrounds and other pedestrian paved areas and also include work in
paved areas small areas, additional areas and the reinstatement and maintenance of
generally existing surfaces. Where Works of a more major nature are required and
for the construction of footways, cycle tracks and paved areas, such work
will be specified in accordance with Section 11 on Miscellaneous
Roadworks in the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(2006 Edition), issued by Civil Engineering and Development Department
and any relevant mandatory particular specification clauses in the Civil
Engineering Manual.
Generally unless otherwise specified in Drawings or otherwise approved by

the SO, the construction of road, car-parks and paved areas shall complies
with the requirement in Highways Department Standard Drawings (Drawing
No. H1101 – H1134).
For all the clauses and sub-clauses in Section 24 of the General Specification
for Buildings (2007 Edition), the General Specification for Civil
Engineering Works (2006 Edition) shall include the current amendments of
the Specification published before the date of the first tender invitation for
the Contract.
Insitu concrete 24.02 Insitu concrete paving, channels and kerbs shall be constructed in
paving accordance with Structural Concrete Work - Section 6 or if so specified in
accordance with Concrete for Minor or Non-structural Works - Section 8.
Where the works involved are of a major nature or involves the
construction of footways, cycle tracks and paved areas, such works need
to comply with Part 6 of Section 11 on Miscellaneous Roadworks in the
General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006 Edition), issued
by Civil Engineering and Development Department.
Construction of typical concrete pavement construction shall be in

accordance with Highways Department Standard Drawing No. 1102A,
unless otherwise specified in Drawings or approved by the SO.
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Precast concrete 24.03 Precast concrete paving shall be as Clauses 6.42.3, 18.98 and 18.112. The
paving materials used for precast concrete paving and the construction of precast
concrete paving shall complies with Part 7 of Section 11 on Miscellaneous
Roadworks in the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(2006 Edition), issued by Civil Engineering and Development
Department.
Construction of typical construction details for precast concrete unit

paving shall be in accordance with Highways Department Standard
Drawing No. 1103C, unless otherwise specified in Drawings or approved
by the SO.
For concrete paving blocks in landscape hard work, they shall be in

accordance with Highways Department Standard Drawings No. H5101
and H5102 for concrete paving blocks type “A” and “B”, unless otherwise
specified in Drawings or approved by the SO.
Bituminous 24.04 Bituminous materials for roadworks shall be in accordance, with

products 'Carriageways - Section 9: Sub-base Material and Bituminous Material'of
generally the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006 Edition),
issued by the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the
Hong Kong Government.
Bituminous materials for footways, cycle tracks and paved areas shall be
laid and compacted with steel-wheeled and pneumatic-typed rollers and to
be in strict accordance with Clause 11.58 of the General Specification of
Civil Engineering Works (2006 Edition), issued by Civil Engineering and
Development Department.
Construction of typical bituminous pavement construction shall be in

accordance with Highways Department Standard Drawings H1101, unless
otherwise specified in the Drawings or approved by the SO.
Cable ducts 24.30 Construct cable ducts generally in accordance with Section 5 on Drainage
Works in the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006
Edition), as issued by the Civil Engineering and Development Department.
Space pipes which form multiple cable ducts 100 mm (minimum) apart.
Leave in position one 6 mm diameter nylon draw cord in each length of duct.
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Index 1 - List of Standards Referred
Standard with
edition appropriate Part Status of Standards Description Clause No.
for current use
Definitions
Current - The document is the current one available.
Withdrawn - The document is no longer "current", it has been
withdrawn.
Revised - This standard has been revised.
Superseded or s/s - This standard has been withdrawn and replaced
by one or more other standards.
Partially Replaced - This standard has been partially replaced by
one or more other standards.
Confirmed - This standard has been reviewed and confirmed as
being current.
Obsolescent - This standard should not be used for new activity,
but remains current, usually because of legislative issues.
BS 4: N/A Structural Steel Sections 15.04

BS 4: 1980 Pt. 1 2005 Current Hot rolled sections 15.04
BS 12:1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 197-1 : 2000 (2004 Current) Ordinary and rapid-hardening Portland cement 3.27
BS EN 197-1 : 2000 2004 Current Cement. Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for
common cements
BS 12:1989 Ditto Ditto 6.27
BS 18:1987 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10002-1 : 1990 (2001 Current) Method for tensile testing of metals (including aerospace materials) 5.15
BS EN 10002-1 : 2001 Current Tensile testing of metallic materials. Method of test at ambient
temperature
BS 21: 1985 Current, Amd 6633 : 1990 Pipe threads for tubes and fittings 19.50
BS 21: 1985 Ditto Ditto 19.51
BS 63: 1987(1994) Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13043 : 2002 (Current, Corr 15334 : 2004) Single-sized aggregate for surface dressing 24.08
BS EN 13043 : 2002 Current, Corr 15334 : 2004 Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads,
airfields and other trafficked areas
BS 65: 1991 Current, Confirmed 2003, Amd 8622 : 1995 Vitrified Clay Pipes, Fittings and Ducts, Also Flexible Mechanical 23.09
Joints for Use Solely with Surface Water Pipes and Fittings
BS EN 295 BS EN 295-1 : 1991, BS EN 295-2 : 1991, BS EN 295-3 : 1991, BS EN Specification for vitrified clay pipes, fittings and ducts, also flexible 23.04
295-4 : 1995, BS EN 295-5 : 1994, BS EN 295-6 : 1996, BS EN 295-7 : mechanical joints for use solely with surface water pipes and fittings
1996, BS EN 295-10 : 2005
BS EN 295-1 : 1991 Current, Amd 10621 : 1999 Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and
Sewers - Part 1
Sewers - Part 2: Quality Control and Sampling
Sewers Part 3: Test Methods
BS EN 295-4 : 1995 Current Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and
Sewers Part 4: Requirements for Special Fittings, Adaptors and
Compatible Accessories
BS EN 295-5 : 1994 Current, Amd 10481 : 1999 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 5: Requirements for perforated vitrified clay pipes and fittings
BS EN 295-6 : 1996 Current, Amd 15279 : 2004 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 6: Requirements for vitrified clay manholes
BS EN 295-7 : 1996 Current Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and
Sewers Part 7: Requirements for Vitrified Clay Pipes and Joints for
Pipe Jacking
BS EN 295-10 : 2005 Current Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 10: Performance requirements
BS 143 : 1986 BS 143 & 1256 : 2000, Current Threaded Pipe Fittings in Malleable Cast Iron and Cast Copper Alloy 19.33
BS 143 : 1986 Ditto Ditto 19.46

BS 143 Ditto Ditto 19.46
BS 143 & 1256: 1986 2000 Current Threaded Pipe Fittings in Malleable Cast Iron and Cast Copper Alloy 19.46
BS 245: 1976(1992) Current, Confirmed 2000 Mineral Solvents (White Spirit and Related Hydrocarbon Solvents) 21.33
for Paints and Other Purposes
BS 405: 1987 Current, Amd 6600 : 1991 Expanded metal (steel) for general purposes 17.03
BS 410 : 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 410 Pt 1-2 : 2000 (Current) Sieves for testing the size distribution of granular products in the 11.05
particle size range from 125 mm to 32 m. Aperture sizes for wire
cloth and perforated plate (including 7 non ISO sizes for round holes)
in test sieves. Lists tolerances and gives relevant definitions and an
outline of inspection procedures.
BS 410-1 : 2000 Current Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing. Test sieves of metal
wire cloth
BS 410-2 : 2000 Current Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing. Test sieves of
perforated metal plate
BS 416: 1990 Pt. 1-2 Pt. 1 Current, Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 877 : 1999 (Current) Cast iron spigot and socket soil, waste and ventilating pipes (sand 19.26
cast and spun) and fittings
BS EN 877 : 1999 Current Cast iron pipes and fittings, their joints and accessories for the
evacuation of water from buildings. Requirements, test methods and
quality assurance
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Standard with
for current use
BS 417: 1987 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 2000 Galvanized mild steel cisterns and covers, tanks and cylinders 19.48
BS 434: 1984 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1997, Amd 4757 : 1984 Bitumen road emulsions 24.05
BS 437: 1978 Current, Amd 5877 : 1988 Cast iron spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings 23.05
BS 437 Ditto Specification for cast iron spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings 23.05
BS EN 438 BS EN 438-1 : 2005, BS EN 438-2 : 2005, BS EN 438-3 : 2005, BS EN Laminated plastic sheet 13.21
438-4 : 2005, BS EN 438-5 : 2005, BS EN 438-6 : 2005, BS EN 438-7 :
2005
BS EN 438-1 : 2005 Current High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) Sheets based on
thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) Part 1: Introduction
and general information
thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) Part 2: Determination
of properties
thermosetting resins (Usually called laminates) Part 3: Classification
and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for
bonding to supporting substrates
thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) Part 4: Classification
and specifications for Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and
greater
and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick
intended for bonding to supporting substrates
and specifications for Exterior-grade Compact laminates of thickness
2 mm and greater
thermosetting resins (Usually called Laminates) Part 7: Compact
laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and
ceiling finishes
BS 443: 1982(1990) Withdrawn, Amd 6158 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 10244-2 : 2001 (Current) Testing zinc coatings on steel wire and quality requirements 18.28
BS EN 10244-2 : 2001 Current, Corr 13233 : 2001 Steel wire and wire products. Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel
wire. Zinc or zinc alloy coatings
BS 460: 1964(1981) 2002 Current, Amd 15095 : 2004 Cast iron rainwater goods 19.26
BS 473 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 490 : 1994 & BS EN 491 : 1994 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings 18.92
BS EN 490 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding
Product specifications
BS EN 491 : 1994 2005 Current, Corr 15834 : 2005 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding
Test methods
BS 476: ---- Pt. 3-4, 6- Ditto Fire test on building materials & structure 13.60
8, 10-13,
15, 20-24,
31-33
BS 476: 1975 Pt. 3 2004 Current, Amd 16169 : 2006 Classification and method of test for external fire exposure to roofs 12.89
BS 476: 1970(1984) Pt. 4 Current, Confirmed 1984, Amd 4390 : 1983 Non-combustibility test for materials 12.89
BS 476: 1989 Pt. 6 Current Method of test for fire propagation for products 18.153
BS 476: 1987(1993) Pt. 7 1997 Current Method of Test to Determine the Classification of the Surface Spread 12.89
of Flame of Products
BS 476: 1987(1993) Pt. 7 Ditto Ditto 18.153
BS 476: 1987(1993) Pt. 7 Ditto Ditto 21.14
BS 476: 1972 Pt. 8 Withdrawn, Amd 4822 : 1985 Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of 16.70
building construction
BS 476: 1972 Pt. 8 Ditto Ditto 17.43
BS 476: 1983(1989) Pt. 10 Current, Confirmed 1989 Guide to the principles and application of fire testing 17.43
BS 476: 1982(1988) Pt. 11 Current, Confirmed 1988 Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials 17.43
BS 476: 1991 Pt. 12 Current Method of test for ignitability of products by direct flame 17.43
impingement
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 13 Current, Amd 5774 : 1988 Method of measuring the ignitability of products subjected to thermal 17.43
irradiance
BS 476: 1993 Pt. 15 Current Method for measuring the rate of heat release of products 17.43
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 20 Current, Amd 6487 : 1990 Methods for determination of the fire resistance of elements of 13.61
construction
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 20 Ditto Ditto 13.62
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 21 Current Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing 13.61
elements of construction
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 21 Ditto Ditto 13.62
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Current Guide to full scale fire tests within buildings 13.61
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Ditto Ditto 13.62
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Ditto Ditto 14.27
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Ditto Ditto 14.29
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 23 Current, Amd 9458 : 1998 Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the 13.61
fire resistance of a structure
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 23 Ditto Ditto 13.62
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 24 Current Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts 13.62
BS 476-31.1 : 1983 Current, Amd 8366 : 1994 Methods for Measuring Smoke Penetration Through Doorsets and 13.62
Shutter Assemblies Section 31.1: Method of Measurement Under
Ambient Temperature Conditions
BS 476: 1993 Pt. 33 Current Full-scale room test for surface products 13.62
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Standard with
for current use
BS 476 :Part 8 Part 8 Ditto Test Methods and Criteria for the Fire Resistance of Elements of 17.42
Building Construction
BS 476 Parts 20 Ditto Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of 17.42
construction (general principles)
BS 476 Parts 21 Ditto Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing 17.42
BS 476 Parts 22 Ditto Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing 17.42
BS 476 Parts 23 Ditto Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the 17.42
fire resistance of a structure
BS 497: 1976 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 6643 : 1990, s/s by BS EN 124 : 1994 (Current) Manhole covers, road gully gratings & frames 23.13
BS EN 124 : 1994 Current, Amd 8587 : 1995 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. 23.13
Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control
BS 499: ----- BS 499 Pt 1, Current, Confirmed 2001, Amd 9227 : 1996, Pt 1 Welding terms and symbols 16.09
Supplement : 1992, Current, Pt 2C : 1999, Current; Pt 2 Amd 7439 :
1992, withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 22553 : 1995 (Current) & BS EN 24063
: 1992 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 4063 : 2000 (Current))
BS EN 22553 : 1995 Current Welded, brazed and soldered joints. Symbolic representation on
drawings
BS EN 24063 : 1992 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 4063 : 2000 (Current) Welding, brazing, soldering and braze welding of metals.
Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers for symbolic
representation on drawings
BS EN ISO 4063 : 2000 Current Welding and allied processes. Nomenclature of processes and
reference numbers
BS 499: ----- Ditto Ditto 16.39
BS 544: 1969(1994) Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 7899 : 1993 Linseed oil putty for use in wooden frames 20.16
BS 550: See BS 473 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 490 : 1994 & BS EN 491 : 1994 Concrete roofing tiles 18.92
BS EN 490 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding
BS EN 491 : 1994 2005 Current, Corr 15834 : 2005 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding
Test methods
BS 554: 1952 BS 501 & 554 : 1952, Withdrawn, Amd PD 1774 : 1954 Reports of volume and standard temperature of volumetric glassware 21.32
BS 639: 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 499 : 1995 (Withdrawn) Specification for covered carbon and carbon manganese steel 15.27
electrodes for manual metal-arc welding
BS EN 499 : 1995 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 2560 : 2006 (Current) Welding consumables. Covered electrodes for manual metal arc
welding of non alloy and fine grain steels. Classification
BS EN ISO 2560 : 2006 Current Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc
welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels - Classification
BS 729: 1971(1986) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 1461 : 1999 (Current) Hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles 15.39
BS EN ISO 1461 : 1999 Current Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles -
Specifications and Test Methods
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 16.17
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 16.30
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 17.20
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 17.22
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 23.13
BS 729 Ditto Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Iron and Steel Articles 17.21
BS 743: 1970 Current Amd 6579 : 1991, Partially s/s by BS 6398:1983, BS 6515:1984 Materials for damp proof courses 9.13
and BS 8215:1991 (All Current)
BS 6398:1983 Current Specification for bitumen damp-proof courses for masonry
BS 6515:1984 Current, Amd 6515 : 1986, Confirmed 1996 Specification for polyethylene damp-proof courses for masonry
BS 8215:1991 Current Code of practice for design and installation of damp-proof courses in
masonry construction
BS 747: 1994 2000 Current Reinforced Bitumen Sheets for Roofing - Specification 12.08
BS 882 : 1992 Withdrawn, Amd 13579 : 2002, s/s by BS EN 12620 : 2002 (Current) Aggregates from Natural Sources for Concrete
BS EN 12620 : 2002 Current, Corr 15333 : 2004 Aggregates for concrete

BS EN 1097-3:1998 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
Determination of loose bulk density and voids
BS 812:1975 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 812 Pt 110 - 114 (All Current) Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of mechanical
properties
BS 812:1990 Pt. 100 Remains Current, Amd 8771 : 1995, s/s by BS EN 932-5:2000 Testing aggregates. General requirements for apparatus and
calibration
BS EN 932-5:2000 Current Tests for general properties of aggregates. Common equipment and
calibration
BS EN 932-6 : 1999 Current Tests for General Properties of Aggregates - Part 6: Definitions of
Repeatability and Reproducibility
BS EN 932-1 : 1997 Current Tests for general properties of aggregates. Methods for sampling
BS EN 1097-5 : 1999 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
Determination of the water content by drying in a ventilated oven
BS EN 1097-2 : 1998 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates. Methods
for the determination of resistance to fragmentation
BS 812:1989 Pt. 114 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1097-8:2000 (Current) Testing aggregates. Method for determination of the polished-stone
value
BS EN 1097-8 : 2000 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
Determination of the polished stone value
BS EN 1744-1 : 1998 Current Tests for Chemical Properties of Aggregates - Part 1: Chemical
Analysis
BS EN 1367-4 : 1998 Current Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates.
Determination of drying shrinkage
BS 812:1989 Pt. 121 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1367-2 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of soundness 6.33
BS EN 1367-2 : 1998 Current Tests for Thermal and Weathering Properties of Aggregates - Part 2:
Magnesium Sulfate Test
BS 812:1989 Pt. 124 Current Testing aggregates. Method for determination of frost-heave
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Standard with
for current use
BS 864: 1983 Pt. 2 Remains Current, Amd 7067 : 1992, s/s by BS EN 1254-1, -2 : 1998 Capillary and compression tube fittings of copper and copper alloy 19.47
(Current, Under Review)
BS EN 1254-1 : 1998 Current, Corr 10099 : 1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with ends for
capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes
BS EN 1254-2 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with
compression ends for use with copper tubes
BS 864: 1983 Pt. 2 Ditto Ditto 19.54
BS 864 Part 2 Ditto Specification for capillary and compression fittings for copper tubes 19.46
BS 879: ----- Withdrawn, s/s by BS 879 Pt 1 (Current, Confrimed 1991, Amd 5526 : Water well casing 24.24
1987)
BS 879 : 1985 Pt 1 Current, Confrimed 1991, Amd 5526 : 1987 Water well casing. Specification for steel tubes for casing
BS 882: 1983 Withdrawn, Amd 13579 : 2002, s/s by BS EN 12620 : 2002 (Current) Aggregates from natural sources for concrete 6.33

BS 890: 1972 1995 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 459-1 : 2001 Building limes 3.27
BS EN 459-1 : 2001 Current, Corr 14099 : 2002 Building lime Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity
criteria
BS 4550-3.1:1978 Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Introduction
BS 4550-3.4:1978 Remains Current, Amd 5704 : 1998, s/s by BS EN 196-1 : 1995 and Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Strength tests
partially replaced by BS 1881-131 : 1998
BS EN 196-1 : 1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement Part 1: Determination of strength
BS 1881-131 : 1998 Current, Amd 10470 : 1999 Testing Concrete Part 131: Methods for Testing Cement in a
Reference Concrete
BS 4550-3.8:1978 Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Test for heat of hydration
BS 4550-6:1978 Current Methods of testing cement. Standard sand for mortar cubes
BS 4550:Part 1:1978 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-7:1992 -Current Methods of testing cement. Sampling
BS EN 196-7:1992 Current Methods of testing cement. Methods of taking and preparing samples
of cement
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-6:1992 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Density test
3.2:1978
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-6:1992 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Fineness test
3.3:1978
BS EN 196-6:1992 Current Methods of testing cement. Determination of fineness
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-3:1995 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Determination of standard
3.5:1978 consistence
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-3:1995 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Test for setting times
3.6:1978
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-3:1995 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Soundness test
3.7:1978
BS EN 196-3:1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement. Determination of setting time and
soundness
BS 952: ---- Pt 1 : 1995 Current, Pt 2 : 1980 Current Glass for glazing 16.13
BS 952: ---- Ditto Ditto 16.13
BS 970: ---- N/A Wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes 19.50
BS 970: 1970(1992) Pt. 4 Withdrawn, Amd 4326 : 1983, s/s by BS 970 Pt 1 : 1996 & BS EN 10090 Valve steels 19.50
: 1998
BS 970 Pt 1 : 1996 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10083-1 : 1991, BS EN 10084 : 1998, BS EN Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering
10085 : 2001, BS EN 10087 : 1999, BS EN 10095 : 1999, BS EN purposes. General inspection and testing procedures and specific
10250-4 : 2000, PD 970 : 2001 requirements for carbon, carbon manganese, alloy and stainless steels
BS EN 10083-1 : 1991 Current, Corr 15802 : 2006 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steels - Part 1: Technical
Delivery Conditions for Special Steels
BS EN 10084 : 1998 Current, Corr 15801 : 2006 Case Hardening Steels - Technical Delivery Conditions
BS EN 10085 : 2001 Current Nitriding Steel - Technical Delivery Conditions
BS EN 10087 : 1999 Current, Confirmed 2005, Corr 15803 : 2006 Free cutting steels Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished
products, hot-rolled bars and rods
BS EN 10095 : 1999 Current, Confirmed 2004 Heat Resisting Steels and Nickel Alloys
BS EN 10250-4 : 2000 Current, Confirmed 2005 Open die steel forgings for general engineering purposes - Part 4:
Stainless steels
PD 970 : 2001 2005 Current, Corr 15637 : 2005 Wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes
Requirements for carbon, carbon manganese and alloy hot worked or
cold finished steels
BS EN 10090 : 1998 Current, Confirmed 2004 Valve steels and alloys for internal combustion engines
BS 970: 1970(1987) Pt. 4 Ditto Ditto 19.50
BS 1004 See below Zinc alloys for die casting and zinc alloy die castings 17.33(l)(ii)(a)
BS 1004:1972(1985) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12844 : 1999 & BS EN 1774 : 1998 (All Zinc alloys for die casting and zinc alloy die castings 17.34
Current)
BS EN 12844 : 1999 Current Zinc and zinc alloys. Castings. Specifications
BS EN 1774 : 1998 Current, Corr 10047 : 1998 Zinc and zinc alloys. Alloys for foundry purposes. Ingot and liquid
BS 1004: 1972 Ditto Specification for zinc alloys for die casting and zinc alloy die castings 17.34
BS 1010: ---- Pt. 2 Current, Obsolescent, Ed 1973, Amd 4590 : 1984 Draw-off taps and stopvalves for water services (screw-down pattern) 19.49
BS 1014:1975(1986) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12878 : 1999 (Current) Pigments for Portland cement and Portland cement products 6.36
BS EN 12878 : 1999 2005 Current Pigments for the colouring of building materials based on cement
and/or lime. Specifications and methods of test
BS 1070: 1993 Current, Confirmed 2000 Black paint (tar-based) 21.18
BS 1088:1966(1988) BS 1088 & 4079 : 1966, Withdrawn, Confirmed 1988, Amd 3153 : 1980, Plywood for marine craft 13.13
s/s by BS 1088-1 : 2003 and BS 1088-2 : 2003
BS 1088-1 : 2003 Current Marine plywood Part 1: Requirements
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BS 1088-2 : 2003 Current Marine plywood Part 2: Determination of bonding quality using the
knife test
BS 1139-1:1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1139: Sections 1.1 1990 (Withdrawn and s/s by BS Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes for Use in Scaffolding 1.39.2(xii)
EN 39:2001 (Curretn)) & 1.2: 1990 (Current)
BS EN 39 :2001 Current Loose Steel Tubes for Tube and Coupler Scaffolds - Technical
Delivery Conditions
BS 1139-2 :1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1139: Sections 2.1 1991 (Withdrawn and s/s by BS Metal Scaffolding Part 2: Couplers and Fittings for Use in Tubular
EN 74-1 (Current)) & 2.2: 1991 (Current) Scaffolding
BS EN 74-1 :2006 Current Couplers, spigot pins and baseplates for use in falsework and
scaffolds Part 1: Couplers for tubes Requirements and test procedures
BS 1139-3 :1994 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1004:2004 (Current) Scaffolding Part 3: Specification for Prefabricated Mobile Access and
Working Towers
BS EN 1004 :2004 Current Mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated elements
Materials, dimensions, design loads, safety and performance
requirements
BS 1139-4 :1982 Current Metal Scaffolding Part 4: Prefabricated Steel Splitheads and Trestles
BS 1139-5 :1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12810-1 (Current) Metal Scaffolding Part 5: Specification for Materials, Dimension,
Design Loads and Safety Requirements for Service and Working
Scaffolds Made of Prefabricated Elements
BS EN 12810-1 :2004 Current Façade scaffolds made of prefabricated components Part 1: Products
specifications
BS 1139-6 :2005 Current Metal scaffolding — Part 6: Specification for prefabricated tower
scaffolds outside the scope of BS EN 1004, but utilizing components
from such systems
BS 1139 SEC 1.1 :1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 39: 2001 (Current) Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes for Use in Scaffolding Section 1.1:
Steel Tube
BS 1139 SEC 1.2 :1990 Current Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes Section 1.2: Aluminium Tube
BS 1139 SEC 2.1 :1991 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 74-1 :2006 (Current) Metal Scaffolding Part 2: Couplers Section 2.1 Specification for Steel
Couplers, Loose Spigots and BasePlates for Use in Working
Scaffolds and Falsework Made of Steel Tubes
BS 1139 SEC 2.2 :1991 Current Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes for Use In Scaffolding Section 2.2:
Steel and Aluminium Couplers, Fittings and Accessories for Use in
Tubular Scaffolding
BS 1142: 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 7776 : 1993, s/s by BS EN 120:1992 (Current), Fibre building boards 13.15
BS EN 310:1993 (Current), BS EN 316:1999 (Current), BS EN
317:1993 (Current), BS EN 318:2002 (Current), BS EN 319:1993
(Current), BS EN 320:1993 (Current), BS EN 321:2002 (Current), BS
EN 322:1993 (Current), BS EN 323:1993 (Current), BS EN 324-1:1993
(Current), BS EN 324-2:1993 (Current), BS EN 325:1993 (Current),
BS EN 382-1:1993 (Current) and Parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 622 (Current)
BS EN 120:1992 Current, Amd 9388 : 1997, Confirmed 2002 Wood based panels. Determination of formaldehyde content.
Extraction method called the perforator method
BS EN 310:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of modulus of elasticity in
bending and of bending strength
BS EN 316:1999 Current Wood fibreboards. Definition, classification and symbols
BS EN 317:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of swelling in
thickness after immersion in water
BS EN 318:2002 Current Wood based panels. Determination of dimensional changes
associated with changes in relative humidity
BS EN 319:1993 Current Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of tensile strength
perpendicular to the plane of the board
BS EN 320:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fibreboards. Determination of resistance to axial withdrawal of
screws
BS EN 321:2002 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of moisture resistance under
cyclic test conditions
BS EN 322:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of moisture content
BS EN 323:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of density
BS EN 324-1:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of dimensions of boards.
Determination of thickness, width and length
Determination of squareness and edge straightness
BS EN 325:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of dimensions of test pieces
BS EN 382-1:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fibreboards. Determination of surface absorption. Fireboards.
Determination of surface absorption. Test method for dry process
fibreboards
BS EN 622 Part 1 : 1997 2003 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. General requirements
BS EN 622 Part 2 : 1997 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for hardboards
BS EN 622 Part 3 : 1997 2004 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for medium boards
BS EN 622 Part 4 : 1997 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for softboards
BS EN 622 Part 5 : 1997 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for dry process boards
(MDF)
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Ditto 13.16
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Ditto 13.17
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Accoustic Tiles 13.22
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Insulating board (softboard) 22.13
BS 1161:1977(1991) Current, Confirmed 1991, Amd 4357 : 1983 Aluminium alloy sections 17.07
BS 1178: 1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12588 : 1999 (Current) Milled lead sheet for building purposes 12.01
BS EN 12588 : 1999 Current Lead and lead alloys. Rolled lead sheet for building purposes
BS 1186: 1988 Pt. 1 1991 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 942 : 1996 (Current) Timber 13.01
BS EN 942 : 1996 Current Timber in joinery. General classification of timber quality
BS 1186: 1988 Pt. 2 Current, Amd 9385 : 1997 Workmanship in joinery 13.31
BS 1188: 1974 Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 4914 : 1989 Ceramic wash basins and pedestals 19.76
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BS 1194 : 1969 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 5911-114 : 1992 (Withdrawn) Concrete porous pipes for under-drainage 23.09
BS 5911-114 : 1992 Withdrawn Precast Concrete Pipes, Fittings and Ancillary Products Part 114:
Specification for Porous Pipes
BS 1196: 1989 Current, Confirmed 2003 Clayware field drain pipes 23.09
BS 1197: 1973 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1980 Concrete flooring tiles and fittings 18.88
BS 1200: 1976 BS 1199 & 1200 : 1976, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13139 : 2002 Building sands from natural source 3.34
BS EN 13139 : 2002 Current, Corr 15335 : 2004 Aggregates for mortar
BS 1202: 1974 Pt. 1 2002 Current Steel nails 13.24
BS 1202: 1974 Pt. 1 Ditto Ditto 18.32
BS 1203:1979(1991) 2001 Current Synthetic resin adhesives (phenolic and aminoplastic) for plywood 13.12
BS 1204: 1979 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1204 : 1993, BS EN 301 : 1992, BS EN 302-1 : Gap-filling adhesives 13.29
1992, BS EN 302-2 : 1992, BS EN 302-3 : 1992, BS EN 302-4 : 1992
BS 1204 : 1979 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1204 : 1993, BS EN 301 : 1992, BS EN 302-1 : Close-contact adhesives 13.29
1992, BS EN 302-2 : 1992, BS EN 302-3 : 1992, BS EN 302-4 : 1992
BS 1204 : 1993 Withdrawn and follows BS EN 12765 : 2001 Specification for type MR phenolic and aminoplastic synthetic resin
adhesives for wood
BS EN 12765 : 2001 Current Classification of Thermosetting Wood Adhesives for Non-Structural
Applications
BS EN 301 : 1992 Current Adhesives, Phenolic and Aminoplastic, for Load- Bearing Timber
Structures: Classification and Performance Requirements
BS EN 302-1 : 1992 2004 Current Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 1:
Determination of bond strength in longitudinal tensile shear strength
BS EN 302-2 : 1992 2004 Current Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 2:
Determination of resistance to delamination
BS EN 302-3 : 1992 2004 Current, Amd 15973 : 2006 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 3:
Determination of the effect of acid damage to wood fibres by
temperature and humidity cycling on the transverse tensile strength
BS EN 302-4 : 1992 2004 Current Adhesive for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 4:
Determination of the effects of wood shrinkage on the shear strength
BS 1210: 1963 Current, Obsolescent, Confirmed 1998, Amd 1462 : 1974 Wood screws 13.25
BS 1210: 1963 Ditto Ditto 14.26
BS 1212: 1990 Pt. 3 Current Diaphragm type (plastics body) for cold water services 19.52
BS 1224: 1970 Withdrawn, Amd 963 : 1972, s/s by BS EN 12540 : 2000 (Current) Electroplated coatings of nickel and chromium 14.26
BS EN 12540 : 2000 Current Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of nickel,
nickel plus chromium, copper plus nickel and copper plus nickel plus
chromium
BS 1224: 1970 Ditto Ditto 17.24
BS 1230: ----- Pt 1 only Gypsum plasterboard 22.07
BS 1230:1985(1994) Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1994, s/s by BS EN 520 : 2004 (Current) Gypsum Plasterboard Part 1: Plasterboard Excluding Materials 18.31
Submitted to Secondary Operations
BS EN 520 : 2004 Current, Corr 16421 : 2006 Gypsum plasterboards Definitions, requirements and test methods
BS EN 845-1 : 2003 Current, Corr 14736 : 2003 Specification for ancillary components for masonry Part 1: Ties, 9.14
tension straps, hangers and brackets
BS EN 459-1 : 2001 Current Building lime Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity 9.18
BS 1244: 1988 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13310 : 2003 (Current) Metal sinks for domestic purposes 19.77
BS EN 13310 : 2003 Current Kitchen sinks Functional requirements and test methods
BS 1247: ----- 1975 Withdrawn, Amd 3152 : 1980, s/s by BS 1247 Pt 1-2 : 1990 Manhole steps 23.13
(Current)
BS 1247 Pt 1 : 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13101 : 2002 Manhole steps. Specification for galvanized ferrous or stainless steel
manhole steps
BS 1247 Pt 2 : 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13101 : 2002 Manhole steps. Specification for plastics encapsulated manhole steps
BS EN 13101 : 2002 Current Steps for underground man entry chambers Requirements, marking,
testing and evaluation of conformity
BS 1254: 1981 Current, Confirmed 2000 WC seats (plastics) 19.78
BS 1256:see BS 143 BS 143 & 1256 : 2000 (Current) Malleable cast iron and alloy 19.33
BS 1256 see BS 143 Ditto Ditto 19.46
BS 1256:- Ditto Specification for malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy threaded 19.46
pipe fittings
BS 1256 Ditto Specification for malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy threaded 19.46
pipe fittings
BS 1256 Ditto Specification for malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy threaded 19.46
pipe fittings
BS 1295: 1987 Withdrawn Tests for use in the training of welders 15.23
BS 1295: 1987 Ditto Code of practice for training in arc welding skills 15.23
BS 1336:1971(1988) Current, Confirmed 2002 Knotting 21.31
BS 1369 : 1947 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1369-1 : 1987 Metal lathing (steel) for plastering 12.59
BS 1369-1 : 1987 Current, Confirmed 1994 Expanded metal and ribbed lathing 18.24
BS 1377: 1975 (as Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1377-1 : 1990, BS 1377-2 : 1990, BS 1377-3 : Methods of test for soil for civil engineering purposes 3.01, 3.21,
modified by GEO Report 1990, BS 1377-4 : 1990, BS 1377-5 : 1990, BS 1377-6 : 1990, BS 5.26, 25.02(a),
no. 36) 1377-7 : 1990, BS 1377-8 : 1990, BS 1377-9 : 1990 25.02(b),
25.02(d),
25.02(j),
25.02(k)
BS 1377-1 : 1990 Current, Amd 8258 : 1995, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. General
requirements and sample preparation
BS 1377-2 : 1990 Current, Amd 9027 : 1996, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Classification
tests
BS 1377-3 : 1990 Current, Amd 9028 : 1996, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Chemical and
electro-chemical tests
BS 1377-4 : 1990 Current, Amd 13925 : 2002 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Compaction-
related tests
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BS 1377-5 : 1990 Current, Amd 8260 : 1994, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
Compressibility, permeability and durability tests
BS 1377-6 : 1990 Current, Amd 8261 : 1994, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Consolidation
and permeability tests in hydraulic cells and with pore pressure
measurement
BS 1377-7 : 1990 Current, Amd 8262 : 1994, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Shear
strength tests (total stress)
BS 1377-8 : 1990 Current, Amd 8263 : 1995, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Shear
strength tests (effective stress)
BS 1377-9 : 1990 Current, Amd 8264 : 1995, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. In-situ tests
BS 1377 Pt. 2 1990 Current, Amd 9027 : 1996, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Classification 23.42
tests
BS 1387:1985(1990) Withdrawn, Confirmed 1990, Amd 5830 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 10255 : Steel tubes and tubulars 17.04
2004
BS EN 10255 : 2004 Current Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading Technical
delivery conditions
BS 1387:1985(1990) Ditto Ditto 19.33
BS 1387:1985(1990) Ditto Ditto 19.46
BS 1387 Ditto Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and 19.46
for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21
pipe threads
BS 1387 Ditto Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and 19.46
for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21
pipe threads
BS 1390: 1990 Current, Amd 6634 : 1990 Sheet steel baths for domestic purposes 19.73
BS 1400: 1985 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1982 : 1999 (Current) Copper alloy ingots 19.50
BS EN 1982 : 1999 Current Copper and copper alloys. Ingots and castings
BS 1449: 1983 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, Amd 9648 : 1997, s/s by BS EN 10029 : 1991, BS EN 10048 Stainless and heat resisting steel plate, sheet and strip 14.26
: 1997, BS EN 10051 : 1992, BS EN 10258 : 1997, BS EN 10095 : 1999,
BS EN 10259 : 1997 (All Current)
BS EN 10029 : 1991 Current Specification for tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for hot
rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above
BS EN 10048 : 1997 Current, Confirmed 2005 Hot rolled narrow steel strip. Tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS EN 10051 : 1992 Current, Amd 9872 : 1998 Specification for continuously hot-rolled uncoated plate, sheet and
strip of non-alloy and alloy steels. Tolerances on dimensions and
shape
BS EN 10258 : 1997 Current, Amd 9862 : 1998, Confirmed 2004 Cold-rolled stainless steel narrow strip and cut lengths. Tolerances on
dimensions and shape
BS EN 10095 : 1999 Current, Confirmed 2004 Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys
BS EN 10259 : 1997 Current, Amd 9863 : 1998, Confirmed 2004 Cold-rolled stainless and heat resisting steel wide strip and
plate/sheet. Tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS 1449: 1983 Pt. 2 Ditto Ditto 16.11
BS 1449: 1983 Pt. 2 Ditto Ditto 17.09
BS 1452: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1561 : 1997 (Current) Flake graphite iron castings 17.06
BS EN 1561 : 1997 Current Founding. Grey cast irons
BS 1452: 1990 Ditto Ditto 19.50
BS 1452 Ditto Flake Graphite Cast Iron 17.06
BS 1470: 1987 Withdrawn, Amd 6032 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 485-1 : 1994, BS EN 485-2 : Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering 12.03
1995, BS EN 485-3 : 1994, BS EN 485-4 : 1994, BS EN 515 : 1993, BS purposes - plate, sheet and strip
EN 573-1 : 1995, BS EN 573-2 : 1995, BS EN 573-3 : 1995, BS EN 573-
4 : 1995
BS EN 485-1 : 1994 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Technical
conditions for inspection and delivery
BS EN 485-2 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Mechanical
properties
BS EN 485-3 : 1994 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances
on shape and dimensions for hot-rolled products
BS EN 485-4 : 1994 Current, Confrimed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances
on shape and dimensions for cold-rolled products
BS EN 515 : 1993 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper
designations
BS EN 573-1 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of
wrought products. Numerical designation system
BS EN 573-2 : 1995 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of
wrought products. Chemical symbol based designation system
wrought products. Chemical composition
wrought products. Forms of products
BS 1470: 1987 Ditto Ditto 17.07
BS 1470: 1987 Ditto Ditto 17.34
BS 1470 Ditto Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys for General Engineering 17.33 (b)
purposes; plate, sheet and strip
BS 1471: 1972 Withdrawn, Amd 8424 : 1995, s/s by BS EN 515 : 1993, BS EN 573-3 : Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering 17.07
1995, BS EN 573-4 : 1995, BS EN 754-1 : 1997, BS EN 754-2 : 1997, purposes - drawn tube
BS EN 754-7 : 1998, BS EN 754-8 : 1998
designations
BS EN 754-1 : 1997 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube.
Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
Mechanical properties
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Seamless tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
BS 1473: 1972 Current, Amd 4477 : 1984, Confirmed 2002 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering 16.18
purposes - rivet, bolt and screw stock
BS 1474: 1987 Withdrawn, Amd 8775 : 1995, s/s by BS EN 12020-1 : 2001, BS EN Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering 17.07
12020-2 : 2001, BS EN 515 : 1993, BS EN 573-3 : 1995, BS EN 573-4 : purposes - bars
1995, BS EN 755-1 : 1997, BS EN 755-2 : 1997, BS EN 755-3 : 1996, BS
EN 755-4 : 1996, BS EN 755-5 : 1996, BS EN 755-6 : 1996, BS EN 755-
7 : 1998, BS EN 755-8 : 1998, BS EN 755-9 : 2001
BS EN 12020-1 : 2001 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded precision profiles in
alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063. Technical conditions for
inspection and delivery
BS EN 12020-2 : 2001 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded precision profiles in
alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063. Tolerances on dimensions
and form
designations
BS EN 755-1 : 1997 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles. Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
BS EN 755-2 : 1997 Current, Corr 10035 : 1998 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles. Mechanical properties
BS EN 755-3 : 1996 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles. Round bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
profiles. Square bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
profiles. Rectangular bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
profiles. Hexagonal bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
profiles. Seamless tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
profiles. Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
profiles. Profiles, tolerances on dimensions and form
BS 1474: 1987 Ditto Ditto 17.34
BS 1474: 1987 Ditto Ditto 22.06
BS 1474 Ditto Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for 17.33 (b)
general engineering purposes: bars, extruded round tubes and
sections
BS 1485:1983(1989) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10223-2 : 1998 Zinc coated hexagonal steel wire netting 18.26
BS EN 10223-2 : 1998 Current, Amd 15204 : 2004 Steel wire and wire products for fences. Hexagonal steel wire netting
for agricultural, insulation and fencing purposes
BS 1485:1983(1989) Ditto Ditto 24.34
BS 1494 1951 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1494 Pt 1 : 1964 (Current) & Pt 2 : 1967 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes
(Withdrawn, Hardcopy only)
BS 1494 Pt 1 : 1964 Current, PD 6192 : 1967 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes. Fixings for
sheet, roof and wall coverings
BS 1494 Pt 2 : 1967 Withdrawn, Hardcopy only Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes. Sundry
fixings
BS 1494: 1964 Pt. 1 Current, PD 6192 : 1967 Fixing for sheet, roof and wall coverings 12.75
BS 1521:1972(1994) Current, Amd 3519 : 1981 Waterproofing building papers 6.69
BS 1579: 1960 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 912 : 2000 (Current) Connectors for timber 14.08
BS EN 912 : 2000 Current, Corr 13088 : 2001 Timber fasteners. Specifications for connections for timber
BS 1615:1987(1994) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12373-1 : 2001 (Current) Anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium 14.26
BS EN 12373-1 : 2001 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodizing. Method for specifying
decorative and protective anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium
BS 1615:1987(1994) Ditto Ditto 17.23

BS 1615:1987(1994) Ditto Ditto 17.34
BS 1639:1964(1989) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 7438 : 2000 (Current) Methods for bend testing of metals 15.26
BS EN ISO 7438 : 2000 2005 Current Metallic materials. Bend test
BS 1706: 1990 Withdrawn, Amd 6731 : 1991, s/s by BS EN 12329 : 2000 & BS EN Methods for specifying electroplated coatings of zinc and cadmium 14.26
12330 : 2000 (All Current) on iron and steel
BS EN 12329 : 2000 Current Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of zinc
with supplementary treatment on iron or steel
BS EN 12330 : 2000 Current Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of cadmium
on iron or steel
BS 1706: 1990 Ditto Ditto 17.22
BS 1711 : 1975 Current, Confirmed 2003 Solid rubber flooring 18.12
BS 1723: ---- 1963 Withdrawn, PD 6264 : 1967, s/s by BS 1723 Pt 1 : 1986 Brazing 17.19
BS 1723 Pt 1 : 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14324 : 2004 (Current) Brazing. Specification for brazing
BS EN 14324 : 2004 Current Brazing Guidance on the application of brazed joints
BS 1758:1966 Withdrawn Specification for fireclay refractories (bricks and shapes) 9.05
BS 1876: 1990 Current, Confirmed 2000 Automatic flushing cisterns for urinals 19.79
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BS 1902: ---- BS 1902-2.2 : 1974,-2.3:Addendum No. 1 : 1976,-3.0 : 1988,-3.1 : 1981,- Methods of testing refractory materials 9.05
3.2 : 1981,-3.3 : 1981,-3.5 : 1981,-3.10 : 1981,-3.11 : 1983,-3.13 : 1996,
3.14 : 1996,-3.16 : 1990,-3.17:1990,-3.19 : 1996,-4.0 : 1985,-4.6 : 1985,-
5.0 : 1992,-5.3 : 1990,-5.4 : 1989,-5.5 : 1991,-5.8 : 1992,-5.11 : 1986,-
5.13 : 1984,-5.14 : 1992,-6 : 1986,-7.0 : 1987,-7.1 : 1987,-7.2 : 1987,-7.3 :
1987,-7.4 : 1987,-7.5 : 1987,-7.6 : 1987,-9.1 : 1987,-9.2 : 1987,-9.3 :
1998,-10.1 : 1993,-10.2 : 1994,-11 : 1991 Current
BS 1902-2.2 : 1974 Current, Amd 4960 : 1986, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis (wet
methods). Chemical analysis of chrome-bearing materials
BS 1902-2.3:Addendum Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis (wet
No. 1 : 1976 methods). Determination of boron in magnesites
BS 1902-3.0 : 1988 Current, Confirmed 1993 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural
properties. Introduction
properties. Guidance on sampling
properties. Measurement of dimensions of specimens for testing
(methods 1902-302)
properties. Sieve analysis (methods 1902-303)
properties. Determination of powder density (method 1902-305)
properties. Determination of resistance to carbon monoxide (method
1902-310)
properties. Measurement of dimensions and shape of refractory bricks
and blocks (methods 1902-311)
properties. Measurement of dimensions and external defects of
refractory bricks. Corner and edge defects and other surface
imperfections
properties. Determination of hydration tendency
properties. Determination of pore size distribution (method 1902-
316)
BS 1902-3.17:1990 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural
properties. Determination of volume and bulk density of dense shaped
products (methods 1902-317)
properties. Measurement of dimensions and external defects of
refractory bricks. Dimensions and conformity to drawings
BS 1902-4.0 : 1985 Current, Confirmed 1993 Methods of testing refractory materials. Properties measured under an
applied stress. Introduction
BS 1902-4.6 : 1985 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Properties measured under an
applied stress. Determination of resistance to abrasion at ambient
temperature (abradability index at ambient temperature) (method
1902-406)
BS 1902-5.0 : 1992 Current, Confirmed 1998 Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory and thermal
properties. Introduction
properties. Determination of thermal expansion (horizontal method to
1100°C) (method 1902-503)
properties. Determination of thermal expansion (for large test pieces)
(method 1902-504)
properties. Determination of thermal conductivity (panel/calorimeter
method) (method 1902-505)
BS 1902-5.8 : 1992 Current Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory and thermal
properties. Determination of thermal conductivity (split column
method) (method 1902-508)
properties. Determination of thermal spalling resistance by the prism
test (method 1902-511)
properties. Determination of resistance to attack by slag (method
1902-513)
properties. Determination of thermal expansion (temperatures up to
1500°C) (methods 1902-5.14)
BS 1902-6 : 1986 Current, Confirmed 1995 Methods of testing refractory materials. Ceramic fibre products
BS 1902-7.0 : 1987 Current, Confirmed 1995 Methods of testing refractory materials. Unshaped refractories used in
monolithic construction. Introduction and definitions
monolithic construction. Guidance on sampling (of unshaped
refractories)
monolithic construction. Testing of material as supplied and received
(method 1902-702)
monolithic construction. Preparation of test pieces from dense
castables by vibration (method 1902-703)
monolithic construction. Preparation of test pieces from insulating
castables (method 1902-704)
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monolithic construction. Preparation of test pieces from mouldables
and ramming mixes (method 1902-705)
monolithic construction. Testing of materials as preformed test pieces
BS 1902-9.1 : 1987 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis by
instrumental methods. Analysis of alumino-silicate refractories by X-
ray fluorescence
BS 1902-9.2 : 1987 Current, Amd 6576 : 1991, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis by
instrumental methods. Analysis of silica refractories by X-ray
fluorescence
BS 1902-9.3 : 1998 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis by
instrumental methods. Determination of chromium (VI)
BS 1902-10.1 : 1993 Current Methods of testing refractory materials. Investment casting shell
mould systems. Determination of resistance to deformation at
elevated temperatures
BS 1902-10.2 : 1994 Current, Corr 14426 : 2003 Methods of testing refractory materials. Investment casting shell
mould systems. Determination of permeability and standard air flow
capacity at elevated temperatures
BS 1902-11 : 1991 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory mortars and
putties
BS 1911: 1990 Current, Confirmed 2005 Hard soap 22.07
BS 1911: 1990 Ditto Ditto 18.29
BS 1968: 1953 Current, Confirmed 2000, PD 4667 : 1962 Floats for ballvalves (copper) 19.52
BS 1982: ---- 1968 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1982 Pt 0-3 : 1990 (Current) Fungal resistance of panel products 18.155
BS 1982 Pt 0 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fungal resistance of panel products made of or containing materials
of organic origin. Guide to methods for determination
BS 1982 Pt 1 : 1990 Current, Amd 7780 : 1993, Confirmed 2002 Fungal resistance of panel products made of or containing materials
of organic origin. Method for determination of resistance to wood-
rotting Basidiomycetes
of organic origin. Method for determination of resistance to cellulose-
decomposing microfungi
of organic origin. Methods for determination of resistance to mould
or mildew
BS 2456: 1990 Current, Amd 13175 : 2001 Floats (plastics) for ballvalves for hot and cold water 19.52
BS 2499: 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 2499 Pt 1 : 1993, Pt 2 : 1992 & Pt 3 : 1993 Hot applied joint sealants for concrete pavements 6.61
(Current)
BS 2499 Pt 1 : 1993 Withdrawn, Amd 8666 : 1995, s/s by EN 14188-1 : 2004 Hot-applied joint sealant systems for concrete pavements.
Specification for joint sealants
EN 14188-1 : 2004 Current Joint fillers and sealants Part 1: Specifications for hot applied sealants
BS 2499 Pt 2 : 1992 Current, Amd 8667 : 1995 Hot-applied joint sealant systems for concrete pavements. Code of
practice for the application and use of joint sealants
BS 2499 Pt 3 : 1993 Current, Amd 8668 : 1995 Hot-applied joint sealant systems for concrete pavements. Methods of
test
BS 2523:1966(1983) Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 3941 : 1982, Partially s/s by BS 5082 : Lead-based priming paints 21.02
1993 & BS 5358 : 1993 (All Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7956:2000 -Current)
BS 7956:2000 Current Specification for primers for woodwork

BS 2569 Pt. 1 1964 Withdrawn, Amd 55 : 1968, s/s by BS EN 22063 : 1994 (Current) Protection of Iron and Steel by Aluminium and Zinc Against 17.21(c)
Atmospheric Corrosion
BS EN 22063 : 1994 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 2063 : 2005 Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying. Zinc,
aluminium and their alloys
BS EN ISO 2063 : 2005 Current Thermal spraying Metallic and other inorganic coatings Zinc,
BS 2870: 1980 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1172 : 1997, BS EN 1652 : 1998, BS EN 1653 Rolled copper and copper alloys: sheet, strip and foil 12.02
: 1998 & BS EN 1654 : 1998 (All Current)
BS EN 1172 : 1997 Current Copper and copper alloys. Sheet and strip for building purposes
BS EN 1652 : 1998 Current, Corr 10198 : 1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general
purposes
BS EN 1653 : 1998 Current, Amd 12044 : 2001 Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet and circles for boilers, pressure
vessels and hot water storage units
BS EN 1654 : 1998 Current, Corr 14412 : 2003 Copper and copper alloys. Strip for springs and connectors
BS 2871: 1971 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 2203 : 1996, s/s by BS EN 1057 : 1996 (Current) Copper and copper alloys, Tubes 19.47
BS EN 1057 : 1996 2006 Current Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round copper tubes for water
and gas in sanitary and heating applications
BS 2874: 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12163 : 1998, BS EN 12164 : 1998 & BS EN Copper and copper alloys. Rods and sections (other than forging 17.08
12167 : 1998 (All Current) stock)
BS EN 12163 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Rod for general purposes
BS EN 12164 : 1998 Current, Amd 11036 : 2001 Copper and copper alloys. Rod for free machining purposes
BS EN 12167 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Profiles and rectangular bar for general
purposes
BS 2874: 1986 Ditto Ditto 19.50
BS 2874: 1986 Ditto Specification for copper and alloy rods and sections (other than forgin 17.08
stock)
BS 2874 Ditto Copper and Copper Alloy Rods and Sections (Other Than Forging 17.08
Stock)
BS 2989 : 1992 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1998, s/s by BS EN 10143 : 1993 Continuously Hot-Dip Zinc Coated and Iron-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel 17.02
Flat Products: Tolerances on Dimensions and Shape
BS 2994:1976(1987) Withdrawn, Confirmed 1987, s/s by BS EN 10162 : 2003 Cold rolled steel sections 15.05
BS EN 10162 : 2003 Current Cold rolled steel sections - Technical delivery conditions -
Dimensional and cross-sectional tolerances
BS 2994:1976(1987) Ditto Ditto 22.06
BS 2994:1976(1987) Ditto Ditto 22.36
BS 2994:1976(1987) Ditto Ditto 22.39
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BS 3019: 1984 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1011-4 : 2000 (Current) Wrought aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys 17.18
BS EN 1011-4 : 2000 Current, Amd 14928 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc
welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS 3056: ---- 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 3056 Pt 1 : 1985 (Current) Size of refractory bricks 9.05
BS 3056 Pt 1 : 1985 Current, Confirmed 2006 Sizes of refractory bricks. Specification for multi-purpose bricks
BS 3083: 1988 Current, Amd 8761 : 1995, Confirmed 2002 Hot-dip zinc coated corrugated steel sheets or general purposes 12.72
BS 3100: 1991 Withdrawn, Confirmed 2001, Amd 6914 : 1992 Steel castings for general engineering purposes 19.50
BS EN 10293 : 2005 Current Steel castings for general engineering uses
BS 3111: 1979 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10263-1 : 2001 & BS EN 10263-5 : 2001 (All Stainless steel 16.18
Current)
BS EN 10263-1 : 2001 Current, Corr 14066 : 2002 Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion. General
technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10263-5 : 2001 Current, Corr 13453 : 2001 Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion.
Technical delivery conditions for stainless steels
BS 3111 Pt.2 Ditto Requirements for a range of austenitic and martensitic stainless steels 16.18(iii)
used for fasteners. Includes two copper containing types to which
new type numbers have been allocated.
BS 3111 Pt.2 Ditto Requirements for a range of austenitic and martensitic stainless steels 16.18(iii)
BS 3111 Pt.2 Ditto Requirements for a range of austenitic and martensitic stainless steels 17.09
BS 3148: 1980 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1008 : 2002 (Current) Methods of tests for water for making concrete 1.36
BS 3148: 1980 Ditto 6.35
BS 3189: 1991 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12476 : 2000 (Current) Phosphate treatment of iron and steel 14.26
BS EN 12476 : 2000 Current Phosphate conversion coatings of metals. Method of specifying
requirements
BS 3260:1969(1991) Withdrawn, Amd 4459 : 1983, s/s by BS EN 654 : 1997 (Current) Semi-flexible PVC (vinyl) floor tiles 18.115
BS EN 654 : 1997 Current, Amd 14724 : 2004 Resilient floor coverings. Semi-flexible polyvinyl chloride tiles.
Specification
BS 3261: ---- BS 3261 Pt 1 : 1973, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 649 : 1997 (Current) Unbacked flexible PVC flooring 18.116
BS EN 649 : 1997 Current, Amd 14726 : 2003 Resilient floor coverings. Homogeneous and heterogeneous polyvinyl
chloride floor coverings. Specification
BS 3261: ---- Ditto Ditto 18.117
BS 3261: ---- Ditto Ditto 18.118
BS 3262: ---- 1976 Withdrawn, Amd 4754 : 1985, s/s by BS 3262 Pt 1 : 1989, Pt 2 : Hot - applied thermoplastic road marking materials 21.21
1999, Pt 3 : 1989
BS 3262 Pt 1 : 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 8783 : 1995 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification for
constituent materials and mixtures
BS 3262 Pt 2 : 1999 Withdrawn, Amd 10431 : 1999 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification for
road performance
BS 3262 Pt 3 : 1989 Current, Amd 10205 : 1998, Confirmed 1995 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification for
application of material to road surfaces
BS 3262: ---- Ditto Ditto 21.72
BS 3262: 1989 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 8783 : 1995 Constituent materials and mixtures 21.21
BS 3262: 1989 Pt. 1 Ditto Ditto 21.73
BS 3262: 1989 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, Amd 10431 : 1999 Road performance 21.21
BS 3262 :1987 Ditto 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 :1987 Ditto 21.21(b)
BS 3262 :1989 Ditto Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 :1989 Ditto Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials 21.21(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 1 : 1989 (Withdrawn) Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.72(a)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.75
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.21(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.72(a)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.75
BS 3262 Pt. 2 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 2 : 1989 (Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 2 : 1999 Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(a)(ii)
(Withdrawn))
BS 3262 Pt. 2 1989 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(a)(ii)
BS 3262 Pt. 3 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 3 : 1989 (Current) 1987 Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.72(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 3 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 10205 : 1998 Specification for application of material to road surfaces 21.72(b)
BS 3262 Pt.3 1987 Ditto 1987 Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.74
BS 3262 Pt.3 1989 Ditto Specification for application of material to road surfaces 21.74
BS 3380: 1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 274-1 : 2002, BS EN 274-2 : 2002, BS EN 274- Wastes and bath overflows 19.73
3 : 2002
BS EN 274-1 : 2002 Current, Corr 14959 : 2004 Waste Fitting for Sanitary Appliances Part 1: Requirements
BS EN 274-2 : 2002 Current, Corr 14957 : 2004 Waste fittings for sanitary appliances Part 2: Test methods
BS EN 274-3 : 2002 Current, Corr 14958 : 2004 Waste Fitting for Sanitary Appliances Part 3: Quality Control
BS 3380: 1982 Ditto 19.73
BS 3382: 1982 Pt. 1-7 N/A Electroplated coatings on threaded components 12.75
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BS 3382 :1961 Parts 1 and Current, AMD 8232 :1994, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components.
2 Cadmium on steel components. Zinc on steel components
BS 3382 :1965 Parts 3 and Current, AMD 8908 : 1995, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components.
4 Nickel or nickel plus chromium on steel components. Nickel or nickel
plus chromium on copper and copper alloy (including brass)
components
BS 3382 :1967 Parts 5 and Current, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components. Tin
6 on copper and copper alloy (including brass) components. Silver on
copper and copper alloy (including brass) components
BS 3382 :1966 Pt. 7 Current, PD 6231 : 1967, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components.
Thicker platings for threaded components
BS 3415: 1986 Current Venetian Blinds 22.35
BS 3415: 1986 Ditto Venetian Blinds 22.38
BS 3416: 1991 Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 7288 : 1992 Black bitumen coating solutions for cold application 21.19
BS 3451:1973(1981) Withdrawn, Confirmed 1981, Amd 9377 : 1997, s/s by BS EN 895:1995, Venetian blinds 16.39
BS EN 910:1996, BS EN 1320:1997, BS EN 1321:1997
BS EN 895:1995 Current, Confirmed 2005 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Transverse tensile
test
BS EN 910:1996 Current Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Bend tests
BS EN 1320:1997 Current Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Fracture tests
BS EN 1321:1997 Current, Corr 14972 : 2004 Destructive test on welds in metallic materials. Macroscopic and
microscopic examination of welds
BS 3505 : 1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1998, Amd 6130 : 1988, s/s by parts 1 to 5 of BS Specification for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pressure 19.48
EN 1452 : 2000 (All Current) pipes for cold potable water
BS EN 1452-1 : 2000 Current, Corr 11007 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-U). General
chloride) (PVC-U). Pipes
chloride) (PVC-U). Fittings
chloride) (PVC-U). Valves and ancillary equipment
chloride) (PVC-U). Fitness for purpose of the system
BS 3532: 1990 Current, Confirmed 1995, Amd 7344 : 1992 Method of specifying unsaturated polyester resin system 12.89
BS 3571: 1985 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1011-4 : 2000 (Current) Aluminium and aluminium alloys 16.39
welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS 3571: 1985 Pt. 1 Ditto Ditto 17.18
BS 3601:1987(1993) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10216-1 : 2002, BS EN 10217-1 : 2002 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes 24.24
BS EN 10216-1 : 2002 Current, Amd 15150 : 2004 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes Technical delivery
conditions Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room
temperature properties
BS EN 10217-1 : 2002 Current, Amd 15473 : 2006 Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes Technical delivery
conditions Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room
temperature properties
BS 3621: 1980 2004 Current Thief resistant locks 14.30
BS 3690: 1989 Pt. 1 Current, Amd 7316 : 1992, Obsolescent, Partially s/s by BS EN Bitumens for building and civil engineering 12.11
12591:2000 (Current)
BS EN 12591:2000 Current Bitumen and bituminous binders. Specifications for paving grade
bitumens
BS 3690: 1989 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1997 Ditto 12.55
BS 3690: 1990 Pt. 3 Current Ditto 12.55
BS 3692: 1967 2001 Current, Corr 13183 : 2001 ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts 15.08
BS 3797: 1990 Current, Confirmed 1996, Amd 6796 : 1991, Partially s/s by BS EN 1744- Lightweight aggregates for concrete 18.57
1:1998 (Current)
BS EN 1744-1:1998 Current Tests for chemical properties of aggregates. Chemical analysis
BS 3882 Current 15.10.1994 Top soil - AMD 9938; April 1998 25.02(b),
25.02(d),
25.02(j),
25.02(k)
BS 3892 N/A Pulverized-fuel ash
BS 3892: 1982 Pt. 1 1997 Current Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use with Portland cement 6.28
BS 3892: 1982 Pt. 2 1996 Current Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use in grouts and for 6.28
miscellaneous uses in concrete
BS EN 771-1:2003 Current Specification for masonry units Part 1: Clay masonry units 9.02, 9.04
BS EN 772-3:1998 Current Methods of test for masonry units. Determination of net volume and
percentage of voids of clay masonry units by hydrostatic weighing
BS EN 772-7:1998 Current Methods of test for masonry units. Determination of water absorption
of clay masonry damp proof course units by boiling in water
BS 3921: 1985 Ditto 9.04

BS 3923 N/A Methods for ultrasonic examination of welds
BS 3923: 1986 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1714 : 1998 (Current) Methods for manual examination of fusion Welds in ferritic steels 15.35
BS EN 1714 : 1998 Current, Confirmed 2003, Amd 14941 : 2004 Non destructive examination of welded joints. Ultrasonic
examination of welded joints
BS 3923: 1972 Pt. 2 Current Automatic examination of fusion welded butt joints in ferritic steels 15.35
BS 3943:1979(1988) Current, Confirmed 1988, s/s by BS EN 274-1 : 2002, BS EN 274-2 : Plastics waste traps 19.81
2002 and BS EN 274-3 : 2002
BS 3987: 1991 Current, Confirmed 1997, Amd 10944 : 2001 Anodic oxide coatings on wrought aluminium for external 16.29
architectural applications
BS 3987: 1991 Ditto Ditto 16.31
BS 3987: 1991 Ditto Ditto 16.33
BS 3987: 1991 Ditto Ditto 17.23
BS 3987: 1991 Ditto Ditto 17.34
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BS 3998: 1989 Current, Amd 6549 : 1990 Recommendations for tree work 2.10, 25.69.4,
25.69.11,
25.69.14,
25.81, 25.83,
25.85, 25.88
BS 4027: 1980 1996 Current Sulphate-resisting Portland cement 6.27
BS 4043 1989 Current Recommendations for transplanting root-balled trees 2.10, 25.69.14
BS 4074: 1982(1991) 2000 Current Specification for metal props and struts 6.04
BS 4079:1966(1988) Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1088-1 : 2003, BS 1088-2 : 2003 Plywood for marine craft 13.13
BS 1088-2 : 2003 Current Marine plywood Part 2: Determination of bonding quality using the
knife test
BS 4102: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4102 : 1998 (Current) Specification for steel wire for general fencing purposes 24.33
BS 4102 : 1998 Current Specification for steel wire for general fencing purposes
BS 4127 1994 Withdrawn, s/s BS EN 10312 : 2002 Specification for light gauge stainless steel tubes, primarily for water 19.46
applications
BS EN 10312 : 2002 Current Welded stainless steel tubes for the conveyance of aqueous liquids
including water for human consumption Technical delivery
conditions
BS 4131: 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by by BS EN 13748-1 : 2004, BS EN 13748-2 : 2004 Terrazzo tiles 18.90
BS EN 13748-1 : 2004 Current, Amd 15767 : 2005 Terrazzo tiles Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use
BS EN 13748-2 : 2004 Current Terrazzo tiles Part 2: Terrazzo tiles for external use
BS 4134: 1990 Current, Confirmed 2005 Method for Designation of ticket numbers of industrial sewing 23.13
threads
BS 4154: ---- Pt. 1-2 N/A Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo setting 12.89
polyester resin
BS 4154-1:1985 Pt.1 Current, Confirmed 1994 Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo setting
polyester resin (glass fibre reinforced). Specification for material and
performance requirements
BS 4154-2:1985 Pt.2 Current, Confirmed 1994 Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo setting
polyester resin (glass fibre reinforced). Specification for profiles and
dimensions
BS 4164: 1987 2002 Current Specification for Coal-tar based hot-applied coating materials for 23.13
protecting iron and steel, including a suitable primer
BS 4164 Ditto Specification for coal-tar-based hot-applied coating materials for 21.13
BS 4190: 1967 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4190:2001 (Current) ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts 15.07
BS 4190:2001 Current ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Specification
BS 4203: ---- Pt. 1-2 N/A Extruded rigid PVC corrugated sheeting 12.92
BS 4203-1:1980 Current, Confirmed 1994 Extruded rigid PVC corrugated sheeting. Specification for
performance requirements
BS 4203-2:1980 Current, Confirmed 1994 Extruded rigid PVC corrugated sheeting. Specification for profiles
and dimensions
BS 4254:1983(1991) Current, Obsolescent, Amd 5023 : 1985, Confirmed 1991 Two-part polysulphide-based sealants 6.61
BS 4306:1981(1988) Withdrawn, s/s by BS 2000:Part 367:1995 (same as BS EN ISO 4259 : Method for determination and application of precision data in relation 4.01
1996, Current) to methods of test for petroleum products
BS 2000 PART 367 : 1996 Current, Confirmed 2004 Petroleum products. Determination and application of precision data
1995 in relation to methods of test
BS EN ISO 4259 : 1996 Current, Confirmed 2004 Petroleum products. Determination and application of precision data
in relation to methods of test
BS 4320: 1968 Current, Confirmed 1998 Specification for Metal washers for general engineering purposes 16.18
BS 4320 Ditto Specification for metal washers for general engineering purposes. 16.18(iii)
Metric series
BS 4320 Ditto Specification for metal washers for general engineering purposes. 16.18(iii)
Metric series
BS 4345 : 1968 Current, Confirmed 2002 Slotted angles 17.05
BS 4346 N/A Specification for joints and fittings for use with unplasticizes PVC
pressure pipes
BS 4346 : 1969 Pt. 1 1998 Withdrawn, s/s by parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 1452 : 2000 (Current) Injection moulded PVC fittings for solvent welding for use with 19.48
pressure pipes
BS 4346 : 1970 Pt. 2 1998 Withdrawn, s/s by parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 1452 : 2000 (Current) Mechanical joints and fittings of PVC 19.48
BS 4360: 1986 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7613 : 1994 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN Weldable structural steels 5.18
10137 Pt 1-3), BS 7668 : 1994, BS EN 10029 : 1991, Parts 1 to 3 of BS
EN 10113 : 1993, BS EN 10155 : 1993, BS EN 10210-1 : 1994
BS 7613:1994 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10137-1 : 1996, BS EN 10137-2 : 1996 and BS Specification for hot rolled quenched and tempered weldable
EN 10137-3 : 1996 structural steel plates
BS EN 10137-1 : 1996 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10025-1 : 2004, BS EN 10025-6 : 2004 Plates and wide flats made of high yield strength structural steels in
the quenched and tempered or precipitation hardened conditions.
General delivery conditions
BS EN 10137-2 : 1996 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10025-1 : 2004, BS EN 10025-6 : 2004 Plates and wide flats made of high yield strength structural steels in
Delivery conditions for quenched and tempered steels
BS EN 10025-1 : 2004 Current Hot rolled products of structural steels Part 1: General technical
delivery conditions
BS EN 10025-6 : 2004 Current Hot rolled products of structural steels Part 6: Technical delivery
conditions for flat products of high yield strength structural steels in
the quenched and tempered condition
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BS EN 10137-3 : 1996 Withdrawn Plates and wide flats made of high yield strength structural steels in
Delivery conditions for precipitation hardened steels
BS 7668:1994 2004 Current Specification for weldable structural steels. Hot finished structural
hollow sections in weather resistant steels
BS EN 10029 :1991 Current Specification for tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for hot
rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above
BS EN 10113 Part Current Hot-rolled products in weldable fine grain structural steels. General
1:1993 delivery conditions
BS EN 10113 Part Current, Corr 10056 : 1998 Hot-rolled products in weldable fine grain structural steels. Delivery
2:1993 conditions for normalized/normalized rolled steels
BS EN 10113 Part Current Hot-rolled products in weldable fine grain structural steels. Delivery
3:1993 conditions for thermomechanical rolled steels
BS EN 10155:1993 Current Structural steels with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance.
Technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10210-1:1994 Current Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain
structural steels. Technical delivery requirements
BS 4360: 1986 Ditto Ditto 15.03
BS 4360: 1986 Ditto Ditto 15.04
BS 4386:Part 3 N/A 19.46
BS 4395 N/A High strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers for
structural engineering
BS 4395: 1969 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 2004 High strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers for 15.09
structural engineering. General Grade
BS 4428 Current 1.1.1989 Code of practice for general landscape operations (excluding 25.05(b),
hard surfaces) (AMD 6784) September 30, 1991-Amd 1 25.09(e),
25.69.14
BS 4447:1973(1990) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13391 : 2004 Performance for the performance of prestressing anchorages for post- 7.22
tensioned construction
BS EN 13391 : 2004 Current Mechanical tests for post-tensioning systems
BS 4447:1973(1990) Ditto Ditto 7.23
BS 4449 : 1998 2005 Current Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Weldable reinforcing steel - 6.14
Bar, coil and decoiled product - Specification
BS 4464 : 1969 Current, Confirmed 2004 Spring washers for general engineering and automobile purposes 15.07
(metric series)
BS 4464 : 1969 Ditto Ditto 16.18
BS 4464 : 1969 Ditto Ditto 16.18(iii)
BS 4466: 1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8666 : 2000 and BS EN ISO 4066 : 2000 Scheduling, Dimensioning, Bending and Cutting of Steel 6.19
Reinforcement for Concrete
BS 8666 : 2000 2005 Current Specification for scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of
steel reinforcement for concrete
BS EN ISO 4066 : 2000 Current, Corr 11097 : 2000 Construction drawings. Bar scheduling
BS 4466:1989 Ditto Specification for scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of 5.25(iv)
steel reinforcement for concrete
BS 4479 : 1969 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4479-1 : 1990, BS 4479-2 : 1990, BS 4479-3 : Recommendations for the design of metal articles that are to be 17.20
1990, BS 4479-4 : 1990, BS 4479-5 : 1990, BS 4479-6 : 1990, BS coated
4479-7 : 1990, BS 4479-8 : 1990, BS 4479-9 : 1990
BS 4479-1 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 1: General
Recommendations
BS 4479-2 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1998 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 2: Recommendations
for Electroplated and Autocatalytic Coatings
for Conversion Coatings
for Paint Coatings and Varnish Coatings
for Anodic Oxidation Coatings
BS 4479-6 : 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 14713 : 1999 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 6: Recommendations
for Hot-Dip Metal Coatings
BS EN ISO 14713 : 1999 Current Protection Against Corrosion of Iron and Steel in Structures - Zinc
and Aluminium Coatings - Guidelines
for Thermally Sprayed Coatings
BS 4479-8 : 1990 Current, Amd 10352 : 2000 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 8: Recommendations
for Vitreous Enamel Coatings
for Low Pressure and Vacuum Deposited Coatings
BS 4483: 1985 2005 Current Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete 6.14
BS 4486: 1980 Current Hot rolled high tensile alloy steel bars for the prestressing of concrete 7.09
BS 4504 contains BS 4504 PART 1 : 1969, BS 4504 PART 2 : 1974, BS 4504 19.51, 19.60
SEC 3.1 : 1989, BS 4504 SEC 3.2 : 1989, BS 4504 SEC 3.3 : 1989
BS 4504 PART 1 : 1969 Withdrawn, Amd 6017 : 1989, s/s by Flanges and Bolting for Pipes, Valves and Fittings Metric Series Part
1: Ferrous
BS 4504 PART 2 : 1974 Withdrawn Circular Flanges for Pipes, Valves and Fittings (PN Designated) Part
2: Copper Alloy and Composite Flanges
BS 4504 SEC 3.1 : 1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1092-1 : 2002 (Current) and BS EN 1515-1 : Circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings
2000 (Current)
BS EN 1092-1 : 2002 Current, Corr 13960 : 2002 Flanges and their joints. Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and
accessories, PN designated. Steel flanges
BS EN 1515-1 : 2000 Current Flanges and their joints. Bolting. Selection of bolting
BS 4504 SEC 3.2 : 1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1092-2 : 1997 (Current) Ditto
BS EN 1092-2 : 1997 Current Flanges and their joints. Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and
accessories, PN designated. Cast iron flanges
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BS 4504 SEC 3.3 : 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 6274 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 1092-3 : 2003 (Current) Ditto, Specifications for copper alloy and composite flanges
BS EN 1092-3 : 2003 Current, Corr 15319 : 2004 Flanges and their joints Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and
accessories, PN designated Part 3: Copper alloy flanges
BS 4514: 1983 2001 Current Unplasticized PVC Soil and Ventilating Pipes of 82.4 mm Minimum 19.27
Mean Outside Diameter, and Fittings and Accessories of 82.4 mm and
of Other Sizes - Specification
BS 4514 Ditto Specification for uplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes, fittings 19.34
and accessories
BS 4516 Pt.1 to Pt.2 Withdrawan; for Pt.2, see IEC 60317-17 (not equivalent) Specification for enamelled copper conductors 19.34
BS 4550 Pt 2 1970, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-2 : 1995, BS EN 196-21 : 1992, BS General scheme for analysis, insoluble residue, total silica, 6.47.3
EN 196-5 : 1995 (All Current) ammonium hydroxide group, total calcium oxide, alumina, iron oxide,
magnesia, sulphuric anhydride, sulphur present as sulphide, total
sulphur, loss-on-ignition. Minor constituents and free lime,
pozzolanicity, propylene glycol.
BS EN 196-2 : 1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement. Chemical analysis of cement
BS EN 196-21 : 1992 Current Methods of testing cement. Determination of the chloride, carbon
dioxide and alkali content of cement
BS EN 196-5 : 1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement. Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanic cements
BS 4576:1989 Pt.1 Current, Amd 6350 : 1991, Confirmed 1998, Partially s/s by BS EN Unplasticized PVC rainwater goods 19.27
607:1996, BS EN 1462:1997, BS EN 12200-1:2000
BS EN 607:1996 2005 Current Eaves gutters and fittings made of PVC-U. Definitions, requirements
and testing
BS EN 1462:1997 2005 Current Brackets for eaves gutters. Requirements and testing
BS EN 12200-1:2000 Current Plastics rainwater piping systems for above ground external use.
Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes,
fittings and the system
BS 4604 N/A Specification for the use of high strength friction grip bolts in
structural steel work- Metric series
BS 4604: 1970 Pt. 1 Current High strength friction grip bolts in structural steel work - general 15.20
grade
BS 4620:1970(1988) Current, Obsolescent Rivets for general engineering purposes 15.06
BS 4622:1970(1983) Current, Obsolescent Grey iron pipes and fittings 23.06
BS 4622 Ditto Specification for grey iron pipes and fittings 23.06
BS 4652 : 1971 1995 Current, Amd 10074 : 1998, Confirmed 2000 Zinc-Rich Priming Paint (Organic Media) 15.39
BS 4652:1971(1979) Ditto Ditto 17.21
BS 4652:1971(1979) Ditto Ditto 17.28
BS 4652:1971(1979) Ditto Ditto 21.02
BS 4660: 1989 2000 Current, Amd 13946 : 2002, partially s/s by BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Unplasticized PVC underground drain pipe and fittings 23.08
(Current)
BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Current Thermoplastics ancillary fittings of nominal sizes 110 and 160 for
below ground gravity drainage and sewerage
BS 4756 : 1971 1988 Current Ready-Mixed Aluminium Priming Paints for Woodwork 21.02
BS 4772: 1988 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 545:1995, BS EN 598:1995, BS EN Ductile iron pipes and fittings 19.45
969:1996 (All Current)
BS EN 545:1995 2002 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water
pipelines. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 598:1995 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage
applications. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 969:1996 Current, Amd 10946 : 2000 Specification for ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their
joints for gas pipelines. Requirements and test methods
BS 4772: 1988 Ditto Ditto 23.07
BS 4800 : 1989 Current, Confirmed 2000 Schedule of Paint colours for building purposes 21.75
BS 4842 : 1984 Current, Amd 7181 : 1992, Confirmed 2000 Liquid organic coatings for application to aluminium alloy extrusions, 16.29
sheet and performed sections for external architectural purposes
BS 4842 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.32

BS 4842 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.33
BS 4842 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.63
BS 4848 PART 2 : 1991 Withdrawn, Amd 7449 : 1993, s/s by BS EN 10210-2 : 1997 (Current) Hot-Rolled Structural Steel Sections Part 2: Specification for Hot- 15.04
Finished Hollow Sections
BS EN 10210-2 : 1997 2006 Current Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain
structural steels. Tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties
BS 4848 PART 4 : 1972 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, Amd 7562 : 1993, s/s by BS EN 10056-1 : 1999 (Current) Hot rolled structural steel sections. Equal and unequal angles 15.04
BS EN 10056-1 : 1999 Current Specification for structural steel equal and unequal angles.
Dimensions
BS 4868 : 1972 Current Specification for Profiled aluminium sheet for building 12.84
BS 4872: ---- Pt. 1-2 Current Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not
required
BS 4872: 1982 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1999 Specification for approval testing of welders when welding procedure 15.23
approval is not required. Fusion welding of steel
BS 4872: 1976 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1999 Specification for approval testing of welders when welding procedure 15.23
approval is not required. TIG or MIG welding of aluminium and its
alloys
BS 4873: 1986 2004 Current Aluminium alloy windows 16.23
BS 4873: 1986 Ditto Ditto 16.66
BS EN 934-3 : 2004 Current, Corr 15955 : 2006 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout Part 3: Admixtures for 9.20
masonry mortar Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and
labelling
BS 4951: 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1906 : 2002 (Current) Specifications for Builder's hardware: lock and latch furniture (doors) 14.31
BS EN 1906 : 2002 Current Building Hardware - Lever Handles and Knob Furniture -
Requirements and Test Methods
BS 4951: 1973 Ditto Ditto 14.32
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BS 4962: 1989 Current, Amd 9131 : 1996, Confirmed 1998 Plastics pipes for use as light sub-soil drains 23.09
BS 4987 : 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4987-1 and BS 4987-2 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas 24.07
BS 4987-1 : 2005 Current, Corr 1620 : 2005 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specifications for
transport, laying, and compaction
BS 4987-2 : 2003 Current, Amd 15606 : 2005 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specifications for
constituent materials and for mixtures
BS 5053 : 1985 Withdrawn, s/s by by BS EN 919 : 1995 Methods of test cordage and webbing slings and for fibre cores for 22.46
wire rope
BS EN 919 : 1995 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 2307 : 2005 (Current) Fibre ropes for general service. Determination of certain physical and
mechanical properties
BS EN ISO 2307 : 2005 Current Fibre ropes - Determination of certain physical and mechanical
properties
BS 5053: 1985 Ditto Ditto 22.47
BS 5053: 1985 Ditto Ditto 22.48
BS 5075: ---- Pt. 1-3 N/A Concrete admixture 6.36
BS 5075: 1982 Pt. 1 withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 480 Pt 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10-12 and BS EN 934 Pt 2 & Accelerating - retarding and water reducing 8.06
Pt 6 (All Current)
BS 5075: 1982 Pt. 2 withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 480 Pt 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10-12 and BS EN 934 Pt 2 & Concrete admixtures. Specification for air-entraining admixtures 8.06
Pt 6 (All Current)
BS 5075: 1985 Pt. 3 withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 480 Pt 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10-12 and BS EN 934 Pt 2 & Superplasticising admixtures 8.06
Pt 6 (All Current)
BS EN 480 Pt 1 : 1998 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Reference
concrete and reference mortar for testing
BS EN 480 Pt 2 : 1997 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods.
Determination of setting time
BS EN 480 Pt 4 : 1997 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods.
Determination of bleeding of concrete
Determination of capillary absorption
BS EN 480 Pt 6 : 1997 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Infrared
analysis
Determination of the conventional dry material content
Determination of water soluble chloride content
Determination of air void characteristics in hardened concrete
Determination of the alkali content of admixtures
BS EN 934 Pt 2 : 2001 Current, Amd 15448 : 2004 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Concrete admixtures.
Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
BS EN 934 Pt 6 : 2001 Current, Amd 16058 : 2006 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Sampling, conformity
control and evaluation of conformity
BS 5080 Pt. 1: 1993 Current Structural Fixings in Concrete and Masonry Part 1: Method of Test 10.22
for Tensile Loading
BS 5080 Pt. 2: 1986 Current Methods of Test for Structural Fixings in Concrete and Masonry Part 10.22
2: Method for Determination of Resistance to Loading in Shear
BS 5085:1976(1991) Pt. 2 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 651:1997 (Current) Cellular PVC backed flexible PVC flooring 18.118
BS EN 651:1997 Current, Amd 14725 : 2004 Resilient floor coverings. Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with
foam layer. Specification
BS 5135: 1984 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 1011-1:1998, BS EN 1011-2:2001 Metal-arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels 15.22
(Current)
BS EN 1011-1:1998 Current, Amd 14925 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials.
General guidance for arc welding
BS EN 1011-2:2001 Current, Amd 14926 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc
welding of ferritic steels
BS 5135: 1984 Ditto Ditto 15.28
BS 5135: 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.39
BS 5135: 1984 Ditto Ditto
BS 5135 Ditto Specification for arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels
BS 5150: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1171 : 2002 (Current) Cast iron wedge and double disk gate valves for general purposes 19.50
BS EN 1171 : 2002 Current, Corr 14500 : 2003 Industrial valves Cast iron gate valves
BS 5153:1974(1991) Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 12334 : 2001 (Current) Cast iron check valves for general purposes 19.50
BS EN 12334 : 2001 Current, Amd 15228 : 2004 Industrial valves. Cast iron check valves
BS 5154 : 1991 Current Copper alloy globe, globe stop and check and gate valves for general 19.50
purposes
BS 5163:1986(1991) Withdrawn, Amd 6057 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 1074-1 : 2000, BS EN 1074- Specifications for predominantly key-operated Cast iron gate valves 19.50
2 : 2000, BS 5163-1 : 2004 and BS 5163-2 : 2004 for waterworks purposes
BS EN 1074-1 : 2000 Current, Amd 15230 : 2004 Valves for Water Supply - Fitness for Purpose Requirements and
Appropriate Verification Tests - Part 1: General Requirements
BS EN 1074-2 : 2000 Current, Amd 15231 : 2004 Valves for water supply Fitness for purpose requirements and
appropriate verification tests Part 2: Isolating valves
BS 5163-1 : 2004 Current Valves for waterworks purposes Part 1: Predominantly key-operated
cast iron gate valves Code of practice
BS 5163-2 : 2004 Current Valves for waterworks purposes Part 2: Stem caps for use on isolating
valves and associated water control apparatus Specification
BS 5212 Pt. 1-3 Current Cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements
BS 5212: 1990 Pt. 1 Current Specification for joint sealants 6.61
BS 5212: 1990 Pt. 2 Current Code of Practice for the application and use of joint sealants
BS 5212: 1990 Pt. 3 Current Methods of test
BS 5215: 1986 Withdrawn, revised as Pt 1-3 above One part gun-grade polysulphide-based sealants 17.37
BS 5215: 1986 Ditto Ditto 17.37
BS 5236 INAC-WDRN (Inactive / Withdrawn) 1.1.1975 Recommendations for the cultivation and planting of trees in the 25.69.14
advanced nursery stock category
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BS 5255: 1989 Current, partially s/s by BS EN 1329-1:2000, BS EN 1455-1:2000, BS Plastics waste pipe and fittings 19.34
EN 1519-1:2000, BS EN 1565-1:2000, BS EN 1566-1:2000 (All Current)
BS EN 1329-1:2000 Current Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) within the building structure. Unplasticized poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
BS EN 1455-1:2000 Current, Corr 13818 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste (low and high temperature)
within the building structure. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS).
Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
BS EN 1519-1:2000 Current, Corr 13817 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) within the building structure. Polyethylene (PE).
Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
temperature) within the building structure. Styrene copolymer blends
(SAN + PVC). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
temperature) within the building structure. Chlorinated poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-C). Specification for pipes, fittings and the system
BS 5262: 1991 Current Code of practice for external rendered finishes 18.39
BS 5270: 1989 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1997 Bonding agents for use will gypsum plasters and cement 18.49
BS 5284: 1993 Current Sampling and testing mastic asphalt and pitchmastic used in building 11.05
BS 5284: 1993 Ditto Ditto 12.53

BS 5289: 1976 Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 970:1997 (Current) Code of practice. Visual inspection of fusion welded joints 12.53
BS EN 970:1997 Current, Confirmed 2003 Non-destructive examination of fusion welds. Visual examination
BS 5325: 1983 2001 Current Installation of Textile Floor Coverings - Code of Practice 18.143
BS 5328 Pt. 1-4 N/A Concrete
BS 5328: 1991 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5328-1:1997 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8500 Guide to specifying concrete 6.44
Pt 1-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000)
BS 5328-1:1997 Current, s/s by BS 8500 Pt 1-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000 Concrete. Guide to specifying concrete
BS 5328: 1991 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5328-2:1997 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8500 Methods for specifying concrete, including ready-mixed concrete 6.44
Pt 1-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000)
BS 5328-2:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8500 Pt 1-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000 Concrete. Methods for specifying concrete mixes
BS 5328: 1990 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 8500-1:2002, BS 8500-2:2002, BS EN Procedures to be used in producing and transporting concrete 6.44
206-1:2000
BS 5328: 1990 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 8500-1:2002, BS 8500-2:2002, BS EN Concrete. Specification for the procedures to be used in sampling, 6.44
206-1:2000 testing and assessing compliance of concrete
BS 8500 Pt 1:2002 Current, Amd 14639 : 2003 Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1. Method
of specifying and guidance for the specifier
BS 8500 Pt 2:2002 Current, Amd, 14640 : 2003 Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1.
Specification for constituent materials and concrete
BS EN 206-1 : 2000 2001 Current, Amd 15406 :2004 Concrete. Specification, performance, production and conformity
BS 5531: 1988 Current Code of practice for safety in erecting structural frames 15.18
BS 5368 : 1978 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1994 Method of testing windows - Form of test report 16.78
BS 5385: 1989 Pt. 3 Current, Amd 10823 : 2001 External ceramic wall tiling and mosaics but for ceramic floor tiling 18.102
Wall and floor tiling. Code of practice for the design and installation
of ceramics floor tiles and mosaics
BS 5385: 1994 Pt. 5 Current Ditto but for terrazzo bile Code of practice for the design and 18.102
installation of terrazzo tile and slab, natural stone and composition
block floorings
BS 5390:1976(1984) Withdrawn, s/s by BS 5628-3 : 2001 (Current) Code of practice for stone masonry 10.01
BS 5628-3:2001 2005 Current Code of practice for use of masonry. Materials and components,
design and workmanship
BS 5412: ---- 1996 Current Performance of draw-off taps with metal bodies for water services 19.73
BS 5412: ---- Ditto Ditto 19.73
BS 5422: 1990 2001 Current, Corr 13982 : 2002 Method for Specifying Thermal Insulating Materials for Pipes, Tanks, 19.55
Vessels, Ductwork and Equipment Operating within the Temperature
Range -40 Degrees C to +700 Degrees C
BS 5427: 1976 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5427-1:1996 (Current) Code of practice for performance and loading criteria for profiled 12.73
sheeting in building
BS 5427-1:1996 Current Code of practice for the use of profiled sheet for roof and wall
cladding on buildings. Design
BS 5481 : 1977 Remains Current, Confirmed 1998, s/s by BS EN 1401-1:1998 Unplasticized PVC and fittings for gravity sewers 23.08
BS EN 1401-1 : 1998 Current, Amd 13794 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage. Unplasticized poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U). Specifications
for pipes, fittings and the system
BS 5492: 1990 Current Code of practice for internal plastering 9.19
BS 5492: 1990 Ditto Ditto 18.39
BS 5499: 1990 Pt. 1 2002 Current Graphical Symbols and Signs - Safety Signs, Including Fire Safety 14.35
Signs - Part 1: Specification for Geometric Shapes, Colours and
Layouts
BS 5499: 1986 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1995 Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Graphic Symbols Part 2: Self- 14.35
Luminous Fire Safety Signs
BS 5503: 1990 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 997 : 2003 Vitreous China Washdown WC Pans with Horizontal Outlet Part 3: 19.78
WC Pans with Horizontal Outlet for Use with 7.5L Maximum Flush
Capacity Cisterns
BS 5504: 1990 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 997 : 2003 Wall hung WC pans for use with 7.5 L max. flush capacity cisterns 19.78
BS EN 997 : 2003 Current, Corr 14805 : 2003 WC pans and WC suites with integral trap
BS 5520: 1977 Current Vitreous china bowl urinals. Rimless type 19.79
BS 5572: 1994 Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 12056-2:2000 (Current) Code of practice for sanitary pipework 19.36
BS EN 12056-2:2000 Current Gravity drainage systems inside buildings. Sanitary pipework, layout
and calculation
BS 5573: 1978 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 8008:1996 (Current) Code of practice for safety precautions in the construction of large 5.21
dia. boreholes for piling and other purposes
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BS 8008:1996 Current, Confirmed 2003 Safety precautions and procedures for the construction and descent of
machine-bored shafts for piling and other purposes
BS 5588: 1983 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precaution in the design construction and use of office buildings 18.153
BS 5588-11:1997 Current, Amd 14995 : 2004 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings.
Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial, storage and other
similar buildings
BS 5606: 1990 Current, Confirmed 1998, Amd 9975 : 1998 Guide to Accuracy in building 1.65
BS 5655-6 : 1990 2002 Current Lifts and Service Lifts - Part 6: Code of Practice for Selection and 1.65
Installation of New Lifts
BS 5627: 1984 Current, Confirmed 2000 Plastics connectors for use with horizontal outlet vitreous china WC 19.34
pans
BS 5627: 1984 Ditto Ditto 19.89
BS 5628-1 : 1978 2005 Current Code of Practice for use of masonry. Structural use of unreinforced 9.01
masonry
BS 5628-1 : 1978 Ditto Ditto 9.24
BS 5669 : 1979 Withdrawn s/s by BS 5669:Part 1:1989, BS 5669:Part 2:1989, BS Wood chipboard and methods of test for particle board 22.07
5669:Part 5:1989
BS 5669: 1989 Pt. 1 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 1087-1:1995, BS EN 1128:1996, BS Methods of sampling, conditioning and test 13.17
EN 120:1992, BS EN 309:1992, BS EN 310:1993, BS EN 311:2002, BS
EN 312-1:1997, BS EN 312-2:1997, BS EN 312-3:1997, BS EN 312-
4:1997, BS EN 312-6:1997, BS EN 317:1993, BS EN 319:1993, BS EN
322:1993, BS EN 323:1993, BS EN 324-1:1993, BS EN 324-2:1993, BS
EN 325:1993, BS EN 326-1:1994, BS EN 633:1994, BS EN 634-1:1995
(All Current)
BS EN 1087-1:1995 Current, Confirmed 2002 Particle boards. Determination of moisture resistance. Particle boards.
Determination of moisture resistance. Boil test
BS EN 1128:1996 Current, Confirmed 2002 Cement-bonded particleboards. Determination of hard body impact
resistance
BS EN 120:1992 Current, Confirmed 2002, Amd 9388 : 1997 Wood based panels. Determination of formaldehyde content.
Extraction method called the perforator method
BS EN 309:1992 2005 Current Particleboards Definition and classification
BS EN 310:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of modulus of elasticity in
bending and of bending strength
BS EN 311:2002 Current Wood-based panels. Surface soundness. Test method
BS EN 312-1:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Particleboards. Specifications. General
requirements for all board types
BS EN 312-2:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for general purpose
boards for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312-3:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for boards for interior
fitments (including furniture) for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312-4:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for load-bearing boards
for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312-6:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for heavy duty load-
bearing boards for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312 : 2003 Current Particleboards Specifications
BS EN 317:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of swelling in
thickness after immersion in water
BS EN 319:1993 Current Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of tensile strength
perpendicular to the plane of the board
Determination of thickness, width and length
Determination of squareness and edge straightness
BS EN 326-1:1994 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Sampling, cutting and inspection. Sampling and
cutting of test pieces and expression of test results
BS EN 633:1994 Current, Confirmed 2002 Cement-bonded particleboards. Definition and classification
BS EN 634-1:1995 Current, Confirmed 2002 Cement-bonded particle boards. Specification. General requirements
BS 5669: 1989 Pt. 2 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 312-5:1997, BS EN 312-7:1997 (All Wood chipboard 13.17
Current)
BS EN 312-5:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for load-bearing boards
for use in humid conditions
BS EN 312-7:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for heavy-duty load-
bearing boards for use in humid conditions
BS 5713:1979(1994) Current, Obsolescent Hermetically sealed flat double glazing units 16.09
BS 5669 : 1989 Pt. 5 1993 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7916 : 1998 Particleboard Part 5: Code of Practice for the Selection and
Application of Particleboards for Specific Purposes
BS 7916 : 1998 Withdrawn Code of Practice for the Selection and Application of Particleboard,
Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Cement Bonded Particleboard and
Wood Fibreboards for Specific Purposes
BS 5725: 1981 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 1125:1997 (Current) Panic bolts and panic latches mechanically operated by horizontal 14.34
push-bar
BS EN 1125:1997 Current, Corr 13993 : 2002 Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar.
Requirements and test methods
BS 5808: 1991 Current, Confirmed 1996, Amd 15385 : 2005 Underlays for textile floor coverings 18.139
BS 5837:1991 2005 Current, Corr 15988 : 2005 Guide for trees in relation to construction 2.10, 25.69.4,
25.69.5,
25.69.14
BS 5872: 1980 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1995, s/s by BS EN 12209 : 2003 Locks and latches for doors in buildings 14.30
BS EN 12209 : 2003 Current Building hardware Locks and latches Mechanically operated locks,
latches and locking plates Requirements and test methods
BS 5872: 1980 Ditto Ditto 14.31
BS 5872: 1980 Ditto Ditto 14.33
BS 5889: 1989 Current, Obsolescent Silicone based building sealants 16.34
BS 5889: 1989 Ditto Ditto 16.40
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BS 5889: 1989 Ditto Ditto 19.82

BS 5896: 1980 Current High tensile steel wire and stand for prestressing concrete 7.09
BS 5911: 1988 Pt. 100 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1916 : 2002 and BS 5911-1 : 2002 Precast concrete pipe, fittings and ancillary products. Specifications 23.03
for unreinforced and reinforced pipes and fittings with flexible joint
BS EN 1916 : 2002 Current, Corr 15288 : 2004 Concrete pipes and fittings, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced
BS 5911-1 : 2002 Current Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products Part 1: Specification
for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes (including jacking
pipes) and fittings with flexible joints (complementary to BS EN
1916:2002)
BS 5950: ---- Contains part 1-9 of BS 5950 Structural use of steel work in building 15.01
BS 5950-1 : 1985 2000 Current, Corr 13199 : 2001 Structural use of steelwork in building Part 1: Code of practice for
design Rolled and welded sections
BS 5950-2 : 1985 2001 Current Structural Use of Steelwork in Building - Part 2: Specification for
Materials, Fabrication and Erection -Rolled and Welded Sections
BS 5950 SEC 3.1 : 1990 Current Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 3: Design in Composite
Construction Section 3.1: Code of Practice for Design of Simple and
Continuous Composite Beams
BS 5950 PART 4 : 1982 1994 Current Code of practice for design of composite slabs with profiled steel
sheeting
BS 5950-5 : 1987 1998 Current Structural Use of Steelwork in Building - Part 5: Code of Practice for
Design of Cold Formed Thin Gauge Sections
BS 5950 PART 6 : 1995 Current, Corr 10475 : 1999 Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 6: Code of Practice for
Design of Light Gauge Profiled Steel Sheeting
BS 5950 PART 7 : 1992 Current, Obsolescent Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 7: Specification for
Materials and Workmanship: Cold Formed Sections
BS 5950-8 : 1990 2003 Current Structural use of steelwork in building Part 8: Code of practice for
fire resistant design
BS 5950 PART 9 : 1994 Current, Amd 9326 : 1997 Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 9: Code of Practice for
Stressed Skin Design
BS 5972: 1980 Current, Amd 4486 : 1984 Photoelectric control units for road lighting 14.30
BS 5973 : 1993 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12811-1:2003 Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds and Special 1.39.2(x)
Scaffold Structures in Steel (R)
BS EN 12811-1 : 2004 Current Temporary works equipment Part 1: Scaffolds Performance
requirements and general design
BS 5975:1982 1996 Current, Amd 15090 : 2004 Code of practice for falsework 1.39.2(xi), 6.01
BS 6072: 1981 Current, Obsolescent, s/s by BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001 (Current) Method for magnetic particle flaw detection 9.06
BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001 Current, Amd 14960 : 2004 Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles 9.06
BS 6073: 1981 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 14523 : 2003, s/s by BS EN 772-2 : 1998, BS EN 771-3 Precast concrete masonry units 9.06
: 2003
BS EN 772-2 : 1998 Current Methods of test for masonry units. Determination of percentage area
of voids in aggregate concrete masonry units (by paper indentation)
BS EN 771-3 : 2003 Current Specification for masonry units Part 3: Aggregate concrete masonry
units (Dense and light-weight aggregates)
BS 6087: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 877 : 1999 (Current) Flexible joints for cast iron drainpipes etc. 19.32
quality assurance
BS 6087 Ditto Flexible Joints for Grey or Ductile Cast Iron Drainpipes and Fittings 23.05
(BS 437) and for Discharge and Ventilating Pipes and Fittings (BS
416)
BS 6087 Ditto Flexible Joints for Grey or Ductile Cast Iron Drainpipes and Fittings 23.05
(BS 437) and for Discharge and Ventilating Pipes and Fittings (BS
416)
BS 6088 : 1981 Current, Obsolescent, Amd 5600 : 1987, Confirmed 1993, partially s/s by Solid glass beads for use with road marking compounds 21.71
BS EN 1423 : 1998 (Current)
BS EN 1423 : 1998 Current, Amd 15312 : 2004 Road marking materials. Drop on materials. Glass beads, antiskid
aggregates and mixtures of the two
BS 6089: 1981 Current Guide to assessment of concrete strength in existing structure 5.16
BS 6105: 1981 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 3506 Pt 1-2 : 1998 (All Current) Corrosion - resistant stainless steel fasteners 16.18
BS EN ISO 3506 Pt 1 : Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners.
1998 Bolts, screws and studs
BS EN ISO 3506 Pt 2 : Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners.
1998 Nuts
BS 6105 Ditto Corrosion – resistant stainless steel fasteners 16.18(iii)
BS 6105 Ditto Corrosion – resistant stainless steel fasteners 17.09
BS 6187: 1982 2000 Current Code of practice for demolition 2.01
BS 6213 : 1982 2000 Current Guide to the selection of constructional sealants 6.61
BS 6262: 1982 Current, Amd 8279 : 1994, Partially s/s by part 1-4 and 6-7 of BS 6262 Code of practice for glazing for buildings 16.16
BS 6262-1 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings Part 1: General methodology for the selection of
glazing
BS 6262-2 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings. Code of practice for energy, light and sound
BS 6262-3 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings - Part 3: Code of practice for fire, security and
wind loading
BS 6262-4 : 1994 2005 Current Glazing for buildings. Safety related to human impact
BS 6262-6 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings Part 6: Code of practice for special applications
BS 6262-7 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings. Code of practice for the provision of
information
BS 6262: 1982 Ditto Ditto 16.44
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BS 6262: 1982 Ditto Ditto 20.17

BS 6262: 1982 Ditto Ditto 20.24
BS 6266: 1992 2002 Current Code of practice for fire protection for electronic data processing 18.153
installations
BS 6323:1982(1990) Pt. 1 Current, Amd 6020 : 1989, Confirmed 1990 Seamless and Welded Steel Tubes for Automobile, Mechanical and 17.09
General Engineering Purposes Part 1: General Requirements
BS 6323:1982(1990) Pt. 8 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10296-2 : 2005 Seamless and Welded Steel Tubes for Automobile, Mechanical and 17.09
General Engineering Purposes Part 8: Specific Requirements for
Longitudinally Welded Stainless Steel Tubes
BS EN 10296-2 : 2005 Current Welded circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering
purposes Technical delivery conditions Part 2: Stainless steel
BS 6340: 1985 Pt. 8 Current Prefabricated shower trays made from glazed ceramic 19.74
BS 6363: 1983 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10219-2 : 1997 (Current) Specification for welded cold formed steel structural hollow sections
BS EN 10219-2 : 1997 Current Cold formed welded structural sections of non-alloy and fine grain
steels. Tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties
BS 6375: ---- Contains part 1 and 2 of BS 6375 Performance of windows 16.23
BS 6375: ---- Ditto Ditto 16.66
BS 6375-1 : 1983 2004 Current Performance of windows and doors Part 1: Classification for
weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification
BS 6375-2 : 1987 Current, Amd 9115 : 1996, Confirmed 1995, Partially s/s by BS EN Performance of Windows - Part 2: Specification for Operation and 16.66
12046-1 : 2003 Strength Characteristics
BS EN 12046-1 : 2003 Current Operating forces Test method Part 1: Windows
BS 6431: ---- Contains BS 6431-1:1983, BS 6431-2:1984, BS 6431-3.1:1986, BS 6431- Ceramic floor and wall tiles 18.89
3. 2:1986, BS 6431-4.1:1986, BS 6431-4.2:1986, BS 6431-5:1986, BS
6431-6:1984, BS 6431-7:1986, BS 6431-8:1986 and BS 6431-9:1984 (All
withdrawn and s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003), and BS 6431 Parts 10 to 23
(All withdrawn and s/s by BS EN ISO 10545 series)
BS 6431 Pt 1:1983 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for classification and
marking, including definitions and characteristics
BS 6431 Pt 2:1984 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for extruded ceramic tiles
with a low water absorption (E <= 3%). Group A1
BS 6431 Pt 3.1:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water
absorption of 3%< E <=6% Group A11a. Specification for general
products
BS 6431 Pt 3.2:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water
absorption of 3%< E <=6% Group A11a. Specification for specific
products (terre cuite, cotto, baldosin catalan)
BS 6431 Pt 4.1:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Specification for general products
BS 6431 Pt 4.2:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Specification for specific products (terre cuite, cotto, baldosin
catalan)
BS 6431 Pt 5:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for extruded ceramic tiles
with a water absorption of E > 10%. Group A111
BS 6431 Pt 6:1984 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for dust-pressed ceramic
tiles with a low water absorption (E <= 3%). Group B1
BS 6431 Pt 7:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Ceramic floor and wall tiles
BS 6431 Pt 9:1984 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for dust-pressed ceramic
tiles with a water absorption of E >10%. Group B111
BS EN 14411 : 2003 Current Ceramic tiles Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
BS 6431 Pt 10:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7099 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of dimensions
10545-2:1997 -Current and surface quality
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of dimensions and surface quality
2:1997
BS 6431 Pt 11:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7100 : 1992s/s by BS EN ISO 10545- Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of water
3:1997 -Current absorption
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of water absorption, apparent porosity,
3:1997 apparent relative density and bulk density
BS 6431 Pt 12:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7101 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of modulus of
10545-4:1997 -Current rupture
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking
4:1997 strength
BS 6431 Pt 13:1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7102 : 1992 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of scratch
hardness of surface according to Mohs
BS 6431 Pt 14:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7103 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of resistance
10545-6:1997 -Current to deep abrasion. Unglazed tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for
6:1997 unglazed tiles
BS 6431 Pt 15:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7104 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of linear
10545-8:1996 -Current thermal expansion
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of linear thermal expansion
8:1996
BS 6431 Pt 16:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7105 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of resistance
10545-9:1996 -Current to thermal shock
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to thermal shock
9:1996
BS 6431 Pt 17:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7106 : 1992, partially s/s by BS EN Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of crazing
ISO 10545-11:1996 -Current reistance. Glazed tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles
11:1996
BS 6431 Pt 18:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7107 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of chemical
10545-13:1997 -Current resistance. Unglazed tiles
BS 6431 Pt 19:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7108 : 1992, Partially s/s by BS EN Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of chemical
ISO 10545-13:1997 and BS EN ISO 10545-14:1997 -All Current resistance. Glazed tiles
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BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of chemical resistance

13:1997
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to stains
14:1997
BS 6431 Pt 20:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7109 : 1992, partially s/s by BS EN Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of resistance
ISO 10545-7:1999 -Current to surface abrasion. Glazed tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for
7:1999 glazed tiles
BS 6431 Pt 21:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7110 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of moisture
10545-10:1997 -Current expansion using boiling water. Unglazed tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of moisture expansion
10:1997
BS 6431 Pt 22:1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7111 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of frost
10545-12:1997 -Current resistance
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of frost resistance
12:1997
BS 6431 Pt 23:1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7112 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for sampling and basis for
10545-1:1997 -Current acceptance
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Sampling and basis for acceptance
1:1997
BS 6431: ---- Ditto Ditto 18.94
BS 6452 : 1984 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1994 Beads for internal plastering and dry lining, galvanized steel 18.53
BS 6459: 1984 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1154 : 1997 (Current) Door closers. Specification for mechanical performance of crank and 14.29
rack and pinion overhead closers
BS EN 1154 : 1997 Current, Corr 14399 : 2003 Building hardware. Controlled door closing devices. Requirements
and test methods
BS 6496 : 1984 Current, Amd 7182 : 1992, Confirmed 2000 Powder organic coatings 16.29
BS 6496 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.32
BS 6496 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.33
BS 6496 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.63
BS 6510: 1984 2005 Current Steel-framed windows and glazed doors 17.32
BS 6566: ---- Pt. 1-8 N/A Plywood 13.12
BS 6566 Pt. 1 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for construction of panels and characteristics 13.12
1985 of plies including marking
BS 6566 Pt. 2 : Withdrawn Plywood. Glossary of terms 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 3 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for acceptance levels for post-manufacture 13.12
1985 batch testing including sampling
BS 6566 Pt. 4 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for tolerances on the dimensions of plywood 13.12
1985 panels
BS 6566 Pt. 5 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for moisture content 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 6 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for limits of defects for the classification of 13.12
1985 plywood by appearance
BS 6566 Pt. 7 : Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 Pt. 1-3 : 1997 and DD ENV 1099 : 1998 Plywood. Specification for classification of resistance to fungal decay 13.12
1985 and wood borer attack
BS EN 636 Pt. 1 : 1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 : 2003 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for plywood for use in dry
conditions
BS EN 636 Pt. 2 : 1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 : 2003 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for plywood for use in humid
conditions
BS EN 636 Pt. 3 : 1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 : 2003 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for plywood for use in
exterior conditions
DD ENV 1099 : 1998 Current, Amd 10424 : 1999
BS EN 636 : 2003 Current Plywood Specifications
BS 6566 Pt. 8 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for bond performance of veneer plywood 13.12
1985
BS 6566: ---- Pt. 1-8 Ditto Ditto 22.07
BS 6577: 1985 Withdrawn Mastic asphalt for building 11.03
BS 6588: 1985 1996, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 197-1 : 2000 (Current) Portland pulverized - fuel ash cement 6.29
BS EN 197-1 : 2000 2004 Current, Amd 15209 : 2004 Cement. Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for
common cements
BS 6651: 1992 1999 Current, Amd 15518 : 2005 Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning 16.71
BS 6681: 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1562 : 1997 (Current) Malleable cast iron 23.13
BS EN 1562 : 1997 Current Founding. Malleable cast irons
BS 6700: 1987 1997 Current, Partially s/s BS EN 806-2 : 2005, BS EN 806-3 : 2006 Services supplying water 19.56
BS EN 806-2 : 2005 Current Specification for installations inside buildings conveying water for
human consumption - Part 2: Design
BS EN 806-3 : 2006 Current Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for
human consumption Part 3: Pipe sizing Simplified method
BS 6700: 1987 Ditto Ditto 19.67

BS 6717: 1993 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 6717 : 2001 Precast concrete paving blocks 18.98
BS 6717 : 2001 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1338 : 2003 Precast, unreinforced concrete paving blocks. Requirements and test
methods
BS EN 1338 : 2003 Current, Amd 16470 : 2006 Concrete paving blocks Requirements and test methods
BS 6717: 1989 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7533-3 : 1997 (Current) Code of practice for laying 18.98
BS 7533-3 : 1997 Current Pavements constructed with clay, natural stone or concrete pavers.
Code of practice for laying precast concrete paving blocks and clay
pavers for flexible pavements
BS 6826: 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12104 : 2000 (Current) Linoleum and cork carpet sheet and tiles 18.119
BS EN 12104 : 2000 Current Resilient floor coverings. Cork floor tiles. Specification
BS 6900:1987(1992) Withdrawn, s/s by BS ISO 150 : 2006 Specification for raw, refined and boiled linseed oils for paints and 21.34
varnishes
BS ISO 150 : 2006 Current Raw, refined and boiled linseed oil for paints and varnishes
Specifications and methods of test
BS 6925: 1988 Current, Amd 9582 : 1997 Mastic asphalt for building 11.03
BS 6925: 1988 Ditto Ditto 12.52
BS 6925: 1988 Ditto Ditto 12.53
BS 7331: 1990 Withdrawn, Amd 8537 : 1995 Direct surface wood chipboard based on thermosetting resins 13.17
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BS 7352: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1935 : 2002 (Current) Metal hinges 14.27
BS EN 1935 : 2002 2004 Current, Amd 15315 : 2004 Building hardware. Single-axis hinges. Requirements and test
methods
BS 7357: 1990 Current 7.5 L W.C. flushing cistern 19.78
BS 7475: 1991 Amd 7642 : 1993, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1011-3 : 2000 (Current) Fusion welding of ansteritic stainless steel 17.18
welding of stainless steels
BS 7475: 1991 Ditto Fusion welding of ansteritic stainless steel 17.19
BS 7491: 1991 Pt. 1 Amd 7382 : 1992, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13280 : 2001 (Current) One-piece cisterns of capacity up to 500 L 19.49
BS EN 13280 : 2001 Current Specification for glass fibre reinforced cisterns of one-piece and
sectional construction, for the storage, above ground, of cold water
BS 7671: 1992 2001 Current Regulations for electrical installations 17.41

BS 7786: 1995 Current Specification for unsintered PTEE tape, General requirements 19.08
BS 8000: 1989 Pt. 4 Current Code of practice for waterproofing 11.07
BS 8000: 1989 Pt. 11.1 Current, Amd 8623 : 1995, Confirmed 1995 Wall and floor tiling - design and installation for ceramic wall-tiling 18.6
BS 8004: 1986 Current, Confirmed 2003 Code of practice for foundation

BS 8102: 1990 Current Code of Practice for protection of structures against water from the 11.01
ground
BS 8102: 1990 Ditto Ditto 11.07
BS 8110: ---- Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Structural use of concrete 5.02
BS 8110: ---- Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Ditto 6.26
BS 8110: 1985 Pt. 1 1997 Current, Amd 16016 : 2005 Structural use of concrete Part 1: Code of practice for design and 7.01
construction
BS 8110: 1985 Pt. 2 Current, Amd 16017 : 2005 Structural Use of Concrete - Part 2: Code of Practice for Special
Circumstances
BS 8110: 1985 Pt. 3 Current, Amd 5918 : 1989 Structural Use of Concrete Part 3: Design Charts for Singly
Reinforced Beams, Doubly Reinforced Beams and Rectangular
Columns
BS 8110:1985 Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Structural use of concrete 5.25(iv)(a)
BS 8110:1985 Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Structural use of concrete 5.25(ii)(a)
BS 8118 PART 1 : 1991 Current, Amd 10485 : 1999 Structural Use of Aluminium Part 1: Code of Practice for Design 16.34(i)
BS 8118 PART 2 : 1991 Current, Amd 10486 : 1999 Structural Use of Aluminium Part 2: Specification for Materials, 16.34(i)
Workmanship and Protection
BS 8200: 1985 Current, Obsolescent Code of practice for design of non-loading bearing external vertical 16.34
enclosure of buildings
BS 8204: Pt. 4: 2004 Current Screeds, bases and in situ floorings Part 4: Cementitious terrazzo 18.60
wearing surfaces Code of practice
BS 8212: 1995 Current Code of practice for dry lining and partitioning using gypsum 18.42
plasterboard
BS EN 124: 1994 Current, Amd 8587 : 1995 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. 23.13
Design requirements, type testing, marking, quality control
BS EN 287-1: 1992 2004 Current, Amd 15598 : 2005 Fusion welding of steel 15.23
BS EN 288-3: 1992 Current, Corr 10026 : 1998 Welding procedures tests for the are welding of steels 15.26
BS EN 295: ---- Contain part 1-7 and 10 of BS EN 295 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers 23.04
BS EN 295-1 : 1991 Current, Amd 10621 : 1999 Requirements

BS EN 295-2 : 1991 Current, Amd 10620 : 1999 Quality control and sampling
BS EN 295-3 : 1991 Current, Amd 10357 : 1999 Test methods
BS EN 295-4 : 1995 Current Requirements for special fittings, adaptors and compatible
accessories
BS EN 295-5 : 1994 Current, Amd 10481 : 1999 Requirements for perforated vitrifled clay pipes and fittings
BS EN 295-6 : 1996 Current, Amd 15279 : 2004 Requirements for vitrified clay manholes
BS EN 295-7 : 1996 Current Requirements for Vitrified Clay Pipes and Joints for Pipe Jacking
BS EN 295-10 : 2005 Current Performance requirements
BS EN 485 Contains part 1-4 of BS EN 485 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. 17.07
BS EN 485-1 : 1994 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Technical 17.07
conditions for inspection and delivery
BS EN 485-2 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Mechanical 17.33(b)
properties
BS EN 485-3 : 1994 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances 17.07
on shape and dimensions for hot-rolled products
BS EN 485-4 : 1994 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances 17.07
on shape and dimensions for cold-rolled products
BS EN 490 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding 18.92
BS EN 491 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding 18.92
Test methods
BS EN 515 : 1993 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper 17.07
designations
BS EN 515 : 1993 Ditto Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper 17.33(b)
designations
BS EN 545: 1995 2002 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water 23.07
pipelines. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 573 Contains part 1-4 of BS EN 573 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of 17.07
wrought products.
BS EN 573-1 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of 17.07
wrought products. Numerical designation system
BS EN 573-2 : 1995 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of 17.07
wrought products. Chemical symbol based designation system
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BS EN 573 Ditto Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of 17.33(b)
wrought products.
BS EN 598 : 1995 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage 23.06
applications. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 598 (replacing BS Ditto Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage 19.45
4772) applications. Requirements and test methods
4622) applications. Requirements and test methods
4772) applications. Requirements and test methods.
4772) applications. Requirements and test methods.
BS EN 754 Contains part 1-8 of BS EN 754 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube 17.07
BS EN 754-1 : 1997 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. 17.07
Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
Mechanical properties
Round bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
Square bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
Rectangular bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
Hexagonal bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
Seamless tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
BS EN 1561 : 1997 Current Founding. Gery cast irons 17.06
BS EN 1774 : 1998 Current, Corr 10047 : 1998 Zinc and zinc alloys. Alloys for foundry purposes. Ingot and liquid 17.33(l)(ii)(a)
BS 4164 : 1987 2002 Current Specification for coal-tar-based hot-applied coating materials for 23.13
BS EN 10143 : 1998 2006 Current Continuously hot-dip metal coated steel sheet and strip. Tolerances 17.02
on dimensions and shape
BS EN 12163 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Rod for general purposes 17.08
BS EN 12164 : 1998 Current, Amd 11036 : 2001 Copper and copper alloys. Rod for free machining purposes 17.08
BS EN 12167 Current Copper and copper alloys. Profiles and rectangular bar for general 17.08
purposes
BS EN 12372: 2006 Current Natural stone test methods - Determination of flextural strength under 10.01
concentrated load
BS EN 13964: 2004 Current Suspended ceilings requirements and test methods 13.23
BS EN 14647: 2006 Current Calcium aluminate cement - Composition, specifications and 9.22(c)(ii)
conformity criteria
BS EN 22063 :Pt. 1 BS EN 22063 : 1994 (Withdrawn) Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying. Zinc, 17.21(c)
BS EN ISO 2063 : 2005 Current Thermal spraying Metallic and other inorganic coatings Zinc,
BS EN ISO 3506 Contains part 1-4 of BS EN ISO 3506 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners 16.18(iii)
BS EN ISO 3506-1 : Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners. 16.18(iii)

1998 Bolts, screws and studs
1998 Nuts
1998 Set screws and similar fasteners not under tensile stress
BS EN ISO 3506-4 : Current, Amd 14636 : 2003 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners 16.18(iii)
2003 Part 4: Tapping screws
CP 118 : 1969 Current, Obsolescent, s/s by BS 8118-1:1991, BS 8118-2:1991 Structural use of aluminium 16.34(i)
CS 1: 1990 Not Applicable Testing Concrete 5.29
CS1 Not Applicable 6.55
CS1 Not Applicable 6.57(i)
CS 2: 1995 Not Applicable Carbon Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete 6.14, 6.17
CS 2: 1995 Not Applicable Carbon Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete 6.15
CS 2: 1995 Not Applicable 5.25(iv)
Code of Practice for Current : 2004 Code of Practice for Foundations issued by Buildings Department of 5.01(ix)
Foundations the Government of the HKSAR
Code of Practice for Fire Current : 1996 Code of Practice for Fire Resisting Construction issued by Buildings 15.66,
Resisting Construction Department of the Government of the HKSAR 16.05(xiii)
1996
Code of Practice for Current : 1995 Code of Practice for Overall Thermal Transfer Value in Buildings 16.05(xii)
Overall Thermal Transfer issued by Buildings Department of the Government of the HKSAR
Value in Buildings 1995
Code of Practice for Current : 2004 Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2004 issued by 5.02(iv)(a),
Structural Use of Buildings Department of the Government of the HKSAR 5.25(ii)(a),
Concrete 2004 6.24, 6.26, 7.01
Code of Practice for Current : 2005 Code of Practice for Structural Use of Steel 2005 issued by Buildings 5.18(v), 15.32,
Structural Use of Steel Department of the Government of the HKSAR 15.58, 15.59
2005
Code of Practice on Wind Current : 2004 Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2004 issued by 16.05(i),
Effects in Hong Kong Buildings Department of the Government of the HKSAR 17.32(a)
2004
General Specification for Current : 2006 General Specification for Civil Engineering Works issued by Civil 24.01, 24.02,
Civil Engineeing Works Engineeing and Development Department of the Government of the 24.03, 24.04,
HKSAR 24.06, 24.30
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GEOSPEC 3 Current : 2001 Model Specification for Soil Testing issued by Geotechnical 3.01, 3.21,
Engineering Office of the Government of the HKSAR 5.26(ii)
GEOGUIDE 3 Current : 1988 Guide to Rock and Soil Descriptions issued by Geotechnical
5.19(iv)
Engineering Office of the Government of the HKSAR
ISO 3633 : 1991 2002 Current Plastics Piping Systems for Soil and Waste Discharge (Low and High 19.27
(replacing BS 4514) Temperature) Inside Buildings - Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(PVC-U)
BS 4514 : 1983 2001 Current Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum
mean outside diameter, and fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and
of other sizes. Specification
(SIN ISO 3633) Not Applicable Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes and fittings for soil
and waste discharge (low and high temperature) systems inside
buildings.
ISO 3633 (replacing BS Ditto Ditto 19.34
4514).
BS 4514 : 1983 2001 Current Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum
mean outside diameter, and fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and
of other sizes. Specification
ISO 4422, part 1 and 2 1996 Current 19.48
(replacing BS 3505)
BS 3505 : 1986 Current, s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Specification for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pressure
pipes for cold potable water
BS EN 1452 Pt. 1 : 2000 Current, Corr 12004 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl
ISO 4422, Part 3 Current Pipes and Fittings Made of Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC- 19.48
(replacing BS 4346:Pt. 1 U) for Water Supply - Specifications - Part 3: Fittings and Joints-First
and Pt. 2) Edition
BS 4346 Pt. 1 Current, s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes.
Injection moulded unplasticized PVC fittings for solvent welding for
use with pressure pipes, including potable water supply
BS 4346 Pt. 2 Current, s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes.
Mechanical joints and fittings, principally of unplasticized PVC
BS 4346 Pt. 3 Current, partially s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes.
Specification for solvent cement
ISO 4435 (replacing BS 2003 Current Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and 19.27
4576) sewerage Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
BS 4576 : 1989 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1998, Partially s/s by BS EN 607 : 1996, BS EN 1462 Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) rainwater goods and
: 1997, BS EN 12200-1 : 2000 accessories. Half-round gutters and pipes of circular cross-section
BS EN 607 : 1996 2005 Current Eaves gutters and fittings made of PVC-U. Definitions, requirements
and testing
BS EN 1462 : 1997 2005 Current Brackets for eaves gutters. Requirements and testing
BS EN 12200-1 : 2000 Current Plastics rainwater piping systems for above ground external use.
Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes,
fittings and the system
4660)
BS 4660 : 2000 Current, Corr 13946 : 2002, Partially s/s by BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Thermoplastics ancillary fittings of nominal sizes 110 and 160 for
below ground gravity drainage and sewerage
BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Current underground drainage and sewerage Unplasticized poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) Part 1:
Specifications for ancillary fittings including shallow inspection
chambers
5481)
BS 5481 : 1977 Current, s/s by BS EN 1401-1 : 1998 (Current) Specification for unplasticized PVC pipe and fittings for gravity
sewers
BS EN 1401-1 : 1998 Current, Amd 13794 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and
sewerage. Unplasticized poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U). Specifications
for pipes, fittings and the system
ISO 6594 standard (BS N/A 23.05
EN 877).
quality assurance
ISO 6594 : 1983 2006 Current Cast iron drainage pipes and fittings Spigot series
EN ISO 10319 Current 1.1.1996 Geotextiles - wide-width tensile test (ISO 10319 : 1993) Table 25.1,
25.24(g)
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Standard with
for current use
EN ISO 11058 Current 15.5.1999 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - determination of Table 25.1
water permeability characteristics normal to the plane, without
load
EN ISO 12236 Current 31.10.2006 Geosynthetics static puncuture test (CBR test) Table 25.1,
25.24(g)
EN ISO 12956 Current 15.5.1999 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - determination of Table 25.1
the characteristic opening size-: 1989
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Index 3 - List of Standards for Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 & 25
Standards with edition

Description Clause No.
appropriate for use
APHA 4500-C1-B, 18th Edition Chloride, Argentometric method 6.35

(1992)
APHA 4500-SO42-C, 18th Edition Sulphate, gravimetric method with ignition of residue 6.35
(1992)
BS 812: ----- Testing aggregates 6.33
BS 812: ----- Ditto 6.34
BS 812: ----- Ditto 8.04
BS 812: ----- Ditto 25.11(a)
BS 812: Part 1:1975 Methods for determination of particle size and shape 9.17
BS 812: Part 2:1975 Methods for determination of physical properties 6.33
BS 812: Part 2:1975 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Part 2:1975 Ditto 8.04
BS 812: Part 4: 1976 Method for sampling and testing of mineral aggregates, sands and 6.47.3
filters.
BS 812: Part 101:1984 Guide to sampling and testing aggregates 6.33
BS 812: Part 102:1989 Methods for sampling 6.33
BS 812: Part 103 Methods for determination of particle size distribution 6.33
BS 812: Section 103.1:1985 Sieve Test 6.33
BS 812: Section 103.1:1985 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Section 103.2:1989 Sedimentation Test 6.33
BS 812: Part 104:1994 Testing aggregates. Method for qualitative and quantitative 6.33
petrographic examination of aggregates
BS 812: Part 105 Methods for determination of particle shape 6.33
BS 812: Section 105.1:1989 Flakiness Index 6.33
BS 812: Section 105.1:1989 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Section 105.2:1990 Elongation index of coarse aggregate 6.33
BS 812: Part 106: 1985 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of shell content in 6.33
coarse aggregate
BS 812: Part 109:1990 Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of moisture content 6.33
BS 812: Part 110:1990 Methods for determination of aggregate crushing value ACV 6.33
BS 812: Part 111:1990 Methods for determination of ten percent value TFV 6.33
BS 812: Part 111:1990 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Part 112:1990 Methods for determination of aggregate impact value AIV 6.33
BS 812: Part 113:1990 Methods for determination of aggregate abrasion value AAV 6.33
BS 812:Part 117:1988 Methods for determination of water soluble chloride salts 6.33
BS 812: Part 118:1988 Methods for determination of sulphate content 6.33
BS 812: Part 118:1988 Methods for determination of sulphate content 6.42.3
BS 812: Part 119:1985 Methods for determination of acid soluble material content of fine 6.33
aggregate
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appropriate for use
BS 812:Part 120:1989 Methods for testing and classifying drying shrinkage of aggregates in 6.33
concrete
BS 812: Part 121:1989 Methods for determination of soundness 6.33
BS 812: Part 123:1999 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of alkali-silica 6.33
reactivity. Concrete prism method
BS 882: 1992 Aggregates from natural sources for concrete 6.33
BS 882: 1992 Ditto 6.41
BS 882: 1992 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 1014: 1975 Pigments for Portland cement and Portland cement products 6.36
BS 1521: 1972 Waterproofing building papers 6.69
BS 1881: Part 124: 1988 Method of testing concrete (analysis of hardened concrete) 6.47.3
BS 2499: 1973 Hot applied joint sealants for concrete pavements 6.61
BS 2499: 1973 Ditto 6.62
BS 3148: 1980 Methods of tests for water for making concrete 1.36
BS 3148: 1980 Ditto 6.35
BS 3892: Part 1:1982 Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use with Portland cement 6.28
BS 3900: Part C5: 1992 Method of test for paints (Determination of film thickness) 6.25.10
BS 4027: 1980 Sulphate-resisting Portland cement 6.27
BS 4074: 1982 Specification for metal props and struts 6.04
BS 4254: 1983 Two-part polysulphide-based sealants 6.61
BS 4254: 1983 Ditto 6.62
BS 4447: 1973(1990) The performance of prestressing anchorages for post-tensioned 7.22

construction
BS 4447: 1973 Ditto 7.23
BS 4466: 1989 Bending dimensions and scheduling of reinforcement for concrete 6.19
BS 4483: 1985 Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete 6.14
BS 4486: 1980 Hot rolled high tensile alloy steel bars for the prestressing of concrete 7.09
BS 4550: Part 2: 1970 Method of testing cement (chemical tests) 6.47.3
BS 5075: Part 1:1982 Specification for accelerating admixtures, retarding admixtures and 6.36
water reducing admixtures
BS 5075: Part 1:1982 Ditto 8.06
BS 5075: Part 2:1982 Concrete admixtures. Specification for air-entraining admixtures 8.06
BS 5075: Part 3:1985 Superplasticising admixtures 6.36
BS 5212 Cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements 6.61
BS 5212 Ditto 6.62
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appropriate for use
BS 5212: Part 1:1990 Specification for joint sealants 6.61

BS 5212: Part 2:1990 Code of Practice for the application and use of joint sealants 6.61
BS 5212: Part 3:1990 Methods of test 6.61
BS 5215: 1986 Specification for one-part gun grade polysulphide-based sealant 6.61
BS 5215: 1986 Ditto 6.62
BS 5328: Part 1:1991 Guide to specifying concrete 6.44
BS 5328: Part 2:1991 Methods for specifying concrete, including ready-mixed concrete 6.44
BS 5328: Part 3:1990 Procedures to be used in producing and transporting concrete 6.44
BS 5328: Part 4:1990 Specification for the procedures to be used in sampling, testing and 6.44
assessing compliance of concrete
BS 5896: 1980 High tensile steel wire and stand for prestressing concrete 7.09
BS 5975: 1982 Code of practice for falsework 1.39.2(xi)
BS 5975: 1982 Ditto 6.01
BS 5975: 1982 Ditto 6.02
BS 6213:1982 Guide to the selection of constructional sealants 6.62
BS 7295: Part 1: 1990 Fusion bonded epoxy coated steel bars for reinforcement of concrete 6.25.1
(specification for coated bars)
BS 7295: Part 1:1990 Ditto 6.25.10
BS 7295: Part 1: 1990 Ditto 6.25.11
(specification for coatings)
BS 7295: Part 2: 1990 Ditto 6.25.4

BS 8004: 1986 Code of practice for foundation 6.49
BS 8008:1996 Guide to safety precautions and procedures for the construction and 5.21
descent of machine-bored shafts for piling and other purposes
BS 8666: 2005 Scheduling, dimensioning, bending & cutting of steel reinforcement 5.25
for concrete
BS EN 196-3: 1995 Method of testing cement (determination of setting time and 6.42.3
soundness)
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common 6.27
cements
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Ditto 6.29
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Ditto 6.42.3
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Ditto 8.03
BS EN 1008: 2002 Mixing water for concrete (specification for sampling, testing and 6.35
assessing the suitability of water)
Code of Practice for the Code of Practice for the structural use of concrete 5.02
Structural Use of Concrete
2004
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appropriate for use
Code of Practice for the Ditto 5.25

2004
2004
2004
2004
Code of Practice for the Code of practice for the structural use of steel 1.39.2
Structural Use of Steel 2005
Code of Practice for Fire Code of practice for fire resisting construction 15.66
Resisting Construction 1996
CS 1: 1990 Testing Concrete 6.43.1
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.43.3
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.46
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.54
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.55
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.56
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.57
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 8.16
CS 2: 1995 Carbon Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete 6.14
CS 2: 1995 Ditto 6.15
CS 2: 1995 Ditto 6.17
CS 2: 1995 Ditto 6.25.4
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING 2007 EDITION
Major Changes from GS 2007 (September, 2007) to Corrigendum No. GS 2007 – 01 (January, 2008)
Clause No. Sub-heading of Clause Major Changes
Section 1 – Preliminaries
1.02 Abbreviations Replace "ETWB" with "DEVB". Replace “Environment, Transport and Works
Bureau” with “Development Bureau”.
1.06 British Standards Replace “Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 15” with Sections “1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 25”.
European Standards Replace “Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Library” with
and Codes of Practice “Development Bureau Library”.
1.20 Trees and shrubs Replace “28 days after commencement of the Contract” with “28 days after
commencement of the Works”.
1.49 Specialist work Replace “ETWB” with “DEVB”.
1.50 Specialist materials Replace “ETWB” with “DEVB”.
Section 2 - Demolition, Site Clearance & Alterations
2.03 Asbestos containing Replace “Before any demolition or alteration work commences in a site where
materials the presence of asbestos-containing material is suspected, a registered asbestos
consultant shall be appointed to …” with “Before any demolition or alteration
work commences in a site where the presence of asbestos-containing material is
suspected, a registered asbestos consultant shall be appointed to …”
Section 3 – Excavation and Earthwork
3.03 Record survey Replace “ETWB” with “DEVB”.
Section 5 – Piling Work
5.01(ii)(k) General Replace “Environment, Transport and Works Bureau” with “Development
Bureau”.
5.04(iii) Loading capacity of Original sub-clause (iv) is revised and incorporated into the new sub-clause (iii).
& (iv) piles Sub-clause (iv) is no longer necessary.
5.06(iii) Negative skin friction Replace “Environment, Transport and Works Bureau” with “Development
Bureau”.
5.16(ii) Precast prestressed Replace “Environment, Transport and Works Bureau” with “Development
tubular piles Bureau”.
5.19(v) Large diameter bored Replace “Environment, Transport and Works Bureau” with “Development
piles Bureau”.
5.22(iii)(b) Tolerances in setting Replace “1 in 300” with “1 in 75”.
out of piles
Section 6 – Structural Concrete Work
6.12 Minimum periods Add “, unless otherwise consented by the SO.” at the end of the first paragraph.
before striking
6.42.2 Liquid retaining Replace “For liquid retaining structure, the PFA content shall constitute up to
structures 25% of the total cementitious content …” with “For liquid retaining structure,
PFA shall be used and shall constitute 25% of the total cementitious content …”.
6.43 Trial mixes The second paragraph and the table below it are revised. The original third
paragraph is deleted.
6.43.4(ii) Compliance criteria The headings of the table in sub-clause(ii) are revised.
of laboratory trials
6.57(i) Test cores Replace “The cores exhibit honeycombing which means interconnected voids
arising from, for example, inadequate compaction or lack of mortar; or” with
“The extent of voids in the cores exceed 1.5% in accordance with BS1881: Part
120: 1983; or”.
6.61 Materials Replace “ETWB” with “DEVB”.
6.64 Watertight Replace “Where watertight basement construction …” with “Where watertight
construction basement construction …”.
Section 9 – Brickwork and Blockwork
9.02 Bricks Replace “BS 3921” with “BS EN 771-1”.
9.04 Engineering bricks & Replace “BS 3921” with “BS EN 771-1” and revise brick classes.
loadbearing bricks
9.14 Wall ties Replace “BS 1243” with “BS EN 845-1”.
9.18 Lime Replace “BS 890” with “BS EN 459-1”.
9.20 Plasticiser Replace “BS 4887” with “BS EN 934-3”.
9.22(c)(ii) Proportion Replace “BS 915” with “BS EN 14647”.
Section 10 – Masonry
10.01 Stone Add second paragraph of “Upon the SO’s instruction, the test method for
determination of flexural strength of stone shall be to BS EN 12372: 2006.”
10.06 Tolerances In Table 10.1, revise the thickness of bed joints for ashlar walling to 5 – 10.
10.22 Walling built against Add third paragraph of “Upon the SO’s instruction, the performance requirement
concrete, etc. testing on structural fixings in concrete and masonry should be to BS 5080 Part
1: 1993 and Part 2: 1986.”
10.23 Maintenance cleaning Replace “Maintenance Manual” with “Methods of Cleaning

Instruction/Guideline”.
Section 13 – Carpentry and Joinery
13.23 Proprietary Tables 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3 are added.

suspended ceiling
systems
Section 18 – Finishes
18.60 Screeds Replace “CP 204: Pt. 2” with “BS 8204:Pt. 4” and “BS 8000:Pt 11.19” with “BS
8000:Pt. 11.1”.
Section 20 – Glazing
20.17.01(d) Installation of safety Replace “Hong Kong regulations” with “relevant Ordinances, Regulations and
glazing Practice Notes”.
Section 24 – External Works
24.01 Roads, car-parks and Replace “… the General Specification for Civil Engineering Services Works
paved areas generally (2006 Edition) or the latest version at the time of the Contract, …” with “… the
General Specification for Civil Engineering Services Works (2006 Edition) or
the latest version at the time of the Contract, …”. Add third paragraph of “For
all the clauses and sub-clauses in Section 24 of the General Specification for
Buildings (2007 Edition), the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(2006 Edition) shall include the current amendments of the Specification
published before the date of the first tender invitation for the Contract.”
24.02 Insitu concrete Replace “… the General Specification for Civil Engineering Services Works
paving (2006 Edition) or the latest version at the time of the Contract, …” with “… the
the latest version at the time of the Contract, …”.
24.03 Precast concrete Replace “… the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006
paving Edition) or the latest version at the time of the Contract, …” with “… the General
Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006 Edition) or the latest version at
the time of the Contract, …”.
24.04 Bituminous products Replace “… the General Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006
generally Edition) or the latest version at the time of the Contract, …” with “… the General
Specification for Civil Engineering Works (2006 Edition) or the latest version at
the time of the Contract, …”.
24.30 Cable ducts Replace “… the General Specification for Civil Engineering Services Works
(2006 Edition) or the latest version at the time of the Contract, …” with “… the
the latest version at the time of the Contract, …”.
Index 1 – List of British Standards, European Standards, International Standards, Codes of Practice,
Construction Standards and other relevant Standards referred to within this General Specification
Updated in accordance with the above amendments on the above clauses.

Index 3 – List of Standards for Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 & 25

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING
2007 EDITION
Corrigendum No. GS 2007-02

(Effective from 1 April 2011)
The following clauses and indexes are amended in the above edition of General Specification for Building.
British 1.06 "British Standards", "European Standards" and "Codes of Practice" shall be
Standards deemed to include all amendments, revisions and standards superseding the
European standards listed herein, which are listed in the British Standards Institution
Standards and Catalogue current at the date of tender unless otherwise specified. In the
Codes of case of Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 and 25, the stated BS Number in Index 3 is
Practice to take preference over any later amendment, revision or superseded
standard. In other Sections, due to the complexity of the new BSEN and ISO
standards, the previous BS number has, in many cases, been retained in the
GS clause. The status of this standard, whether current, withdrawn or
superseded has been documented in the Index 1 – List of Standards
Referred. Equivalent International Standards may be used if approved by the
SO. Copies of these documents are available from the British Standards
Institution. The Contractor shall provide copies on site of all materials
standards and/or works codes of practice that are required in the Contract.
The British Standards are also available for inspection at the following
locations in Hong Kong:
Main Library, University of Hong Kong

Development Bureau Library, Murray Building
Regulations, 2.01 Comply with all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Practice Notes.
Ordinances, Particular attention is drawn to the following:
Codes of Practice
& Practice Notes (i) Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings issued by Building
Department
(ii) Code of Practice for Site Supervision and Technical Memorandum
for Supervision Plan issued by Buildings Department
(iii) Guidelines for Selective Demolition and On Site Sorting issued by
Civil Engineering and Development Department
(iv) Building (Demolition Works) Regulations
(v) Building (Administration) Regulations
(vi) Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations
(vii) Noise Control Ordinance
(viii) Air Pollution Control Ordinance
(ix) Water Pollution Control Ordinance
(x) The Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance
(xi) The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and
Lifting Gear) Regulations
(xii) The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Noise at Work)
Regulations
(xiii) The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Officers and
Safety Supervisors) Regulations
(xiv) Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulations
(xv) Noise Control (Construction Work) Regulations
(xvi) The prevailing Buildings Department Practice Notes for Authorised
Persons and Registered Structural Engineers
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(xvii)
The prevailing Buildings Department Practice Notes for Registered
Contractors
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION
Specialist 2.02 The demolition works shall be carried out by a Registered Specialist Contractor
Contractor for Demolition (RSC) on the Specialist Contractor‟s list maintained by the
for Demolition Buildings Department.
Registered 2.03 The Contractor shall appoint a Registered Structural Engineer (RSE) registered
Structural under the Buildings Ordinance for the preparation and endorsement of the
Engineer method statements, with drawings and design calculations, Site Safety
Supervision Plan (SSSP) for the Contractor's Stream and any other submissions
as required by SO. The duties and roles of the RSE should include but not
limited to:
(i) Take up the full design responsibility for method statements and all
related drawings and calculations.
(ii) Assume the role of Contractor‟s Representative and grade T5 of TCP
in the Contractor‟s Stream under Site Safety Supervision Plan
(SSSP).
(iii) Check that assumptions made in the design of temporary works and
method statements are validated on Site.
(iv) Prepare a risk assessment report with the Safety Officer including an
inspection schedule for all staff such as RSE, site engineer, Safety
Officer, site agent, site supervisor/foreman on all critical activities in
demolition works.
(v) Pay regular site visits for proper control of the works and submit
reports after each visit to certify the work is safe.
(vi) Carry out inspections on other activities which, in his/her professional
judgement, are critical and require close supervision.
(vii) Should there be any formation and/or alteration to any slopes and/or
retaining walls as a result of the demolition works in the vicinity of
the work sites which require geotechnical submissions under current
statutory requirements, the RSE shall be responsible to arrange a
Registered Professional Engineer (Geotechnical) (RPE(G)) for all
necessary geotechnical submissions to Geotechnical Engineering
Office (GEO) as stipulated in ETWB Technical Circular and other
relevant authorities for comments and approval prior to demolition of
any structure in the vicinity of the affected slopes and/or retaining
walls. All geotechnical submissions shall be prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer (Geotechnical) (RPE(G)) who shall be under
direct supervision of the RSE. The RPE(G) shall also be required to
update the slope registrations and Maintenance Manuals to all
affected slopes and/or retaining walls with GEO where necessary.
The RSE shall ensure that all geotechnical submissions and site
supervisions are made in accordance with all current statutory
requirements of GEO and are acceptable to the relevant checking
divisions of GEO.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION
Submission of 2.04 Submission of documents for SO approval shall be two months before
Documents commencement of demolition works or other specified period. The documents
shall include, inter alia, the following:
(i) Demolition Plans and Method Statements.

(ii) Project Safety Plan and the associated Risk Assessment Report.
(iii) Site Safety Supervision Plan.
(iv) Environmental Management Plan.
(v) Details of hoardings, covered walkways, catch platforms, catchfans
and all necessary precautionary measures in accordance with the
Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings issued by the Buildings
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Department.
(vi) Mechanical plant & equipment list.
(vii) Details of supervisory staff.
All the above plans and reports shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings. Items (i) to
(v) shall be prepared and certified by the RSE.
Pay particular attention to detailed proposals for the demolition of the specific
items including but not limited to:
(i) Cantilevered canopies and balconies

(ii) External wall, parapet and features
(iii) Scaffolding systems with more than 1.5m projection
(iv) Any other structure as stated in the drawings or directed by SO
Demolition Plan 2.05 Prepare a Demolition Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Buildings
and Method Ordinance, Building (Administration) Regulations, Code of Practice for
Statement Demolition of Buildings and the relevant Practice Notes issued by the Buildings
Department, and shall include a comprehensive Method Statement prepared and
certified by the RSE. The comprehensive Method Statement of the demolition
work shall include but not limited to the following details:
(i) A scaled plan showing the locations of the structures to be demolished

and their distances to the adjacent buildings, structures, streets and
significant street furniture. The plan should also show the location of
the site video cameras as stipulated in item 2.20. The plan should be
fully dimensioned with levels and provide sections where
appropriate. If possible, site photographs should be included as much
as possible.
(ii) An appraisal of the structures to be demolished including an
assessment on the structural condition of the part of the structures that
are relevant to the demolition works, site condition and adjacent
properties. Any potential hazard that may be associated with the
proposed demolition works should be included.
(iii) A description of the proposed methods used to demolish the different
parts of the structure. This should include descriptions of the
equipment used, the schedule, sequence and proposed procedures for
the demolition. Detailed instructions for demolishing special features
and critical areas that may affect the safety of the public and on-site
personnel should be included. Specific precautionary steps for
identifying these features should also be included. The use of
graphics could be particularly useful to convey the message.
(iv) A method statement includes specification and details for
precautionary measures, which are essential to safety. The type of
precautionary features should meet the requirement of the demolition
method selected and the site conditions. These features should
include scaffolds, catch platform, temporary supporting systems to
the part of the structure to be demolished and bracing for weakened
structural elements.
(v) A proposed plan for conveyance of debris, on-site management and
off-site transportation of the debris. Anticipated traffic condition
should also be discussed to allow better planning for off-site
transportation. On-site storage of debris shall be specified.
(vi) A method statement includes detailed plan for removal and disposal
of on-site hazardous materials, if any, and disposal in compliance
with the environmental protection regulations.
(vii) Access route for handling emergency situations, such as accident
should be provided.
(viii) Inspection and maintenance frequency for the precautionary
measures and on site equipment should be included.
(ix) A method statement should also include the storage and handling of
flammable materials that would be used in the demolition process.
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(x) A suggested scheme of on site supervision and technical support for
ensuring all works are carried out safely.
(xi) Means to reduce dust, noise and vibration impacts.
(xii) Detailed design for temporary supporting systems to support
machines working on the building and protection of any structure that
may be affected by the demolition.
(xiii) Periodic inspection schedule on adjacent structures that would
potentially be affected by the demolition to evaluate their structural
conditions.
(xiv) If the project required temporary closure of traffic, a traffic plan with
detailed locations of the temporary traffic sign.
STAFF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION
Technically 2.06 Employ such number of technically competent persons (TCP) for the demolition
Competent works as required, comprising not less than one person of each grade of TCP
Persons from T1 to T5 inclusive whereas the T1 and T3 grade TCP must be in full time,
to carry out full time site supervision. The TCP should have obtained the
required qualification (a relevant certificate, diploma, degree or registered
professional engineer) and experience in the structural, civil or building
discipline and have at least the number of years of relevant site experience in
accordance with the Technical Memorandum for Supervision Plans and Code of
Practice for Site Safety Supervision issued by the Buildings Department.
The TCP(s) shall prepare daily site supervision reports to be endorsed by the
Contractor‟s Site Agent.
Site Engineer 2.07 Employ a site engineer, who shall be a Registered Professional Engineer in the
structural, civil or building discipline with the relevant experience. Submit the
particulars of the site engineer, including name, qualification and previous
experience, to the SO for approval within 7 days after commencement of the
contract.
The site engineer shall conduct site supervision, oversee the entire process of the
demolition works and prepare site supervision reports at each of the following
stages. Such report should be submitted to the SO after completion of each stage
of demolition works and before the commencement of the next stage of
demolition works. These stages shall include:
(i) when all site preparation works, including hoardings, covered

walkway, scaffolding, catch fans, protective wire netting, dust
screens, catch platforms, safety barriers have been erected; and
(ii) when all temporary works for demolition of a particular structure
have been erected prior to actual demolition; and
(iii) at any stages identified by the SO as critical stage from the
Demolition Plan submitted by the Contractor.
Registered 2.08 Appoint a relevant registered electrical worker of appropriate trade to certify that
Electrical Worker the structures have been appropriately electrically disconnected from all
electricity supplies and the supply company‟s incoming supply connected to the
structures has been de-energized. The appointed Registered Electrical Worker
shall supervise and certify all electrical works meet the relevant regulations
during the contract.
Plant and 2.09 Operator of powered mechanical plant or equipment used in demolition work
Equipment shall have at least 3 years experience in operating the particular plant or
Operator equipment; and shall have completed a training course in “Demolition of
Building Course for Plant Operators” organised by the Construction Industry
Council Training Academy and obtained the relevant certificate or other
equivalent training and certificate issued by a recognised examining body; and
operate under the immediate supervision of a TCP of the demolition works.
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Submit the personal particulars, qualifications and experience of the operators of
powered mechanical plant or equipment proposed to be used in the demolition
works in accordance with Regulation 31 of the Building (Administration)
Regulations, to the SO before the commencement of the demolition works. The
Contractor shall notify the SO within 7 days of any change in the appointment of
the operator and provide personal particulars, qualifications and experience of
the new operator.
Demolition 2.10 Employ workmen who shall be registered demolition workers or registered
Workers worker of appropriate trades and under supervision of a TCP. These demolition
workers shall have attended the Safety Training Course for Construction
Workers of Specified Trades (the "Silver Card" course) organized by CICTA for
demolition works, and possessed the relevant valid silver card issued by CICTA.
All workers involved in the demolition works should also have received other
relevant safety trainings such as proper procedure for the use of PPE, working at
height safety etc.
VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM FOR DEMOLITION
Video Recording 2.11 When specified, provide and maintain two color video cameras for each building
System with resolution not less than 704 x 480 and with appropriate view angle
coverage, light sensitivity and automatic focus & aperture, TV monitors and
video recording systems, and with all necessary accessories including the
recording media for transmitting and recording, to capture the entire demolition
process. The video recording systems and video records shall be kept in a
secured place to be agreed with the SO. The video signals from the cameras
shall also be real-time connected or transmitted to the site office of the SO and be
viewed and inspected by the SO with a TV monitor, equipped with switching
system to each camera. The video cameras shall be installed at strategic
locations as directed by the SO and be securely protected so that the entire
demolition process including the movement of debris and the overall sequence
of demolition can be captured. The video records shall be kept for inspection for
at least 14 days. Post sufficient notices at conspicuous positions to notify the
affected persons including the workers, the staff and the general public about the
purpose of video recording system in accordance with Data Protection Principles
set out in the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DURING DEMOLITION
Noise Level 2.12 The noise level generated from the work site and measured at the nearby noise
Control sensitive receivers shall not exceed the limits as specified.
Provide all necessary equipment and labours to monitor and to record the noise
levels measured at the nearby premises and any other locations to be agreed by
the SO at least twice daily and any other time when required by the SO. The
monitoring records of the noise measurements shall be kept on site for SO
inspection.
Water Pollution 2.13 Provide, operate and maintain all necessary water pollution control system on
Control site and plan the works such that discharge and deposit of effluents generated
from the demolition operations shall be controlled as specified.
Air Pollution 2.14 Provide, operate and maintain all necessary air pollution control system on site
Control and plan the works to minimize generation of dust and to minimize the spread of
dust to beyond the site.
Coordination with 2.15 Adopt demolition operation that produces the least loud noise or dust nuisance to
neighbour occupants of the surrounding buildings. Co-ordinate with the management of the
neighbouring premises and all other concerned parties with report to the SO, and
schedule the works to suit those hours that will cause the least disturbance.
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PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES DURING DEMOLITION
Protection to 2.16 Provide adequate support and protection to adjacent buildings and structures,
adjacent buildings pedestrian subways, building services installations including all underground
and structures cables and pipe works within or in the vicinity of the site.
Any area, if unduly damaged, shall be restored and made good to its original
conditions at the expense of the Contractor.
METHODS OF DEMOLITION
Top Down Method 2.17 Top down method shall be adopted unless specified otherwise.
Hydraulic 2.18 Hydraulic Concrete Crusher shall be used for demolition of reinforced concrete
Concrete Crusher structures unless otherwise approved by SO.
Concrete Breaker 2.19 Unless specified otherwise, the use of percussive type of concrete breaker is
allowed during part of the demolition process. Submit proposal on limiting the
noise generation for SO‟s approval. Subject to EPD approval on noise permit,
the time allowed for using any percussive type of concrete breaker shall be
agreed by the SO.
Saw Cut Method 2.20 To isolate the vibration and noise generated during demolition being transmitted
to the adjacent premises adjacent to the site, the Contractor can use Saw-Cut
method or other approved methods to separate the structures to be demolished
from the structures to be retained before demolition. Submit method statement
for forming such separation joints, including temporary support and shoring, for
SO approval.
DISPOSAL OF DEMOLITION WASTE DURING DEMOLITION
Removal of 2.21 Except otherwise directed, all salvage materials become the property of the
Demolition Waste Contractor and shall be removed from the Site expeditiously as the works
proceed. The storage, segregation and disposal of demolition waste shall be in
accordance with the guidelines stipulated in the “Guidelines for Selective
Demolition and On-Site Sorting” and the contract requirements. The handling
of demolition waste shall follow in the “Environmental Management Plan”
prepared by the Contractor.
A complete record is required to be kept on site and regularly updated on the

disposal, reuse and recycling of all demolition waste with respect to their dates
of disposal and the quantities involved.
All hazardous waste discovered shall be handled by licensed contractor

registered in EPD listing and approved by the SO.
Environmental 2.22 Environmental Management Plan shall, in conjunction with the Demolition
Management Plan Plan, provide all necessary details including but not limited to the following:
(i) Method of handling demolished building debris.

(ii) Routing and movement of debris from each floor to on grade
holding area prior to leaving the site.
(iii) Means of transportation of debris off the site.
(iv) Time and frequency of debris disposal off site.
(v) Record scheme on the tonnage of each truck load, truck licence
plate, driver‟s name, trip tickets and location of dump site.
Disposal of C&D 2.23 Disposal of C&D materials shall comply with the “Particular Specification on
Materials Environmental Management” and the “Waste Disposal (Charges for Disposal of
Construction Waste) Regulation” currently enforced.
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CERTIFICATION AND SUBMISSION UPON COMPLETION OF
DEMOLITION
Certification 2.24 Upon completion of the demolition works, the Contractor shall certify the
completion of the demolition works in accordance with the Buildings Ordinance,
Regulations and the Demolition Plan. The certification shall be endorsed by the
RSE.
As-built Records 2.25 Provide a complete list of as-built drawings with drawing number/reference and
brief description for computer diskettes. The drawings shall show the final
boundary of the site with chain-link fence, ground features, levels and as-built
external storm water drains, where the surface water is connected to the storm
water drainage system outside the site.
PRELIMINARY WORKS AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR

DEMOLITION, SITE CLEARANCE AND ALTERATIONS
Survey 2.26 Carry out detailed survey including existing services, drainage systems and
building services installations.
Building Services 2.27 The Contractor shall ensure that existing water supplies, drainage and building
and Drainage services provisions of adjacent buildings and areas will not be affected.
System
Report to the SO for directions upon discovery of any previously hidden or
unidentified services/cables. Any unknown cables/pipes so discovered shall be
carefully exposed by hand tools or as directed by the SO.
Provide all temporary water supplies and drainage connections to any adjacent
buildings affected prior to disconnecting the existing supplies in the buildings.
Coordinate all utility companies and organizations such as power supply

companies, telecommunications network services operators, town gas supply
company, liquefied petroleum gas supply company and Water Supplies
Department and other parties appointed by the SO to carry out disconnection,
diversion, relocation or removal of their equipment and installations.
Preliminary 2.28 Seal all abandoned sewer and drainage connections of the existing manholes and
Works associated underground drain pipes as directed by the SO.
Remove all glazed sashes and doors from the relevant parts of the structures.
Remove all hazardous materials including asbestos.
Displace the trapped gas within all town gas systems and liquefied petroleum gas
systems and certify that they are free of combustible gas in accordance with the
Regulation and requirements specified by the authorities.
Precautionary 2.29 The necessary precautionary measures shall comply with the requirements in
Measures Clause 2.01 including but not limited to the following:
(i) Erection of hoarding, covered walkway and catch platform including

temporary lighting according to drawings.
(ii) Design and erection of scaffoldings, screen covers and catchfans.
(iii) Design and erection of temporary supports to the elements of
structure to be demolished, in particular, the cantilevered canopies
and covered walkway and the external parapet wall and features and
other elements as specified by SO.
(iv) Protection of adjacent properties, structures and services.
(v) Use of tarpaulin material as specified by SO.
(vi) Provide precautionary measures for disused manholes and
underground voids.
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Certification of 2.30 Upon completion of the precautionary works, including hoarding, covered
Precautionary walkway, scaffolding, catch fans, protective wire nettings, dust screens, catch
Measures platform, safety barrier, and the like, the Contractor shall certify the completion
of the precautionary works in accordance with the provisions of the Buildings
Ordinance, Regulations and Demolition Plan. The certification shall be
endorsed by the RSE.
Post-Demolition 2.31 After completion of demolition, reinstate the site to the conditions as shown in
Precautions drawings. Unless specified otherwise, the following precautionary measures
shall be adopted:
(i) The site shall be leveled and cleared of any debris. Adequate
drainage shall be provided.
(ii) If the new development is not immediately commenced, the site
shall be completely enclosed as shown in drawings.
(iii) Provide supports to adjacent building structures, weather-proofing
and stabilization of exposed party walls shall be completed. A final
inspection by RSE on the supports of adjacent structures shall be
conducted to ensure satisfactory and safe conditions. If temporary
shoring remains on site, inspection and maintenance shall be
continued until the temporary shoring is removed or replaced by
permanent supports.
(iv) Any excavation shall be braced and stabilized.
(v) For sloping sites, and/or sites with retaining wall supporting
ground, the following additional precautionary measures shall be
included:
(a) The ground surface shall be sealed up to prevent water

infiltration.
(b) Any unstable structures and ground shall be stabilized.
SAFETY MEASURES FOR DEMOLITION, SITE CLEARANCE AND

ALTERATIONS
Hoarding and 2.32 Provide and maintain the hoardings and covered walkways as shown on the
Covered Walkway drawings.
Safety Protection 2.33 Provide and erect necessary and sufficient safety protection such as scaffolding,
catch fans, protective wire netting, dust screens, catch platforms, safety barriers,
additional hoardings and covered walkways etc. for the safety and convenience
of traffic, passers-by, users of adjacent premises, or workmen employed on the
Works. All safety protection shall be erected prior to the commencement of the
demolition operation and shall be maintained in good conditions until the
completion of the demolition work.
Fire or Explosion 2.34 Take precautions to prevent fire or explosion caused by gas, vapour, electricity
or any other source. Take appropriate precautions when removing tanks or pipes
which may have contained flammable liquids or gases.
Disused drain 2.35 Take care to allow disused drains to vent built-up gas before allowing workmen
to carry out works below ground level.
Underground 2.36 Provide vent pipes to underground tanks to vent built-up gases and vapours.
voids
TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION FOR DEMOLITION, SITE

CLEARANCE AND ALTERATIONS
Precautions 2.37 The Contractor shall comply with the requirements in Clauses 25.69 to 25.69.14
generally on tree preservation and protection to ensure that the demolition, site clearance
and alteration works will not damage the preserved trees.
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Precautions prior 2.38 The Contractor shall commence demolition, site clearance and alteration works
to demolition, site only after the Contractor‟s compliance with the requirements stipulated to be
clearance and completed prior to commencing site clearance, demolition, construction of
alteration permanent or temporary works, and any other site operations which may affect
the trees. These requirements include but are not limited to:
(i) Installation of tree identification labeling or marking system

pursuant to Clause 25.69.2.3(c),
(ii) Agreement of the SO to the limits of site clearance pursuant to
Clause 25.69.2.4,
(iii) Erection of temporary protective fencing pursuant to Clause
25.69.3(c), and
(iv) Erection of temporary protective armouring and application of
temporary protective mulching pursuant to Clause 25.69.3(h).
Precautions 2.39 During demolition, site clearance and alteration works, the Contractor shall
during demolition, comply with the requirements on the restrictive use of the preserved trees and
site clearance and their Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) and the control measures for works within
alteration the TPZs. These requirements include but are not limited to:
(i) Restrictive use of the preserved trees and their TPZs pursuant to
Clauses 25.69.2.5(a), (c), (d) and (f), and
(ii) Control measures for changes in ground levels, excavation including
trenching, and drilling within the TPZs pursuant to Clauses 25.69.4
to 25.69.8.
CLEARING WEEDS FOR DEMOLITION, SITE CLEARANCE AND

ALTERATIONS
Clearing weeds 2.40 When instructed by the SO, the Contractor shall identify any Mikania micrantha
generally as well as any other unwanted plants specified as noxious weeds by the SO and
remove these plants from the Site as part of the site clearance work. The
Contractor shall comply with the requirements in Clause 25.95(b) when clearing
these unwanted plants.
Clearing Mikania 2.41 When clearing Mikania micrantha, the Contractor shall follow the technical
micrantha guidance in the latest version of Nature Conservation Practice Note No. 01
“Clearing Mikania” promulgated by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation
Department.
ASBESTOS INVESTIGATION, REMOVAL FOR DEMOLITION, SITE

CLEARANCE AND ALTERATIONS
Asbestos 2.42 Before any demolition or alteration work commences, a registered asbestos
containing consultant shall be appointed to conduct a thorough investigation of the building
materials for the presence of asbestos containing material at the premises and submit an
Asbestos Investigation Report and, if asbestos containing material is found, an
Asbestos Abatement Plan to the Environmental Protection Department at least
28 days before the asbestos abatement work commences.
When appropriate, a registered asbestos laboratory shall be appointed to carry

out sampling, measurement or analysis of any suspected asbestos containing
material.
Asbestos removal work shall be carried out by a registered asbestos contractor

under the supervision of a registered asbestos consultant in compliance with
relevant legislation and codes of practice.
If during the course of the general demolition work, hidden suspected asbestos
containing material is found, stop work immediately and report to the SO.
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Asbestos 2.43 The removal of asbestos-containing materials shall be carried out by an
removal approved registered asbestos contractor prior to commencement of general
demolition works to avoid contamination of debris arising from the demolition.
Sampling and 2.44 Bulk samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials shall be taken on the
analysis advice and under the supervision of a registered asbestos consultant and
analysed by an approved laboratory to verify the presence of asbestos, and to
determine the content and the type of asbestos.
Full depth of the insulation material from its outer surface to the base structure
shall be taken for sampling.
When specified, two additional side by side quality control samples shall be
taken and analysed by another approved laboratory.
Asbestos 2.45 Where an asbestos abatement plan has been prepared as per Clause 2.42, the
abatement plan registered asbestos consultant appointed shall supervise the implementation of
and method the plan. Where the submission of an asbestos abatement plan is not required, the
statement Contractor shall submit, before commencement of the removal work, a detailed
method statement to the SO for approval, which shall include a detailed work
programme, sketches showing the containments, air locks, air movers and
scaffolding as required. Contingency measures of safety and escape access shall
be maintained in case of an emergency (fire, accident, etc.).
Glove bag 2.46 The use of glove bag method for the removal of asbestos-containing materials
method shall be approved by the SO.
Supervisor 2.47 A full time Registered Asbestos Supervisor shall be stationed at the work site.
Warning signs 2.48 Proper and publicly visible warning signs in compliance with relevant
legislation and code of practice shall be provided.
Floor tile adhesive 2.49 The floor tile adhesive remover used in the asbestos vinyl floor removal works
remover shall be the type of low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and shall
comply with the following requirements:
- biobased
- VOC content of less than 5%
Mastic removers made from petroleum-based chemistry are prohibited. The tile
adhesive remover shall be acceptable by Environmental Protection Department
of proven safe formula in accordance with Code of Practice on Asbestos Control.
The application of the tile adhesive remover shall strictly follow the
manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
After removal of tile adhesive, the surface shall be cleaned with an approved
degreaser. Only those degreasers recommended by the manufacturer of the tile
adhesive remover shall be used for removing the residue remaining on the floor
substrate, before laying the new floor tiles.
Minimisation of 2.50 No power tools shall be used directly on asbestos containing materials.
fibre release
Asbestos material shall be wetted prior to stripping/removal and shall be
mist-sprayed with amended water during stripping.
Asbestos waste shall be collected in approved waste containers as soon as it is

produced.
Debris/dust generated shall be removed with high efficiency particulate absolute

vacuum cleaner which shall be positioned next to the source of fibre generation.
When entering or leaving the contaminated work area, a strict changing and
decontamination routine must be followed by all personnel.
Waste disposal 2.51 Asbestos-containing waste generated from the removal work shall be properly
disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the "Code of Practice on
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Handling, Transportation and Disposal of Asbestos Wastes" published by the
Environmental Protection Department.
Notification shall be given to the Environmental Protection Department at least

ten days before the scheduled disposal of asbestos waste and a duly stamped trip
ticket shall be submitted to the SO for confirmation of disposal.
Water contaminated with asbestos shall be filtered first before being discharged
into soil drains.
Air monitoring 2.52 Asbestos removal shall be closely monitored by air sampling and an analysis of
the air-borne fibres in conjunction with the removal work undertaken by an
approved laboratory.
A reading of less than 0.01 fibre/ml will be required in the penultimate and final
clearance air sample analysis.
Storage of waste 2.53 Double-bagged asbestos waste shall be numbered with a waterproof ink pen and
stored either in a designated weatherproof holding area within the Site or in a
secured lockable area outside the contaminated works area, with either location
to be agreed on site.
Regulations, 2.54 Comply with all relevant legislation and Codes of Practice in connection with
Ordinances and asbestos removal works. Particular attention shall be drawn to the following:
Codes of
Practice (i) Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Asbestos) Regulations.
(Asbestos) (ii) Air Pollution Control Ordinance.
(iii) Air Pollution Control (Asbestos) (Administration) Regulations
(iv) “Code of Practice on Handling, Transportation and Disposal of
Asbestos Waste”, Environmental Protection Department,
Hong Kong.
(v) Code of Practice on Asbestos Work using Full Containment or
Mini containment methods, Environmental Protection
Department, Hong Kong.
(vi) Code of Practice on Safe Handling of Low Risk
Asbestos-Containing Material, Environmental Protection
Department, Hong Kong.
(vii) Code of Practice on Asbestos Work using Glove Bag Method,
Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong.
(viii) Code of Practice - Safety and Health at Work with Asbestos,
Labour Department, Hong Kong.
(ix) The prevailing Codes of Practice on asbestos control issued by
Environmental Bureau.
Earthwork 3.05 (v) Material handling and storage areas shall be levelled and well
drained. Stockpiles of material shall be sprayed with water or a dust
suppression chemical to minimize dust generation.
Blasting 3.15 Blasting operations and the supply, transportation, storage, use and disposal
of explosives shall be in accordance with conditions and restrictions
imposed by the Mines Division of Civil Engineering and Development
Department. The Contractor shall make all arrangements with, and obtain
all licences and permits from, the Commissioner of Mines in connection
with blasting operations.
Preparation of 3.16 Clear natural ground over which filling shall be placed of all soft spots, loose
natural ground boulders, grass, top soil, bushes, trees, roots and other vegetation or rubbish.
Do not place filling material until water-courses have been diverted or
underdrained. Do not place fill on sloping ground until benches or trenches
as described in Clause 3.17 have been completed.
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Filling 3.17 (iv) Fill material shall be deposited in layers of a thickness appropriate to
the compaction method to be used. In deposition of fill material,
ensure that a good bond is achieved between layers of fill, and unless
otherwise directed by the SO, no material shall be placed on
previously compacted layers unless the surface has been scarified or
otherwise broken up and, if necessary, watered.
(v) Blind the top surface of hardcore with fine graded filling material.
(viii) Obtain approval from the SO before commencing filling and before
any fill layer is covered.
(xii) Adopt one of the following procedures when material placed and
compacted, or awaiting compaction, reaches a condition which, in the
opinion of the SO, does not comply with the GS or has been damaged
either by weather or in any other way:
(a) Remove the material from Site, replacing it with equivalent

suitable material.
(b) Remove the material to stockpile until it is in a suitable

condition for reuse.
(c) Make good the material by mechanical or chemical means.
(d) Cease work on the material until it is in a suitable physical

condition for reuse.
Obtain approval from the SO before any of these options are adopted.
Remove, and adopt option (a) or (b) above for any material not
complying with the GS that has been overlaid by more recently
placed material.
Compaction by 3.19 (iv) Carry out insitu field density tests to determine the relative
performance compaction in accordance with Clause 3.21 after compaction. Test
specification each layer and obtain approval from the SO prior to placing of the
next layer.
(vi) Unless otherwise specified filling material shall be compacted to

obtain the following relative compaction (RC):
(a) Fill within the 1.5 metres thick top surface zone of the
platforms and fill within the 2.5 metres thick top surface zone
of the peripheral slopes measured at right angles to the batter -
RC of at least 95%.
Compaction by 3.20 Adoption of the method specification for controlling compaction to be

method carried out only under exceptional circumstances and with approval of the
specification SO.
Test for 3.21 (iii) Determine the in-situ field density and moisture content in
determining the accordance with Geospec 3 as directed by the SO to determine the
degree of relative compaction achieved.
compaction of
compacted fill Test each layer and obtain approval from the SO before the next layer
is placed. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract, the number of tests
required shall be as stated in Table 3.4. Keep records identifying the
soil type and location in the Works and showing the following
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information for each series of tests:
(iv) Determine moisture content in accordance with moisture content
tests under Geospec 3 by means of a drying oven.
Percussion piles 5.14 (ii) The design final penetration shall generally not be taken as less than
2.5 mm per blow. The set penetration of at least 10 blows shall be
recorded on the Site during set. Where it is evident from ground
investigation records that piles are founded on rock, or it can be
demonstrated with PDA analysis that the driving stress at final set is
greater than 0.7 fy for steel H-piles, the design final penetration may
be taken as not less than 1.0 mm per blow. The pile shall not be
considered to have attained the theoretical safe loading capacity
should the penetration of any blow recorded be in excess of the
design final penetration.
(iii) If the Hiley Formula is used to calculate the loading capacity of a

pile, the temporary compression of the pile and hammer cushions
( Cc) shall be taken as not less than 7.5 mm when the thickness of the
hard wood packings at the pile head is 50 mm or less and the plastic
hammer cushion is 200 mm thick or less (refer to Clause 5.18 for
steel „H‟ pile).
(iv) The efficiency of the hammer ( Eh) and the coefficient of restitution
of the hammer cushion (e) shall be determined from/ verified by
CAPWAP analysis of trial piles (at least 5 piles for each hammer –
pile size – drop height combination). The combination of Eh and e
shall be so chosen such that when these values are substituted into the
Hiley Formula, the average of the predicted bearing capacity of the
trial piles is not higher than 85% of the average CAPWAP capacity.
(v) If reasonable values of design final set (not less than 2.5 mm or 1.0
mm per blow as the case may be) cannot be obtained from the Hiley
Formula with Eh and e so chosen, all the piles falling into this
category shall be subject to Dynamic Pile Test and CAPWAP
analysis. The pile with the lowest CAPWAP capacity or any other
pile selected by the SO for each batch of piles proposed by the
Contractor for phased completion shall be load tested for acceptance.
All the cost incurred from the Dynamic Pile Tests, CAPWAP
analyses and static load tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
Steel 'H' piles 5.18 (iii) For every one hundred segments or part thereof of each section of
same thickness from the same cast, one segment shall be selected at
random on site by the SO for testing. Provide two test specimens
taken at both ends of each of the chosen segment. For the purpose of
this clause, “same thickness” means similar sections with a variation
in thickness not exceeding + 5 mm, and “segment” means every
length of pile as rolled.
Prepare the test specimens to BS EN 10002-1 as directed and

appropriately mark and deliver them to the Public Works
Laboratories (PWL), as directed by the SO.
(iv) The energy of the hammer should be so chosen such that the pile will
not be damaged during driving. As a minimum requirement, the
Contractor shall demonstrate with PDA analysis that driving stresses
would not exceed 0.9 fy.
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(v) Carry out splicing to increase the length of steel ”H” piles in
accordance with the details shown at Annex “B”. Unless agreed by
the SO, the minimum length of each steel H-pile section shall be 10
m except the uppermost section. Construct joints to maintain the true
alignment of the pile section. Welds shall be subject to the following
examination:
a) All welds shall be visually inspected to BS EN 970.

b) 10% of the welded joints shall be subject to ultrasonic
examination to BS EN 1714 Level 2B and magnetic particle
inspection to BS EN 1290.
There is no limit on hold time for the examination, except that the
initial 2 butt welded joints shall be examined by non-destructive tests
after 40 hours. Joints to be tested shall be selected by the SO. The
standard of acceptance for welds shall be in accordance with Table
14.3b in the Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2005
issued by the Buildings Department. Submit test reports to the SO in
the quantity and format requested.
(viii) If Hiley Formula is used to calculate the loading capacity of steel ”H”
pile, the temporary compression of the hammer cushion ( Cc) shall be
taken as not less than 5 mm when plastic cushion of 200 mm
thickness or less is used.
Large diameter 5.19 (i) Large diameter bored piles are those of a diameter exceeding
bored piles 750 mm formed by boring, chiselling or grabbing, plus filling with
concrete.
(iv) Bedrock is defined as rock mass of at least 5 m thick and being Grade
III/IV or better rock (as defined in GEOGUIDE 3, “Guide to Rock
and Soil Descriptions” prepared by Geotechnical Engineering Office
and published by GIS, Hong Kong).
For design purposes, the maximum bearing pressure of piles on

bedrock shall not exceed the following:
(a) 3 MPa for Grade III/ IV or better rock with total core
recovery greater than 75%
(b) 5 MPa for Grade III or better rock with total core recovery
greater than 85%
(c) 7.5 MPa for Grade II or better rock with total core recovery
greater than 95%
Cutting off pile 5.24 (v) Allow a minimum of seven days between the completion of casting
heads an in-situ concrete pile and the cutting off of the pile head.
Note: (a) For large diameter bored piles and caissons, cast
concrete at least 0.75 m above the cut off level such that
surface laitance may be removed at completion of
concreting leaving sound concrete at cut off level.
(b) For other cast in-situ piles, the height of concrete cast
above the cut off level should be sufficient for
maintaining the pressure head as required by the system.
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Pile caps tie 5.25 (e) Steel bars shall be hot rolled plain round bars (denoted by R)
beams and or deformed high yield bars (denoted by T) to Hong Kong
dowel bars SAR Construction Standard CS 2:1995. All reinforcement
shall be cut or bent to comply with BS 8666: 2005 unless
otherwise specified.
Report sheets 5.27
Type of piles Particulars
(iv) Large diameter (d) Graphical plot for theoretical and actual volume of
bored pile concrete cast against concrete top level, particularly at
withdrawal of casing segments;
Loading tests 5.28 (iv) D = The least lateral dimension of steel 'H'
pile section in mm (for driven steel 'H' pile )
Failure of 5.30 When a pile fails a loading or coring test, install additional pile(s) such that
loading test or the revised piling layout is sufficient to sustain the loadings as given in the
coring test loading schedule. For driven steel H-piles, the Contractor may choose to
retain the pile as a working pile and redrive it to a deeper level to attain a
bearing capacity complying with the contract requirements. However, PDA
test and CAPWAP analysis shall be carried out to test the pile for integrity
and determine pile capacity. The cost of PDA test and CAPWAP analysis
shall be borne by the Contractor. The SO may carry out other test(s) as he
deems appropriate.
Preparation for 5.35 (vii) Notwithstanding Clause 5.35 (i), for barrettes and large diameter
piles for Sonic bored piles with diameter up to 2500 mm, one of the mild steel tubes
Logging shall be replaced with a larger tube of 100 to 150 mm internal
diameter. For large diameter bored piles exceeding 2500 mm
diameter, two numbers of the mild steel tubes shall be replaced with
a larger tube of 100 to 150 mm internal diameter. Size of tube shall
be big enough to obtain a core of N size. The bottom of the larger
steel tube should be fitted with a mild steel cap, at about 700 mm
above the founding level of the pile. Toe coring to obtain a core of N
size to examine the interface between pile and bedrock without
coring through the entire length of pile shall be carried out. One
number of toe coring shall be carried out for each barrette and large
diameter bored pile with diameter up to 2500 mm and two numbers
of toe coring shall be carried out for each large diameter bored pile
with diameter exceeding 2500 mm. The toe coring length shall be
more than 1400 mm of which at least 700 mm shall be into bedrock.
Number of Piles requiring Non-Destructive Integrity Test
Type of Hand-dug Large Steel H-piles, Non-Percussion

Pile Caissons Diameter Precast Concrete Piles, Cast in-situ Concrete Piles
Pile - - - 15%
Integrity
Test
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Not less than 30 nos. or
Dynamic - - 15% whichever is the -
Pile Test greater
CAPWAP - - 5% -
Analysis
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Sonic - All piles - -

Logging
Generally 6.01 (i) Falsework is defined as any temporary structure used to support a
permanent structure during erection until the permanent structure is
self-supporting. No tropical hardwood propping shall be used to
support formwork for concrete work unless otherwise agreed by the
SO.
Design 6.02 (ii) When specified, submit the design of falsework (including supports
submission and foundations) and provide certification by an independent
professional engineer, at various stages, for the adequacy of the
design as well as its proper execution. The independent professional
engineer shall be a member of the Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers (Structural or Civil Engineering Discipline) or equivalent.
Minimum 6.12 (i) These periods are for Portland cement, at 15ºC temperature. Increase
periods before these periods for lower temperatures as instructed by the SO.
striking
REINFORCEMENT
Steel 6.14 Steel reinforcement shall be plain round steel or deformed high yield steel
reinforcement bars to CS2 or steel fabric to BS 4483. Cold reduced steel wire used for the
manufacture of steel fabric shall be to BS 4482.
Test certificate 6.15 Obtain steel reinforcement from suppliers who shall be able to produce
certificates for each batch of steel reinforcement supplied to site. The
certificates to be submitted to the SO for steel bars shall be in accordance
with the class of reinforcement delivered to the Site, all as detailed in CS2.
The certificates to be submitted for each batch of fabric reinforcement
delivered to the Site shall come from a manufacturer with a third party
certification by a certification body, accredited by the Hong Kong
Accreditation Service or its Mutual Recognition Arrangement/Arrangement
partners, to ISO 9001. The certificate shall show the manufacturer‟s name,
the date and place of manufacture and that the reinforcement complies with
the requirements of BS 4483 and including details of:
(i) the bond classification;
(ii) the cast analysis;
(iii) the carbon equivalent value;
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(iv) the results of the tensile and rebend tests, including the effective
cross-sectional area for tensile tests;
(v) the results of the bond performance tests; and
(vi) the results of the weld tests.
A batch of fabric reinforcement is any quantity of fabric reinforcement of the

same type, size and grade, produced by the same manufacturer, covered by
the same mill and test certificates and delivered to the Site at any one time.
Test specimens 6.17 (i) Provide and cut test specimens from each batch of steel reinforcement
as directed by the SO. All test specimens shall be appropriately
marked and delivered to the Public Works Laboratories (PWL) for
testing. No claim in respect of steel suffering from damage or rod
lengths being reduced due to the taking of testing specimens will be
entertained.
(ii) Alternatively the Contractor may deliver test specimens to the

independent laboratories approved by the SO.
(iii) Test certificates shall be sent to the SO directly from these

independent laboratories.
(iv) Allow sufficient time for the testing of specimens. Do not use steel
reinforcement until the relevant test specimens have successfully
passed all tests. Remove unsatisfactory material off the Site when
instructed by the SO.
(v) For steel bars, tensile, bend and rebend tests shall be carried out on
test specimens as required by CS2.
(vi) For fabric reinforcement, provide samples from each batch as

follows:
Sampling rate of fabric reinforcement

Size of batch No. of samples per batch
0 – 50 tonnes 1
Each additional 50 tonnes or part of 1
50 tonnes
(vii) Each sample shall comprise three 1.2 m long x 1.2 m wide test
specimens taken from different sheets in the batch. Each test
specimen shall contain at least three wires in each direction.
(viii) Each sample of fabric reinforcement shall be tested to determine the

yield stress, tensile strength, elongation, weld shear strength, rebend
performance, unit mass and pitch dimension.
(ix) The method of testing shall be in accordance with the following:
Cold reduced steel wire : BS 4482
Steel fabric : BS 4483
(x) The number of tests on each sample of fabric reinforcement shall be

as follows:
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Type and number of tests
Tensile Rebend Unit Weld Pitch
Description
Mass Shear Dimension
Stress
Steel fabric
- fabric sheet - - 3 1 -
- longitudinal 3 1 - - 1
wire
- transverse 3 1 - - 1
wire
(xi) A batch of fabric reinforcement is considered as not complying with

the specified requirements for characteristic strength if the yield
stress in any tensile test carried out on any sample taken from the
batch is less than 93% of the specified characteristic strength. The
non-complying batch of fabric reinforcement shall be removed from
the Site.
(xii) If the yield stress of fabric reinforcement in any tensile test is less
than the specified characteristic strength but equal to or greater than
93% of the specified characteristic strength, additional samples shall
be provided from the same batch and additional tests for yield stress
shall be carried out. The number of additional samples shall be as
stated in Clause 6.17(vi).
(xiii) If the result of any test for yield stress, tensile strength, elongation,
weld shear strength, rebend, unit mass or pitch dimension does not
comply with the specified requirements for the property, additional
samples shall be provided from the same batch and additional tests
for the property shall be carried out. The number of additional
samples shall be as stated in Clause 6.17(vi).
(xiv) Each additional sample shall comprise six 1.2 m long x 1.2 m wide
test specimens taken from different sheets in the batch. Each test
specimen shall contain at least three wires in each direction. The
number of tests shall be as follows:
Type and number of tests

Tensile Rebend Unit Weld Pitch
Description
Mass Shear Dimension
Stress
Steel fabric
- fabric sheet - - 6 2 -
- longitudinal 6 2 - - 2
wire
- transverse 6 2 - - 2
wire
(xv) The batch of fabric reinforcement is considered as not complying

with the specified requirements for any particular property if the
result of any additional test does not comply with the specified
requirements for that property.
Security – 6.17.4 Submit for approval by the SO during commencement of contract a stock
stock management system to preclude unauthorized use of steel reinforcement
management prior to receipt of test results as well as swapping of reinforcement of
different testing status. The followings shall be included:
(i) Provide identification marks to different reinforcement batches

arriving on the Site which are uniquely traceable to the record of each
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batch.
(ii) The record of a batch of reinforcement shall include date of arrival to

the Site, quantities delivered, bar size, bar mark, delivery note,
weighting certificate, mill certificate, QA Stockist Certificate or
supplier‟s certificate, and steel reinforcement classification number
stated in the QA Stockist certificate.
Security – 6.17.5 Remove non-compliant reinforcement bars from the Site as soon as possible
removal of under the supervision of the SO.
non-compliant
re-bars
Cutting and 6.19 Cut and bend bars to BS 8666 unless otherwise specified. Bend bars cold
bending and do not rebend without prior approval. Do not cut or bend bars for use in
foundations until the size and depth of the foundation have been approved
and the bottom of the foundation has been blinded.
Chairs 6.21 Provide sufficient steel chairs to support top reinforcement in slabs and rafts,
vertical wall reinforcement and the like in position. Where high tensile steel
wire chairs supporting top reinforcements in slabs are to rest on formwork,
they shall have plastic covered feet. The plastic cover shall have a minimum
thickness of 1.5 mm and a length not less than 25 mm.
Reinforcement 6.24 Reinforcement connectors shall be of a proprietary type approved by the SO

connectors and shall be used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2004 issued by the
Buildings Department unless otherwise specified.
Document and 6.25.4 (b) Mill sheets of steel reinforcement bars complying with CS2.
test results to be
supplied by the
manufacturer (ii) The particulars, including certificates and test results in (i) above,
shall be submitted to the SO for approval at least 14 days before the
first delivery of epoxy coated reinforcement to the Site. Certificates
shall be submitted for each batch of epoxy coated reinforcement.
Non-compliance 6.25.12 If one test specimen fails to meet the coating thickness, coating adhesion or
thickness, coating continuity requirements, retests of specimens of the same batch are
adhesion & permitted, and two further specimens from the same batch shall be subjected
continuity to the test or tests in which the original specimen failed. If both additional
specimens pass the retest, the batch from which they were taken shall be
deemed to comply with the specification. If either or both of them fails in the
retests, the batch shall be deemed not to comply with the specification, and
this batch shall be rejected and removed from the Site.
Generally 6.26 The use of concrete for reinforced concrete structures shall be to the Code of
Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2004 issued by the Buildings
Department unless otherwise specified.
Cement 6.27 Portland cement shall be to BS EN 197-1 (Type CEM I). Strength Class of
cement used in structural concrete shall be 52.5 N, unless otherwise
approved by the SO. Sulphate-resisting Portland cement shall be to
BS 4027. High alumina cement shall not be used in structural concrete.
PFA 6.28 Pulverized-fuel ash (PFA) shall conform to BS 3892: Part 1 with the
following modifications:
(i) Use Portland cement CEM I (strength class 52.5 N) to BS EN 197-1

to determine water requirement, strength factor at 28 days, soundness
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and initial setting time.
(ii) The criteria for water requirement and strength factor at 28 days shall
not apply, but the values as determined shall be stated in the
certificates for submission.
(iii) PFA shall contain up to 10% total lime content or high lime PFA
shall contain up to 20% total lime content and with soundness value
not more than 10 mm.
PFAC 6.29 Portland-fly ash cement (PFAC) shall be to BS EN 197-1 (Type CEM
II/A-V and CEM II/B-V). Strength Class of cement used in structural
concrete shall be 42.5 N or higher, unless otherwise approved by the SO.
CSF 6.29.1 Condensed Silica Fume (CSF) shall be to CSA-A23.5-M86 (Canadian

Standard) or BS EN 13263.
GGBS 6.29.2 Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag (GGBS) shall be to BS 6699 or BS

EN 15167-1.
Use of PFA, 6.30 The use of PFA, PFAC, CSF and GGBS shall be subject to the approval of
PFAC, CSF and the SO. PFA can only be used in combination with Portland cement. Triple
GGBS blending of cement, PFA and GGBS shall not be allowed unless approved by
the SO. PFA, CSF and GGBS can only be used in designed mixes only.
If CSF, PFA or GGBS is incorporated in the concrete as separate materials,

the following requirements shall be complied with unless
specified/approved otherwise by the SO:
(a) The proportion of PFA replacement shall not exceed 35% of the total
cementitious content.
(b) The proportion of CSF replacement shall not exceed 10% of the total
(c) The proportion of GGBS replacement shall not exceed 40% of the
total cementitious content and the use shall be subject to the approval
by the SO of the Contactor‟s proposal on concrete curing method and
formwork striking times. GGBS shall not be used together with
PFA.
Cementitious 6.31 Cementitious content is the combined mass of cement, CSF and either PFA
content or GGBS per cubic metre of compacted concrete. For CSF, the dry mass
shall be used..
Aggregates 6.33 Coarse aggregate for concrete shall consist of clean, hard, durable crushed
rock to BS 882. The grading shall lie within the limits given for the
appropriate nominal size in Table 6.3 unless otherwise agreed by the SO.
Fine aggregate shall consist of crushed rock as for coarse aggregate or clean
sand. The grading shall lie within the limits of one of the grading C, M or F
of Table 6.4, or for crushed stone fines only, the limits as shown in Table 6.5.
Natural sand shall not be used in production of concrete unless otherwise
agreed by the SO.
The flakiness index when determined to BS 812 shall not exceed 40 for
aggregate of 40 mm size or larger, or 35 for sizes of 10 to 28 mm.
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Aggregates shall be inert to alkali-silica reaction (ASR) unless a control
framework installed to guard against occurrence of ASR in concrete
structures.
Water 6.35 Water for concreting shall be clean and uncontaminated potable water from
Government main supply or any other approved source. If taken from a
source other than Government main supply, it shall be tested in accordance
with BS 3148 when required by the SO.
Wash water from concrete mixer washing operations (recycled water) may
be used for mixing concrete of grade strength not exceeding 35 MPa
provided that :
(i) The density of the combined water comprising tap water and
recycled water does not exceed 1030 kg/m3.
(ii) The 28 days strength of test cubes with combined water shall not fall
below 90% of control test cubes made with tap water.
(iii) The chemical limits of the combined water shall not exceed those in
Table 6.15.
(iv) Tests shall be conducted in accordance with Table 6.15.
Delivery and 6.38 Store cement in bags in a dry, weatherproof store with a raised floor. Keep
storage of each consignment separate, and identify and use it in the order of delivery.
materials Store bulk cement in dry, weatherproof silos and store cement from different
sources in separate silos. Do not use cement from different sources in the
same pour and only use in the same structure with the SO‟s prior approval.
Remove from the Site immediately any cement which does not comply with
the specification or which has become adversely affected by dampness or
other agency.
Deliver coarse aggregate to the Site in separate sizes unless otherwise agreed
by the SO. Coarse aggregate shall be in 2 sizes when the maximum size is
20 mm and 3 sizes when the maximum size is 40 mm or more for designed
mixes.
Remove from the Site immediately any aggregates failing to meet the
requirements of the specification.
Generally 6.40 The nominal designed slump value for designed mix for reinforced concrete
shall not be less than 75 mm unless the contractor can demonstrate that
proper compaction can be achieved with a lower slump which shall in no
case be less than 50 mm. The free water cement ratio shall comply with
Table 6.8 unless otherwise stated in the contract.
The quality and strength of concrete shall be determined by tests on samples

taken on the Site and tested at the Public Works Laboratories (PWL) as
directed by the SO.
Standard mixes 6.41 If it is not proposed to use designed mixes, the standard mix proportions
shown in Tables 6.6 and 6.7 shall be used.
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TABLE 6.6
Standard mix concrete

Mass of total aggregate to be used with 100 kg of PC
or 110 kg of PFAC
Nominal maximum
aggregate size 40 20 10
(mm)
Grade
strength Range of measured
(MPa) slump value (mm) 85 - 170 75 - 150 65 - 130
10 800 690 -
20 550 500 400

Mass of total
aggregate (kg)
25 490 440 360
30 440 380 300
Submission 6.42.1 (iii) Source of PFA, CSF and GGBS.
(xv) A certificate not older than 6 months for CSF and GGBS showing
that they comply with the requirements stated in the Contract.
Liquid retaining 6.42.2 For liquid retaining structures, PFA shall be used and shall constitute 25%
structures or above of the total cementitious content in the designed mix concrete and
shall satisfy the following requirements:
20% recycled 6.42.3 When specified, concrete with 20% recycled coarse aggregates shall be used
coarse in designed mix concrete of 25 to 35 MPa grade strength except in water
aggregates retaining structures, subject to the following :
(i) Either Type CEM I of Portland cement to BS EN 197-1 or Type

CEM I Portland cement in combination with PFA can be used in
accordance with Clause 6.30.
Trial mixes 6.43 Trial mixes are not required for designed mix of concrete of grade below
Grade 20 or for standard mix concrete.
Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under the QSPSC. Where a
designed mix is used, trial mixes may be required to be carried out to
determine the suitability of the proposed mix proportions for production of
concrete of the required quality, at the intended workability for compaction
of the concrete in the position, shape and location specified. Prepare trial
mixes on receipt of provisional approval of the mix design and complete at
least 35 days before commencement of concreting. Carry out trial mixes in
accordance with the following table:
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Test No previous cube strength Previous cube strength records found satisfactory
required records submitted or the
records submitted in
accordance with Clause 6.42.1
found unsatisfactory
< Grade 40  Grade 40 Same mix Different Same mix
Same plant mix Different plant
Same plant < Grade 40  Grade 40
Laboratory Yes No No Yes No No

Mix Trials
Plant Trials No Yes No No No Yes
Plant Trials 6.43.1 Plant Trials shall be made using the plant proposed and the mix designs and
constituents provisionally approved by the SO. The volume of each batch
shall be at least 60% of the nominal volume of the mixer's discharge.
Compliance 6.43.2 (i) The average of the nine measured slump values shall be within
criteria of Plant  20mm or  25%, whichever is the greater, of the designed slump
Trials value. The average of the nine measured flow values shall be within
 50mm of the designed flow value.
(ii) The range of the three measured slump values for each batch of
concrete shall not exceed 20% of the average of the three measured
slump values for that batch. For flow table tests, the range of the
three measured flow values for each batch of concrete shall be within
70mm.
(iii) The average compressive strength at 28 days of the 18 test cubes

shall exceed the Grade strength by at least 12 MPa for 100 mm test
cubes or 10 MPa for 150 mm test cubes. The compressive strength of
each individual test cube shall exceed the Grade strength by at least 5
MPa for 100 mm test cubes or 4 MPa for 150 mm test cubes.
Laboratory Mix 6.43.3 Laboratory Mix Trials shall be made in the supplier‟s laboratory using the
Trials mix designs and constituents provisionally approved by the SO.
Compliance 6.43.4 (i) The average of the six measured slump values shall be within
criteria of  20mm or  25%, whichever is the greater, of the designed slump
Laboratory Mix value. The average of the six measured flow values shall be within 
Trials 50mm of the designed flow value.
(ii) The results of compressive strength tests at 28 days of the test cubes
on Laboratory Mix Trial concrete shall comply with the following
table:
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Standard deviation of The average of the 18 Individual test cube
test data of the test cubes shall exceed shall exceed the Grade
proposed plant the Grade strength by strength by at least
at least (MPa) (MPa)
Does not exceed 10 3

5.5 MPa for
100 mm test cubes
Does not exceed 8 2

5.0 MPa for
150 mm test cubes
Exceeds 14 7
5.5 MPa for
100 mm test cubes
Exceeds 12 6
5.0 MPa for
150 mm test cubes
Approved 6.43.5 When the mix has been approved, do not make variations in the proportions
concrete mix and sources of materials or in the type, size and grading of aggregates
without the consent of the SO, who may require further trial mixes to be
made.
The SO may also require practical tests to be made on the Site by filling trial
moulds or by pumping to confirm the suitability of the mix for the Works. In
such tests, the type of plant used for mixing, transporting and placing, the
method of compaction used, the formwork face to the mould and the size and
disposition of reinforcement shall be similar in all respects to those intended
for use in the Works.
Chloride content 6.45 The total chloride content of the concrete shall not exceed the limits shown
in Table 6.9 expressed as a percentage relationship between chloride ion and
mass of cementitious material in the mix.
TABLE 6.9
Chloride content
Type of concrete Maximum total chloride

content %
Prestressed concrete 0.1

Steam cured structural concrete
Reinforced concrete made with sulphate 0.2

resisting Portland cement
Reinforced concrete 0.35

Concrete with embedded metal
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Ready-mixes 6.44 When truck-mixed concrete is used, add water under supervision either on
the Site or at the batching plant as agreed by the SO. Do not add water in
transit.
No-fines 6.47 No-fines concrete shall be composed of Portland cement and 20 mm - 10

concrete mm aggregate of which not more than 15% shall be retained on a 20 mm BS
sieve, and not more than 10% shall pass a 10 mm BS sieve. The
aggregate/cement ratio shall lie within the range 10 to 15 by weight and the
cement content shall be such that each particle of aggregate is coated with
cement paste but there is no continuous matrix. The free water/cement ratio
shall be 0.45 by weight unless agreed otherwise by the SO.
CONTROL OF ALKALI-SILICA REACTION IN CONCRETE
Measures to 6.47.1 (i) Measures to prevent the occurrence of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in
control ASR in concrete structures shall be the control of reactive alkali content of
concrete the concrete using the framework as depicted in Section H.2 of
Appendix H of GEO Report No. 167 entitled “The 2004 Review on
Prevention of Alkali Silica Reaction in Concrete” (available for
downloading from CEDD website). Alternative measures may be
submitted to the SO for approval. The SO is not obliged to accept
any alternative measures, especially if a measure could limit the
performance or use of the structure, or necessitate follow-up actions
such as monitoring.
(ii) The reactive alkali content of concrete expressed as the equivalent

oxide (Na2O) content per cubic metre of concrete shall be obtained in
accordance with Clauses 6.47.2 and 6.47.3.
(iii) Unless otherwise specified, all structures shall be classified as Class

2 in accordance with Section H.2.1 of Appendix H of GEO Report
No. 167
Equivalent 6.47.2 (i) The equivalent sodium oxide (Na2O) content of the concrete shall be
sodium oxide calculated from the following expression:
(Na2O) content
Equivalent Na2O = A + B + C
Where
A is the sum of the acid-soluble alkalis
(expressed as equivalent Na2O) of cement, admixtures and water.
B is equal to 1/6 the total alkalis of PFA or GGBS

(expressed as equivalent Na2O).
C is equal to 0.76 times the chloride ion (Cl¯) of the aggregate.
(ii) The acid-soluble alkali content of the cement shall be determined in

accordance with BS EN 196-21 and shall be taken as the average of
the latest 25 daily determinations of equivalent sodium oxide plus
twice the standard deviation of the results.
(iii) The acid-soluble alkali content of admixtures shall be determined in

accordance with BS 1881: Part 124.
(iv) The acid-soluble alkali content of water shall be determined in

accordance with BS EN 1008.
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(v) The total alkali content of the PFA or GGBS shall be determined in
accordance with BS EN 196-21 and shall be taken as the average of
25 weekly determinations plus twice the standard deviation of the
results.
(vi) The equivalent sodium oxide content of the coarse and fine
aggregates shall be calculated from the quantity of chloride ion
present which shall be measured in accordance with BS 812: Part
117.
Submission 6.47.3 (i) The following particulars of the proposed concrete mix shall be
submitted to the SO:
(a) HOKLAS endorsed test certificates not older than 6 months

giving the results of tests required in Clauses 6.47.2 (ii) to
(vi).
(b) Calculation of the reactive alkali of the proposed mix.
(c) A system to control the active alkali content in the concrete

and evidence that the control system is covered by the
QSPSC certification of the concrete production plant.
(ii) Within five working days of any instance of the active alkali content
in the concrete supplied having been found to have exceeded, the
calculation shall be submitted to the SO together with supporting
HOKLAS endorsed test certificates.
(iii) The HOKLAS endorsed test certificates giving the results of tests
required in Clauses 6.47.2 (ii) to (vi) shall be submitted at quarterly
intervals unless agreed otherwise by the SO. The certificates shall be
accompanied by any necessary calculations to demonstrate that the
mix continues to comply with the limit on reactive alkali content.
Mixing 6.48 Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under the QSPSC. Mixing
and transporting concrete shall be in accordance with their quality control
manual.
Transporting 6.49 Compact concrete in its final position within 2½ hours of the introduction of
and placing cement to the mix, and within 30 minutes of discharge from the agitator.
Concrete, which in the opinion of the SO, is no longer sufficiently workable
shall be rejected.
Compaction 6.50 Compact concrete so as to produce a dense homogeneous mass. Unless

otherwise agreed by the SO, compact concrete with vibrators. Provide
adequate number and types of vibrating equipment to compact the concrete
fully at the rate at which it is placed. Provide a sufficient number of vibrators
in serviceable condition on the Site to ensure that reserves are always
immediately available in the event of breakdowns.
Concrete cubes 6.55 (ii) (b) The strength requirement shall be satisfied if the average strength
determined from any group of four consecutive test results, and the
individual test results comply with the strength determined from
limits given in Columns A and B of Table 6.12 respectively.
Where there are less than four test results available the average of
the first two or first three consecutive test results shall be treated in
the same manner as groups of four consecutive test results.
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Table 6.12
Strength compliance requirements for designed mixes
Specified Compliance Column A Column B

grade requirement Average of any 4 Any individual test
consecutive test result shall not be
results shall less than the
exceed the specified grade
specified grade strength by more
strength by than
100 mm 150 mm 100 mm 150 mm

Cube Cube Cube Cube
20 D and C1 7 MPa 5 MPa 2 MPa 3 MPa

above
C2 5 MPa 3 MPa 2 MPa 3 MPa
Below 20 D C3 3 MPa 2 MPa 2 MPa 2 MPa
(iii) (a) Where there is sufficient previous production data using similar
materials from the same plant under similar supervision to
establish that the standard deviation of at least 40 test results is less
than 5.5 MPa for 100 mm test cubes or 5 MPa for 150mm test
cubes; or
(b) Where the calculated standard deviation of a set of 40 consecutive

test results does not exceed 5.5 MPa for 100 mm test cubes or 5
MPa for 150 mm test cubes.
(iv) If the calculated standard deviation exceeds 5.5 MPa and does not
exceed 8.5 MPa for 100 mm test cubes, or exceeds 5 MPa and does
not exceed 8 MPa for 150 mm test cubes, compliance requirement
C1 shall apply to subsequent test results.
(v) If the calculated standard deviation exceeds 8.5 MPa for 100 mm
test cubes or 8 MPa for 150 mm test cubes, no further concrete shall
be placed in the permanent works until an investigation of the
materials, mix design, methods of production, sampling and testing
has been carried out and measures have been taken which in the
opinion of the SO will result in restoring a satisfactory standard of
quality control.
(vi) If the compliance requirements are changed from C1 to C2 or from

C2 to C1, the new compliance requirements shall apply from the 35th
day after making the last pair of test cubes in the set of 40 on which
the decision to change was based. For the purpose of calculating the
average of any 4 consecutive test results, test results immediately
before and immediately after the change shall be treated separately.
(vii) For concrete of grade below 20D, adopt compliance requirement C3

of Table 6.12.
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(viii) If the average strength determined from any group of four
consecutive test results, or the first two or first three consecutive test
results if applicable, fails to meet the requirement of Column A in
Table 6.12, then all the concrete in all the batches represented by the
samples shall be deemed not to comply with the strength
requirements. For the purposes of this clause the batches of concrete
represented by a group of two, three of four consecutive test results
shall include the batches from which the first and last samples in the
group were taken together with all the intervening batches. Provided
that when there is a period exceeding two weeks between any two
consecutive test results in a group, the SO may direct that the test
results immediately before and immediately after the intervening
period shall be treated separately.
(ix) If any individual test result fails to meet the requirement of Column
B in Table 6.12, then that result may be considered to represent only
the particular batch of concrete from which the sample was taken,
provided that the averages of any 4 consecutive results, in which the
failed individual test result lies, satisfy the requirements of Column
A in Table 6.12.
(x) If designed mix concrete is considered as not complying with the

specified requirements for compressive strength, the SO may instruct
that tests as stated in Clauses 6.57 and 6.59 be carried out on concrete
cores or on samples taken from the hardened concrete.
Workability 6.56 Where a batch shall be sampled to determine the workability of the concrete,
take samples in accordance with CS1. In all cases the sample shall be
re-mixed, divided into two specimens and each specimen tested for slump or
flow value in accordance with CS1. Unless otherwise specified, adopt the
testing method for workability as below:
Normal Workability High Workability

(designed slump value (designed flow value
from 20 mm to 175 mm) from 340 mm to 600 mm)
Slump Test Flow Table Test
(i) Standard mixes:
The average of the two measured slump values shall be within the
appropriate range of measured slump value specified in Table 6.6.
The SO may reject any concrete for which the average measured
slump falls outside the specified range.
(ii) Designed mixes:
The average of the two measured slump values shall correspond to

that of the accepted trial mix and fall within the limit of  25 mm or
 33% of the designed slump value, whichever is the greater. The
average of the two measured flow values shall correspond to that of
the accepted trial mix and fall within the limit of  50 mm of the
designed flow value. The SO may reject any concrete for which the
average measured slump or flow value falls outside this limit.
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Concrete that fails to comply with the specified requirements for workability
as specified in Clause 6.56(i) or 6.56(ii) shall not be placed in the permanent
works.
Test cores 6.57 (i) The concrete core exhibits honeycombing which means
interconnected voids arising from, for example, inadequate
compaction or lack of mortar; or
Subject to the approval of the SO, the number of cores taken may be less
than 12. If the number of cores taken is less than 12, the acceptance criteria
stated in Clauses 6.57(ii) and 6.57(iii) above are not applicable. Instead the
Contractor shall propose a set of statistically equivalent acceptance criteria
to the SO for agreement before the core testing.
Failures 6.60 If any part of the finished concrete fails to comply with the standards of
acceptance specified in Clauses 6.55(i) to (ix), 6.57 or 6.59, the SO may
instruct the Contractor to take any one of the following steps or a
combination thereof as the SO considers appropriate:
(iii) Carry out, at the Contractor's expense, other tests as directed by the
SO.
(iv) Replace any Site concrete condemned as a result of failing to comply

with the standards of acceptance specified and meet all costs arising
from such replacement. Submit for approval the method statement
for replacing the condemned concrete before the replacement is
carried out. In certain cases, the SO may require the method
statement to be prepared and the remedial work to be supervised by a
Registered Structural Engineer.
Materials 6.61 Mechanical expansion joints shall be obtained from one of the specialists
included in the Development Bureau List for Supply and Installation of
Expansion Joints for Highway Structures.
Watertight 6.64 If waterproof membrane sheets shall be applied, exercise special care to
construction prepare the surface for the application in strict accordance with the
manufacturers' instructions and to avoid damage to the membrane after
application. The installation shall be under the supervision of a competent
representative from the membrane manufacturer. The strength properties of
the sheeting material shall not be less than 110 kN/m2 in lap shear and 3.3
kN/m2 in lap peel under site conditions. Construction details such as corners
and joints shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's drawings or
catalogues.
Provide water stops as described in Clauses 6.61 and 6.62 for all
construction joints. Carefully plan the positions of the construction joints
according to daily concreting progress and keep to a minimum. If
ready-mixed concrete is used, it shall be supplied to the Site at regular
intervals. The joint between the base slab and the walls shall be minimum
250 mm above the top of the base slab.
Applied surface 6.75

treatments
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TABLE 6.15
Chemical Limits for Combined Water (Recycled water and tap water) for each batching plant
Description Limits Test method Test frequency
Physical test
(a) Density test for recycled water  1030 kg/m3 Note 1 At least once per day
(b) Initial setting time of cement From 1:00 earlier to BS EN 196-3: 1995 Once every 3 months for the first
with recycled water (time of set, 1:30 later year and thereafter at half-yearly
deviation from control, h:min) intervals
Aggregate 8.04 Provide coarse aggregate of 20 mm nominal maximum size with grading
within limits as defined in the GS and fine aggregate with grading lying
within the limits of Grading C or M of Table 6.4 or for crushed stone fines in
accordance with Table 6.5. Natural sand shall not be used in production of
concrete unless otherwise agreed by the SO.
Transport and 8.12 Compact concrete in its final position within 2½ hours of the introduction of
placing cement to the mix, and within 30 minutes of discharge from the mixer.
shall be rejected.
Acceptance 8.16 Where tests are required, compressive strength testing shall be in accordance
with CS1 and the acceptance criteria shall be as for standard mixes in Clause
6.55 (i). Slump testing shall be as Clause 6.56 and the average of the two
measured slump values shall be within the range 75 - 135 mm.
Prescribed mix 8.22 When specified, concrete with 100% recycled coarse aggregates shall be
concrete with applicable to prescribed mix concrete of 20 MPa grade strength and shall be
100% recycled used only in benches, stools, planter walls, concrete mass walls and other
coarse minor concrete structures, in compliance with Section 8 and subject to the
aggregates followings which shall take precedence in case of discrepancies:
MATERIALS
Mastic asphalt 11.03 Mastic asphalt for tanking shall comply with type T1097 to BS 6925 (lime
stone aggregate) . All mastic asphalt blocks delivered to site must bear
legible markings of:
(c) the type of number, e.g. T1097 to BS 6925.
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TABLE 11.1
Composition by analysis of mastic asphalt: type T1097
% by mass of mastic asphalt

Property
T1097
Grading of mineral aggregate using BS min. max.

410 test sieves
Retained on 3.35 mm mesh 0 2
Passing 3.35 mm mesh, retained on 600 4 17

µm mesh
Passing 600 µm mesh, retained on 212 µm

mesh 8 26
Passing 212 µm mesh, retained on 75 µm 8 26

mesh
Passing 75 µm mesh 38 50
TABLE 11.2
Hardness number at 25ºC
Property T1097
Remelted on site/laboratory not less than 40
At the time of laying not less than 40
WORKMANSHIP
Surface 11.08.01 Surfaces to which tanking is to be applied shall be level and free from
preparation for irregularities such as ridges, dips, fins and concrete or mortar droppings. The
sheet membrane horizontal surfaces of the concrete shall be given a wood-floated finish and
be laid flat and true to allow the specified thickness of the sheet membrane to
be applied uniformly. Where vertical concrete is very smooth and in order to
provide a satisfactory key for the sheet membrane, the Contractor shall
remove the surface laitance by wire brushing and apply an approved
proprietary high bond primer. Do not use excessive mould oil in the vertical
form.
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Lead 12.01 Sheet lead shall be to BS EN 12588, 1.8 mm thick Code No. 4, Colour Blue.
Copper 12.02 Sheet copper shall be to BS EN 1172, CW024A.
Aluminium 12.03 Sheet aluminium shall be to BS EN 485, BS EN 515, BS EN 573,

AW-1199.
Workmanship
Lead 12.04 Fix sheet lead shall be in accordance with BS 6915.
Bitumen felt 12.08 Bitumen felt shall be in accordance with BS EN 13707, and shall be as
follows:-
Generally 12.14 Lay bitumen felt roofing generally in accordance with BS 8217.
Gauge 12.42 Lay plain tiles to a gauge exceeding 75 mm and not exceeding 115 mm.
MASTIC ASPHALT ROOFING
Generally
Restriction 12.50 Mastic asphalt roofing shall not be used for new works.
Material
Sand finishing 12.56 Sand finishing shall be fine, clean and the particles of which must pass a 600
m mesh BS sieve and be retained on a 300 m mesh BS sieve.
Reinforcement 12.59 Reinforcement shall be bitumen coated "plain expanded" metal lathing to BS
EN 13658 and not less than 10 mm short way of mesh and not lighter than
0.46 mm thickness.
Workmanship
Code of practice 12.60 Lay mastic asphalt roofing in accordance with BS EN 8217.
Fixings 12.75 Hook bolts and nuts, drive screws, washers, self-tapping screws, roofing
bolts, nuts and clips, roofing screws and sheeting clips shall be galvanised
steel to BS 1494: Pt. 1 or electro-plated to BS 7371 and of the sizes and
finishes specified.
Generally 13.01 Timber generally shall be to BS EN 942: 2007. 1 and to be of mature growth,
properly seasoned and sawn square. Timber shall be free from wood wasp
holes, large loose or dead knots, splits or other defects that will reduce its
strength. Pin holes and worm holes may be permitted to a slight extent in a
small number of pieces, subject to the acceptance of the SO, provided that
there is no active infestation of the materials, that the strength of the member
is not impaired and that they do not appear on the finished faces of joinery
work.
Doors and 13.64 Construct doors and window frames with properly framed joints and fix
window frames using cramps or bolts as Clauses 14.108, 14.109, 14.116 and 14.117and
secure the bottom of door frames with dowels as Clauses 14.107 and 14.115.
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Generally 15.01 The use of structural steelwork shall be to the Code of Practice for the
Structural Use of Steel 2005 including its latest amendments and revisions
issued by the Buildings Department except otherwise stated.
Dimensions and 15.03 Dimensions and tolerances shall comply with the standards shown in Table
tolerances of 15.1:
hot-rolled or
hot-finished
sections and
plates
Table 15.1
Section Dimensions Tolerances
Plates (reversing mill) - BS EN 10029

Plates (cut from coil) - BS EN 10051
High strength 15.07 High strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers shall be to
friction grip BS 4395 :Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 or BS EN 14399-1 unless specified otherwise.
bolts nuts and
washers
Drill anchor 15.08 Unless specified otherwise, all drill anchor bolts for external environment
bolts shall be in Grade A4 stainless steel to BS EN ISO 3506, and electroplated
anchors and hot-dip galvanized anchors shall not be allowed.
Shear studs 15.10 Proprietary shear studs for composite construction shall be the headed type
and shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 13918 with the following
minimum properties after being formed:
Testing of 15.17 Prepare the test specimens to BS EN 10002-1 as directed and appropriately
sections and mark and deliver them to Public Works Laboratories, as directed by the SO.
plates Unless specified otherwise, the test specimens shall be subjected to tensile
test in accordance with BS EN 10002-1.
Through 15.18 Any material, which is specified or proposed by the Contractor to have
thickness enhanced through thickness properties, shall comply with the requirements
properties of BS EN 10164. The Contractor shall, not less than three weeks prior to
ordering the steel, submit a report to the SO which documents the strategy
that will be adopted (in terms of material selection, weld procedure,
procedure trials, weld sequence, shrinkage control and inspection regime) to
ensure that the above criteria are satisfied.
If valid test reports issued by the manufacturer are not available, carry out
the following additional tests by Public Works Laboratories or an approved
independent HOKLAS accredited laboratory:
(a) ultrasonic grading to BS 5996, Grade L4; and

(b) through-thickness tensile tests to BS EN 10164.
Security – 15.19.4 Deliver samples to the laboratory under the escort of the SO.
delivery
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Testing of bolts, 15.20 Provide test specimens and carry out testing of bolts and associated nuts and
nuts and washers in accordance with the relevant BS in the Public Works
washers Laboratories when so directed by the SO. Rate of sampling shall be as Table
15.4 unless specified otherwise. Submit test results as soon as they are
available. Unless specified otherwise, test specimens for bolts shall be
subjected to tests to BS EN ISO 898-1 to determine their tensile strength and
for nuts shall be subjected to tests in Annex A of BS 4190.
Failure of tests 15.21 Should the result of any test on steel sections or plates specified in Clauses
15.17 and 15.18 fail to comply with the relevant BS EN, two further test
specimens may be taken from the same batch of steel for re-test. Provided
the results of these further tests both comply with the relevant BS EN/BS,
the batch of steel represented by the specimens shall be deemed to comply
with the GS. If the result of either of these additional tests does not comply
with the relevant BS EN/BS, the batch of steel represented by the specimens
shall be deemed not to comply with the GS.
Should the result of any test on bolts or nuts specified in Clause 15.20 fail to
comply with relevant BS, two further test specimens may be taken
respectively from the same batch of bolts or nuts for re-test. Provided the
results of these further tests both comply with the relevant BS, the batch of
bolts or nuts represented by the specimens shall be deemed to comply with
the GS. If the result of either of these additional tests does not comply with
relevant BS, the batch of bolts or nuts represented by the specimens shall be
deemed not to comply with the GS.
Handling, 15.28 Take precautions to minimize exposure of steelwork to atmospheric or

transportation chemical pollution before and after fabrication. Prior to fabrication, steel
and storage shall not be more heavily pitted or rusted than Grade C of Swedish
Standard SIS 055900.
Cutting, sawing, 15.29 (a) Cutting, sawing and drilling

drilling and
forming holes Cut members to size. Guide and control flame cutting, plasma cutting
or laser cutting by machine. Use hand-held cutting only where it is
impracticable to use machine cutting. Finish cut edges as follows :
(i) Remove burrs, sharp arrisses and slag from edges of all cut
members.
(ii) Dress machine sheared or cropped edges to a neat finish, free

from distortion.
Grind stiffeners, plates and the like to fit the profile of the parent
member with diagonal cuts to clear the root radius.
Machine stanchion splices and butt joints of compression members

true and square.
(b) Forming holes
(i) Drill round holes for fasteners or pins. Form slotted holes by
drilling two holes and complete by cutting. Dress holes as
required to remove burrs and protruding edges. Holes or slotted
holes can be plasma cut only after satisfactory demonstration
and to the approval of the SO that the tolerances and distortion
control that stated in Clause 15.32 can be met.
(ii) Punching full size shall not be permitted for steel grade with
design yield strength greater than 460MPa. Punching full size
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shall only be permitted when all the following conditions are
satisfied:-
(I) The tolerance on distortion of the punched hole does not

exceed that stated in Clause 15.32.
(II) The holes are free from burrs that should prevent solid
seating of the parts when being tightened.
(III) The thickness is less than 25 mm for steel not higher than
Grade S355 and not greater than 10 mm for higher grade
steel.
(IV) The thickness is also not greater than the diameter of the
hole being punched.
(V) In spliced connections, the holes in mating surfaces shall
be punched in one direction in all members.
(iii) Punching and reaming
If the conditions stated in (b)(ii) above are not satisfied,

punching may be used provided that the holes are punched at
least 2 mm less in diameter than the required size and the hole
is reamed to the full diameter.
(iv) Drifting
Drifting of holes to align the components shall only be permitted

with the approval by the SO, but must not cause any damage or
distortion to the final assembly.
(v) Holes in hollow sections
Seal bolt holes or other holes in hollow sections to prevent the

ingress of moisture unless approved otherwise by the SO. Show the
proposed method on the Fabrication Shop Drawings.
Installation and 15.31 All drill anchor bolts shall be coordinated such that they do not clash with
testing of drill any reinforcing steel bars of the concrete structure. Any deviation from the
anchor bolts specified positions shall be reported to the SO before installation.
Installation of drill anchor bolts shall strictly follow the manufacturer‟s

specifications. Any installation procedures or details that deviate from the
manufacturer‟s specifications shall be appended by a written statement from
the manufacturer to confirm strength of the anchors.
Where specified, carry out loading test of drill anchor bolts in accordance
with BS 5080: Pt. 1 and 2 at a sampling rate of at least 1% of the anchors or
5 numbers, whichever is more, of each type and size of the anchors installed.
Each sample anchor shall be tested for tensile load by pull-out test and/or
shear load by shear load test, as appropriate, to not less than 1.5 times the
recommended working load of the anchor as specified by the manufacturer
and with a minimum holding time of 60 minutes under maximum test load.
The sample anchor shall not show any signs of separation, plastic
deformation or deleterious effect, and shall have at least 80% recovery of the
total deformation upon removal of the test load. If the loading test of any
sample anchor fails, the failure mode shall be recorded and the cause shall be
determined and reported to the SO. Propose remedial measures, including
justification calculations for any alternate design and method statement, for
agreement with the SO prior to carrying out any remedial works. The
sample anchor shall not be used for permanent work unless agreed by the
SO.
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Generally 15.33 Unless approved otherwise by the SO, erect fabricated steelwork only after
all welded joints and specified protective coatings have been inspected,
tested where required, and approved.
Bolts and nuts 15.39 (a) Length of bolts and threads
For Grade 4.6 and 8.8 bolts, the length of bolts shall be chosen such that,
after tightening, at least one clear thread shall show above the nut. For
Grade 10.9 bolts, at least five clear threads shall remain.
At the same time, except for high strength friction grip bolts, bolt length
shall be chosen such that, after tightening, at least one complete thread
in addition to the thread run-out shall remain clear between the nut and
the unthreaded shank of the bolt, and for Grade 10.9 bolts used other
than in shear, at least 5mm shall remain.
For general grade (Grade 8.8) high strength friction grip bolts, at least
three clear threads shall remain. For higher grade (Grade 10.9) high
strength friction grip bolts, at least five clear threads shall remain.
High strength 15.42 (a) Preparation of surfaces

friction grip
bolts Clean the interface of members to be jointed with high strength friction
grip bolts to the specified surface preparation and leave unpainted.
Protect the surface before and after bolt assembly from weather so that
the slip factor is not adversely affected. Prepare sample surface
preparation for the prior approval of the SO.
(b) Slip factor
The slip factor shall be in accordance with BS EN 1993-1-8. Remove all

mill-scale from the faying surfaces of friction grip bolted
connections. The faying surfaces of friction grip joints are to be free
of distortion, deformities or contaminants. Use masking to keep the
surfaces free of protective treatments. Where specified or when slip
factor greater than 0.2 is proposed, carry out tests in accordance with
BS EN 1090-2 or BS 4604 to determine the slip factor.
(c) Tightening
Use high strength friction grip bolts in accordance with BS EN 1090-2.

Plate washers shall be used for connections with long slotted and
oversized holes. Tightening may be by one of the following methods :
(i) The torque-control method using a calibrated power-operated or a

hand-operated torque wrench to the minimum preloading force in
Table 15.5:
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Table 15.5
Minimum preloading force
Minimum preloading force

Nominal size and (kN)
thread diameter General Grade Higher Grade
(Grade 8.8) (Grade 10.9)
M 12 47 59
M 16 88 110
M 20 137 172
M 22 170 212
M 24 198 247
M 27 257 321
M 30 314 393
M 36 458 572
Calibrate the wrench regularly in accordance with BS 4604:Pt. 1 as

follows :
(a) at the commencement of each new working day or shift,
(b) with each change of bolts diameter, and
(c) with each change of bolts grip length in excess of 1/5th of the
length used in the calibration of the wrench.
Preparation of 15.46 Submit preliminary Welding Procedure Specification (pWPS) which shall
welding be prepared in accordance with BS EN ISO 15609-1 and certified by a
procedure qualified welding inspector for the approval of the SO. The approved pWPS
specifications shall be qualified in accordance Clause 15.47 prior to commencing
production welding. More than one qualified Welding Procedure
Specification (WPS) may be needed to cover the scope of the actual
production, and each WPS shall at least address :
(i) Welding process,
(iv) Welding current, arc voltage and travel speed/ wire feed speed,
Qualification 15.47 Carry out qualification testing of approved pWPS by Welding Procedure test
testing of to BS EN ISO 15607 and BS EN ISO 15614-1 strictly in accordance with
welding the approved pWPS and using representative samples of the materials. The
procedure qualification testing including welding and testing shall be examined by an
HOLAS accredited independent firm approved by the SO. Allow for the
SO‟s inspection of the qualification testing.
Subject to the approval of the SO, qualification testing of pWPS need not be
carried out if the same procedures have been tested and approved by an
HOKLAS accredited firm acceptable to the SO.
Strictly follow the qualified WPS for the works. Carry out further
qualification tests if either the material or procedure changes.
Based on the qualified WPS, prepare appropriate work instructions for all
sizes of butt welds and fillet weld where leg length equals to or exceeds
10mm. Submit the work instructions for SO‟s approval prior to the
commencement of welding. Work instructions shall include cross-reference
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to the qualified WPS upon which they are based, and shall indicate clearly all
essential information including their acceptable range for the specific weld
size.
Preparation of 15.51 Prepare fusion surfaces to BS EN ISO 9692-1 and qualified WPS. Surfaces
joints for must be dry, clean and free from paint or metal coating. Warm the surfaces if
welding required to remove condensation. Weld runs that were not performed on the
same day shall have the inter-pass surface treated and properly dressed to the
approval of the SO. The first three runs of a welded joint shall be completed
within one day.
Tack welds 15.53 (a) Tack welds shall be made using the same procedures as for the root
runs of main welds. The length of the tack shall be the lesser of 4 times
the thickness of the thicker part being joined and at least 50 mm long,
unless demonstrated by a weld procedure qualification.
Butt welds 15.54 Butt welds shall be full penetration welds between prepared fusion faces,
unless specified otherwise. Partial penetration butt weld shall be subject to
the approval of the SO but the bevel depth shall at least be 70% thickness of
the jointing plates. Carry out back chipping, grinding or gouging of the
deposited weld as required to obviate imperfections in the root run. Grind
butt welds flush without loss of parent metal.
Temporary 15.56 Do not weld temporary attachments to principal joints. Obtain approval of
attachments the position of welds for temporary attachments and time slot for removal,
and shall be made in accordance with the requirements for a permanent
weld.
Remove temporary attachments by flame cut or gouged at a point not closer

than 3 mm from the surface of the parent material. If affected area deeper
than 3mm, remedial proposal shall be submitted to the SO for approval and
the repaired surface shall be subject to both magnetic particle inspection and
ultrasonic examination. Ground flush the residual material and visually
inspect the affected area. When the base material thickness exceeds 20mm
(or carbon equivalent > 0.43%), it shall also in any case be checked by
magnetic particle inspection. The standard of acceptance for welds shall be
in accordance Clause 15.58. Do not remove attachments by hammering.
Shear stud 15.57 (a) Method

welding
Weld shear studs by automatic stud welding gun strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations for materials, procedures
and equipment unless approved otherwise. Provide adequate earth
return connections local to area being stud welded. The local area
around where the stud is to be welded shall be free of standing water
before commencement of weldin
(b) Trial Welding
The bend test shall be made by striking the head of the stud with a 6 kg
hammer until it is displaced laterally a distance of about one quarter of
the height of the stud. Studs subjected to the bend test shall not be
straightened.
(c) Test and Inspection
Where bend testing reveals an unsatisfactory stud weld, test an

additional stud on each side of the defective stud. Replace defective
stud with new stud in an adjacent location, and retest the replacement
stud. The defective stud need not be removed.
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Acceptance of 15.58 Employ an approved independent HOKLAS accredited testing firm to carry
welds out and interpret the inspection and testing of welds, and provide any
necessary labour and attendance. Submit evidence proving that operators
carrying out the inspection and testing have been trained and assessed for
competence in the inspection and testing of welds. In addition, submit
certificates of competence from a recognised authority for operators carrying
out ultrasonic examination.
The independent testing firm shall submit test reports directly to the SO in
sealed envelopes within 3 days of the completion of the testing. Tests
revealing discontinuity shall be reported separately from the subsequent
repair and re-test.
Permitted 15.59 Erect steelwork within the permitted deviations stated in Clauses 15.10 to
deviations 15.12 in the Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2005 issued
by the Buildings Department. Make all necessary allowances and
adjustments to achieve this accuracy.
Buttering shall not be used for closing up the construction

deviation/tolerance unless approved otherwise by the SO. WPS for
buttering, if adopted, shall be submitted and qualified in accordance with
Clause 15.46. The buttering thickness shall not exceed 20mm and the
buttered surface shall be properly dressed for subsequent welding, if needed.
Preparation and 15.61 (iii) Blast-clean steel so that the prepared surface is not inferior to Swedish
painting of new Standard SIS 055900 Sa 2.5. Clean the blasted surface by vacuum
surfaces and do not touch the surface by hand or contaminate it in any other
way. Apply the protective coating within 4 hours to the cleaned
surface. Submit a sample of blast cleaned steel not less than
150 x 150 x 6 mm adequately protected in sealed clean polythene
wrapping for approval before any work is carried out. This approved
sample shall be retained for comparison with the subsequent prepared
steelwork. Painting shall be as Table 15.7 Type C or Type D as
specified in the Contract.
Hot dip 15.63 (a) the use of at least one coat of zinc rich primer to BS 4652. Thoroughly
galvanizing clean all areas affected by welding with abrasives or mechanical driven
tools before applying the zinc rich paint; or
(b) if specified, by blast cleaning to not inferior to Swedish Standard
SIS 055900 Sa 2.5 and followed by one coat of 2-packed epoxy based
zinc rich primer to BS 4652.
For galvanized or zinc rich primer coated surface, submit method statement
on checking and removal of zinc salt for the SO‟s approval prior to
application of painting.
Painting to 15.64 At the time of welding, there is to be no paint, other than suitable
joints prefabrication primer, within 50 mm of the weld. As soon as possible after
joints have been completed and approved, the parent and the joint material,
exposed parts of bolts, nuts and washers and weld affected areas shall be
brought up to the same standard of preparation and painting as the adjoining
surfaces.
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Paint 15.65
TABLE 15.7
Surface Protection to Structural Steel
Surface Painting
Preparation system Details of Painting System
As Clause Type C Primer : 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat, to
15.61 (iii) BS 4652 (except that the content of zinc metal in the dry
film shall not be less than 80% (by weight) of the cured
paint film)
Undercoat : dry film thickness = 60 µm
2-pack epoxy based micaceous iron oxide paint
Finishing dry film thickness = 100 µm
coat : 2-pack recoatable polyurethane coats finishing coat,
applied in 2 coats
dry film thickness = 100 µm
Minimum overall dry film thickness = 260 µm
As Clause Type D Primer : 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat, to
paint film)
coat : 2-pack epoxy based finishing coat
dry film thickness =100 µm
Type E
NOT USED
Generally 15.66 Fire protection system shall comply with the requirements of the Code of
Practice for Fire Resisting Construction 1996 including its latest
amendments and revisions issued by the Buildings Department and shall
provide the structural steelworks with the required fire resistance period
(FRP) as specified in the Contract or as required by the Code of Practice for
Fire Resisting Construction. In case that specified proprietary products are
used, they shall still comply with the requirements in Clauses 15.66 – 15.72.
Sprayed mineral 15.69 (c) For interior area with high humidity e.g. toilet, bathroom, changing
coating rooms, similar areas, or where specified, the steel shall receive the
following corrosion protection:
(d) Dry density and cohesion/adhesion properties of sprayed material:
For mechanical rooms, plant rooms, areas subject to vibration, or

specified areas:
Dry density of the sprayed material shall not be less than 640 kg/m3
The cohesion/adhesion of the sprayed material shall have a minimum
0.35 MPa onto primed steelwork under site tests in accordance with
ASTM E736.
Intumescent 15.70 (c) Primer: 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat, to
coating system BS 4652 (except that the content of zinc metal in the dry
paint film) with dry film thickness = 60 µm
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(d) For specified area or external steelworks, all steelworks including
fasteners and welded connections shall be hot-dip galvanized to
BS EN ISO 1461. Before application of the intumescent coating, the
galvanized steelworks shall be treated with etchant such as T-Wash
followed by a compatible primer recommended by the fire protection
manufacturer as follows:
Proprietary fire 15.71 (e) Hot-dipped galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461; or

protection board
Primer: 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat, to
BS 4652 (except that the content of zinc metal in the dry
paint film) with dry film thickness = 60 µm
Scope of the 16.01 The Works comprise the design, fabrication, transportation, assembly and
Works installation of the curtain walls as specified. Provide full-scale testing to
show compliance. Testing must conform to PNAP 106 as a minimum. Other
testing as specified herein must conform to relevant recognised International
Standards. (e.g. ASTM, AMMA, BS, JIS or AS/NZS to demonstrate the
acceptability of the curtain wall system.)
Codes and 16.05 (vi) Buildings Department: Practice Notes 106 for Authorized Persons
standards and Registered Structural Engineers, Current Edition.
Provision of 16.09 (iv) (f) Prior to construction, provide sealant manufacturer's test
drawings and reports confirming sealant adhesion, compatibility and
calculations absence of staining for all relevant substrates and sealant
manufacturer's print review report stating that the sealant
manufacturer has reviewed all the shop drawings and
accepted the glazing details, conditions and glazing
materials for the satisfactory performance of the sealant.
This includes all materials that are designed to or may
come into contact with sealants.
(g) Prior to construction, provide certification that, as a

minimum, insulating glass conforms to BS EN 1279.
MATERIALS
Steel 16.11 (i) Stainless steel shall be to BS 1449:Pt. 2 grading not inferior to 304
S15 with minimum thickness of 1mm and with all exposed edges
rolled round. Manufacturer's test certificates shall be provided with
each consignment to the Site to show that the material has been
tested and found to comply with the relevant requirements of BS
1449:Pt. 2. Alternatively, stainless steel shall be to BS EN 10088
of corresponding grading with properties not inferior to 304 S15.
Anchors in 16.17 (i) Anchors embedded in concrete and masonry that are not
concrete and manufactured from stainless steel shall be hot dip galvanized rolled
masonry steel, or hot dip galvanized cold formed steel to BS EN ISO 1461.
Galvanize steel parts of anchors. After field welding, remove weld
slag and touch up affected area as specified in Clause 15.63.
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Fastener 16.18 (ii) Stainless steel fasteners shall be to BS EN ISO 3506. Fasteners
outboard of or within a glazing pocket, gutter, flashed cavity or
other potentially wet location (after completion of construction)
shall be of grade preferably A4. Fasteners inboard of potentially
wet locations shall be of grade not inferior to A2.
(iii) Stainless steel washers shall comply with BS 4320 and BS 4464 as
far as sizes and tolerances are concerned.
FINISHES
Protective 16.30 Protective treatment to concealed steel parts of the curtain wall system such
treatments as fixings, connectors, etc., shall be hot dip galvanizing to BS EN ISO
1461.
Anodic coating to 16.31 Samples of finished aluminium from production lots shall be tested in
aluminium and accordance with AAMA 611 and BS EN 12373 and the requirements of the
testing of same European Qualanod Quality Organisation.
WORKMANSHIP
Welding 16.39 Welding of steel shall be in accordance with BS EN 1011-1.
Welding of aluminium shall be to BS EN 1011-4 .
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Design pressures 16.46 (iii) Unless agreed to the contrary, minimum design pressure loads shall
and loads be:
outward (negative) wind pressure 2.82kPa.
inward (positive) wind pressure 2.01kPa.
(iv) When protective barrier is not provided separately, horizontal

imposed loads specified in Table 3 of Regulation 17(3) of the
Building (Construction) Regulations shall also be catered for in the
design.
Floor sag and 16.55 Unless other specified, the minimum design differential movements shall
other movements be:-
(i) Lateral movement is 1/500 per increment of height.
(ii) Vertical shortening of column/wall under load is 2 mm per storey.
(iii) Vertical deflection of supporting beam/slab is L/350 or 20 mm

whichever is the lesser. (Where L is the span, or length in the case
of a cantilever.)
(iv) Thermal movements are movements arising from temperature

variations stipulated in GS 16.56.
The Contractor shall satisfy himself that the above design differential
movements provide sufficient factor of safety in his design. Should he
consider that these design differential movements do not provide an
adequate factor of safety in his design, he shall submit alternative design
differential movements with adequate justification for the approval of the
SO.
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Lightning 16.71 The design shall provide an efficient continuous electrical conductivity both
protection with negligible resistance vertically and horizontally along the entire surface
of the metal framework of the curtain wall in compliance with the IEC
62305. Carry out continuity tests by a qualified electrical engineer and
submit test records to the SO for approval. If deemed necessary by the SO
incorporate additional conductors wiring connections etc. in the curtain wall.
Laboratory tests 16.77 (vii) At least 20 specimens each, representing at least 5 different quarry
of stone blocks shall be tested per ASTM C 880. Separate sets of 20 or
more specimens shall be required for each outdoor finish for
ASTM C 880 tests. Each group of 20 or more specimens shall
consist of 4 subgroups of 5 or more specimens, representing all
possible combinations of quarry block, wet or dry conditioning,
and loading parallel or perpendicular to rift. Each specimen shall
be identified by quarry block, wet or dry conditioning and loading
direction.
(viii) Bending strength used to compute allowable stress shall be the

smallest of the average values computed for each subgroup of 5 or
more specimens tested per ASTM C 880.
(xi) (a) ASTM C 880; total of (20) specimens, (4) specimens taken
from each of (5) quarry blocks.
(b) Separate sets of (20) or more specimens shall be required for

each outdoor finish for ASTM C 880 tests.
(e) ASTM C 97 (density); total of (6) specimens, (3) specimens

taken from each of (2) quarry blocks.
Steel tubing 17.04 Steel tubing shall be to BS EN 10255 "medium" grade and galvanized.
Cast iron 17.06 Cast iron shall be grey cast iron to BS EN 1561 Grade 150.
Stainless steel 17.09 Stainless steel tubes for structural and general engineering purposes shall be
to BS 6323:Part 1 & BS EN 10296-2, composition and finish shall be as
above.
Cement 18.01 Ordinary Portland Cement shall be to BS EN 197-1 : 2000.
Steel lathing 18.24 Steel lathing shall be to BS EN 13658-1: 2005 & BS EN 13658-2: 2005 from
an approved manufacturer:
Wire netting 18.26 Wire netting shall be to BS EN 10223-2: 1998, of 0.9 mm galvanised wire
and 50 mm mesh.
Tying wire 18.28 Tying wire shall be 1.25 mm annealed steel wire, galvanised to BS EN
10244-2: 2009 .
Gypsum plasters 18.29 Gypsum plaster shall be Retarded hemihydrate gypsum plaster to BS EN
13279-2: 2004 & BS EN 13279-1: 2008, Class B of the following types:
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Plasterboard 18.31 Plasterboard shall be to BS EN 520: 2004 + A1: 2009, "gypsum lath" or
"gypsum baseboard" with square edges.
Nails for 18.32 Nails for "lath" or "baseboard" shall be 30 x 2.6 mm plasterboard galvanised
plasterboard steel nails, jagged shank type to BS 1202-1: 2002.
Generally 18.39 Plastering and rendering generally shall be in accordance with PD CEN/TR
15123: 2005, BS EN 13914-2: 2005 & BS 8481: 2006 and BS EN 13914-1:
2005 respectively.
Fixing 18.42 Plasterboard fixing generally shall be to BS 8212:1995.

plasterboard
Gypsum plaster 18.49 Where specified, bonding agents for use with gypsum plaster shall be as BS
generally 5270: 1989 Pt. 1.
Metal beads 18.53 Metal beads for internal plastering and dry lining, shall be to BS EN
13658-1: 2005. Metal beads for external rendering shall be to BS EN
13658-2: 2005.
Aggregate for 18.57 (i) 5 mm exfoliated vermiculite to BS EN 13055-1: 2002.

light-weight
screeds
Screeds 18.60 Floor screeds generally shall be in accordance with to BS 8204:Pt. 4 and BS
generally 8000:Pt 11.1 and wall screeds to BS 5385:Pt 1 & BS 8000:Pt 11.1
respectively.
Stone aggregate 18.69 Stone aggregate shall be crushed grey granite or white stone to BS EN
12620: 2002 +A1: 2008, graded from 10 to 3 mm and free from dust.
Concrete floor 18.88 Plain concrete or granolithic concrete floor tiles shall be of the required
tiles colour and surface finish.
Terrazzo floor 18.90 Terrazzo floor tiles shall be to BS EN 13748-1: 2004 & BS EN 13748-2:
tiles 2004 and of the required colour and surface finish.
Concrete 18.92 Concrete roofing tiles and fitting shall be to BS EN 490: 2004 + A1: 2006
roofing tiles and BS EN 491: 2004.
Precast concrete 18.98 Precast concrete paving blocks shall be to BS 7533-3:2005 + A1:2009 & BS
paving blocks EN 1338: 2003 and of the size, colour and surface textured specified.
Semi-flexible 18.115 Semi-flexible PVC tiles shall be to BS EN 654: 1997, size 225 x 225 or 300
PVC tiles x 300 and 2.5 mm thick.
Vinyl tiles 18.116 Unbacked flexible PVC (vinyl) tiles shall be to BS EN 649: 1997:Type B,
size 225 x 225 or 300 x 300 and 2 mm thick.
Unbacked 18.117 Unbacked flexible PVC (vinyl) sheet shall be to BS EN 649: 1997:Type A,
flexible PVC 2.0 mm thick to floors and 1.2 mm thick to walls.
vinyl sheet
Foam backed 18.118 Foam backed PVC (vinyl) sheet shall be to BS EN 651: 1997 and 3 mm
vinyl sheet thick overall. The wearing layer shall be PVC (vinyl) sheet to BS EN 649:
1997:Type A 1.5 mm thick.
Linoleum 18.119 Linoleum tiles and sheet shall be to BS EN 12104: 2000 and shall be 3.2 mm
or 4.5 mm thick.
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Rubber tiles and 18.120 Solid rubber tiles and sheet shall be to 4 mm thick.
sheet
Ductile iron 19.45 Ductile iron pipes and fittings shall be to BS EN 545, metallic zinc coated.
pipes
Flushing valve 19.53.1 The volume of water per flushing cycle for water closet fitment shall be
not more than 7.5 litres. In the case of urinals, the discharge volume shall
be not more than 4.5 litres for every basin or stall, or for every metre of a
trough urinal.
The flow rate of the flush water shall be adjustable.
Taps 19.77 Taps shall be:
(a) Sensor tap shall be conform BS EN 816: 1996. Operating pressure

between 0.3 – 10 bar. Flow rate not more than 6 litre per min. Max.
water temp. 80 degree aerator. Self cleaning. Turn-off control pre-set
0 – 3sec.
W.C.s 19.81 W.C. pans shall be vitreous china washdown with horizontal outlet to BS
5503: Pt 3 or BS 5504: Pt 4, white plastic single ring seat and cover with
plastic fixing bolts all to BS 1254 and flushing cistern to BS 7357,
complete with flushing apparatus, discharge pipe, ball valve and overflow,
of one of the following types as specified:
Urinals 19.82 Urinals shall be vitreous china bowl type to BS 5520 with 50 mm diameter
of waste outlet, complete with vitreous china automatic flushing cistern to
BS 1876, chromium plated flush pipes and spreaders to suit the number of
appliances.
Sensor valve shall be conform to BS EN 12164‟s CW602N. Operating

pressure shall be 0.3 – 10 bar rinse. Time-off control approx. 9 sec. and
remote adjust from 7 -22 sec. Dry battery shall be 6V Lithium 2 CR5. A/C
operate shall be 220-230/50z; voltage 6V.
Sensor fittings shall be suitable for use in salt water application.
MATERIALS
Glass generally 20.01. Glass generally shall be in accordance to BS 952 or ASTM C 1036.
Tempered & 20.01.01 Tempered and laminated glass shall conform to the relevant safety class
laminated requirements of BS 6262 and shall be determined by testing to BS 6206
glass although tests in accordance with ANSI Z97.1 are acceptable.
Criteria for 20.01.09 Performance requirements for glass shall be as follows:

glass
(i) For the purpose of glass selection, design wind pressure shall be
assumed to have three second duration. Minimum roof live load
shall be assumed to have one week duration.
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(iv) In addition, the allowable tensile stress of fully toughened glass
(tempered glass) for use with unfactored loads shall not exceed the
following:
(a) 50 N/mm2 for unfactored wind loads.

(b) 35 N/mm2 for medium and long-term unfactored loads.
Glazing 20.01.11 (i) Sponge gaskets shall be extruded black neoprene with a hardness of
materials 40 +5/-4 durometer Shore A and conforming to ASTM C 509.
Design sponge gaskets to provide 20% to 35% compression.
Sponge gaskets are only to be used as gap fillers and must not be
used where the performance relies on compression resistance.
Float glass 20.02 Unless otherwise specified glass shall be considered as clear float annealed
glass of a minimum Q3 quality in accordance with ASTM C 1036.
Mirror glass 20.06 Mirror glass shall be selected float suitable for silvering and a minimum Q2
quality in accordance with ASTM C1036.
Heat 20.07 (i) Heat strengthened glass shall be glass that has been heat treated to
strengthened give increased strength, in accordance with the requirements of
glass ASTM C 1048, to approximately twice the strength and impact
resistance of untreated float glass.
(iii) Glass with a surface compression in excess of 45 MPa is to be

subjected to heat soak testing in accordance with the relevant
procedures set out in BS EN 14179 Part 1. Submit the compliance
certificate for the glass delivered to site. The compliance certificate
should include the following information:
a) identification of the batch;
b) quantity and configuration of thermocouples used to measure

the glass surface temperatures in the oven;
c) graphs of the heat soak process cycle associated with each of

the thermocouples indicating the glass surface temperatures at
representative glass locations and time duration of the heating
phase, holding phase and cooling phase of the process;
d) name of the glass manufacturer;
e) location of the oven;
f) calibration report of the oven;
g) date of carrying out the heat soaking process;
h) quantity and size of glass subject to the heat soaking process

and records of breakages of panels in the tests; and
i) minimum dimension of glass separation in the oven.
Fully tempered 20.08 (i) Fully tempered glass shall be glass that has been heat treated to give
glass increased strength, in accordance with the requirements of ASTM
C 1048, to approximately four times the strength and impact
resistance of untreated float glass.
(iii) It must also be noted that heat soak testing in accordance with PNAP
106, which is based upon the methodology of BS EN 14179, must
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be undertaken for glass supplied as fully tempered. Therefore, it is
to be subjected to heat soak testing in accordance with the relevant
procedures set out in BS EN 14179 Part 1. Submit the compliance
certificate for the glass delivered to site. The compliance
certificate should include the information as mentioned in Clause
20.07(iii).
Tinted glass 20.09 Tinted glass shall be body tinted of the colour and intensity specified.
This type of glass is to be considered as a heat absorbing glass when used
externally and is to have a heat treatment that conforms to the „heat
strengthened‟ category of ASTM C 1048 as a minimum.
Laminated 20.11 (v) When laminated glass is used in a sloped condition, that is at angle
safety and from the vertical in excess of 10 degrees, and heat treated glass is
security glass required for thermal or strength reasons, the inner lite is to heat
strengthened and not fully tempered.
Type and 21.70

number of coats
TABLE 21.2
Surface Protection to Structural Steel
Surface Painting
Preparation system Details of Painting System
As Clause Type C Primer : 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat, to
paint film)
coat : 2-pack recoatable polyurethane coats finishing coat,
applied in 2 coats
dry film thickness = 100 µm
As Clause Type D Primer : 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat, to
paint film)
coat : 2-pack epoxy based finishing coat
dry film thickness =100 µm
Type E
NOT USED
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Volatile Organic 21.90 The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content, in grams per litre, of all
Compound regulated paint stated in the Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311) shall
content not exceed the prescribed limit specified in the Air Pollution Control
Ordinance (Cap 311):
The testing of the VOC content of paint shall be determined in accordance

to the Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311).
Emulsion paint 21.91 The quality tests for emulsion paint shall be as follows:
Test Items Test Method Acceptance Standards

Preliminary Surface skin - No surface skin
examination of
paint Consistency - No gelling
Colour separation BS EN ISO 1513: - No colour separation
into layers 2010
Visible impurities - No visible impurities
Sediment - No hard settling
Drying times Hard drying (min) BS EN ISO 9117-1: < = 1 hour
2009
Fineness of grind (m) BS EN ISO < = 50 m
1524:2002;
BS3900:C6: 2000
Hiding power (contrast ratio %) BS EN ISO 2814: > = 75%
2006; BS3900:D4:
2006
Specular gloss 85 BS EN ISO 2813: < = 20
2000
Viscosity (procedure B) ASTM:D562:81 65 - 85 KU
Scrub resistance (cycle) ASTM:D2486 - 96 > = 400 cycles
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Synthetic paint 21.92 The quality tests for synthetic paint shall be as follows:
Test Items Test Method Acceptance

Standards
Preliminary Surface skin - No surface skin
examination of
paint Consistency - No gelling
Colour separation BS EN ISO 1513: - No colour
into layers 2010 separation
Settling - No hard settling
Extraneous matter - No extraneous
matter
Viscosity (Flow Cup No.6) (sec) BS EN ISO 45 to 60 sec
2431:: 1996;
BS 3900:A6:1996
Drying times Surface drying BS EN ISO <=4
(hour) 9117-3: 2010
Hard drying (hour) BS EN ISO < = 18
9117-1: 2009
Fineness of grind (m) BS EN ISO < = 25 m
1524:2002;
BS3900:C6: 2000
Hiding power (contrast ratio %) BS EN ISO 2814: > = 85%
2006;
BS3900:D4: 2006
Specular gloss 60 BS EN ISO 2813: > 80
2000
Bend test BS EN ISO No coating crack at
1519:2002; 3 mm mandrel
BS 3900:E1:2002
Scratch test (g) BS EN ISO 1518: > = 600
2001
BS 3900:E2:2007
Multi-layer 21.93 The quality tests for multi-layer acrylic paint shall be as follows:
acrylic paint
Test Items Test Method Acceptance Remarks

Standards
9. Determination of BS EN ISO No blistering, The amount of sulphur
Resistance to humid 3231: 1998; loss of adhesion, dioxide to be used in
atmospheres rust staining, testing is one litre. The
containing sulphur BS 3900:F8:199 change of colour, test cycle to be 12 cycles
dioxide 3 embrittlement
and other signs
of deterioration.
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Concrete pipes 23.03 Precast concrete pipes and fittings shall be to BS 5911-1or BS EN 1916 with
flexible joints of spigot and socket or rebated type. Concrete pipes to have
wall thickness and strength not less than those stated in Table 23.1.
Clayware pipes 23.04 Clayware pipes and fittings shall be vitrified clayware to relevant parts of BS
EN 295, extra strength with “o” ring flexible spigot and socket joints.
Cast iron pipes 23.05 Cast iron pipes and fittings shall be to BS 437, with flexible joints to BS
EN 877. Coupling jointed cast iron pipes (Hubless Cast Iron Pipe System)
shall be to ISO 6594 standard (BS EN 877).
Plastic pipes 23.08 Plastic pipes and fittings for underground gravity sewer and storm water
shall be unplasticised P.V.C. to BS EN 13598-1 for 110 and 160 mm
diameter pipes, and to BS EN 1401-1 for 200 to 630 mm diameter pipes.
Interchangeability shall not be allowed between different plastic pipe
manufacturer‟s products.
Cast iron 23.13 Certain standard manhole covers and frames may be supplied by the
drainage goods Employer as specified. Any other covers and frames shall be to BS EN 124
with coating to BS 4164 or BS 3416 of the type and grade specified.
Manhole steps shall be to BS EN 13101 of malleable iron to BS EN 1562

hot dip galvanized in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461. Minimum zinc
coating thickness shall be 610 g/m2.
Smoke testing 23.46 All pipelines exceeding 300 mm diameter shall be air tested and/or water
tested to BS EN 752 as appropriate.
Topsoil 25.02 (a) (v) maximum stone content % (m/m) as tested under BS 1377-2: 1990
Stone size in any direction: > 2 mm 30
> 20 mm 10
> 25 mm 0
If used in playing field or planting areas within and/or in close
proximity to recreational activities areas (such as children
playground and fitness station), the top 150mm shall be free from
stones exceeding 20 mm and not sharp-edged in any direction.
Fabricated Soil (b) Fabricated Soil Mix shall consist of friable, completely decomposed
Mix granite (or volcanics) and manufactured soil conditioner in the
proportions of 3:1 by volume. The mix shall be mixed evenly and
shall be free from grass or weed growth, sticky clay, salt, chemical
contamination, and any other deleterious materials and stones as
Clause 25.02(a)(v) , and possess the following characteristics as
tested under BS 3882:2007 and BS 1377-2:1990:
Test for (d) Certification: prior to first use and for every 300 m3 delivered to Site,
manufactured produce certificates of analysis of the soil conditioner from an
soil conditioner approved laboratory within 14 calendar days of taking the samples.
Tests shall be carried out according to BS 3882:2007 and BS
1377:1990. Test report shall be in the format as per the typical
declaration of analysis under BS3882:2007. Each certificate shall
state the results of test for the following properties stipulated for
compliance in Clause 25.02(c):
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Test for Topsoil (j) Certification: prior to first use of any Topsoil from each approved
source and for every 300 m3 delivered to Site, produce certificates of
analysis of Topsoil from an approved laboratory within 14 calendar
days of taking the samples. Tests shall be carried out according to BS
3882:2007 and BS 1377:1990. Each certificate shall state the results
of test for the properties stipulated for compliance in Clauses
25.02(a).
Test for (k) Certification: after mixing operation but prior to first use in any
Fabricated Soil planting and/or grassing works and for every 300 m3 of the mix,
Mix produce certificates of analysis of Fabricated Soil Mix from an
approved laboratory within 14 calendar days of taking the samples.
Tests shall be carried out according to BS 3882:2007 and BS
1377:1990. Each certificate shall state the results of test for the
following properties stipulated for compliance in Clause 25.02(b):
(ix) stone content % (m/m) as tested under BS 1377-2:1990;
Grading 25.05 (b) Grade existing subsoil to final formation levels in workmanship all in
accordance with BS 4428:1989:
Forming and 25.09 (e) For stripping and storage of Topsoil and all other soiling materials,
handling soil soil heaps shall be formed and handled in workmanship in
heaps accordance with BS 4428:1989.
Drainage 25.11 (a) Drainage aggregates, if so instructed by the SO, shall be subjected to
aggregate sieve analyses to BS 812-103.1:1985.
Exercise care 25.69.2.5 (b) repair any damage to the trees in accordance with the requirements
Repair for stipulated in Clauses 25.69.13.1 to 25.69.13.7,
damage
Protection 25.69.4 (b) (i) construct a retaining wall in accordance with BS 3998:1989 and
from changes BS 5837:2005, or to the approval of SO, to accommodate the
in ground reduction in the existing ground level around the tree,
levels
(c) (i) construct a dry well and soil aeration system in accordance with BS
3998:1989 and BS 5837:2005, or to the approval of SO, to
accommodate minor to moderate rise of up to 300 mm in the
existing ground level around the tree,
(c) (ii) construct a dry well and soil aeration system in accordance with BS
3998:1989 and BS 5837:2005, or to the approval of SO, to
accommodate major rise of more than 300 mm in the existing
ground level around the tree,
Protection from 25.69.5 (d) excavate the trench on the paved side of the tree if one exists, or
excavation tunnel the service in the manner and as shown in BS 5837:2005
including close to the tree trunk on one side:
trenching
Standards of 25.69.11 (b) all pruning work shall be carried out in accordance with good
pruning horticultural practice and the recommendations of BS 3998:1989,
(f) large branches shall be removed in stages beginning with the

removal of the main weight of the branch from perimeter of
crown in towards the trunk and with the final cut of the last
branch segment made in a way as described in Clause
25.69.11(e) and the recommendations of BS 3998:1989, without
leaving a stub and damaging the bark,
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Other references 25.69.14 The Contractor‟s attention is also drawn to the latest editions of the
on following British Standards and British Standard Code of Practice for
arboricultural / general reference:
tree work
BS 3998:1989 Recommendations for Tree Work
BS 4043:1989 Recommendations for Transplanting Root-Balled Trees
BS 4428:1989 Code of Practice for General Landscape Operations

(Excluding Hard Surfaces)
BS 4043:1989 Recommendations for the Cultivation and Planting of

Trees in the Extra Large Nursery Stock Category
BS 5837:2005 Trees in relation to Construction - Recommendations
Protectant for 25.81 Preparation works shall be one of the types selected from Table 1 of
tree wounds Appendix C to BS 3998:1989 as recommended by the manufacturer for
intended use.
Standard of tree 25.82 Carry out works in accordance with BS 3998:1989, Recommendations for
surgery works Tree Work.
Limb reduction 25.83 (c) Cut all limbs sloping away from the main trunk at an angle of
approximately 60° from the horizontal on a line above the branch
bark ridge and the branch collar without leaving a stub in accordance
with BS 3998:1989 figure 1.
Wound 25.85 Application of sealant to wound is generally not required, unless as

treatment instructed by SO after inspection. All materials and workmanship shall be
in accordance with BS 3998:1989.
Cavity treatment 25.86 Assessment of the cavity to be conducted by specialist contractor as

required under Clause 25.25 (b), and to submit mitigation proposal for the
approval by SO. Both tree and cavity condition to be regularly monitored
and reported to SO throughout construction period. All required
arboricultural/tree works to be in accordance with BS 3998:1989 and other
relevant British Standards listed in Clause 25.69.14,
Tools and 25.88 Use the type of tools and equipment recommended by and in accordance
equipment with BS 3998:1989.
New Section 26
GEOTECHNICAL WORKS ON SOIL AND ROCK SLOPES

PREPARATION WORKS
Inspection 26.01 (a) Install means of access consisting of scaffolding constructed of sound
scaffolding bamboo or other materials agreed by the SO to enable the SO and the
staff of the SO to examine slope treatment works. The Contractor shall
not use the scaffolding for carrying his own site operations without the
permission of the SO. The scaffolding shall allow access to within 0.8m
of the slope face. Scaffolding members shall provide hand and foot
holds for climbing at centres not exceeding 0.5m vertically and 0.8m
horizontally.
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(b) Install a system of safety ropes on the scaffolding. Safety ropes shall be
12mm diameter and shall have a breaking force of at least 18 kN. The
system of safety ropes shall consist of :
(i) vertical ropes at not more than 3m centres horizontally securely

anchored to the crest of the slope, and
(ii) horizontal ropes at not more than 3m centres vertically.
Construct the system of safety ropes in such a manner that the ropes are
tied at not more than 3m spacings in both directions to form a net.
(c) The scaffolding shall conform to the relevant safety requirements in the
Code of Practice for Bamboo Scaffolding Safety and the Code of
Practice for Metal Scaffolding Safety issued by the Labour
Department. The scaffolding structure at every grid shall be sufficiently
strong for safely supporting at least a person and equipment weighing
120 kg. Construct the scaffolding in such a way that makes it possible
for a person to climb on the outside face of the grid without having to
climb across any over-hanging portion or member.
(d) Provide a suitable fall-arresting system approved by the SO at every

area where the slope inspection process may be involved. The
fall-arresting system shall normally be vertical independent lifelines
securely tied to stout steel pegs, tree trunks or other suitable anchorages
(except the scaffolding members) at a horizontal interval of maximum
4m. Each lifeline shall be a fibre rope with a minimum diameter of 15.9
mm complying with the American National Standard, ANSI A10.14, or
other relevant international safety standards.
(e) Make available to the SO two set of full body safety harnesses with
suitable fall arresters for attaching to the lifelines. All the provided
fall-arresting systems and equipment shall meet the relevant
requirements in the Guidance Notes on Classification and Use of
Safety Belts and their Anchorage System issued by the Labour
Department. In addition, appoint a Competent Person according to the
Guidance Notes to check the provided safety equipment and
anchorage system prior to their being used each time. Appoint a
Competent Person to provide necessary training to every concerned
person to ensure the proper use of the safety equipment.
(f) Allow in the programme sufficient time for the SO to inspect the rock
slope in details, to check the stability, to design rock slope stabilisation
work, and to determine the extent of the works required. The
Contractor shall not be entitled for any claim in respect of the time
required by the SO to inspect design and instruct the rock slope
stabilisation works.
(g) Where the slope stabilisation works include the removal of rock or
other material, the SO may wish to carry out a reinspection of the area
of the slope from which rock or other material has been removed. If
required, re-erect or repair the inspection scaffolding to allow the
reinspection to take place. As a result of this inspection, the SO may
order to carry out further stabilisation works. Make due allowance in
the programme for the time required to re-erect or repair the inspection
scaffolding and to carry out further works directed by SO. The
Contractor shall not be entitled for any claim in respect of the time
required by the SO to carry out such re-inspection, design and ordering
of such further rock slope stabilisation works.
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(h) Obtain the permission of the SO before inspection scaffolding is
dismantled.
Particular of 26.02 Submit particulars of the proposed means of access for slope treatment
access works, including access structures and reinstatement, to the SO for approval
at least 14 days before the slope treatment works start.
Protection fences 26.03 (a) Construct protection fences and barriers for slope treatment works as
and barriers stated in the Contract before slope treatment work starts.
(b) Repair damage to protection fences and barriers immediately. Obtain

the permission of the SO before protection fences and barriers are
dismantled.
Preparation for 26.04 (a) Clear vegetation and remove existing impermeable surfaces and
slope treatment topsoil from existing soil slopes before slope treatment works start.
works
(b) Trim and scarify surface of slopes before slope treatment works start.
On completion of trimming and scarifying, remove all loose materials
from the surface of slopes by means of water jet coupled to
compressed air for rock slopes and air jet for soil slopes.
(c) Clean rock faces and joints, and the surface and joints of retaining
walls of moss, vegetation and loose material, immediately before
slope treatment works start, and remove surplus water by an air jet.
Divert water flowing from or across the rock face by relief drains or
by other methods agreed by the SO before the application of
impermeable surfaces.
(d) Where rock slope works are included in the Contract, allow sufficient
time in the programme for the SO to inspect the rock slope, to check
the stability, to design slope treatment works and to determine the
extent of the works required, taking into account of any specified time
stated in the Contract that the SO may require for the inspection and
design of slope treatment works.
Preliminary 26.05 Where ordered by the SO, carry out preliminary stripping of topsoil and
stripping of slope existing chunam, sprayed concrete and other impermeable surfaces as a
separate operation for inspection by the SO prior to any further slope
treatment works which may be required. Provide effective temporary
measures to guard against rainfall and surface water damaging exposed
surfaces until the permanent surface protective works are completed.
ROCK SLOPE TREATMENT WORKS
Scaling and 26.06 (a) Carry out scaling and trimming of rock slopes in such a manner that
trimming of rock soil and rock is removed from the slope face without affecting the
slopes stability and integrity of the slope. Take measures to prevent
uncontrolled falls of debris arising from scaling and trimming works.
Remove all material removed or excavated by scaling and trimming
and loose fragments of soil and rock from the slope. Clean rock faces
using a water jet coupled to compressed air after scaling and trimming
is complete.
(b) Carry out rock scaling only on areas as directed by the SO. Rock
scaling shall include the removal of all loose blocks of any size using
hand tools, or boulders not exceeding 0.2 m3 in volume using
powered mechanical equipment.
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Rock splitting 26.07 Carry out rock splitting using percussive hammers, drills, hydraulic splitters,
chemical expanding agents, hand-tools or other methods agreed by the SO.
Removal of 26.08 Take down boulders which are to be removed from slopes by means of line
boulders drilling, expansive grouts, rock breakers or other methods agreed by the SO.
Sealing and 26.09 (a) Seal joints in rock faces with Grade 20/20 concrete, cement mortar or
infilling of rock masonry as stated in the Contract. Bed rock for masonry infilling in
joints cement mortar. Install relief drains instructed by the SO before rock
joints are sealed or infilled.
(b) The extent of rock joints and depth of materials in rock joints to be
excavated prior to sealing and infilling shall be as directed by the SO.
Concrete 26.10 (a) Concrete for buttresses shall be Grade 20/20 unless otherwise stated
buttresses in the Contract.
(b) Drainage which is required behind buttresses shall consist of relief

drains connected to 50mm diameter PVC outlet pipes laid at a
gradient of at least 1 in 50. Fix the PVC pipes securely to the
formwork before concreting starts.
Fixing protective 26.11 Orient, lace, suspend down and fix protective mesh for slopes onto the slope
mesh for slopes face with dowels at intervals not exceeding 3 m in accordance with the
details as shown on the Standard Drawing in Appendix 1. Position the last
column or row of dowels fixing the sides and base of the protective mesh not
more than 300 mm from the respective edges of the mesh. Avoid laps in
vertical mesh sheets as far as possible. Where necessary, laps between
vertical sheets shall be at least 300mm minimum and the lapping sheets shall
be laced in the same way as adjacent vertical sheets as shown on the
Standard Drawing in Appendix 1.
Protective mesh for slopes shall be PVC coated galvanized steel wire woven
into a double twist hexagonal mesh. Each hexagon shall be 80 mm×60 mm.
The steel wire shall be at least 2.2 mm diameter and the PVC coating shall be
at least 0.4 mm thick. PVC coating on steel wire shall comply with BS 4102
or equivalent. The colour of PVC coating is to be approved by the SO. Wire
for protective mesh shall comply with BS 1052. Galvanized coating on wires
shall comply with BS EN 10244-2. The tolerance on the opening of mesh
shall comply with BS EN 10223-2. Tying wire for protective mesh shall be
2.2 mm diameter PVC coated galvanized soft annealed steel wire. Bolts for
fastening protective mesh to rock or structure shall be galvanized mild steel
hooks. Hooks, fixing pins, steel plates and washers for fixing the protective
mesh to slope face shall be galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461.
SPRAYED CONCRETE
Glossary of terms 26.12 The term “sprayed concrete” refers to the concrete produced by the
projection of a wetted aggregate/cement mixture onto an area by means of
air pressure applied through a continuously feeding pressure vessel. The
following definitions cover the meaning of certain words and terms
commonly used in this type of work:
(i) Blow pipe: air jet operated by nozzleman‟s helper in sprayed

concrete gunning to keep rebound or other loose material out of the
work.
(ii) Ground wire: small gauge high-strength steel wire used to establish line
and grade for sprayed concrete.
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(iii) Nozzle: attachment at end of sprayed concrete material hose from
which material is jetted at high velocity.
(iv) Nozzleman: workman on sprayed concrete crew who manipulates

the nozzle, controls consistency and makes final disposition of the
material.
(v) Overspray: the aggregate and cement or wet sprayed concrete

carried by the escaping air perpendicular to the nozzle stream and
parallel to the surface of application, 360 degree around the point of
application. The material is deposited not at the point of application.
(vi) Rebound: aggregate and cement or wet sprayed concrete which

bounces away from a surface against which sprayed concrete is
being projected.
(vii) Sand pocket: a porous area low in cement content.
Preparation of 26.13 (a) Remove weak material along joints or seams in slope surfaces to
slope surface which sprayed concrete will be applied to a depth equal to the width
of the weak zone. Construct tree rings for all existing trees within the
slope surfaces to which sprayed concrete will be applied in
accordance with Standard Drawing in Appendix 2. The space
between tree ring and tree trunk at ground level shall be at least
200mm. Before sprayed concrete is applied, protect all tree trunks,
tubular railings, utility pipes, structures and other facilities and street
furniture etc. with approved means to prevent from being
contaminated by sprayed concrete particles. The Contractor shall be
responsible for cleaning and making good all contaminated surfaces
to the satisfaction of the SO.
(b) When the soil surface temperature exceeds 25C or the moisture
content is less than 10%, water the surface to be sprayed using sprays
unless otherwise instructed by the SO. Do not use hoses without
sprays. Carry out spraying of water onto the slope surface not more
than 1 hour before spraying of concrete starts.
Nozzlemen and 26.14 (a) Apply sprayed concrete using the dry process in which water and
equipment for admixtures are added at the nozzle. Alternatively, apply sprayed
spraying concrete concrete using the wet process in which wet ready-mixed concrete is
supplied to the nozzle.
(b) Equipment for the dry-mix process shall be capable of projecting a

mixture of cement, fine and coarse aggregate and water at high
velocity on to the surface of the slope to produce a dense homogenous
cover. The equipment shall be fitted with weight-batching facilities.
(c) Equipment for the wet-mix process shall be capable of projecting a

mixture of wet ready-mixed concrete at high velocity onto the surface
of the slope to produce a dense homogenous cover.
(d) Only employ skilled operators experienced in the use of sprayed

concrete. The nozzlemen must have adequate experience of work of a
similar nature to that required in the Contract. Submit details of the
experience of the proposed nozzlemen to the SO for approval at least
14 days prior to the commencement of spraying.
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Trial panel 26.15 (a) Construct a trial panel at least 50mm thick and at least 3m×3m for
sprayed concrete on the surface to be treated. Estimate the average
percentage rebound for each trial panel and use it in the calculations
of the cement content of the applied concrete.
(b) Where required by the SO, construct trial panels for different type of
spraying equipment and different nozzlemen. Make test panel to
establish the suitability of the sprayed concrete mix, spraying
equipment and nozzlemen and test it as stated in Clauses 26.24 to
26.28 in connection with every trial panel.
Fixing 26.16 Fix securely fabric reinforcement for sprayed concrete to the slope by steel
reinforcement nails or anchor bolts and lay it without sharp bends or creases. Place the
fabric reinforcement centrally in the sprayed concrete and support it clear of
the ground and away from all surface irregularities with adequate number of
cover blocks in accordance with the specified concrete cover. Fix cover
blocks on top of the fabric reinforcement immediately above the cover
blocks on the lower side to assist nozzlemen to ascertain the thickness of
sprayed concrete and cover on top of the fabric reinforcement during
spraying. The minimum cover shall be 30mm. Laps between adjacent
sheets of fabric reinforcement shall be at least 150mm or 40 times the
diameter of the lapping wires whichever is greater.
Weepholes and 26.17 (a) Construct 50mm diameter weepholes in accordance with the
expansion joints following:
in sprayed
concrete (i) on soil surfaces, at 1.5m staggered centres in each direction, and
(ii) on rock faces, on rock joints and at locations/spacings as directed

by the SO.
(b) Extend and construct all weepholes to the full thickness of the sprayed
concrete with an outward inclination of 1 in 10.
(c) Construct expansion joints on soil slopes in sprayed concrete in line

with the expansion joints of adjacent U-channels, berm slabs and
concrete structures etc. or at 15m intervals maximum without
adjacent U-channels, berm slabs and concrete structures. The lines of
joints between panels shall be straight and continuous and shall form
a regular pattern approved by the SO.
(d) Construction joints in sprayed concrete shall comply with the

requirements specified in Clause 6.51.
Spraying 26.18 (a) Measure the surface temperature and moisture content of the soil, and
concrete submit the results to the SO, immediately before sprayed concrete is
applied.
(b) For the dry-mix process, the aggregates for sprayed concrete shall be
kept dry before mixing. Natural sand shall not be used unless with the
prior agreement of the SO. The water shall be added at the nozzle at
the instant of application. The air and water supply, the rate of
application and all other factors affecting the quality of the work shall
be adjusted to produce dense concrete with no sloughing.
For the wet-mix process, the ready-mixed concrete shall comply with
Clause 6.44 unless otherwise approved by the SO.
For both the dry-mix process and the wet-mix process, rebound
material shall not be reused and shall be removed within 8 hours after
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spraying.
(c) Apply sprayed concrete in layers not exceeding 50mm thick to the
total thickness stated in the Contract. The maximum panel dimension
shall not exceed 15m.
(d) Apply sprayed concrete perpendicular to the surface to be sprayed,

and do not position the nozzle further than 1.5 metres from the surface
during spraying.
Colour pigment 26.19 (a) Where ordered, mix colour pigment approved by the SO thoroughly
in sprayed with the sprayed concrete mix, and apply a layer of 25mm thick of the
concrete coloured sprayed concrete to form the total thickness stated in the
Contract.
(b) Submit details of the colour pigments (e.g. specification and colour
samples etc.) and the method statement for the approval of the SO
prior to application. The pigment shall comply with ASTM C979
and the sprayed concrete with pigment shall have the characterization
of light fast, lime proof, weather resistance and durability like
concrete. Colour to be employed shall be directed by the SO.
Curing sprayed 26.20 Cure sprayed concrete for at least 4 days after application by one of the
concrete methods as stated in Clause 6.52.
Inspection of 26.21 Sound completed areas of sprayed concrete using a wooden mallet. Cores of
sprayed concrete 75mm diameter shall be taken from the completed area of sprayed concrete
at the rate of 1 no. per every 150m2 of sprayed surface or part thereof at
locations determined by the SO for checking the quality and thickness of the
sprayed concrete as well as cover to reinforcement. Whenever any defect is
found, carry out further investigation to locate the extent of the defect. Areas
which in the opinion of the SO are substandard or hollow shall be removed
and resprayed at the Contractor‟s own expense. The Contractor shall be
responsible to patch up the core holes with cement mortar of colour matched
with the adjacent surfaces.
Submission of 26.22 (a) Submit the following particulars of the proposed materials and
particulars methods of construction to the SO:
(i) type and performance of mixing and spraying plant,
(ii) details of water sprays and associated pumps for surface

spraying,
(iii) method of curing,
(iv) details of trial panels and test panels,
(v) methods of measuring surface temperature and moisture

content of the soil,
(vi) methods of achieving the specified thickness of sprayed

concrete and the specified cover to reinforcement and
methods of measuring the thickness and cover after spraying,
(vii) method of fixing of reinforcement,
(viii) details of materials and mix design,
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(ix) details of dry mix process and/or wet mix process for
applying sprayed concrete,
(x) name and details of the experience of the nozzlemen who will
be employed on the Works,
(xi) details of working platform,
(xii) method of forming expansion joints, and
(xiii) sequence of spraying on sloping surfaces.
(b) Submit the particulars to the SO for approval at least 14 days before
sprayed concrete is used.
Records of 26.23 Keep records of sprayed concrete operations on the Site, and submit them
sprayed concrete daily to the SO. The records shall contain details of the quantities of all
materials used at each location.
Test panels 26.24 (a) Determine the strength of sprayed concrete from concrete cores cut
from a test panel constructed at the same time as sprayed concrete is
applied.
(b) Construct one test panel for each application in a day or as directed by
the SO.
(c) The test panel shall be 250mm thick and shall be at least 1m×1m. The
mould shall be securely fixed in position at the same height and
inclination as the surface being sprayed. Construct the panel by
spraying concrete into the mould at the same time as the concrete to
be tested is applied. Cure the test panel by the same method as the
sprayed concrete.
Concrete cores 26.25 (a) Provide three concrete cores from each test panel. Do not take cores
from test panels within 125mm from the edges of the panel.
(b) Concrete cores shall be 100mm diameter and shall be the full depth of
the test panel.
(c) The method of taking concrete cores shall be in accordance with CS1.
Testing of 26.26 (a) Test each concrete cores to determine the compressive strength.
concrete cores
(b) The method of preparing and testing the cores to determine the
compressive strength shall be in accordance with CS1. Test three
concrete cores at 28 days.
Compliance 26.27 The results of tests for compressive strength of concrete cores shall be
criteria interpreted in accordance with CS1. Adjustment to the measured strength in
respect of the age of the core when tested shall not be made unless permitted
by the SO. The minimum compressive strength of concrete cores, converted
to estimated in-situ cube strength in accordance with CS1, shall be 20 MPa
at 28 days.
Non-compliance 26.28 If the result of any test for compressive strength from sprayed concrete does
not comply with the specified requirements for the property, submit
particulars of proposed changes to the materials, mix design, methods of
production or methods of construction to the SO. Further trial mixes shall be
made, and further trial panels shall be constructed unless otherwise
permitted by the SO.
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ROCK DOWELS
Rock dowels 26.29 Rock dowels shall comply with CS2 and shall be galvanized to BS EN ISO
1461. Rock dowels shall have non-corrodible centralizers capable of
ensuring an even annulus of grout around the steel bar to the approval of the
SO. A typical layout of rock dowels is as shown in Appendix 3.
Grout for rock 26.30 (a) Grout for rock dowels shall be as stated in Clauses 26.47-26.57.
dowels
Drilling and 26.31 (a) The drilling of rock dowels shall be as stated in Clause 26.58.
preparation of
rock dowel holes
(b) The diameter of the hole shall be at least:
(i) 20mm larger than the diameter of the rock dowel bar, or
(ii) 20mm larger than the outer diameter of the connectors, if

used, or
(iii) 50mm,
whichever is the largest.
(c) Prior to installation of rock dowels, flush the hole with clear water
until the return runs clear. On completion of flushing, use
compressed air to blow out any standing water from the hole.
Grouting for rock 26.32 (a) Grouting for rock dowels shall be as stated in Clauses 26.47-26.57,
dowels except as in (b) and (c) of this Clause.
(b) Rock dowels shall be grouted over the complete length of the drillhole
in which the dowel is installed. Centralizers shall be fitted to rock
dowels before grouting to ensure an even annulus of grout. No
jacking or hammering of the dowels shall be carried out during the
whole process of insertion of dowels into drillholes. Rock dowels
shall be grouted immediately after insertion into the drillholes, and
shall be over their whole length in one single operation. Grout shall
be introduced at the lower end of drillholes with downward
inclinations, and displace all air and water through the top of the
drillhole.
(c) If considered necessary by the SO, the drillhole shall be grouted as in

(b) above, but with the rock dowels to be pushed into the hole only
after it has been completely filled with the grout and also when no
grout leakage can be observed.
Records of rock 26.33 Keep records of installation of rock dowels on the Site, and submit a copy to
dowels the SO within 7 days after each installation operation. The records shall
contain details of the location, length, inclination and level of each rock
dowel installed.
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SOIL NAILS
Material 26.34 (a) Soil nail bars shall be of high yield deformed bars and comply with
CS2. All steel components for soil nails shall be galvanized to BS EN
ISO 1461.
(b) Steel reinforcement for soil nail heads shall be of grade 460 deformed
high yield bars to CS2.
(c) Nuts shall be of Grade 4 steel and comply with BS 4190.
(d) Reinforcemnt connectors shall comply with Clause 6.24.
(e) Bearing plates shall be of Grade S275 steel plate and comply with BS
EN 10025. Steel plates for pull-out and performance tests shall be
square with length not less than 300mm and ratio of length to
thickness not larger than 10. Holes in steel plates for soil nail heads
shall be drilled perpendicular to the face of the steel plate and centre
of the hole shall be at a position of within 2mm from the centroid of
the plate. The clearance between the steel bar and the hole of the steel
plate shall not be more than 2mm.
(f) Concrete for soil nail heads shall be grade 30/20 or 30 MPa sprayed
concrete and shall comply with Clauses 26.47-57 and Clauses
26.12-28 respectively.
(g) Soil nails shall have non-corrodible centralizers capable of ensuring

an even annulus of grout around the steel bar. The nominal diameter
of the centralizers shall not differ from the specified diameter of the
drillhole by more than 10 mm. Wires and ties for fixing and anchoring
packers, centralizers and grout pipes etc. shall be made of
non-corrodible materials. Determine the spacing of the centralizers
and the suitability of the method of fixing the centralizers, grout pipes
and corrugated sheathing where required by carrying out trials on site
until no damage, deformation and displacement of the centralizers,
grout pipes and corrugated sheathing are observed on completion of
assembling all components, during inserting and withdrawing the soil
nails. Once approval is given, no change to the type, method and
arrangement of fixing of the centralizers, grout pipe and corrugated
sheathing shall be made without the prior approval of the SO.
(h) For soil nails using threaded type reinforcement connectors but
without galvanized coating on either the threads inside the connectors
or the threads at the ends of reinforcement bars, use heat-shrinkable
sleeve of a proprietary type as approved by the SO as an alternative to
galvanization as a corrosion protection measure to the connections.
Clean thoroughly any rust on the threads of reinforcement bars and
connectors before being connected together.
(i) A typical layout and design of soil nails is as shown in Appendix 4.
Galvanized 26.35 All steel components for soil nails shall be hot dip galvanized in BS EN ISO
coating 1461.
Grout for soil 26.36 Grout for soil nails shall comply with Clauses 26.47-26.57 except that the
nails water cement ratio shall not exceed 0.45 and PFA shall not be used unless
agreed by the SO.
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Drilling and 26.37 (a) The drilling and preparation of soil nail holes shall be as stated in
preparation of Clause 26.58.
soil nail holes
(b) The minimum hole diameter shall be 100mm.
(c) For installation of soil nails on masonry walls, ensure that the
masonry wall is not to be damaged during the whole process of soil
nail installation operation, and submit the proposal to the SO for
approval before carrying out such work.
(d) Clear drillholes of all debris and standing water immediately before
grouting. Before the soil nails are installed, furnish the SO with all
necessary equipment and assistance to check the inclination, bearing,
cleanliness and length of all drillholes.
Submission on 26.38 (a) Submit the following particulars of materials and methods of
soil nails construction for soil nails to the SO for approval at least 28 days
before start of pull-out test :-
(i) details and samples of soil nail bars, coupling sleeves, nuts,
washers, plates, connectors, centralizers, grout pipes,
corrugated sheathing, and packers for isolating the bond
length,
(ii) details of galvanizer to be employed for galvanizing the steel

components,
(iii) details of working platform,
(iv) method of drilling and details of drilling equipment,
(v) method of grouting and details of grouting equipment,
(vi) details of equipment for testing soil nails, including test and
calibration certificates,
(vii) details of testing assembly including details of datum for

deformation measurement and bearing pad,
(viii) details of heat-shrinkable sleeve for protecting the

connections between reinforcement bars if galvanized
coating to either the threads inside connectors or at the ends
of reinforcement bars is not applied, together with details of
the heat application equipment for shrinking the sleeves, and
(ix) method of repairing damaged heat shrinkable sleeves during

heat application or other installation process of soil nails.
(b) Test and calibrate all equipment for testing soil nails by approved
laboratories not more than 3 months prior to the date of carrying out
the tests. Submit test and calibration certificates to the SO at least 7
days before the test.
Pull-out test 26.39 Install and test soil nails for pull-out tests prior to the installation of
permanent soil nails. The number of pull-out tests shall be as shown on the
drawings or as instructed by the SO. Soil nails subjected to pull-out tests
shall not form part of the permanent works, and their locations shall be
indicated on site. The testing arrangement shall be as shown in Sheet 2 of
Appendix 5, and further details of the testing arrangement including the
set-up and support for the testing apparatus shall be submitted for the SO‟s
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approval. The apparatus for measuring loads and deformations shall have an
accuracy of 2 kN and 0.05 mm respectively. The apparatus for measuring
deformation shall be capable of measuring a displacement of up to 50mm.
The apparatus shall be tested and calibrated by approved laboratories not
more than 6 months prior to the date of carrying out the tests. Submit test and
calibration certificates to the SO at least one week before the test. Set up the
loading apparatus in such a way that no loading, other than the pull-out load,
acts on the steel bar at the nail head. The reaction of the pull-out load from
the loading apparatus shall act on a sufficiently sized rigid bearing plate
placed against a temporary cut face at normal to the alignment of the steel
bar to ensure adequate load spreading and to avoid eccentric loading.
Position monitoring instruments carefully, and support them independently
to record the extension of the soil nail steel bar and any movement of the
steel bearing plate. The following procedure shall be adopted:
(a) Soil nail shall be grouted over the length as specified in the drawings
or as directed by the SO. Isolate the length to be grouted by means of
an approved packer that can prevent grout from leaking through to the
free-length section during grouting and that can ensure that the
proposed bonded section is effectively grouted to the required length
as shown in the drawings. The size of the packer shall be compatible
with the diameter of the drillhole. The entire free length of the steel
bar shall be properly debonded or capped to ensure that the test load
can be directly transferred to the bonded zone in case of grout leak
through the packer. Do not carry out the pull-out test until the grout
has reached a cube strength of 21 MPa.
(b) The maximum test load shall be either 90% of the yield load of the
steel bar of the test soil nail (Tp) or the ultimate soil/grout bond load
(Tult)unless directed otherwise by the SO.
(c) Load the test nail in stages: from the initial load (T a) via two
intermediate test loads (TDL1 and TDL2) to the maximum test load. TDL1
and TDL2 are the loads that result in the bonded zone tested to the
design working bond strength and 2 times the working bond strength
respectively. An initial load (Ta) equal to 5% of Tp or TDL1, whichever
is smaller shall be applied. All loadings including T a, TDL1, TDL2 and
Tp shall be specified in the drawings or as directed by the SO.
(d) During the first two loading cycles, maintain the intermediate loads,
TDL1 and TDL2 for 60 minutes for deformation measurement. After the
measurement has been completed, the load shall be reduced to Ta and
the residual deformation shall be recorded. In the last cycle, the test
load shall be increased gradually from T a straight to maximum test
load and then maintained for deformation measurement. The
measurement at each of the cycles shall be taken at time intervals of 1,
3, 6, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 minutes. The test nail shall be
considered to be able to sustain the test load if the difference of nail
movements at 6 and 60 minutes does not exceed 2mm or 0.1% of the
grouted length of the test nail. In this case, the test shall proceed to the
next loading cycle or be terminated if the test nail is subject to T p. If
the deformation in the last 10 minutes is larger than 0.05mm, the load
shall be held longer as directed by the SO.
(e) If the nail fails to sustain the test load T DL1, TDL2 or Tp, terminate the
test and record the nail movement against residual load with time. The
measurements shall be taken at time intervals of 1, 3, 6, 10 and every
10 minutes thereafter over a period for at least two hours. Where
required the measurements shall be continued and at intervals as
directed by the SO.
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(f) Throughout the test, the soil nail movement as well as the movement
of the bearing plate versus the applied load shall be measured,
recorded and plotted on a graph along with all other relevant
information in the format as shown respectively in sheet 2 and 3 of
Appendix 5, unless otherwise approved by the SO.
(g) Where required, pull out the whole soil nail from the drillhole for the
SO‟s inspection. The drillhole so left shall then be filled by grouting.
Where the steel bar remains in-situ after the pull-out test, the bar shall
be cut-off flush with the finished ground and the remaining part of the
drillhole grouted.
Submission on 26.40 (a) Provide drilling records of holes selected for pull-out tests to the SO
pull-out test within 24 hours after drilling.
record
(b) Submit results of pull-out tests to the SO within 3 days of completion
of the test.
Permanent soil 26.41 (a) During the whole process of soil nail installation, do not carry out
nail installation jacking or hammering of the soil nail bars. Soil nails shall be grouted
and grouting immediately over their whole length in one single operation after
insertion into the drillholes. Soil nails which are not immediately
grouted after insertion and are left overnight in the drillhole shall be
withdrawn from the drillhole and the drillhole shall be checked for
cleanliness before re-insertion.
(b) Secure soil nails in position by non-corrodible centralizers to ensure

an even annulus of grouting to be applied around the steel bar.
(c) Wires and ties for fixing and anchoring packers, centralizers and
grout pipes etc. shall be made of non-corrodible materials. The
method of fixing and spacing of the centralizers shall be determined
by carrying out trials on site until no deformation of the centralizers is
observed on completion of assembling all components forming the
soil nails. Once approval is given, no change to the type, method of
fixing and spacing of the centralizers shall be made without the prior
consent of the SO.
(d) Grouting for soil nail holes shall be as stated in Clauses 26.47-26.57,
except as stated in (a), (b) and (c) above.
Performance test 26.42 Carry out performance tests on selected permanent soil nails as directed by
the SO. Each group of soil nails of the same type and those grouted in one
day shall be tested. The number of performance tests to be carried out shall
be 6% of the total number of permanent soil nails (in any case at least one) in
the group. The apparatus for measuring loads and deformation shall have an
accuracy of + 2 kN and + 0.05 mm respectively. Test and calibrate the
apparatus by approved laboratories not more than 3 months prior to the date
of carrying out of the tests. The following procedure for performance tests
shall be adopted:
(a) Do not carry out the performance test until the grout has reached a
cube strength of 21 MPa.
(b) The test load (Tp) shall be as given by the SO, but in any event it shall
be not less than 1.5 times the working load as specified in the
drawings, and not greater than 80% of the yield stress of the steel bar
forming the soil nail.
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(c) Apply an initial load (Ta) equal to 20% of Tp.
(d) Then load the soil nail up to Tp, and take measurements of the
deformation with the load held constant at 2 minute intervals for at
least 20 minutes until the deformation in the last 10 minutes is less
than 0.05mm, or for a longer period as required by the SO.
(e) Reduce the load to Ta and the extension recorded. Then unload the
soil nail as well as that of the bearing plate.
(f) Throughout the test, the deformation of the soil nail as well as that of
the bearing plate versus the applied load shall be measured and
recorded in a format as shown on Sheet 4 of Appendix 5, unless
otherwise approved by the SO. Submit the results to the SO within 3
days after completion of the test.
(g) A soil nail shall be considered as failed if before the maximum

allowable test load as specified in Clause 26.42(b) above is reached,
(i) it is pulled out, or
(ii) the soil nail head movement has exceeded e f in which

e f  (Tp ) performance eb / Tp  pull  out
And
(Tp ) performance = Test load in performance test
( Tp ) pull  out = Test load in pull-out test
(eb ) pull out = Maximum soil nail head movement in
pull-out test under test load
( Tp ) pull  out
Report the failure to the SO.
(h) For any one failure of performance test, select two additional soil
nails from the group and carry out further performance tests. If either
one of these 2 additional soil nails also fails to reach the test load
specified in Clause 26.42(b) above, the particular group of soil nails
shall be considered as not complying with the specified requirements.
Submission on 26.43 Submit results of performance tests to the SO within 3 days of completion of
performance test the test.
record
Non-compliance 26.44 Submit remedial proposal for replacement soil nail installation for those
group of soil nails which have failed the performance test.
Soil nail heads 26.45 Construct soil nail heads in accordance with the details as shown on the
Standard Drawings in Appendix 4 as specified.
Records of soil 26.46 Keep records of installation of soil nails, and submit a copy to the SO within
nails 7 days after each installation operation. The general soil nail data, drilling
and grouting records, pull out test record tests and plottings and performance
test records shall be recorded and presented in a format as shown in Sheets 1
to 4 of Appendix 5, unless otherwise approved by the SO.
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GROUTING FOR GEOTECHNICAL WORKS
Grout material 26.47 (a) Cement grout for the drillholes shall consist of cement, sand and
water. Obtain prior approval from the SO if admixtures are to be
used.
(b) Sand for grout shall be clean dry crushed natural stone complying
with BS 1200, and shall have a particle size distribution such that
100% passes a 2 mm BS test sieve and not more than 30% passes a 0.2
mm BS test sieve. Natural sand shall not be used unless with the prior
agreement of the SO.
(c) Water for grout shall be clean fresh water having a temperature not
exceeding 30C or less than 5C.
(d) Cement grout shall have a minimum cube strength of 30 MPa at 28

days. The water cement ratio shall not exceed 0.45.
(e) The amount of bleeding of grout shall not exceed 0.5% by volume 3
hours after mixing or 1.0% maximum when measured at 23 + 1.7C in
a covered glass or metal cylinder of 100 mm internal diameter and
with a grout depth of approximately 100 mm. In addition, the water
shall be reabsorbed by the grout within 24 hours.
(f) The flow cone efflux time of grout shall not be less than 15 seconds.
Mixing grout 26.48 (a) Mix grout material by weight batching. The mix proportions may be
adjusted if approved by the SO depending on the results of the trial
grouting, water tests in the hole or the results of previously grouted
holes.
(b) The time during which the grout is mixed in high speed mixers shall
be suitable for the type of mixer used. Grout shall be continuously
agitated in a holding tank after mixing and shall be screened before
being circulated in the grout lines. Circulate mixed grout
continuously in such a manner that grout which is not taken in a hole
can be returned to the holding tank.
(c) Grout to which a retarding agent has not been added, and which is not
used within 30 minutes after mixing, shall not be used for grouting.
Pressure grouting 26.49 (a) Unless otherwise permitted by the SO, holes in rock should be
grouted in grouting stages not exceeding 3 m. Grouting may be
carried out in either an upstage or a downstage sequence.
(b) Ground other than rock shall be grouted in such a manner that grout
can be injected at various points along the grout hole in a multi-stage
operation. The grouting method shall employ perforated pipes with
rubber sleeve valves unless otherwise permitted by the SO.
(c) Grouting pressures shall initially be 100 kPa per 4 metres depth of
hole and shall not exceed the overburden pressure unless permitted by
the SO.
(d) Holes shall be grouted in a continuous operation at the grouting stages

and pressures as approved. Unless otherwise permitted by the SO,
grouting shall be carried out by injecting the grout under pressure into
each grouting stage of the hole until the grouting stage refuses to take
further grout.
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(e) If in the opinion of the SO grouting of any hole or grouting stage has
not been completed due to excessive grout take, low pressures,
excessive leakage or other causes, the hole shall be redrilled or
flushed out with water and re-injected with grout.
Loss or leakage of 26.50 (a) If during the grouting of any drill hole, grout is found to flow from
grout adjacent grout holes in quantities which in the opinion of the SO are
sufficient to interfere seriously with the grouting operation or to cause
appreciable loss of grout, cap the holes temporarily. If in the opinion
of the SO capping is not essential, leave ungrouted holes open to
allow air and water to escape.
(b) If during the grouting of any hole grout is found to flow from joints in
the geological formation at the Site or any other location, the leaks
shall be plugged or caulked in a manner agreed by the SO.
(c) Inform the SO immediately, if during the grouting of any hole the
grout take increases suddenly by a significant amount.
Standpipes and 26.51 (a) Unless otherwise permitted by the SO, grout holes shall be capped
capping after drilling and before grouting. Capping shall be by a suitably
sealed grout connection, standpipe, packer or other methods agreed
by the SO. The cap shall seal the hole to prevent contamination or
clogging of the hole until grouting operations start.
(b) Install standpipes, where required, in holes after drilling. Seal the
pipe into the hole using cement grout consisting of OPC and water in
the proportions 1:1 by volume.
(c) Standpipes for grouting shall be standard black metal pipe complying
with BS 1387.
(d) With permission from the SO, non-metallic grout pipe may be used
for grouting rock dowels, rock bolts and soil nails when pressure
grouting is not normally required.
Submission on 26.52 Submit a record of grouting for each hole to the SO within 24 hours after
record of completion of grouting of the hole. The record shall contain the following
grouting details:
(i) hole location and reference number,

(ii) depth of hole,
(iii) collar level and hole inclination,
(iv) type of grout and grout mix proportions,
(v) volume of grout injected,
(vi) grouting stage numbers and lengths,
(vii) grouting pressures,
(viii) details of grout injections,
(ix) times and details of any interruptions, leakages and equipment
malfunctions.
Requirement for 26.53 Carry out the following tests for each batch of grout upon instruction from
tests the SO:
(i) grout-flow cone efflux time
(ii) crushing strength
(iii) bleeding of grout
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A batch of grout for geotechnical works is any quantity of grout used for
grouting geotechnical works in one continuous operation in one day.
Grout flow cone 26.54 Provide one sample of grout from each batch of grout to determine the flow
efflux time cone efflux time. The method of testing shall be in accordance with ASTM
C939-87.
Crushing 26.55 (a) Provide one sample of grout from each batch of grout to determine the
strength of grout crushing strength of the grout. Provide samples not more than one
hour after the grout has been mixed, and protect them from moisture
content changes before test cubes are made.
(b) Make nine 100 mm test cubes from each sample of grout taken as
stated in Clause 26.54. Three test cubes shall be tested to determine
the crushing strength at 3 days, three test cubes shall be tested to
determine the crushing strength at 7 days, and three test cubes shall be
tested to determine the crushing strength at 28 days.
(c) The method of making, curing and testing the test cubes shall be as
stated CS 1.
Bleeding of grout 26.56 (a) Complete bleeding test immediately prior to each application of grout
for geotechnical works in a day or as directed by the SO. One sample
of grout shall be provided from each batch of grout to determine the
amount of bleeding of the grout.
(b) Test grout for geotechnical works for bleeding in accordance with
ASTM C940-98a.
(c) Provide samples not more than 30 minutes after the grout has been
mixed, and protect them from moisture content changes before the
tests for amount of bleeding are carried out.
(d) Each sample of grout taken as stated in (a) and (b) above shall be
divided into three specimens. Each specimen shall be tested to
determine the amount of bleeding.
(e) Place a portion of each specimen in a covered cylinder with a

diameter of 100 + 10 mm, to a depth of 100 + 5 mm and the amount
of bleeding measured by a scale fixed to the outside of the cylinder.
Non-compliance 26.57 If the result of any test for grout does not comply with the specified
requirements as stipulated in Clause 26.47, submit particulars of proposed
changes to the materials, grout mix or methods of production to the SO.
Further grouting trials shall be carried out unless otherwise permitted by the
SO.
DRILLING OF HOLES FOR GEOTECHNICAL WORKS
Drilling and 26.58 (a) Carry out drilling for holes using rotary or percussive-rotary drill with
casings air or water as the flushing medium. Water flush shall not be allowed
in case of soil nail holes unless otherwise permitted by the SO. The
set-up of drilling plant and ancillary equipment shall be in such a
manner that water, dust, fumes and noise generated in the course of
drilling and grouting operation shall be sufficiently diverted,
controlled, suppressed and muffled.
(b) Use casings to prevent collapsing of the drillhole and to permit

unobstructed insertion of the bar or grout pipe, unless otherwise
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permitted by the SO. Remove these casings immediately before or
simultaneously with the grouting in such a manner that the grout hole
will not collapse and the injection of grout will not be hindered.
(c) Reflush drillholes which have been drilled more than one day before
grouting of the hole starts with compressed air immediately before
grouting commences.
(d) The permitted deviation of drillholes shall be + 2 to the vertical and

horizontal alignment as specified by the SO. The cover to the lower
end of the bar shall be at least 50 mm.
(e) Do not carry out drilling within a 15 metres radius zone of any fresh
grouted soil nail or rock dowel completed within the last 24 hours.
DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
Relief drains 26.59 (a) Relief drains shall be of Netlon 20-100FC or 30-200FC type as
specified in the Contract or alternative products having equivalent
functions or performance approved by the SO. PVC flanges for
connecting relief drains to outlet pipes shall be as shown on the
(b) Submit the following particulars of the proposed materials and

methods of construction for relief drains to the SO :-
(i) details of relief drains and outlets, and

(ii) method of fixing relief drains to the slope face.
(c) Submit the particulars to the SO for approval at least 14 days before
fixing of relief drains starts.
(d) Submit samples to the SO for approval of the source and type of each
material at the same time as particulars of the material are submitted.
(e) Construct a trial length of relief drains of at least 2 m.
(f) Fix relief drains in position before surface protection or remedial

measures are applied. Carry out fixing in a manner which will not
affect the serviceability of the relief drains or outlets. Discharge
water collected in relief drains to outlets agreed by the SO.
Granular filter 26.60 (a) Granular filter shall consist of durable, inert, natural material free
from clay, organic material and other impurities. Design granular
filter materials in accordance with the design criteria stated in GEO
Publication 1/93 and current amendments.

methods of construction for granular filters to the SO:
(i) whether granular filter material is to be supplied ready mixed

or is to be mixed on the Site,
(ii) source of supply, including name of supplier of ready mixed

material,
(iii) quantity of each constituent if the material is to be mixed on

the Site,
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(iv) constructional plant and methods of mixing for material mixed
on the Site,
(v) method of storage and location of storage areas on the Site,
(vi) methods of deposition and compaction of material,
(vii) results of three tests for particle size distribution of the fill
material against which the granular filter is to be placed, and
(viii) details of filter design including calculations and grading

envelopes.
(c) Submit the particulars to the SO for approval at least 14 days before
deposition of granular filter material starts.
(d) Submit samples to the SO for approval of the source and type of each
(e) Do not handle or store granular filter material in a manner which will
result in mixing of the different types and sizes or in segregation,
contamination, deterioration or erosion of the material.
(f) Place stockpiles of granular filter material on well-drained, prepared

areas, and separate them by dividing walls of sufficient height to keep
the different materials separate.
(g) Mix thoroughly granular filter material by the method approved by

the SO, and remix material which has been stockpiled before
deposition.
(h) Compact granular filter materials in accordance with the

requirements for rock fill materials as stated in Clause 3.20.
(i) Deposit granular filter material in a manner which will not result in
segregation or contamination of the material.
(j) Deposit granular filter material in such a manner that a continuous

free draining zone is formed. Clean and scarify the surface of each
layer before the next layer is deposited unless otherwise permitted by
the SO.
(k) A batch of granular filter material is any quantity of granular filter

material of the same type and grading delivered to the Site at any one
time.
(l) (i) Provide one sample of granular filter material from each
500m3 or part thereof of the material delivered to the Site.
(ii) Unless otherwise permitted by the SO, provide one sample of

granular material from each 500m3 or part thereof of granular
filter material which has been deposited and compacted.
(iii) The size of each sample taken as stated in Clause 26.60(l)(i)

shall be 10 kg. The method of sampling shall be in
accordance with BS 812:Part 102.
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(iv) Samples taken as stated in Clause 26.60(l)(ii) shall consist of
material excavated from the compacted layer to form a flat
bottomed, steep sided hole of approximately 0.13 m2 to the
complete depth of the compacted layer. A template shall be
used to fix the edges of the hole if necessary. The sides and
bottom of the hole shall be at least 50mm from other types of
fill material.
(m) (i) Test each sample of granular filter material to determine the
particle size distribution.
(ii) The method of testing shall be in accordance with the wet

sieving method stated in Geospec 3, Test Method 8.2.
(n) (i) If the result of any test for particle size distribution on a
sample of granular filter material taken as stated in Clause
26.60(l)(i) does not comply with the specified requirements
for particle size distribution, provide additional samples from
the same batch and carry out additional tests for particle size
distribution.
(ii) The batch shall be considered as not complying with the

specified requirements for particle size distribution if the
result of any additional test for particle size distribution does
not comply with the specified requirements for particle size
distribution.
(o) Typical details of filter blanket for fill slope are as shown in the
Geotextile filter 26.61 (a) Geotextile filter shall be a proprietary type approved by the SO and
shall have the properties stated in the Contract.

methods of construction for geotextile filter to the SO:
(i) manufacturer‟s name and source of supply,
(ii) details of geotextile filter including manufacturer‟s literature,
(iii) a certificate for the geotextile filter showing manufacturer‟s

name, the date and place of manufacture and showing that the
geotextile filter complies with requirements stated in the
Contract, and including results of tests stated in the Contract,
(iv) calculations showing that the geotextile filter complies with

the filtration characteristics stated in the Contract,
(v) details of previous uses of the geotextile filter,
(vi) details of quantities to be supplied in each delivery,
(vii) method of storage,
(viii) methods of cutting and jointing geotextile filter,
(ix) method of repairing small batches, and
(x) methods of laying and holding in position.
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(c) Submit the particulars, including certificates, to the SO for approval
at least 28 days before the first delivery of the geotextile filter to the
Site. Certificates shall be submitted for each batch of geotextile filter
delivered to the Site.
(d) Submit geotextile filter and two pieces of geotextile filter joined in
accordance with the manufacturer‟s recommendations for each type
of joint to the SO for approval of the source and type of each material
at the same time as particulars of the material are submitted.
(e) Deliver geotextile filter in secure wrappings to ensure that the

geotextile filter is dry and protected from damage, contamination and
exposure to conditions which may adversely affect it.
(f) Store geotextile filter on a level surface, and keep it in a secure and
dry condition, which will not result in damage to the fabric or in
contamination of the fabric.
(g) (i) The total period for which geotextile filter is exposed to
daylight or other sources of ultra-violet radiation during
handling, delivery, storage and installation shall not exceed 7
days.
(ii) Do not use geotextile filter which has been damaged or

exposed to daylight or other sources of ultra-violet radiation
for longer than the period stated in Clause 26.61(g)(i) in the
permanent work unless permitted by the SO.
(iii) Carry out repairs to geotextile filter which has been torn or
damaged during installation using a patch of the same
material extending at least 300 mm beyond the edge of the
damaged area. Do not carry out repairs on geotextile filter
which has been damaged during storage or storage before
installation.
(h) (i) Install geotextile filter in such a manner that the individual
yarns, webs or layers of the fabric retain their intended
orientation and relative positions with respect to each another.
(ii) Install, cut and join geotextile filterin in accordance with the
manufacturer‟s recommendations.
(iii) Laps in sheets of fabric reinforcement which are not stated in

the Contract to be joined shall be at least 300 mm.
(i) Do not operate constructional plant and other vehicles on installed

geotextile filter, unless in opinion of the SO it is adequately protected
by a cover of fill material or other means agreed by the SO.
(j) Keep records of installation of geotextile filter on the Site, and submit
a copy to the SO each day. Records shall contain the following
details :-
(i) identification of structures and sections of work where

geotextile filter is installed,
(ii) type of geotextile filter, including identification of batch,
(iii) date of first exposure of geotextile filter to ultra-violet

radiation before installation,
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(iv) type of joint, amount of overlap, method of holding in place
and any repairs to geotextile filter carried out during
installation,
(v) date of installation of geotextile filter, and
(vi) date of final covering of geotextile filter.
Filter drainage 26.62 (a) (i) Filter pipes shall comply with the following:
pipe
Precast : BS 5911
Vitrified clay pipes : BS 65
DI pipes : BS 4772
Steel pipes : BS 534
Porous concrete pipes : BS 1194
Perforated concrete pipes : BS 5911
Pitch fibre pipes : BS 2760
UPVC pipes : BS 4660 of BS 3506
Corrugated polyethylene : AASHTO
tubing Designation M252
(iii) Do not use Class O UPVC pipes.
(iii) Cut the perforations in perforated pipes clearly, and

uniformly space them along the length and circumstance of
the pipe.
(iv) Join UPVC plastic pipes using couplers.
(b) (i) Submit the following particulars of the proposed materials

and methods of construction for filter pipes to the SO:
 details of type of pipes, including manufacturer‟s

literature,
 a certificate showing the manufacturer‟s name, the date
and place of manufacture and showing that the pipes
comply with the requirements stated in the Contract,
 details of previous installations using similar pipes, and
 method of installation.
(ii) Submit the particulars to the SO for approval at least 28 days

before installation of the filter pipes starts.
(c) Submit samples to the SO for approval of the source and type of each
(d) Store coils of plastic tubing for filter pipes flat.
Erosion control 26.63 (a) Mat for erosion control shall be “Enkamat” type 7020, “Tensar
mats Mat“ 18 mm thick or “Erolan” 20 mm thick and “Soil Saver” 1 pound
per square yard with a tolerance of plus or minus 5% as specified in
the Contract. Subject to the approval of the SO, use alternative mats
for erosion control. The alternative product for “Enkamat” type 7020
shall be made of nylon and shall have a minimum thickness of 18 mm
and minimum weight of 0.25 kg/m2. The alternative product for
“Tensar Mat” shall be made of polyethylene and shall have a
minimum thickness of 18 mm and minimum weight 0.45 kg/m2. The
alternative product for “Erolan” shall be made of polypropylene and
shall have a minimum thickness of 20 mm and minimum weight of
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0.55 kg/m2. The alternative product for “Soil Saver” shall be made of
heavy woven jute mesh of 1 pound per square yard with a tolerance of
plus or minus 5%. All alternative products must be produced by
proprietary manufacturers and specifically designed for the erosion
control of sloping ground.
(b) Submit the following particulars of materials and methods of

construction for mats for erosion control to the SO for approval at
least 14 days prior to installation:
(i) details of materials,
(ii) manufacture‟s literature including recommended sequence of

mats installation and hydroseeding,
(iii) method of lapping, fixing and anchorage, and
(iv) method of placing and tamping of soft soil into the mats, if
required.
(c) Submit samples to the SO for approval of the source and type of each
(d) Clear areas to be applied with mats of all roots, rubbish, debris and
loose soils. All local irregular spots and areas shall be either trimmed
or filled with compacted fill material or compacted soil cement to
provide smooth surfaces.
(e) Lay and fix mats for erosion control onto sloping ground in
accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedures and in
compliance with the following requirements:
(i) Anchor the mats along the slope crest and each berm level
with at least 200 mm of mat length embedded into the ground
or underneath the concrete berm slabs. The mats shall also be
embedded at least 200 mm into any adjacent structures to be
constructed. The mats shall be rolled out from top down the
slope surfaces. Provide sufficient anchorage pins at a
maximum spacing of 1 m centre to centre to ensure the mats
are in complete and total contact with the ground at every
place. In areas of irregularities due to exposed rocks or
existing structures, provide additional anchorage pins to
prevent any gap or void forming underneath the mats.
Lapping between mats shall be at least 150mm and shall be
formed with the upslope mat over the downslope mat. Do not
form lapping within 1m of any intersection of two slope
surfaces which have a sharp difference in slope gradient or
strike direction.
(ii) Where recommended by the manufacturer, place and tamp

soft soil into the mats and completely fill all void within the
mats to form an integral composite structure on completion of
laying and anchoring of the mats.
(iii) The sequence of hydroseeding and laying of mats shall be in

accordance with the manufacturer‟s recommended sequence.
Lay the protective materials for hydroseeding on top of the
erosion control mat, if specified.
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Raking drains 26.64 (a) Type 0 raking drains shall be unlined raking drains. Drain holes shall
be at least 40 mm diameter.
(b) Type 1 raking drains shall be single pipe raking drains consisting of a
single perforated pipe with a non-perforated invert.
(c) Type 2 raking drains shall be single pipe raking drains consisting of a
single perforated pipe with a non-perforated invert and enclosed
within a geotextile filter sheath.
(d) Type 3 raking drains shall be double pipe raking drains consisting of
an outer permanent pipe and an inner removable pipe enclosed within
a geotextile filter sheath. The outer and inner pipes shall be perforated
pipes with a non-perforated invert.
(e) Typical details of raking drains and connections to surface drainage

are shown on Standard Drawings in Appendix 8.
(f) Pipes for raking drains shall be perforated pipes with non-perforated
invert as approved by the SO. The portion of openings in the
perforated pipe shall cover between approximately two-thirds 50%
and 70% of the circumference of the pipe. The percentage of opening
areas to overall surface area of the pipe shall not be less than 14% for
40 mm diameter pipe, nor less than 8% for 65 mm or above diameter
pipe. The pipe material shall have the following physical properties or
having equivalent functions:
(i) Material: non-metallic
(ii) Minimum tensile strength: 21,300 kN/m2
(iii) Minimum compressive strength: 22,000 kN/m2
(iv) Minimum flexural strength: 6,800kN/m2
Couplers for filter pipes shall also have non-perforated invert and
shall be of similar strength and durability of the pipe materials. The
lapped length of coupler and each end of the filter pipes shall be at
least 100 mm. The elongation at the pipe connection shall be less than
5mm under a 45 kg pulling force.
(g) Geotextile filter sheaths for raking drains shall be formed of

non-woven geotextile filter robust enough to prevent tearing, and
shall have the following physical properties or materials having
equivalent functions or performance as approved by the SO:
(i) Material : non-metallic
(ii) Minimum tensile strength: 17 kN/m
(iii) Apparent opening size: 140 μm
(iv) Coefficient of permeability under 2 kN/m2 : 5 x 10-3 m/s
(v) Flow rate at 100 mm head under 2 kN/m2 : 195 L/m2s
Tying wires for jointing pipes and stitching filter sheath shall be
non-metallic wires of minimum breaking load of 400N or similar
approved.
(h) Installation of raking drains.
(i) The length of raking drains assembled before installation

shall not exceed 12.5 m. Secure connections between
consecutive pipes in such a manner that the cumulative
longitudinal extension of a 12.5m assembled length of pipe
does not exceed 5mm when pulled by hand.
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(ii) Wrap pipes for Type 2 and Type 3 raking drains in geotextile
filter sheath in the following manner prior to installation to
ensure that the overlap and stitching be located against the
non-perforated invert of the pipe. Place the pipe onto and
along the centre of a strip of geotextile filter with the
non-perforated invert uppermost. Draw the strip of geotextile
filter, which shall be of sufficient width to allow an overlap of
at least 50 mm, around the pipe and stitched together tightly
with non-metallic wires. The stitching shall be tied off onto
the pipe and the fabric bound every 300 mm to prevent
dislocation during installation. Mark the filter sheath to
ensure that the non-perforated invert is correctly positioned
during installation.
(iii) During delivery and installation of raking drains, care must be

taken to ensure that the pipe and geotextile filter sheath are
not damaged. Submit the method of installing the raking
drains to the SO for approval prior to installation.
(iv) Before installation of drain pipes, check cleanliness of the

drillholes. Whenever any obstruction encountered inside a
drillhole during pipe insertion, withdraw the pipe and clear
the obstruction before re-insertion. No jacking or hammering
of pipes shall be carried out during the whole process of pipe
insertion.
(i) Drilling for raking drains
(i) Do not use drilling lubricants other than clean water or air for
drilling holes for raking drains. Use casings to prevent
collapse of the hole and to permit unobstructed insertion of
the pipes and geotextile filter sheath.
(ii) Position the drillhole entry point within a tolerance of

+75mm. Deviation in alignment shall not exceed + 2 to the
vertical and horizontal alignment as specified by the SO.
Deviation from straight shall not exceed 20 mm in any 3m
length of drillhole. Maintain a positive gradient throughout
the complete length of the hole, and measure the inclination
of holes by a method agreed by the SO.
(iii) Temporarily plug drillholes or protect them to prevent entry

of deleterious material after drilling.
(j) Keep records of drillholes for raking drains on the Site, and submit a
drillhole log for each drillhole to the SO before installation of the
raking drain starts. The drillhole log shall contain the following
details:
(i) drain reference number,
(ii) location, inclination, bearings, diameter and length of hole,
(iii) details of drilling progress,
(iv) details of water seepage related to drilling progress, and
(v) description of the materials encountered in the drillhole

related to drilling progress.
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PAINTING TO SPRAYED CONCRETE
Painting to 26.65 (a) Where ordered, paint the sprayed concrete with two coats of
sprayed concrete water-based paint for external use approved by the SO. The
components of paint shall not be toxic or hazardous to health.
(b) Submit details of the paint products (e.g. specification and colour
samples etc.) and method statement for the approval of SO prior to
painting. The colour of the paint shall be “Antique” to BS 5252F and
of the colour code as directed by the SO.
(c) Do not store paint and associated materials in a dry weatherproof

store. Maintain the store in a cool, well ventilated condition. Tins of
paint and associated materials shall be labelled to show their intended
use, and shall be protected from exposure to conditions which may
adversely affect the material. Store paint and associated materials in
accordance with the manufacturers‟ recommendations, and do not use
them after the recommended shelf life has been exceeded.
(d) Prepare the surface of the sprayed concrete prior to applying the paint.
The surface to be painted shall be clean, free of contaminants, such as
oils, grease, release agents, mortar splashes etc.. Remove all debris
and loose materials from the surface. Do not carry out painting in
direct strong sunlight, hot windy conditions or in an environment with
excessive dust.
(e) Mix paint in accordance with the manufacturer‟s instruction prior to

application. Apply each coat of the paint to the surface using an
airless spray at 12m2/litre or equivalent to obtain a uniform finish or
as recommended by the manufacturer. Allow sufficient time gap
between the application of the first and second coat of paint as
recommended by the manufacturer. Protect each coat of paint from
rain for the first 24 hours after application.
MAINTENANCE STAIRWAYS
Maintenance 26.66 (a) Typical details of concrete maintenance stairways on slopes up to 40
stairways on are as shown in Standard Drawings in Appendix 9.
slope
(b) Typical details of staircase for slopes steeper than 40 are as shown in
the Standard Drawing in Appendix 9.
AS-BUILT RECORD
Particular 26.67 Submit as-built topographical survey, site formation layout, details
requirements drawings and design calculation to the SO, and they shall cover the
following:
(a) the extent of man-made slopes, if any (including cut and fill slopes) is
to be marked on the as-built drawings. The legend for cut slopes
shall be different from that of the fill slopes;
(b) the contour lines shall terminate at the boundaries of the cut/fill
slopes and there shall not be any contour lines within the cut/fill
slopes;
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(c) any surface protection such as hydroseeding, sprayed concrete,
chunam, etc. and surface drainage system shall be marked clearly on
the as-built drawings;
(d) any installation such as soil nails, dowel bars, horizontal drains, etc.
shall also be marked on the as-built drawings. The respective
grouting and testing records shall also be submitted. The elevation of
the respective slopes shall be shown;
(e) any retaining walls layout and details; and
(f) any other geotechnical features.
Appendix
Drawings
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APPENDIX 1 SHEET 1 of 1
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APPENDIX 2 Sheet 1 of 1
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Soil Nails Installation: Pull Out Test Records
Contract No. . Contractor .
Works order No. . . .
Slope details
Slope No. . Cross-section . Slope top mPD
Slope angle,  Bottom mPD
Soil nail hole details (Soil nail No. ) Bar details
Head E Hole diameter mm Length, L m
Co-ordinates N Total length, L m Diameter, d mm
R.L. mPD Inclination, i . Steel grade
Loading sequence (Tp = 90% steel bar yield load or the ultimate soil / grout bond load or as directed by SO)
Seating Load, Ta =
Cycle 1, TDL1 =
Cycle 2, TDL2 =
Test Load, Tp =
Time Load Bearing plate movement Nail head movement

Time
elapsed Average Average
d/h/m Gauge kN Gauge 1 Gauge 2 Gauge 1 Gauge 2
min (mm) (mm)
Tested by Date / / Checked by Date / / .

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Definitions
Current - The document is the current one available.
Withdrawn - The document is no longer "current", it has been withdrawn.
Revised - This standard has been revised.
Superseded or s/s - This standard has been withdrawn and replaced by one or
more otherReplaced
Partially standards.- This standard has been partially replaced by one or more
other standards.
Confirmed - This standard has been reviewed and confirmed as being current.
Obsolescent - This standard should not be used for new activity, but remains
current, usually because of legislative issues.
BS 4: N/A Structural Steel Sections 15.04

BS 4: 1980 Pt. 1 2005 Current Hot rolled sections 15.04
BS EN 179 BS EN 179 : 2008, Current 14.04
BS EN 197-1 : 2000 2004 Current Cement. Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
BS 18:1987 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10002-1 : 1990 (2001 Current) Method for tensile testing of metals (including aerospace materials) 5.15
BS EN 10002-1 : 2001 Current Tensile testing of metallic materials. Method of test at ambient temperature
BS 21: 1985 Current, Amd 6633 : 1990 Pipe threads for tubes and fittings 19.50
BS 21: 1985 BS EN 10226-1 : 2004 Pipe threads for tubes and fittings 19.50
BS 63: 1987(1994) Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13043 : 2002 (Current, Corr 15334 : 2004) Single-sized aggregate for surface dressing 24.08
BS EN 13043 : 2002 Current, Corr 15334 : 2004 Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked
areas
BS 65: 1991 Current, Confirmed 2003, Amd 8622 : 1995 Vitrified Clay Pipes, Fittings and Ducts, Also Flexible Mechanical Joints for Use Solely with 23.09
Surface Water Pipes and Fittings
BS EN 295 BS EN 295-1 : 1991, BS EN 295-2 : 1991, BS EN 295-3 : 1991, BS EN 295-4 : 1995, BS Specification for vitrified clay pipes, fittings and ducts, also flexible mechanical joints for use 23.04
EN 295-5 : 1994, BS EN 295-6 : 1996, BS EN 295-7 : 1996, BS EN 295-10 : 2005 solely with surface water pipes and fittings
BS EN 295-1 : 1991 Current, Amd 10621 : 1999 Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and Sewers - Part 1
BS EN 295-2 : 1991 Current, Amd 10620 : 1999 Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and Sewers - Part 2: Quality Control
and Sampling
BS EN 295-3 : 1991 Current, Amd 10357 : 1999 Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and Sewers Part 3: Test Methods
BS EN 295-4 : 1995 Current Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and Sewers Part 4: Requirements for
Special Fittings, Adaptors and Compatible Accessories
BS EN 295-5 : 1994 Current, Amd 10481 : 1999 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers Part 5: Requirements for
perforated vitrified clay pipes and fittings
BS EN 295-6 : 1996 Current, Amd 15279 : 2004 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers Part 6: Requirements for
vitrified clay manholes
BS EN 295-7 : 1996 Current Vitrified Clay Pipes and Fittings and Pipe Joints for Drains and Sewers Part 7: Requirements for
Vitrified Clay Pipes and Joints for Pipe Jacking
BS EN 295-10 : 2005 Current Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers Part 10: Performance
requirements
BS 143 : 1986 BS 143 & 1256 : 2000, Current Threaded Pipe Fittings in Malleable Cast Iron and Cast Copper Alloy 19.33
BS 143 : 1986 Ditto Ditto 19.46
BS 143 & 1256: 1986 BS 143 & 1256 : 2000, Current Threaded Pipe Fittings in Malleable Cast Iron and Cast Copper Alloy 19.46
BS 245: 1976(1992) Current, Confirmed 2000 Mineral Solvents (White Spirit and Related Hydrocarbon Solvents) for Paints and Other Purposes 21.33
BS 405: 1987 Current, Amd 6660 : 1991 Expanded metal (steel) for general purposes 17.03
BS 410 : 1986 BS 410 Pt 1-2 : 2000, Current Sieves for testing the size distribution of granular products in the particle size range from 125 mm 11.05
to 32 μm. Aperture sizes for wire cloth and perforated plate (including 7 non ISO sizes for round
holes) in test sieves. Lists tolerances and gives relevant definitions and an outline of inspection
procedures.
BS 410-1 : 2000 Current Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing. Test sieves of metal wire cloth
BS 410-2 : 2000 Current Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing. Test sieves of perforated metal plate
BS 416: 1990 Pt. 1-2 Pt. 1 Current, Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 877 : 1999 (Current) Cast iron spigot and socket soil, waste and ventilating pipes (sand cast and spun) and fittings 19.26
BS 416: 1990 Pt. 1-2 Pt. 1 Current, Pt. 2 BS EN 877 : 1999 + A1 : 2006, Current Cast iron spigot and socket soil, waste and ventilating pipes (sand cast and spun) and fittings 19.26
BS EN 877 : 1999 Current Cast iron pipes and fittings, their joints and accessories for the evacuation of water from buildings.
Requirements, test methods and quality assurance
BS 417: 1987 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 2000 Galvanized mild steel cisterns and covers, tanks and cylinders 19.49
BS 434: 1984 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1997, Amd 4757 : 1984 Bitumen road emulsions 24.05
BS 434: 1984 Pt. 2 2006, Current Bitumen road emulsions 24.05
BS 437: 1978 Current, Amd 5877 : 1988 Cast iron spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings 23.05
BS 437: 1978 BS 437 : 2008, Current Cast iron spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings 23.05
BS EN 438 BS EN 438-1 : 2005, BS EN 438-2 : 2005, BS EN 438-3 : 2005, BS EN 438-4 : 2005, BS Laminated plastic sheet 13.21
EN 438-5 : 2005, BS EN 438-6 : 2005, BS EN 438-7 : 2005
BS EN 438-1 : 2005 Current High-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) Sheets based on thermosetting resins (Usually called
Laminates) Part 1: Introduction and general information
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Laminates) Part 2: Determination of properties
laminates) Part 3: Classification and specifications for laminates less than 2 mm thick intended for
bonding to supporting substrates
Laminates) Part 4: Classification and specifications for Compact laminates of thickness 2 mm and
greater
Laminates) Part 5: Classification and specifications for flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm
thick intended for bonding to supporting substrates
Laminates) Part 6: Classification and specifications for Exterior-grade Compact laminates of
thickness 2 mm and greater
Laminates) Part 7: Compact laminate and HPL composite panels for internal and external wall and
ceiling finishes
BS EN 438-8 : 2009 Current Ditto

BS 443: 1982(1990) Withdrawn, Amd 6158 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 10244-2 : 2001 (Current) Testing zinc coatings on steel wire and quality requirements 18.28
BS EN 10244-2 : 2001 Current, Corr 13233 : 2001 Steel wire and wire products. Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire. Zinc or zinc alloy
coatings
BS EN 10244-2 : 2001 2009, Current Steel wire and wire products. Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire. Zinc or zinc alloy
coatings
BS 460: 1964(1981) 2002 Current, Amd 15095 : 2004 Cast iron rainwater goods 19.26
BS 460: 1981 2002 + Addendam a2 : 2007, Current Cast iron rainwater goods 19.26
BS 473 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 490 : 1994 & BS EN 491 : 1994 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings 18.92
BS EN 490 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Product specifications
BS EN 491 : 1994 2005 Current, Corr 15834 : 2005 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Test methods
BS 476: ---- Pt. 3-4, 6- Ditto Fire test on building materials & structure 13.60, 14.32,
8, 10-13, 14.45
15, 20-24,
31-33
BS 476: 1975 Pt. 3 2004 Current, Amd 16169 : 2006 Classification and method of test for external fire exposure to roofs 12.89
BS 476: 1970(1984) Pt. 4 Current, Confirmed 1984, Amd 4390 : 1983 Non-combustibility test for materials 12.89
BS 476: 1989 Pt. 6 BS 476-6: 1989 + A1: 2009, Current Method of test for fire propagation for products 18.153
BS 476: 1987(1993) Pt. 7 1997 Current Method of Test to Determine the Classification of the Surface Spread of Flame of Products 12.89
BS 476: 1987(1993) Pt. 7 Ditto Ditto 18.153

BS 476: 1987(1993) Pt. 7 Ditto Ditto 21.14
BS 476:Pt 7:1997 Pt. 7 Current Ditto 21.14
BS 476: 1972 Pt. 8 Superseded, Withdrawn, Amended by: AMD4822 Replaced by: BS 476-20:1987, BS 476- Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction 16.70
21:1987, BS 476-22:1987, BS 476-23:1987
BS 476: 1972 Pt. 8 Ditto Ditto 17.43
BS 476: 1983(1989) Pt. 10 2009, Current Guide to the principles and application of fire testing 17.43
BS 476: 1982(1988) Pt. 11 1982, Current Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials 17.43
BS 476: 1991 Pt. 12 Current Method of test for ignitability of products by direct flame impingement 17.43
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 13 Current, Amd 5774 : 1988 Method of measuring the ignitability of products subjected to thermal irradiance 17.43
BS 476: 1993 Pt. 15 Current Method for measuring the rate of heat release of products 17.43
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 20 Current, Amd 6487 : 1990 Methods for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction 13.61
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 20 Ditto Ditto 13.62
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 21 Current Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction 13.61
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 21 Ditto Ditto 13.62

BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Current Guide to full scale fire tests within buildings 13.61, 14.32,
14.45, 14.04
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Ditto Ditto 13.62
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Ditto Ditto 14.27
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 22 Ditto Ditto 14.29
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 23 Current, Amd 9458 : 1998 Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure 13.61
BS 476: 1987 Pt. 23 Ditto Ditto 13.62

BS 476: 1987 Pt. 24 Current, BS 476-24 : 1987, ISO 6944 : 1985 Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts 13.62
BS 476-31.1 : 1983 Current, Amd 8366 : 1994 Methods for Measuring Smoke Penetration Through Doorsets and Shutter Assemblies Section 13.62
31.1: Method of Measurement Under Ambient Temperature Conditions
BS 476: 1983 Pt. 31 Current 13.62
BS 476: 1993 Pt. 33 Current Full-scale room test for surface products 13.62
BS 476 :Part 8 Part 8 Ditto Test Methods and Criteria for the Fire Resistance of Elements of Building Construction 17.42
BS 476 Parts 20 Ditto Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general principles) 17.42
BS 476 Parts 21 Ditto Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction 17.42
BS 476 Parts 22 Ditto Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction 17.42
BS 476 Parts 23 Ditto Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure 17.42
BS 497: 1976 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 6643 : 1990, s/s by BS EN 124 : 1994 (Current) Manhole covers, road gully gratings & frames 23.13
BS EN 124 : 1994 Current, Amd 8587 : 1995 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. Design requirements, type testing, 23.13
marking, quality control
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BS 499: ----- BS 499 Pt 1 : 2009, Current, Pt 2C : 1999, Current; Pt 2 Amd 7439 : 1992, withdrawn, s/s Welding terms and symbols 16.09(i)(m)
by BS EN 22553 : 1995 (Current) & BS EN 24063 : 1992 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO
4063 : 2000 (Current))
BS EN 22553 : 1995 Current Welded, brazed and soldered joints. Symbolic representation on drawings
BS EN 24063 : 1992 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 4063 : 2000 (Current) Welding, brazing, soldering and braze welding of metals. Nomenclature of processes and reference
numbers for symbolic representation on drawings
BS EN ISO 4063 : 2000 Current Welding and allied processes. Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers
BS 544: 1969(1994) Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 7899 : 1993 Linseed oil putty for use in wooden frames 20.16
BS 550: See BS 473 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 490 : 1994 & BS EN 491 : 1994 Concrete roofing tiles 18.92
BS EN 490 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Product specifications
BS EN 491 : 1994 2005 Current, Corr 15834 : 2005 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Test methods
BS 554: 1952 BS 501 & 554 : 1952, Withdrawn, Amd PD 1774 : 1954 Reports of volume and standard temperature of volumetric glassware 21.32
BS 639: 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 499 : 1995 (Withdrawn) Specification for covered carbon and carbon manganese steel electrodes for manual metal-arc 15.27
welding
BS EN 499 : 1995 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 2560 : 2006 (Current) Welding consumables. Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of non alloy and fine grain 15.48
steels. Classification
BS EN ISO 2560 : 2006 Current Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and fine
grain steels - Classification
BS 729: 1971(1986) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 1461 : 1999 Hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles 15.39, 14.18
BS EN ISO 1461 : 2009 Current Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles - Specifications and Test 14.18, 14.04,
Methods 16.17(i), 16.30
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 17.20

BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 17.22
BS 729: 1971(1986) Ditto Ditto 23.13
BS 743: 1970 Current Amd 6579 : 1991, Partially s/s by BS 6398:1983, BS 6515:1984 and BS Materials for damp proof courses 9.13
BS 743: 1970 BS 6398:1983, BS 6515:1984 and BS 8215:1991, Current Materials for damp proof courses 9.13
BS 6398:1983 Current Specification for bitumen damp-proof courses for masonry
BS 6515:1984 Current, Amd 6515 : 1986, Confirmed 1996 Specification for polyethylene damp-proof courses for masonry
BS 8215:1991 Current Code of practice for design and installation of damp-proof courses in masonry construction
BS 747: 1994 BS EN 13707 : 2004 + A2 : 2009, Current Reinforced Bitumen Sheets for Roofing - Specification 12.08
BS 812: ----- See below Testing aggregates 6.33, 25.11(a)
BS 812: ----- See below Ditto 6.34
BS 812: ----- See below Ditto 8.04
BS 812: 1975 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 6587 : 1991, s/s by BS 812:Part 105:Section 105.1:1985, BS 812- Methods for determination of particle size and shape 9.17
101:1984, BS 812-102:1989, BS 812-105.2:1990, BS 812-106:1985, Replaced by Parts
and Sections of the new edition and by BS 882:1992
BS 812 Pt. 1 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS 812-103.1:1985 Methods for determination of particle size and shape 25.11(a)
BS 812: 1975 Pt. 2 Current, Partially replaced, Replaced by: BS EN 1097-3:1998 Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of density 6.75
BS 812: 1989 Pt. 102 Replaced by BS EN 932-1:1997 but remains current until related standards are available. Testing aggregates. Methods for sampling 6.75
BS 812: 1985 Pt. 103.1 Current, Superseded, Replaced by BS EN 933-1:1997 but remains current Testing aggregates. Method for determination of particle size distribution. Sieve tests 6.75
BS 812: 1989 Pt. 105.1 Current, Superseded, Replaced by BS EN 933-3:1997 but remains current. Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of particle shape. Flakiness index 6.75
BS 812: 1990 Pt. 111 Confirmed, Current, Partially replaced, Replaced by: BS EN 1097-2:1998 Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of ten per cent fines value (TFV) 6.75
BS 812: 1988 Pt. 117 Current, Superseded, Replaced by BS EN 1744-1:1998 but remains current. Testing aggregates. Method for determination of water-soluble chloride salts 6.47.2(vi)
BS 812: 1988 Pt. 118 Current, Superseded, Replaced by: BS EN 1744-1:1998 Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of sulphate content 6.75
BS EN 12620 2002 + A1: 2008, Current Aggregates for concrete 18.69
BS 812: 1975 Pt. 2 1995, Current, Amd 10379 : 1999, Partially s/s by BS EN 1097-3:1998 (Current) Methods for determination of physical properties 8.04
BS EN 1097-3:1998 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates. Determination of loose bulk density
and voids
BS 812:1975 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 812 Pt 110 - 114 (All Current) Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of mechanical properties
BS 812:1976 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 812 Pt 117:1988 (Current, Confirmed 2000) Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of mechanical properties
BS 812 Part 2 to 4 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS 812-103.1:1985 25.11(a)
BS 812:1990 Pt. 100 Remains Current, Amd 8771 : 1995, s/s by BS EN 932-5:2000 Testing aggregates. General requirements for apparatus and calibration
BS EN 932-5:2000 Current Tests for general properties of aggregates. Common equipment and calibration
BS 812:1984 Pt. 101 Remains Current, s/s by BS EN 932-6:1999 (Current) Guide to sampling and testing aggregates 6.33
BS EN 932-6 : 1999 Current Tests for General Properties of Aggregates - Part 6: Definitions of Repeatability and
Reproducibility
BS 812:1989 Pt. 102 Remains Current, s/s by BS EN 932-1 : 1997 (Current) Methods for sampling 6.33
BS EN 932-1 : 1997 Current Tests for general properties of aggregates. Methods for sampling
BS 812: Pt. 103, Current Methods for determination of particle size distribution 6.33
103.1,
103.2
BS 812:1985 Section Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 6003, 1989 Sieve Test 6.33
103.1
BS 812:1989 Section Current, Confirmed 2000 Sedimentation Test 6.33
103.2
BS 812:1994 Pt. 104 Current, Confirmed 2000 Testing aggregates. Method for qualitative and quantitative petrographic examination of
aggregates
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BS 812: Pt. 105, Current Methods for determination of particle shape 6.33
105.1,
105.2
BS 812:1989 Section Current, Confirmed 2000 Flakiness Index 6.33

105.1
BS 812:1990 Section Current, Confirmed 2000 Elongation index of coarse aggregate 6.33
105.2
BS 812:1985 Pt. 106 Current, Confirmed 2000 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of shell content in coarse aggregate
BS 812:1990 Pt. 109 Current, Confirmed 2000, Partially s/s by BS EN 1097-5 : 1999 (Current) Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of moisture content
BS EN 1097-5 : 1999 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates. Determination of the water content by
drying in a ventilated oven
BS 812:1990 Pt. 110 Current, Confirmed 2000, Partially s/s by BS EN 1097-2 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of aggregate crushing value ACV 6.33
BS 812:1990 Pt. 111 Current, Confirmed 2000, Partially s/s by BS EN 1097-2 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of ten percent value TFV 6.33
BS 812:1990 Pt. 112 Current, Confirmed 1995, Partially s/s by BS EN 1097-2 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of aggregate impact value AIV 6.33
BS EN 1097-2 : 1998 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates. Methods for the determination of
resistance to fragmentation
BS 812:1990 Pt. 113 Current, Confirmed 1995, s/s by BS EN 1097-8 : 2000 (Current) Methods for determination of aggregate abrasion value AAV 6.33
BS 812:1989 Pt. 114 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1097-8:2000 (Current) Testing aggregates. Method for determination of the polished-stone value
BS EN 1097-8 : 2000 Current Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates. Determination of the polished stone
value
BS 812:1988 Pt. 117 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1744-1 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of water soluble chloride salts 6.33
BS EN 1744-1 : 1998 Current Tests for Chemical Properties of Aggregates - Part 1: Chemical Analysis
BS 812:1988 Pt. 118 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1744-1 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of sulphate content 6.33
BS 812:1985 Pt. 119 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1744-1 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of acid soluble material content of fine aggregate 6.33
BS 812:1989 Pt. 120 Current, Amd 8773 : 1995, s/s by BS EN 1367-4 : 1998 (Current) Methods for testing and classifying drying shrinkage of aggregates in concrete 6.33
BS EN 1366 : 2004 Pt. 3 BS EN 1366 : 2009, Current Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates. Determination of drying shrinkage
BS EN 1367-4 : 1998 Current Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates. Determination of drying shrinkage
BS 812:1989 Pt. 121 Current, Confirmed 2000, s/s by BS EN 1367-2 : 1998 (Current) Methods for determination of soundness 6.33
BS EN 1367-2 : 1998 Current Tests for Thermal and Weathering Properties of Aggregates - Part 2: Magnesium Sulfate Test
BS 812:1999 Pt. 123 Current, Corr 10613 : 1999 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of alkali-silica reactivity. Concrete prism method
BS 812:1989 Pt. 124 Current Testing aggregates. Method for determination of frost-heave
BS 864: 1983 Pt. 2 Remains Current, Amd 7067 : 1992, s/s by BS EN 1254-1, -2 : 1998 (Current, Under Capillary and compression tube fittings of copper and copper alloy 19.47
Review)
BS 864: 1983 Pt. 2 BS EN 1254-1 : 1998, BS EN 1254-2 : 1998, Current Capillary and compression tube fittings of copper and copper alloy 19.47
BS EN 1254-1 : 1998 Current, Corr 10099 : 1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary
brazing to copper tubes
BS EN 1254-2 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings. Fittings with compression ends for use with copper
tubes
BS 864: 1983 Pt. 2 Ditto Ditto 19.54
BS 864 Part 2 Ditto Specification for capillary and compression fittings for copper tubes 19.46
BS 879: ----- Withdrawn, s/s by BS 879 Pt 1 (Current, Confrimed 1991, Amd 5526 : 1987) Water well casing 24.24
BS 879 : 1985 Pt 1 Current, Confrimed 1991, Amd 5526 : 1987 Water well casing. Specification for steel tubes for casing
BS 882: 1983 Withdrawn, Amd 13579 : 2002, s/s by BS EN 12620 : 2002 (Current) Aggregates from natural sources for concrete 6.33
BS EN 12620 : 2002 BS EN 12620: 2002 + A1: 2008 Aggregates for concrete 18.69
BS 890: 1972 1995 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 459-1 : 2001 Building limes 3.27
BS EN 459-1 : 2001 Current, Corr 14099 : 2002 Building lime Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity criteria
BS EN 459-1 BS EN 459-1 : 2001, Current Building limes 9.18
BS 913: 1973 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 144:Part 1:1990, BS 144: Part 2:1990 Specification for wood preservation by means of pressure creosoting 13.30.1(iv)
BS 144-1:1990 Pt.1 2000, Current Ditto
BS 144-2:1990 Pt.2 1999, Current Ditto
BS 915: ---- Pt. 2 : Current, Confirmed 1983, Amd 8341 : 1995, Partially s/s by BS 4550-3.1:1978 (Current), High alumina cement
1972 BS 4550-3.4:1978 (Current), BS 4550-3.8:1978 (Current), BS 4550-6:1978 (Current), BS
4550:Part 1:1978 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-7:1992 -Current), BS 4550:Part 3:Section
3.2:1978 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-6:1992 -Current), BS 4550:Part 3:Section
3.7:1978 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-3:1995 -Current)
BS EN 14647 BS EN 14647 : 2006, Current Mix constituents proportion 9.22(c)(ii)

BS 4550-3.1:1978 Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Introduction
BS 4550-3.4:1978 Remains Current, Amd 5704 : 1998, s/s by BS EN 196-1 : 1995 and partially replaced by Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Strength tests
BS 1881-131 : 1998
BS EN 196-1 : 1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement Part 1: Determination of strength
BS 1881-124: 1988 Current Testing concrete. Methods for analysis of hardened concrete 6.47.2(iii)
BS 1881-131 : 1998 Current, Amd 10470 : 1999 Testing Concrete Part 131: Methods for Testing Cement in a Reference Concrete
BS 4550-3.8:1978 Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Test for heat of hydration
BS 4550-6:1978 Current Methods of testing cement. Standard sand for mortar cubes
BS 4550:Part 1:1978 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-7:1992 -Current Methods of testing cement. Sampling
BS EN 196-7:1992 Current Methods of testing cement. Methods of taking and preparing samples of cement
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-6:1992 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Density test
3.2:1978
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-6:1992 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Fineness test
3.3:1978
BS EN 196-6:1992 Current Methods of testing cement. Determination of fineness
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-3:1995 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Determination of standard consistence
3.5:1978
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3.6:1978
BS 4550:Part 3:Section Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-3:1995 -Current Methods of testing cement. Physical tests. Soundness test
3.7:1978
BS EN 196-3:1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement. Determination of setting time and soundness
BS 970: ---- N/A Wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes 19.50
` Pt. 4 Withdrawn, Amd 4326 : 1983, s/s by BS 970 Pt 1 : 1996 & BS EN 10090 : 1998 Valve steels 19.50
BS 970 Pt 1 : 1996 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10083-1 : 1991, BS EN 10084 : 1998, BS EN 10085 : 2001, Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes. General inspection
BS EN 10087 : 1999, BS EN 10095 : 1999, BS EN 10250-4 : 2000, PD 970 : 2001 and testing procedures and specific requirements for carbon, carbon manganese, alloy and stainless
steels
BS EN 10083-1 : 1991 Current, Corr 15802 : 2006 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steels - Part 1: Technical Delivery Conditions for
Special Steels
BS EN 10084 : 1998 Current, Corr 15801 : 2006 Case Hardening Steels - Technical Delivery Conditions
BS EN 10085 : 2001 Current Nitriding Steel - Technical Delivery Conditions
BS EN 10087 : 1999 Current, Confirmed 2005, Corr 15803 : 2006 Free cutting steels Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, hot-rolled bars and
rods
BS EN 10095 : 1999 Current, Confirmed 2004 Heat Resisting Steels and Nickel Alloys
BS EN 10250-4 : 2000 Current, Confirmed 2005 Open die steel forgings for general engineering purposes - Part 4: Stainless steels
PD 970 : 2001 2005 Current, Corr 15637 : 2005 Wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes Requirements for carbon, carbon
manganese and alloy hot worked or cold finished steels
BS EN 10090 : 1998 Current, Confirmed 2004 Valve steels and alloys for internal combustion engines
BS 970: 1970(1987) Pt. 4 Ditto Ditto 19.50
BS 1004 See below Zinc alloys for die casting and zinc alloy die castings 17.33(l)(ii)(a)
BS 1004:1972(1985) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12844 : 1999 & BS EN 1774 : 1998 (All Current) Zinc alloys for die casting and zinc alloy die castings 17.34
BS EN 12844 : 1999 Current Zinc and zinc alloys. Castings. Specifications
BS EN 1774 : 1998 Current, Corr 10047 : 1998 Zinc and zinc alloys. Alloys for foundry purposes. Ingot and liquid
BS 1004: 1972 Ditto Specification for zinc alloys for die casting and zinc alloy die castings 17.34
BS 1010: ---- Pt. 2 Current, Obsolescent, Ed 1973, Amd 4590 : 1984 Draw-off taps and stopvalves for water services (screw-down pattern)
BS 1010 Pt. 2 1973,Current Draw-off taps and stopvalves for water services (screw-down pattern)
BS 1014:1975(1986) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12878 : 1999 (Current) Pigments for Portland cement and Portland cement products 6.36
BS EN 12878 : 1999 2005 Current Pigments for the colouring of building materials based on cement and/or lime. Specifications and
methods of test
BS 1070: 1993 Current, Confirmed 2000 Black paint (tar-based) 21.18
BS 1088:1966(1988) BS 1088 & 4079 : 1966, Withdrawn, Confirmed 1988, Amd 3153 : 1980, s/s by BS 1088-1 Plywood for marine craft 13.13
: 2003 and BS 1088-2 : 2003
BS 1088-2 : 2003 Current Marine plywood Part 2: Determination of bonding quality using the knife test
BS 1139-1:1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1139: Sections 1.1 1990 (Withdrawn and s/s by BS EN 39:2001 Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes for Use in Scaffolding 1.39.2(xii)
(Curretn)) & 1.2: 1990 (Current)
BS EN 39 :2001 Current Loose Steel Tubes for Tube and Coupler Scaffolds - Technical Delivery Conditions
BS 1139-2 :1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1139: Sections 2.1 1991 (Withdrawn and s/s by BS EN 74-1 Metal Scaffolding Part 2: Couplers and Fittings for Use in Tubular Scaffolding
(Current)) & 2.2: 1991 (Current)
BS EN 74-1 :2006 Current Couplers, spigot pins and baseplates for use in falsework and scaffolds Part 1: Couplers for tubes
Requirements and test procedures
BS 1139-3 :1994 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1004:2004 (Current) Scaffolding Part 3: Specification for Prefabricated Mobile Access and Working Towers
BS EN 1004 :2004 Current Mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated elements Materials, dimensions, design
loads, safety and performance requirements
BS 1139-4 :1982 Current Metal Scaffolding Part 4: Prefabricated Steel Splitheads and Trestles
BS 1139-5 :1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12810-1 (Current) Metal Scaffolding Part 5: Specification for Materials, Dimension, Design Loads and Safety
Requirements for Service and Working Scaffolds Made of Prefabricated Elements
BS EN 12810-1 :2004 Current Façade scaffolds made of prefabricated components Part 1: Products specifications
BS 1139-6 :2005 Current Metal scaffolding — Part 6: Specification for prefabricated tower scaffolds outside the scope of BS
EN 1004, but utilizing components from such systems
BS 1139 SEC 1.1 :1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 39: 2001 (Current) Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes for Use in Scaffolding Section 1.1: Steel Tube
BS 1139 SEC 1.2 :1990 Current Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes Section 1.2: Aluminium Tube
BS 1139 SEC 2.1 :1991 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 74-1 :2006 (Current) Metal Scaffolding Part 2: Couplers Section 2.1 Specification for Steel Couplers, Loose Spigots and
BasePlates for Use in Working Scaffolds and Falsework Made of Steel Tubes
BS 1139 SEC 2.2 :1991 Current Metal Scaffolding Part 1: Tubes for Use In Scaffolding Section 2.2: Steel and Aluminium
Couplers, Fittings and Accessories for Use in Tubular Scaffolding
BS 1142: 1989 BS EN 120:1992, Current, BS EN 310:1993, Current, BS EN 316:2009, Current, BS EN Fibre building boards 13.15, 13.16,
317:1993, Current, BS EN 318:2002, Current, BS EN 319:1993, Current, BS EN 13.17, 13.22
320:1993, Current, BS EN 321:2002, Current, BS EN 322:1993, Current, BS EN
323:1993, Current, BS EN 324-1:1993, Current, BS EN 324-2:1993, Current, BS EN
325:1993, Current, BS EN 382-1:1993, Current, BS EN 622-1:2003, Current, BS EN 622-
2:2004, Current, BS EN 622-3:2004, Current, BS EN 622-4:2009, Current & 622-5:2009,
Current
BS EN 120:1992 Current, Amd 9388 : 1997, Confirmed 2002 Wood based panels. Determination of formaldehyde content. Extraction method called the
perforator method
BS EN 310:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength
BS EN 316:1999 2009, Current Wood fibreboards. Definition, classification and symbols

BS EN 317:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of swelling in thickness after immersion in water
BS EN 318:2002 Current Wood based panels. Determination of dimensional changes associated with changes in relative
humidity
BS EN 319:1993 Current Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the
board
BS EN 320:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fibreboards. Determination of resistance to axial withdrawal of screws
BS EN 321:2002 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of moisture resistance under cyclic test conditions
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BS EN 324-1:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of dimensions of boards. Determination of thickness, width and
length
BS EN 324-2:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of dimensions of boards. Determination of squareness and edge
straightness
BS EN 382-1:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fibreboards. Determination of surface absorption. Fireboards. Determination of surface absorption.
Test method for dry process fibreboards
BS EN 622 Part 1 : 1997 2003 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. General requirements
BS EN 622 Part 2 : 1997 2004 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for hardboards
BS EN 622 Part 3 : 1997 2004 Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for medium boards
BS EN 622 Part 4 : 1997 2009, Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for softboards
BS EN 622 Part 5 : 1997 2009, Current Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for dry process boards (MDF)
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Ditto 13.16
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Ditto 13.17
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Accoustic Tiles 13.22
BS 1142: 1989 Ditto Insulating board (softboard) 22.13
BS 1161:1977(1991) Current, Confirmed 1991, Amd 4357 : 1983 Aluminium alloy sections 17.07
BS 1178: 1982 BS EN 12588 : 2006, Current Milled lead sheet for building purposes 12.01
BS EN 12588 : 1999 Current Lead and lead alloys. Rolled lead sheet for building purposes
BS 1186: 1988 Pt. 1 BS EN 942 : 2007, Current Timber 13.01
BS EN 942 : 1996 Current Timber in joinery. General classification of timber quality
BS 1186: 1988 Pt. 2 Current, Amd 9385 : 1997 Workmanship in joinery 13.31
BS 1188: 1974 Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 4914 : 1989 Ceramic wash basins and pedestals 19.78
BS 3402: 1969 Current Ceramic wash basins and pedestals 19.78
BS 1194 : 1969 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 5911-114 : 1992 (Withdrawn) Concrete porous pipes for under-drainage 23.09
BS 5911-114 : 1992 Withdrawn Precast Concrete Pipes, Fittings and Ancillary Products Part 114: Specification for Porous Pipes
BS 1196: 1989 2003, Current Clayware field drain pipes 23.09

BS 1197: 1973 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1980 Concrete flooring tiles and fittings 18.88
BS 1200: 1976 BS 1199 & 1200 : 1976, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13139 : 2002 Building sands from natural source 3.34
BS 1199&1200: 1976 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1199 : 1998 Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Disodium hydrogen 3.27
orthophosphate
BS EN 1199 : 1998 BS EN 1199 : 2005, Current Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Disodium hydrogen 3.27
orthophosphate
BS EN 13139 : 2002 Current, Corr 15335 : 2004 Aggregates for mortar
BS 1202: 1974 Pt. 1 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 1202-1 Specification for nails. Specifications for nails. Steel nails 13.24
BS 1202-1 2002, Current Ditto 18.32
BS 1203:1979(1991) 2001 Current Synthetic resin adhesives (phenolic and aminoplastic) for plywood 13.12
BS 1204: 1979 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1204 : 1993, BS EN 301 : 1992, BS EN 302-1 : 1992, BS EN 302- Gap-filling adhesives 13.29
2 : 1992, BS EN 302-3 : 1992, BS EN 302-4 : 1992
BS 1204 : 1979 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1204 : 1993, BS EN 301 : 1992, BS EN 302-1 : 1992, BS EN 302- Close-contact adhesives 13.29
2 : 1992, BS EN 302-3 : 1992, BS EN 302-4 : 1992
BS 1204 : 1993 Withdrawn and follows BS EN 12765 : 2001 Specification for type MR phenolic and aminoplastic synthetic resin adhesives for wood
BS EN 12765 : 2001 Current Classification of Thermosetting Wood Adhesives for Non-Structural Applications
BS EN 301 : 1992 Current Adhesives, Phenolic and Aminoplastic, for Load- Bearing Timber Structures: Classification and
Performance Requirements
BS EN 302-1 : 1992 2004 Current Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 1: Determination of bond strength
in longitudinal tensile shear strength
BS EN 302-2 : 1992 2004 Current Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 2: Determination of resistance to
delamination
BS EN 302-3 : 1992 2004 Current, Amd 15973 : 2006 Adhesives for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 3: Determination of the effect of
acid damage to wood fibres by temperature and humidity cycling on the transverse tensile strength
BS EN 302-4 : 1992 2004 Current Adhesive for load-bearing timber structures Test methods Part 4: Determination of the effects of
wood shrinkage on the shear strength
BS 1210: 1963 Current, Obsolescent, Confirmed 1998, Amd 1462 : 1974 Wood screws 13.25
BS 1210: 1963 Ditto Ditto 14.26
BS 1212: 1990 Pt. 1 Current Diaphragm type (plastics body) for cold water services 19.52
BS 1224: 1970 Withdrawn, Amd 963 : 1972, s/s by BS EN 12540 : 2000 (Current) Electroplated coatings of nickel and chromium 14.15
BS EN 12540 : 2000 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 1456:2009 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of nickel, nickel plus chromium, copper
plus nickel and copper plus nickel plus chromium
BS 1224: 1970 Ditto Ditto 17.24
BS 1230: ----- Pt 1 only Gypsum plasterboard 22.07
BS 1230:1985(1994) Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1994, s/s by BS EN 520 Gypsum Plasterboard Part 1: Plasterboard Excluding Materials Submitted to Secondary Operations 18.31
BS EN 520 BS EN 520 : 2004 + A1 : 2009, Current Gypsum plasterboards Definitions, requirements and test methods
BS EN 845-1 BS EN 845-1 : 2003 + A1 : 2008, Current Metal ties for cavity wall construction 9.14
BS EN 845-1 : 2003 Current, Corr 14736 : 2003 Specification for ancillary components for masonry Part 1: Ties, tension straps, hangers and
brackets
BS 1244: 1988 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13310 : 2003 (Current) Metal sinks for domestic purposes 19.79
BS EN 13310 : 2003 Current Kitchen sinks Functional requirements and test methods
BS 1247: ----- 1975 Withdrawn, Amd 3152 : 1980, s/s by BS 1247 Pt 1-2 : 1990 (Current) Manhole steps 23.13
BS 1247 Pt 1 : 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13101 : 2002 Manhole steps. Specification for galvanized ferrous or stainless steel manhole steps
BS 1247 Pt 2 : 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13101 : 2002 Manhole steps. Specification for plastics encapsulated manhole steps
BS EN 13101 : 2002 Current Steps for underground man entry chambers Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of
conformity
BS 1254: 1981 Current, Confirmed 2000 WC seats (plastics)
BS 1256:see BS 143 BS 143 & 1256 : 2000 (Current) Malleable cast iron and alloy 19.33
BS 1256 see BS 143 Ditto Ditto 19.46
BS 1256:- Ditto Specification for malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy threaded pipe fittings 19.46
BS 1256 Ditto Specification for malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy threaded pipe fittings 19.46
BS 1256 Ditto Specification for malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy threaded pipe fittings 19.46
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BS 1282: 1975 1999, Current Wood preservatives. Guidance on choice, use and application 13.30.1(ii)
BS 1295: 1987 Withdrawn Tests for use in the training of welders 15.23
BS 1295: 1987 Ditto Code of practice for training in arc welding skills 15.23
BS 1336:1971(1988) Current, Confirmed 2002 Knotting 21.31
BS 1369 : 1997 Confirmed, Current Founding. Magnetic particle inspection 12.59
BS 1369-1 : 1987 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 13658-1:2005, BS EN 13658-2:2005 Steel lathing for internal plastering and external rendering. Specification for expanded metal and 18.24
ribbed lathing
BS 1377: 1975 (as Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1377-1 : 1990, BS 1377-2 : 1990, BS 1377-3 : 1990, BS 1377-4 : Methods of test for soil for civil engineering purposes 3.01, 3.21,
modified by GEO Report 1990, BS 1377-5 : 1990, BS 1377-6 : 1990, BS 1377-7 : 1990, BS 1377-8 : 1990, BS 5.26, 25.02(a),
no. 36) 1377-9 : 1990 25.02(b),
25.02(d),
25.02(j),
25.02(k)
BS 1377-1 : 1990 Current, Amd 8258 : 1995, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. General requirements and sample 25.02(d), (j) &
preparation (k)
BS 1377-2 : 1990 Current, Amd 9027 : 1996, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Classification tests 25.02(a)(v), (b)
& (k)(ix)
BS 1377-3 : 1990 Current, Amd 9028 : 1996, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Chemical and electro-chemical tests 25.02(d), (j) &
(k)
BS 1377-4 : 1990 Current, Amd: 8259:1995, Amd 13925 : 2002, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Compaction-related tests 25.02(d), (j) &
(k)
BS 1377-5 : 1990 Current, Amd 8260 : 1994, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Compressibility, permeability and 25.02(d), (j) &
durability tests (k)
BS 1377-6 : 1990 Current, Amd 8261 : 1994, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Consolidation and permeability tests in 25.02(d), (j) &
hydraulic cells and with pore pressure measurement (k)
BS 1377-7 : 1990 Current, Amd 8262 : 1994, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Shear strength tests (total stress) 25.02(d), (j) &
(k)
BS 1377-8 : 1990 Current, Amd 8263 : 1995, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Shear strength tests (effective stress) 25.02(d), (j) &
(k)
BS 1377-9 : 1990 Current, Amd 8264 : 1995, Amd 17229:2007, Confirmed 2010 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. In-situ tests 25.02(d), (j) &
(k)
BS 1377 Pt. 2 1990 Current, Amd 9027 : 1996, Confirmed 2003 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Classification tests 23.42
BS 1387:1985(1990) BS EN 10255 : 2004 Steel tubes and tubulars 17.04
BS EN 10255 : 2004 Current Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading Technical delivery conditions
BS 1387:1985(1990) Ditto Ditto 19.33
BS 1387:1985(1990) Ditto Ditto 19.46
BS 1387 Ditto Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes 19.46
suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads
BS 1387 Ditto Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes 19.46
suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads
BS 1390: 1990 Current, Amd 6634 : 1990 Sheet steel baths for domestic purposes 19.74
BS 1400: 1985 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1982 : 1999 (Current) Copper alloy ingots 19.50
BS EN 1982 : 1999 Current Copper and copper alloys. Ingots and castings
BS 1449: 1983 Pt. 2 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 10029:1991, BS EN 10259:1997, BS EN Stainless and heat resisting steel plate, sheet and strip 14.26, 16.11,
10258:1997, BS EN 10048:1997, BS EN 10095:1999, BS EN 10051:1991+A1:1997 17.09
BS EN 10024 : 1995 Current Hot rolled taper I sections. Tolerances on shape and dimensions. 15.03
BS EN 10029 : 1991 Current Specification for tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for hot rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or 15.03
above
BS EN 10034 : 1993 Current Structural steel I and H sections. Tolerances on shape and dimensions. 15.03
BS EN 10051 BS EN 10051 : 1991+ A1: 1997, Current Continuously hot rolled uncoated plate, sheet and strip of non-alloy and alloy steels. Tolerances on 15.03
shape and dimensions.
BS EN 10055 : 1996 Current Hot rolled steel equal flange tees with radiused root and toes. Tolerances on shape and dimensions. 15.03
BS EN 10279 : 2000 Current Hot rolled steel channels. Tolerances on shape, dimension and mass 15.03
BS EN 10048 : 1997 Current, Confirmed 2005 Hot rolled narrow steel strip. Tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS EN 10051 BS EN 10051: 1991+ A1: 1997, Current Continuously hot-rolled uncoated plate, sheet and strip of non-alloy and alloy steels. Tolerances on
dimensions and shape
BS EN 10258 : 1997 Current, Amd 9862 : 1998, Confirmed 2004 Cold-rolled stainless steel narrow strip and cut lengths. Tolerances on dimensions and shape
BS EN 10095 : 1999 Current, Confirmed 2004 Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys
BS EN 10259 : 1997 Current, Amd 9863 : 1998, Confirmed 2004 Cold-rolled stainless and heat resisting steel wide strip and plate/sheet. Tolerances on dimensions
and shape
BS EN 10088
BS EN 10088-1:2005 Current 16.11(i)
BS EN 10088-2:2005 Current 16.11(i)
BS EN 10088-3:2005 Current 16.11(i)
BS EN 10088-4:2009 Current 16.11(i)
BS EN 10088-5:2009 Current 16.11(i)
BS 1452: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1561 : 1997 (Current) Flake graphite iron castings 17.06
BS EN 1561 : 1997 Current Founding. Grey cast irons
BS 1452: 1990 Ditto Ditto 19.50
BS 1452 Ditto Flake Graphite Cast Iron 17.06
BS 1470: 1987 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 515:1993, BS EN 485-3:1994, BS EN 573- Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes: plate, 12.03, 14.04,
4:1995, BS EN 573-2:1995, BS EN 485-2:1995, Parts 1 to 4 of BS EN 485 BS EN sheet and strip 14.14
515:1993 and Parts 1 to 4 of BS EN 573: 1995
BS EN 485-1 : 1994 BS EN 485-1:2008+A1:2009 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Technical conditions for inspection and
delivery
BS EN 485-2 : 1995 2008, Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Technical conditions for inspection and
delivery
BS EN 485-3 : 1994 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances on shape and dimensions for
hot-rolled products
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BS EN 485-4 : 1994 Current, Confrimed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances on shape and dimensions for
cold-rolled products
BS EN 515 : 1993 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper designations
BS EN 573 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 573-1 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Numerical
designation system
BS EN 573-1 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Numerical
designation system
BS EN 573-2 : 1995 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Chemical
symbol based designation system
BS EN 573-3 : 1995 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Chemical
composition
BS EN 573-4 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Forms of
products
BS 1470: 1987 Ditto Ditto 17.07
BS 1470: 1987 Ditto Ditto 17.34
BS 1470 Ditto Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys for General Engineering purposes; plate, sheet and 17.33 (b)
strip
BS 1471: 1972 Withdrawn, Amd 8424 : 1995, s/s by BS EN 515 : 1993, BS EN 573-3 : 1995, BS EN 573- Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes - drawn tube 17.07
4 : 1995, BS EN 754-1 : 1997, BS EN 754-2 : 1997, BS EN 754-7 : 1998, BS EN 754-8
: 1998
BS EN 573-3 : 1995 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Chemical
composition
BS EN 573-4 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Forms of
products
BS EN 754 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 754-1 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Technical conditions for
BS EN 754-1 : 1997 2008, Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Technical conditions for
BS EN 754-2 : 1997 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Mechanical properties
BS EN 754-7 : 1998 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Seamless tubes, tolerances on
dimensions and form
BS EN 754-8 : 1998 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Porthole tubes, tolerances on
dimensions and form
BS 1473: 1972 Current, Amd 4477 : 1984, Confirmed 2002 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes - rivet, bolt and screw 16.18
stock
BS 1474: 1987 BS EN 12020-1 : 2008, BS EN 12020-2 : 2008, BS EN 515 : 1993, BS EN 573-3 : 2009, Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes - bars 17.07
BS EN 755-1 : 2008, BS EN 755-2 : 2008, BS EN 755-3 : 2008, BS EN 755-4 : 2008, BS
EN 755-5 : 2008, BS EN 755-6 : 2008, BS EN 755-7 : 2008, BS EN 755-8 : 2008, BS EN
755-9 : 2008
BS EN 12020-1 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded precision profiles in alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-
6063. Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
BS EN 12020-2 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded precision profiles in alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-
6063. Tolerances on dimensions and form
BS EN 573-3 : 2009 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Chemical
composition
BS EN 573-4 : 1995 Replaced by BS EN 573-3:2009 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Forms of
products
BS EN 755-1 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Technical conditions for
BS EN 755-2 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Mechanical properties
BS EN 755-3 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Round bars, tolerances on
dimensions and form
BS EN 755-4 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Square bars, tolerances on
dimensions and form
BS EN 755-5 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Rectangular bars, tolerances
on dimensions and form
BS EN 755-6 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Hexagonal bars, tolerances
BS EN 755-7 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Seamless tubes, tolerances
BS EN 755-8 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Porthole tubes, tolerances
BS EN 755-9 : 2008 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Profiles, tolerances on
dimensions and form
BS 1474: 1987 Ditto Ditto 22.06
BS 1474 Ditto Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes: bars, 17.33 (b)
extruded round tubes and sections
BS 1485:1983(1989) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10223-2 : 1998 Zinc coated hexagonal steel wire netting 18.26
BS EN 10223-2 : 1998 Current, Amd 15204 : 2004 Steel wire and wire products for fences. Hexagonal steel wire netting for agricultural, insulation and
fencing purposes
BS 1485:1983(1989) Ditto Ditto 24.34
BS 1494 1951 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1494 Pt 1 : 1964 (Current) & Pt 2 : 1967 (Withdrawn, Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes 13.25
Hardcopy only)
BS 1494 Pt 1 : 1964 Current, PD 6192 : 1967 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes. Fixings for sheet, roof and wall
coverings
BS 1494 Pt 2 : 1967 Withdrawn, Hardcopy only Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes. Sundry fixings
BS 1494: 1964 Pt. 1 Current, PD 6192 : 1967 Fixing for sheet, roof and wall coverings 12.75
BS 1521:1972(1994) Current, Amd 3519 : 1981 Waterproofing building papers 6.69
BS 1579: 1960 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 912 : 2000 (Current) Connectors for timber 14.08
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BS EN 912 : 2000 Current, Corr 13088 : 2001 Timber fasteners. Specifications for connections for timber
BS 1615:1987(1994) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12373-1 : 2001 (Current) Anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium 14.26
BS EN 12373-1 : 2001 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 7599:2010 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Anodizing. Method for specifying decorative and protective 16.29(i), 16.31,
anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium 14.15
BS 1615:1987(1994) Ditto Ditto 17.23
BS 1615:1987(1994) Ditto Ditto 17.34
BS 1639:1964(1989) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 7438 : 2000 (Current) Methods for bend testing of metals 15.26
BS EN ISO 7438 : 2000 2005 Current Metallic materials. Bend test
BS 1706: 1990 Withdrawn, Amd 6731 : 1991, s/s by BS EN 12329 : 2000 & BS EN 12330 : 2000 (All Methods for specifying electroplated coatings of zinc and cadmium on iron and steel 14.26, 14.04
Current)
BS EN 12329 : 2000 Current, Replaced by BS EN ISO 2081 : 2008 Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of zinc with supplementary treatment on 14.15, 14.18
iron or steel
BS EN 12330 : 2000 Current Corrosion protection of metals. Electrodeposited coatings of cadmium on iron or steel
BS 1706: 1990 Ditto Ditto 17.22
BS 1711 : 1975 Current, Confirmed 2003, (Withdrawn) Solid rubber flooring 18.120
BS 1723: ---- 1963 Withdrawn, PD 6264 : 1967, s/s by BS 1723 Pt 1 : 1986 Brazing 17.19
BS 1723 Pt 1 : 1986 BS EN 14324 : 2004, Current Brazing. Specification for brazing
BS EN 14324 : 2004 Current Brazing Guidance on the application of brazed joints
BS 1758:1966 Withdrawn Specification for fireclay refractories (bricks and shapes) 9.05
BS 1876: 1990 Current, Confirmed 2000 Automatic flushing cisterns for urinals
BS 1902: ---- BS 1902-2.2 : 1974,-2.3:Addendum No. 1 : 1976,-3.0 : 1988,-3.1 : 1981,-3.2 : 1981,-3.3 : Methods of testing refractory materials 9.05
1981,-3.5 : 1981,-3.10 : 1981,-3.11 : 1983,-3.13 : 1996, 3.14 : 1996,-3.16 : 1990,-
3.17:1990,-3.19 : 1996,-4.0 : 1985,-4.6 : 1985,-5.0 : 1992,-5.3 : 1990,-5.4 : 1989,-5.5 :
1991,-5.8 : 1992,-5.11 : 1986,-5.13 : 1984,-5.14 : 1992,-6 : 1986,-7.0 : 1987,-7.1 : 1987,-
7.2 : 1987,-7.3 : 1987,-7.4 : 1987,-7.5 : 1987,-7.6 : 1987,-9.1 : 1987,-9.2 : 1987,-9.3 :
1998,-10.1 : 1993,-10.2 : 1994,-11 : 1991 Current
BS 1902-2.2 : 1974 Current, Amd 4960 : 1986, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis (wet methods). Chemical analysis of
chrome-bearing materials
BS 1902-2.3:Addendum Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis (wet methods). Determination of boron
No. 1 : 1976 in magnesites
BS 1902-3.0 : 1988 Current, Confirmed 1993 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Introduction
BS 1902-3.1 : 1981 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Guidance on sampling
BS 1902-3.2 : 1981 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Measurement of
dimensions of specimens for testing (methods 1902-302)
BS 1902-3.3 : 1981 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Sieve analysis (methods
1902-303)
BS 1902-3.5 : 1981 Current, Confirmed 1998 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Determination of powder
density (method 1902-305)
BS 1902-3.10 : 1981 Current, Confirmed 1988 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Determination of
resistance to carbon monoxide (method 1902-310)
dimensions and shape of refractory bricks and blocks (methods 1902-311)
dimensions and external defects of refractory bricks. Corner and edge defects and other surface
imperfections
BS 1902-3.14 : 1996 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Determination of
hydration tendency
BS 1902-3.16 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Determination of pore size
distribution (method 1902-316)
BS 1902-3.17:1990 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. General and textural properties. Determination of volume
and bulk density of dense shaped products (methods 1902-317)
dimensions and external defects of refractory bricks. Dimensions and conformity to drawings
BS 1902-4.0 : 1985 Current, Confirmed 1993 Methods of testing refractory materials. Properties measured under an applied stress. Introduction
BS 1902-4.6 : 1985 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Properties measured under an applied stress.
Determination of resistance to abrasion at ambient temperature (abradability index at ambient
temperature) (method 1902-406)
BS 1902-5.0 : 1992 Current, Confirmed 1998 Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory and thermal properties. Introduction
BS 1902-5.3 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory and thermal properties. Determination of
thermal expansion (horizontal method to 1100°C) (method 1902-503)
thermal expansion (for large test pieces) (method 1902-504)
thermal conductivity (panel/calorimeter method) (method 1902-505)
BS 1902-5.8 : 1992 Current Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory and thermal properties. Determination of
thermal conductivity (split column method) (method 1902-508)
thermal spalling resistance by the prism test (method 1902-511)
resistance to attack by slag (method 1902-513)
thermal expansion (temperatures up to 1500°C) (methods 1902-5.14)
BS 1902-6 : 1986 Current, Confirmed 1995 Methods of testing refractory materials. Ceramic fibre products
BS 1902-7.0 : 1987 Current, Confirmed 1995 Methods of testing refractory materials. Unshaped refractories used in monolithic construction.
Introduction and definitions
Guidance on sampling (of unshaped refractories)
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Testing of material as supplied and received (method 1902-702)
Preparation of test pieces from dense castables by vibration (method 1902-703)
Preparation of test pieces from insulating castables (method 1902-704)
Preparation of test pieces from mouldables and ramming mixes (method 1902-705)
Testing of materials as preformed test pieces
BS 1902-9.1 : 1987 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis by instrumental methods. Analysis of
alumino-silicate refractories by X-ray fluorescence
BS 1902-9.2 : 1987 Current, Amd 6576 : 1991, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis by instrumental methods. Analysis of
silica refractories by X-ray fluorescence
BS 1902-9.3 : 1998 Current, Confirmed 2005 Methods of testing refractory materials. Chemical analysis by instrumental methods. Determination
of chromium (VI)
BS 1902-10.1 : 1993 Current Methods of testing refractory materials. Investment casting shell mould systems. Determination of
resistance to deformation at elevated temperatures
BS 1902-10.2 : 1994 Current, Corr 14426 : 2003 Methods of testing refractory materials. Investment casting shell mould systems. Determination of
permeability and standard air flow capacity at elevated temperatures
BS 1902-11 : 1991 Current, Confirmed 1996 Methods of testing refractory materials. Refractory mortars and putties
BS 1911: 1990 Pt.1& Pt.2 BS EN 13279-2: 2004 & BS EN 13279-1: 2008 Hard soap 22.07
BS 1191: 1990 Pt. 1 Ditto Gypsum plaster 18.29
BS 1968: 1953 Current, Confirmed 2000, PD 4667 : 1962 Floats for ballvalves (copper) 19.52
BS 1982: ---- 1968 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1982 Pt 0-3 : 1990 (Current) Fungal resistance of panel products 18.155
BS 1982 Pt 0 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fungal resistance of panel products made of or containing materials of organic origin. Guide to
methods for determination
BS 1982 Pt 1 : 1990 Current, Amd 7780 : 1993, Confirmed 2002 Fungal resistance of panel products made of or containing materials of organic origin. Method for
determination of resistance to wood-rotting Basidiomycetes
BS 1982 Pt 2 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fungal resistance of panel products made of or containing materials of organic origin. Method for
determination of resistance to cellulose-decomposing microfungi
BS 1982 Pt 3 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 2002 Fungal resistance of panel products made of or containing materials of organic origin. Methods for
determination of resistance to mould or mildew
BS 2456: 1990 Current, Amd 13175 : 2001 Floats (plastics) for ballvalves for hot and cold water 19.52
BS 2499: 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 2499 Pt 1 : 1993, Pt 2 : 1992 & Pt 3 : 1993 (Current) Hot applied joint sealants for concrete pavements 6.61
BS 2499 Pt 1 : 1993 Withdrawn, Amd 8666 : 1995, s/s by EN 14188-1 : 2004 Hot-applied joint sealant systems for concrete pavements. Specification for joint sealants
EN 14188-1 : 2004 Current Joint fillers and sealants Part 1: Specifications for hot applied sealants
BS 2499 Pt 2 : 1992 Current, Amd 8667 : 1995 Hot-applied joint sealant systems for concrete pavements. Code of practice for the application and
use of joint sealants
BS 2499 Pt 3 : 1993 Current, Amd 8668 : 1995 Hot-applied joint sealant systems for concrete pavements. Methods of test
BS 2523:1966(1983) Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 3941 : 1982, Partially s/s by BS 5082 : 1993 & BS 5358 : Lead-based priming paints 21.02
1993 (All Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7956:2000 -Current)
BS 7956:2000 Current Specification for primers for woodwork
BS 2569 Pt. 1 1964 Withdrawn, Amd 55 : 1968, s/s by BS EN 22063 : 1994 (Current) Protection of Iron and Steel by Aluminium and Zinc Against Atmospheric Corrosion 17.21(c)
BS EN 22063 : 1994 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 2063 : 2005 Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying. Zinc, aluminium and their alloys
BS EN ISO 2063 : 2005 Current Thermal spraying Metallic and other inorganic coatings Zinc, aluminium and their alloys
BS 2870: 1980 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 1172:1997, BS EN 1652:1998, BS EN Specification for rolled copper and copper alloys: sheet, strip and foil 12.02, 14.14
1653:1998, BS EN 1654:1998
BS EN 1172 : 1997 Current Copper and copper alloys. Sheet and strip for building purposes
BS EN 1652 : 1998 Current, Corr 10198 : 1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general purposes
BS EN 1653 : 1998 Current, Amd 12044 : 2001 Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet and circles for boilers, pressure vessels and hot water
storage units
BS EN 1654 : 1998 Current, Corr 14412 : 2003 Copper and copper alloys. Strip for springs and connectors
BS 2871: 1971 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 2203 : 1996, s/s by BS EN 1057 : 1996 (Current) Copper and copper alloys, Tubes 19.47
BS 2871: 1971 Pt. 1 BS EN 1057 : 2006 + A1 : 2010, Current Copper and copper alloys, Tubes 19.47
BS EN 1057 : 1996 2006 Current Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating
applications
BS 2874: 1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12163 : 1998, BS EN 12164 : 1998 & BS EN 12167 : 1998 (All Copper and copper alloys. Rods and sections (other than forging stock) 17.08
Current)
BS EN 12163 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Rod for general purposes
BS EN 12164 : 1998 Current, Amd 11036 : 2001 Copper and copper alloys. Rod for free machining purposes
BS EN 12167 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Profiles and rectangular bar for general purposes
BS 2874: 1986 Ditto Ditto 19.50
BS 2874: 1986 Ditto Specification for copper and alloy rods and sections (other than forgin stock) 17.08
BS 2874 Ditto Copper and Copper Alloy Rods and Sections (Other Than Forging Stock) 17.08
BS EN 10143: 1993 2006, Current Continuously Hot-Dip Zinc Coated and Iron-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Flat Products: Tolerances on 17.02
Dimensions and Shape
BS 2911 BS EN 13724 : 2002, Current Letter plates 14.04
BS 2994:1976(1987) BS EN 10162 : 2003, Current Cold rolled steel sections 15.05
BS EN 10162 : 2003 Current Cold rolled steel sections - Technical delivery conditions - Dimensional and cross-sectional
tolerances
BS 2994:1976(1987) Ditto Ditto 22.06
BS 2994:1976(1987) Ditto Ditto 22.36
BS 2994:1976(1987) Ditto Ditto 22.39
BS 3019: 1984 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1011-4 : 2000 (Current) Wrought aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys 17.18
BS EN 1011-4 : 2000 Current, Amd 14928 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc welding of aluminium and
aluminium alloys
BS 3056: ---- 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 3056 Pt 1 : 1985 (Current) Size of refractory bricks 9.05
BS 3056 Pt 1 : 1985 Current, Confirmed 2006 Sizes of refractory bricks. Specification for multi-purpose bricks
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BS 3083: 1988 Current Hot-dip zinc coated corrugated steel sheets or general purposes 12.72
BS 3100: 1991 Withdrawn, Confirmed 2001, Amd 6914 : 1992 Steel castings for general engineering purposes 19.50
BS EN 10293 : 2005 Current Steel castings for general engineering uses
BS 3111 Pt.2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10263-1 : 2001 & BS EN 10263-5 : 2001 (All Current) Requirements for a range of austenitic and martensitic stainless steels used for fasteners. Includes 17.09
two copper containing types to which new type numbers have been allocated.
BS 3148: 1980 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1008 : 2002 (Current) Methods of tests for water for making concrete 1.36
BS EN 1008 2002, Current Mixing water for concrete. Specification for sampling, testing and assessing the suitability of 6.35, 6.47.2(iv)
water, including water recovered from processes in the concrete industry, as mixing water for
concrete
BS 3189: 1991 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12476 : 2000 (Current) Phosphate treatment of iron and steel 14.26
BS EN 12476 : 2000 Current Phosphate conversion coatings of metals. Method of specifying requirements
BS 3260:1969(1991) Withdrawn, Amd 4459 : 1983, s/s by BS EN 654 : 1997 (Current) Semi-flexible PVC (vinyl) floor tiles 18.115
BS EN 654 : 1997 Current, Amd 14724 : 2004 Resilient floor coverings. Semi-flexible polyvinyl chloride tiles. Specification
BS 3261: ---- BS 3261 Pt 1 : 1973, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 649 : 1997 (Current) Unbacked flexible PVC flooring 18.116
BS EN 649 : 1997 Current, Amd 14726 : 2003 Resilient floor coverings. Homogeneous and heterogeneous polyvinyl chloride floor coverings.
Specification
BS 3261: ---- Ditto Ditto 18.117
BS 3261: ---- Ditto Ditto 18.118
BS 3262: ---- 1976 Withdrawn, Amd 4754 : 1985, s/s by BS 3262 Pt 1 : 1989, Pt 2 : 1999, Pt 3 : 1989 Hot - applied thermoplastic road marking materials 21.21
BS 3262 Pt 1 : 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 8783 : 1995 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification for constituent materials and
mixtures
BS 3262 Pt 2 : 1999 Withdrawn, Amd 10431 : 1999 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification for road performance
BS 3262 Pt 3 : 1989 Amd 10205 : 1998, Confirmed 1995 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification for application of material to road
surfaces
BS 3262: Pt 3 : 1989 Confirmed, Current, Amended by: AMD 8785 21.72(b), 21.74
BS 3262: ---- Ditto Ditto 21.72

BS 3262: 1989 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, Amd 8783 : 1995 Constituent materials and mixtures 21.21
BS 3262: 1989 Pt. 1 Ditto Ditto 21.73
BS 3262: 1989 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, Amd 10431 : 1999 Road performance 21.21
BS 3262 :1987 Ditto 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 :1987 Ditto 21.21(b)
BS 3262 :1989 Ditto Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 :1989 Ditto Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials 21.21(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 1 : 1989 (Withdrawn) Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.72(a)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1987 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.75
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.21(a)(i)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.21(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.72(a)
BS 3262 Pt. 1 1989 Ditto Specification for constituent materials and mixtures 21.75
BS 3262 Pt. 2 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 2 : 1989 (Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 2 : 1999 (Withdrawn)) Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(a)(ii)
BS 3262 Pt. 2 1989 Ditto Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.21(a)(ii)
BS 3262 Pt. 3 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by Pt 3 : 1989 (Current) 1987 Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.72(b)
BS 3262 Pt. 3 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 10205 : 1998 Specification for application of material to road surfaces 21.72(b)
BS 3262 Pt.3 1987 Ditto 1987 Hot-Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials 21.74
BS 3262 Pt.3 1989 Ditto Specification for application of material to road surfaces 21.74
BS 3380: 1982 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 274-1 : 2002, BS EN 274-2 : 2002, BS EN 274-3 : 2002 Wastes and bath overflows 19.73
BS 3380: 1982 Ditto 19.73
BS 3382: 1982 Pt. 1-7 BS 7371-12 : 2008, Current Electroplated coatings on threaded components 12.75
BS 7371-12 2008, Current Coatings on metal fasteners. Requirements for imperial fasteners
CP 143 Pt. 11 BS 6915, Current Fix steel sheeting 12.04
CP 143 Pt. 12 CP 143-12 : 1970, Current Fix steel sheeting 12.76
BS 3382 :1961 Parts 1 and Current, AMD 8232 :1994, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components. Cadmium on steel components.
2 Zinc on steel components
BS 3382 :1965 Parts 3 and Current, AMD 8908 : 1995, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components. Nickel or nickel plus chromium
4 on steel components. Nickel or nickel plus chromium on copper and copper alloy (including brass)
components
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BS 3382 :1967 Parts 5 and Current, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components. Tin on copper and copper alloy
6 (including brass) components. Silver on copper and copper alloy (including brass) components
BS 3382 :1966 Pt. 7 Current, PD 6231 : 1967, Confirmed 2004 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components. Thicker platings for threaded
components
BS 3415: 1986 Current Venetian Blinds 22.35
BS 3415: 1986 Ditto Venetian Blinds 22.38
BS 3416: 1991 Current, Confirmed 2000, Amd 7288 : 1992 Black bitumen coating solutions for cold application 21.19
BS EN ISO 1513: 2010 21.91
BS 3451:1973(1981) Withdrawn, Confirmed 1981, Amd 9377 : 1997, s/s by BS EN 895:1995, BS EN 910:1996, Methods of testing fusion welds in aluminium and aluminium alloys 16.39
BS EN 1320:1997, BS EN 1321:1997
BS EN 895:1995 Current, Confirmed 2005 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Transverse tensile test
BS EN 910:1996 Current Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Bend tests
BS EN 1320:1997 Current Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Fracture tests
BS EN 1321:1997 Current, Corr 14972 : 2004 Destructive test on welds in metallic materials. Macroscopic and microscopic examination of welds
BS 3505 : 1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1998, Amd 6130 : 1988, s/s by parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 1452 : 2000 Specification for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pressure pipes for cold potable water 19.48
(All Current)
BS EN 1452-1 : 2000 Current, Corr 11007 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). General
BS EN 1452-2 : 2000 Current, Corr 10999 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Pipes
BS EN 1452-3 : 2000 Current, Corr 12006 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fittings
BS EN 1452-4 : 2000 Current, Corr 12007 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Valves and
ancillary equipment
BS EN 1452-5 : 2000 Current, Corr 12008 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fitness for
purpose of the system
BS 3532: 1990 Current, Confirmed 1995, Amd 7344 : 1992 Method of specifying unsaturated polyester resin system 12.89
BS 3532: 1990 BS 3532-2 : 1990, Current Method of specifying unsaturated polyester resin system 12.89
BS 3535: 1962 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 3535-1:1990, EN 60742:1989, BS 3535-2:1990 Specification for safety isolating transformers for industrial and domestic purposes 14.51
BS 3535-1:1990, Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 61558-1:1998, BS EN 61558-2-23:2001, Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers. General requirements
EN 60742:1989 IEC 61558-2-23:2000
BS 3535-2:1990 Ditto Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers. Specification for transformers for reduced
system voltage
BS EN 1011-4 : 2000 Current, Amd 14928 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc welding of aluminium and
aluminium alloys
BS 3571: 1985 Pt. 1 Ditto Ditto 17.18
BS 3601:1987(1993) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10216-1 : 2002, BS EN 10217-1 : 2002 Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes 24.24
BS EN 10216-1 : 2002 Current, Amd 15150 : 2004 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes Technical delivery conditions Part 1: Non-alloy steel
tubes with specified room temperature properties
BS EN 10217-1 : 2002 Current, Amd 15473 : 2006 Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes Technical delivery conditions Part 1: Non-alloy steel
tubes with specified room temperature properties
BS 3621: 1980 BS 3621 : 2007 + A1 : 2009, Current Thief resistant locks 14.04, 14.61
BS 3690: 1989 BS 3690-1 : 1989 + A2 : 2008, BS 3690-3 : 1990, Current Bitumens for building and civil engineering 12.11
CP 144 Pt. 3 BS 8217 : 1994, Current Lay bitumen felt roofing 12.14
CP 144 Pt. 4 BS 8217 : 1994, Current Lay mastic asphalt roofing 12.60
BS EN 12591:2000 Current Bitumen and bituminous binders. Specifications for paving grade bitumens
BS 3690: 1989 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1997 Ditto 12.55
BS 3690: 1990 Pt. 3 Current Ditto 12.55
BS 3692: 1967 2001 Current, Corr 13183 : 2001 ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts 15.08
BS 3797: 1990 Current, Confirmed 1996, Amd 6796 : 1991, Partially s/s by BS EN 1744-1:1998 (Current) Lightweight aggregates for concrete 18.57
BS 3797: 1990 BS EN 13055-1: 2002 (Current) Lightweight aggregates for concrete 18.57
BS EN 13055-1 2002, Current Lightweight aggregates. Lightweight aggregates for concrete, mortar and grout 18.57
BS EN 1744-1:1998 Current Tests for chemical properties of aggregates. Chemical analysis
BS 3882 BS 3882:2007, Current, Corr. No. 1:2007 Top soil - AMD 9938; April 1998 25.02(b),
25.02(d),
25.02(j),
25.02(k)
BS 3827 Has 4 parts and all replaced by BS 6100-1.3.6 : 1991 Glossary of terms 14.04
BS 3827 BS 6100-6 : 2008, Current Glossary of terms 14.04
BS 3892: 1982 Pt. 1 1997 Current Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use with Portland cement 6.28
BS 3892: 1982 Pt. 2 1996 Current Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use in grouts and for miscellaneous uses in concrete 6.28
BS EN 771-1 BS EN 771-1 : 2003, Current Clay bricks and blocks 9.02

BS EN 771-1 Current Methods of test for masonry units. Determination of net volume and percentage of voids of clay
masonry units by hydrostatic weighing
BS EN 771-1 Current Methods of test for masonry units. Determination of water absorption of clay masonry damp proof
course units by boiling in water
BS EN 771-1 Ditto 9.04
BS 3900: 1994 Pt. C2 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 9117-3 Paints and varnishes. Surface-drying test. Ballotini method 21.91
BS EN ISO 9117-3 2010, Current Paints and varnishes. Drying tests. Surface-drying test using ballotini
BS 3900: 1990 Pt. C3 Revised,Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 9117-1 Methods of test for paints. Hard-drying time 21.91
BS EN ISO 9117-1 2009, Current Paints and varnishes. Drying tests. Determination of through-dry state and through-dry time
BS 3900: 1992, ISO Pt. C5 Revised,Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 2808:2001, BS 3900-C5:1997 Methods of test for paints. Determination of film thickness 6.25.10(ii)
2808:1991
BS 3900: 2000 Pt. C6 Revised,Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 1524 Paints, varnishes and printing inks. Determination of fineness of grind 21.91
BS EN ISO 1524 2002, Current Ditto
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BS 3900: 1974 Pt. D4 Revised,Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 2814 Paints and varnishes. Comparison of contrast ratio (hiding power) of paints of the same type and 21.91
colour
BS 3900: 1980 Pt. D5 Revised,Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 2813 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Measurement of specular gloss of non- 21.91
metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
BS 3900: 2002 Pt. E1 Revised,Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 1519 Paints and varnishes. Bend test (cylindrical mandrel) 21.91
BS 3900: 1992 Pt. E2 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 1518 Methods of test for paints. Methods of test for paints. Scratch test 21.91
BS 3900: 1983 Pt. A2 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 1513 Paints and varnishes. Examination and preparation of samples for testing 21.91
BS EN ISO 1513:1980. 2010, Current Ditto
BS 3900: 1996 Pt. A6 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 2431 Paints and varnishes. Determination of flow time by use of flow cups 21.91
BS 3900:A2:1983 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 1513:2010 21.91, 21.92
BS 3900:C3:1990 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 9117-1:2009 21.91, 21.92
BS 3900:C6:1983 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 1524:2002; BS3900:C6:2000 Amended by: 21.91, 21.92
WD/AMD 6910
BS 3900:D4:1974 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 2814:2006; BS 3900:D4:2006 21.91, 21.92
BS 3900:D5:1980 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 2813:2000 21.91, 21.92

BS 3900:A6:1996 Current, Work in hand, BS EN ISO 2413:1996; BS3900:A6:1996 Amended by: 21.92
AMD10889
BS 3900:C2:1994 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 9117-3:2010 21.92
BS 3900:E1:1995 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 1519:2002; BS 3900:E1:2002 21.92
BS 3900:E2:1992 Current, Confirmed, Renumbered as BS EN ISO 1518:2001 21.92
BS 3900:F8:1976 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 3231:1998; BS3900:F8:1993 Amended by: 21.93
AMD 9930(R)
BS 3900:G6:1989 Current, Confirmed, BS 3900:G6:1989 21.93
BS 3923 N/A Methods for ultrasonic examination of welds
BS 3923: 1986 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1714 : 1998 (Current) Methods for manual examination of fusion Welds in ferritic steels 15.35
BS EN 1714 : 1998 Current, Confirmed 2003, Amd 14941 : 2004 Non destructive examination of welded joints. Ultrasonic examination of welded joints
BS 3923: 1972 Pt. 2 Current Automatic examination of fusion welded butt joints in ferritic steels 15.35
BS 3943:1979(1988) Current, Confirmed 1988, s/s by BS EN 274-1 : 2002, BS EN 274-2 : 2002 and BS EN Plastics waste traps 19.86
274-3 : 2002
BS 3987: 1991 Current, Confirmed 1997, Amd 10944 : 2001 Anodic oxide coatings on wrought aluminium for external architectural applications 16.29
BS 3987: 1991 Ditto Ditto 17.23
BS 3987: 1991 Ditto Ditto 17.34
BS 3998: 1989 Current, Work in hand, Amd 6549 : 1990 Recommendations for tree work 2.10, 25.69.4,
25.69.11,
25.69.14,
25.81, 25.82,
25.83, 25.85,
25.86, 25.88
BS 4027: 1980 1996 Current Sulphate-resisting Portland cement 6.27
BS 1052: 1980 Current Specification for mild steel wire for general engineering purposes 26.11
BS 534: 1990 Superseded, s/s by BS EN 10224 : 2002, BS EN 10311 : 2005 but remains current Specification for steel pipes, joints and specials for water and sewage 26.62(a)(i)
BS 2760: 1973 Withdrawn Specification for pitch-impregnated fibre pipes and fittings for below and above ground drainage 26.62(a)(i)
BS 3506: 1969 Current Specification for unplasticized PVC pipe for industrial uses 26.62(a)(i)
BS 5252F: 1976 Current Colour matching fan 26.65
BS 4043 BS 4043:1989 Current, Confirmed 2007 Recommendations for transplanting root-balled trees 2.10, 25.69.14
BS 4072: 1987 Pt.1& 2 1999, Current, Obsolescent Copper/chromium/arsenic preparations for wood preservation 13.01.1(iv)
BS 4074: 1982(1991) 2000 Current Specification for metal props and struts 6.04
BS 4079:1966(1988) Withdrawn, s/s by BS 1088-1 : 2003, BS 1088-2 : 2003 Plywood for marine craft 13.13
BS 1088-2 : 2003 Current Marine plywood Part 2: Determination of bonding quality using the knife test
BS 4102: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4102 : 1998 (Current) Specification for steel wire for general fencing purposes 24.33
BS 4102 : 1998 Current Specification for steel wire for general fencing purposes
BS 4127 1994 Withdrawn, s/s BS EN 10312 : 2002 Specification for light gauge stainless steel tubes, primarily for water applications 19.46
BS EN 10312 : 2002 Current Welded stainless steel tubes for the conveyance of aqueous liquids including water for human 19.46
consumption Technical delivery conditions
BS 4131: 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by by BS EN 13748-1 : 2004, BS EN 13748-2 : 2004 Terrazzo tiles 18.90
BS EN 13748-1 : 2004 Current, Amd 15767 : 2005 Terrazzo tiles Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use
BS EN 13748-2 : 2004 Current Terrazzo tiles Part 2: Terrazzo tiles for external use
BS 4134: 1990 Current, Confirmed 2005 Method for Designation of ticket numbers of industrial sewing threads 23.13
BS 4154 BS 4154 : 1985, Current Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo setting polyester resin 12.89
BS 4154-1:1985 Pt.1 Current, Confirmed 1994 Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo setting polyester resin (glass fibre
reinforced). Specification for material and performance requirements
BS 4154-2:1985 Pt.2 Current, Confirmed 1994 Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo setting polyester resin (glass fibre
reinforced). Specification for profiles and dimensions
BS 4164: 1987 2002 Current Specification for Coal-tar based hot-applied coating materials for protecting iron and steel, 23.13
including a suitable primer
BS 4164 BS 3416 : 1991 Current, Confirmed 2008, Amd. 7288 : 1992 Specification for bitumen based coatings for cold application for use in contact with potable water 23.13
BS 4164 Ditto Specification for coal-tar-based hot-applied coating materials for protecting iron and steel, 21.13
BS 4190: 1967 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4190:2001 (Current) ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts
BS 4190:2001 Current ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Specification
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BS 4203: ---- Pt. 1-2 N/A Extruded rigid PVC corrugated sheeting 12.92
BS 4203-1:1980 Current, Confirmed 1994 Extruded rigid PVC corrugated sheeting. Specification for performance requirements
BS 4203-2:1980 Current, Confirmed 1994 Extruded rigid PVC corrugated sheeting. Specification for profiles and dimensions
BS 4254:1983(1991) Current, Obsolescent, Amd 5023 : 1985, Confirmed 1991 Two-part polysulphide-based sealants 6.61
BS 4255-1:1986 Confirmed, Current BS 4255-1:1986 Rubber used in preformed gaskets for weather exclusion from buildings. Specification for non- 20.01.11
cellular gaskets
BS 4306:1981(1988) Withdrawn, s/s by BS 2000:Part 367:1995 (same as BS EN ISO 4259 : 1996, Current) Method for determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test for 4.01
petroleum products
BS 2000 PART 367 : 1996 Current, Confirmed 2004 Petroleum products. Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test
1995
BS EN ISO 4259 : 1996 Current, Confirmed 2004 Petroleum products. Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test
BS 4320: 1968 Current, Confirmed 1998 Specification for Metal washers for general engineering purposes 16.18
BS 4320 Ditto Specification for metal washers for general engineering purposes. Metric series 16.18(iii)
BS 4345 : 1968 Current, 2002 (Amd 666 & Amd 4979) Slotted angles 17.05
BS 1561 : 1966 Current Specification for silver anodes and silver salts for electroplating 17.06
BS 4346 N/A Specification for joints and fittings for use with unplasticizes PVC pressure pipes
BS 4346 : 1969 Pt. 1 1998 Withdrawn, s/s by parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 1452 : 2000 (Current) Injection moulded PVC fittings for solvent welding for use with pressure pipes 19.48
BS 4346 : 1970 Pt. 2 1998 Withdrawn, s/s by parts 1 to 5 of BS EN 1452 : 2000 (Current) Mechanical joints and fittings of PVC 19.48
BS EN 1452-1 : 2000 Current, Corr 12004 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). General
BS EN 1452-2 : 2000 Current, Corr 12005 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Pipes
BS EN 1452-3 : 2000 Current, Corr 12006 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fittings
BS EN 1452-4 : 2000 Current, Corr 12007 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Valves and
ancillary equipment
BS EN 1452-5 : 2000 Current, Corr 12008 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fitness for
BS 4360: 1986 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 10025, BS 4360: 1990 Weldable structural steels 5.18
BS 4360: 1990 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 10029:1991, BS 7668:1994, BS EN 10113- Specification for weldable structural steels 5.18
1:1993, BS EN 10113-3:1993, BS EN 10210-1:1994, BS EN 10113-2:1993
BS 7613:1994 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10137-1 : 1996, BS EN 10137-2 : 1996 and BS EN 10137-3 : Specification for hot rolled quenched and tempered weldable structural steel plates
1996
BS 7176:1995 BS 7176 : 2007, Current Screen fabric 22.29
BS 7036:1988 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 7036-1:1996, BS 7036-2:1996, BS 7036-3:1996, BS Code of practice for provision and installation of safety devices for automatic power operated 14.52
7036-4:1996, BS 7036-5:1996 pedestrian door systems
BS EN 10137-1 : 1996 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10025-1 : 2004, BS EN 10025-6 : 2004 Plates and wide flats made of high yield strength structural steels in the quenched and tempered or
precipitation hardened conditions. General delivery conditions
BS EN 10137-2 : 1996 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10025-1 : 2004, BS EN 10025-6 : 2004 Plates and wide flats made of high yield strength structural steels in the quenched and tempered or
precipitation hardened conditions. Delivery conditions for quenched and tempered steels
BS EN 10025: 1993 Revised, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 10025-1, BS EN 10025-2 Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels. Technical delivery conditions 26.34(e)
BS EN 10025-2 : 2004 Current Hot rolled products of structural steels. Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy structural steels
BS EN 10025-6 : 2004 Current Hot rolled products of structural steels Part 6: Technical delivery conditions for flat products of
high yield strength structural steels in the quenched and tempered condition
BS EN 10137-3 : 1996 Withdrawn Plates and wide flats made of high yield strength structural steels in the quenched and tempered or
precipitation hardened conditions. Delivery conditions for precipitation hardened steels
BS 7668:1994 2004 Current Specification for weldable structural steels. Hot finished structural hollow sections in weather
resistant steels
BS EN 10029 :1991 Current Specification for tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for hot rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or
above
BS EN 10113 Part Current Hot-rolled products in weldable fine grain structural steels. General delivery conditions
1:1993
BS EN 10113 Part Current, Corr 10056 : 1998 Hot-rolled products in weldable fine grain structural steels. Delivery conditions for
2:1993 normalized/normalized rolled steels
BS EN 10113 Part Current Hot-rolled products in weldable fine grain structural steels. Delivery conditions for
3:1993 thermomechanical rolled steels
BS EN 10155:1993 Current Structural steels with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance. Technical delivery conditions
BS EN 10210-1: 1994 Current Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels. Technical
delivery requirements
BS EN 10210-2: 1997 2006, Current Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels. Tolerances, dimensions
and sectional properties
BS 4360: 1986 Ditto Ditto 15.03
BS 4360: 1986 Ditto Ditto 15.04
BS 4386:Part 3 N/A 19.46
BS 4395 N/A High strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers for structural engineering
BS 4395: 1969 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 2004 High strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers for structural engineering. 15.09
General Grade
BS 7419: 1991 Current Specification for holding down bolts 15.09
BS EN ISO 13918: 2008 Current Welding. Studs and ceramic ferrules for the stud welding 15.10
BS 4428 BS 4428:1989 Current, Amd 6784:1991, Confirmed 2001 Code of practice for general landscape operations (excluding hard surfaces) (AMD 6784) 25.05(b),
September 30, 1991-Amd 1 25.09(e),
25.69.14
BS 4447:1973(1990) Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13391 : 2004 Performance for the performance of prestressing anchorages for post-tensioned construction 7.22
BS EN 13391 : 2004 Current Mechanical tests for post-tensioning systems
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BS EN 14179-1 Current, BS EN 14179-1:2005 Glass in building. Heat-soaked thermally-toughened soda lime silicate safety glass. Definition and 20.07,
description 20.08(iii)
BS 4447:1973(1990) Ditto Ditto 7.23
BS 4449 : 1998 2005 Current Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Weldable reinforcing steel - Bar, coil and decoiled product 6.14
- Specification
BS EN 14399-1 : 2005 Current High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading. General requirements 15.07
BS 4464 : 1969 Current, Confirmed 2004 Amended by: AMD4308 Spring washers for general engineering and automobile purposes (metric series) 15.07
BS 4464 : 1969 Ditto Ditto 16.18(iii)
BS 4466: 1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8666 : 2000 and BS EN ISO 4066 : 2000 Scheduling, Dimensioning, Bending and Cutting of Steel Reinforcement for Concrete 6.19
BS 7295: 1990 Pt. 1& 2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7295-1 :1990, BS 7295-2: 199O Fusion bonded epoxy coated carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete. Specification for 6.25.1
coatings
BS 7295-1 :1990 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS ISO 14654:1999 Ditto 6.25.1
BS 7295-2 :1990 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS ISO 14656:1999 Ditto 6.25.1
BS 8666 : 2000 2005 Current Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of steel reinforcement for concrete. Specification
BS EN ISO 4066 : 2000 Current, Corr 11097 : 2000 Construction drawings. Bar scheduling
BS 4466:1989 Ditto Specification for scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of steel reinforcement for concrete 5.25(iv)
BS 4479 : 1969 BS 4479-1 : 1990, BS 4479-2 : 1990, BS 4479-3 : 1990, BS 4479-4 : 1990, BS 4479-5 : Recommendations for the design of metal articles that are to be coated 17.20
1990, BS EN ISO 14713 : 1999, BS 4479-7 : 1990, BS 4479-8 : 1990, BS 4479-9 : 1990
BS 4479 : 1969 BS 4479-1 : 1990, BS 4479-2 : 1990, BS 4479-3 : 1990, BS 4479-4 : 1990, BS 4479-5 : Recommendations for the design of metal articles that are to be coated 17.20
1990, BS EN ISO 14713 : 1999, BS 4479-7 : 1990, BS 4479-8 : 1990, BS 4479-9 : 1990
BS 4479-1 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 1: General Recommendations
BS 4479-2 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1998 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 2: Recommendations for Electroplated and
Autocatalytic Coatings
BS 4479-3 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 3: Recommendations for Conversion Coatings
BS 4479-4 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 4: Recommendations for Paint Coatings and
Varnish Coatings
BS 4479-5 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 5: Recommendations for Anodic Oxidation
Coatings
BS 4479-6 : 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 14713 : 1999 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 6: Recommendations for Hot-Dip Metal Coatings
BS EN ISO 14713 1999, Current Protection Against Corrosion of Iron and Steel in Structures - Zinc and Aluminium Coatings -
Guidelines
BS 4479-7 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 7: Recommendations for Thermally Sprayed
Coatings
BS 4479-8 : 1990 Current, Amd 10352 : 2000 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 8: Recommendations for Vitreous Enamel Coatings
BS 4479-9 : 1990 Current, Confirmed 1997 Design of Articles That Are to Be Coated Part 9: Recommendations for Low Pressure and Vacuum
Deposited Coatings
BS 4482: 1985 2005 Current Steel wire for the reinforcement of concrete products. Specification 6.14
BS 4483: 1985 2005 Current Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete 6.14
BS 4486: 1980 Current Hot rolled high tensile alloy steel bars for the prestressing of concrete 7.09
BS 4504 contains BS 4504 PART 1 : 1969, BS 4504 PART 2 : 1974, BS 4504 SEC 3.1 : 1989, BS 19.51, 19.60
4504 SEC 3.2 : 1989, BS 4504 SEC 3.3 : 1989
BS 4504 PART 1 : 1969 Withdrawn, Amd 6017 : 1989, s/s by Flanges and Bolting for Pipes, Valves and Fittings Metric Series Part 1: Ferrous
BS 4504 PART 2 : 1974 Withdrawn Circular Flanges for Pipes, Valves and Fittings (PN Designated) Part 2: Copper Alloy and
Composite Flanges
BS 4504 SEC 3.1 : 1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1092-1 : 2002 (Current) and BS EN 1515-1 : 2000 (Current) Circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings
BS EN 1092-1 : 2002 Current, Corr 13960 : 2002 Flanges and their joints. Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated.
Steel flanges
BS EN 1515-1 : 2000 Current Flanges and their joints. Bolting. Selection of bolting
BS 4504 SEC 3.2 : 1989 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1092-2 : 1997 (Current) Ditto
BS EN 1092-2 : 1997 Current Flanges and their joints. Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated.
Cast iron flanges
BS 4504 SEC 3.3 : 1989 Withdrawn, Amd 6274 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 1092-3 : 2003 (Current) Ditto, Specifications for copper alloy and composite flanges
BS EN 1092-3 : 2003 Current, Corr 15319 : 2004 Flanges and their joints Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN designated
Part 3: Copper alloy flanges
BS 4514: 1983 BS 4514: 2001 Current Unplasticized PVC Soil and Ventilating Pipes of 82.4 mm Minimum Mean Outside Diameter, and 19.27
Fittings and Accessories of 82.4 mm and of Other Sizes - Specification
BS 4514 Ditto Specification for uplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes, fittings and accessories 19.34
BS 4516 Pt.1 to Withdrawan; for Pt.2, see IEC 60317-17 (not equivalent) Specification for enamelled copper conductors 19.34
Pt.2
BS 4550 Pt 2 1970, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 196-2 : 1995, BS EN 196-21 : 1992, BS EN 196-5 : 1995 General scheme for analysis, insoluble residue, total silica, ammonium hydroxide group, total 6.47.3
(All Current) calcium oxide, alumina, iron oxide, magnesia, sulphuric anhydride, sulphur present as sulphide,
total sulphur, loss-on-ignition. Minor constituents and free lime, pozzolanicity, propylene glycol.
BS EN 196-2 : 1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement. Chemical analysis of cement
BS EN 196-21 : 1992 Current Methods of testing cement. Determination of the chloride, carbon dioxide and alkali content of
cement
BS EN 196-5 : 1995 2005 Current Methods of testing cement. Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanic cements
BS 4576:1989 Pt.1 Current, Amd 6350 : 1991, Confirmed 1998, Partially s/s by BS EN 607:1996, BS EN Unplasticized PVC rainwater goods 19.27
1462:1997, BS EN 12200-1:2000
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BS EN 607:1996 2005 Current Eaves gutters and fittings made of PVC-U. Definitions, requirements and testing
BS EN 1462:1997 2005 Current Brackets for eaves gutters. Requirements and testing
BS EN 12200-1:2000 Current Plastics rainwater piping systems for above ground external use. Unplasticized poly (vinyl
BS 4604 N/A Specification for the use of high strength friction grip bolts in structural steel work- Metric series
BS 4604: 1970 Pt. 1 Current High strength friction grip bolts in structural steel work - general grade 15.20
BS EN ISO 898-1: 2009 Current Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel. Bolts, screws and studs 15.20
with specified property classes. Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
BS 4620:1970(1988) Current, Obsolescent Rivets for general engineering purposes 15.06
BS 4622:1970(1983) Current, Obsolescent Grey iron pipes and fittings 23.06
BS 4622 Ditto Specification for grey iron pipes and fittings 23.06
BS 4652 : 1971 1995, Current, Amd 10074 : 1998, Confirmed 2000 Zinc-Rich Priming Paint (Organic Media) 15.39
BS 4652:1995 Confirmed, Current 21.02(b), 21.70
BS EN 1993-1-8 : 2005 Current UK National Annex to Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures. Design of joints 15.42(b)
BS EN 1090-2 : 2008 Current Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures. Technical requirements for the execution of 15.42(c)
steel structures
BS EN ISO 15609-1 : Current Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials. Welding procedure 15.46
2004 specification. Arc welding
BS EN ISO 15607 : 2003 Current Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials. General rules 15.47
BS EN ISO 15614-1 BS EN ISO 15614-1:2004+A1:2008, Current Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials. Welding procedure 15.47
test. Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys
BS EN 440 : 1995 Superseded, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 14341: 2008 Welding consumables. Wire electrodes and deposites for gas shielded metal arc welding of non 15.48
alloy and fine grain steels. Classification
BS EN 756 : 2004 Current Welding consumables. Solid wires, solid wire-flux and tubular cored electrode-flux combination 15.48
for submerged arc welding of non alloy and fine grain steels. Classification
BS EN 758 : 1997 Superseded, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 17632: 2008 Welding consumables. Tubular cored electrodes for metal arc welding with and without a gas shield 15.48
of non-alloy and fine grain steels. Classification
BS EN ISO 9692-1 : Current Welding and allied processes. Recommendations for joint preparation. Manual metal-arc welding, 15.51
2003 gas-shielded metal-arc welding, gas welding, TIG welding and beam welding of steels
BS 4652:1971(1979) Ditto Ditto 17.21

BS 4652:1971(1979) Ditto Ditto 17.28
BS 4652:1971(1979) Ditto Ditto 21.02
BS 4660: 1989 2000 Current, Amd 13946 : 2002, partially s/s by BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 (Current) Unplasticized PVC underground drain pipe and fittings 23.08
BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Current Thermoplastics ancillary fittings of nominal sizes 110 and 160 for below ground gravity drainage
and sewerage
BS 4756 : 1971 1988 Current Ready-Mixed Aluminium Priming Paints for Woodwork 21.02
BS 4756:1998 Confirmed, Current 21.02(a)
BS 4772: 1988 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 545:1995, BS EN 598:1995, BS EN 969:1996 (All Ductile iron pipes and fittings 19.45
Current)
BS EN 598:1995 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage applications. Requirements
and test methods
BS EN 969:1996 Current, Amd 10946 : 2000 Specification for ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for gas pipelines.
BS 4772: 1988 Ditto Ditto 23.07
BS 4800 : 1989 Current, Confirmed 2000 Schedule of Paint colours for building purposes 21.75
BS 4800: 1989 Current, BS 4800:1989 21.42(m),
21.77
BS 4842 : 1984 Current, Amd 7181 : 1992, Confirmed 2000 Liquid organic coatings for application to aluminium alloy extrusions, sheet and performed 16.32
sections for external architectural purposes
BS 4842 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.63
BS 4848 PART 2 : 1991 Withdrawn, Amd 7449 : 1993, s/s by BS EN 10210-2 : 1997 (Current) Hot-Rolled Structural Steel Sections Part 2: Specification for Hot-Finished Hollow Sections 15.04
BS EN 10210-2 : 1997 2006 Current Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels. Tolerances,
dimensions and sectional properties
BS 4848 PART 4 : 1972 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, Amd 7562 : 1993, s/s by BS EN 10056-1 : 1999 (Current) Hot rolled structural steel sections. Equal and unequal angles 15.04
BS EN 10056-1 : 1999 Current Specification for structural steel equal and unequal angles. Dimensions
BS EN 10056-2 : 1993 Current Specification for structural steel equal and unequal angles. Tolerances on shape and dimensions
BS 4868 : 1972 Current Specification for Profiled aluminium sheet for building 12.84
BS 4872: ---- Pt. 1-2 Current Approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not required
BS 4872: 1982 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1999 Specification for approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not required. 15.23
Fusion welding of steel
BS 4872: 1976 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1999 Specification for approval testing of welders when welding procedure approval is not required. TIG 15.23
or MIG welding of aluminium and its alloys
BS 4873:2009 Current Aluminium alloy windows and doorsets. Specification 16.23, 16.66(i)
BS 4887: ---- Pt. 1-2 N/A Mortar admixtures

BS 4887: 1986 Pt.1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 934-3 : 2004 (Current) Mortar admixtures. Specifications for air-entraining (plasticizing) admixtures.
BS 4887:1987 Pt.2 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 934-3 : 2004 (Current) Mortar admixtures. Specifications for set retarding admixtures.
BS EN 934-3 BS EN 934-3 : 2009, Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout Part 3: Admixtures for masonry mortar Definitions, 9.20
requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
BS 4951: 1973 BS EN 1906 : 2002, Current Specifications for Builder's hardware: lock and latch furniture (doors) 14.31& 14.04
BS EN 1906 : 2002 Current Building Hardware - Lever Handles and Knob Furniture - Requirements and Test Methods
BS EN 1906 : 2002 2010, Current Building Hardware - Lever Handles and Knob Furniture - Requirements and Test Methods 14.04, 14.73
BS 4951: 1973 Ditto Ditto 14.32
BS 4962: 1989 Current, Amd 9131 : 1996, Confirmed 1998 Plastics pipes for use as light sub-soil drains 23.09
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BS 4987 : 1973 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 4987-1 and BS 4987-2 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas 24.07
BS 4987-1 : 2005 Current, Corr 1620 : 2005 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specifications for transport, laying, and
compaction
BS 4987-1 : 2005 BS EN 13108-1 : 2006, Current Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specifications for transport, laying, and
compaction
BS 4987-2 : 2003 Current, Amd 15606 : 2005 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specifications for constituent materials and for
mixtures
BS 4987-2 : 2003 BS EN 13108-2 : 2006, Current Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specifications for constituent materials and for
mixtures
BS 5053 : 1985 Withdrawn, s/s by by BS EN 919 : 1995 Methods of test cordage and webbing slings and for fibre cores for wire rope 22.46
BS EN 919 : 1995 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 2307 : 2005 (Current) Fibre ropes for general service. Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties
BS EN ISO 2307 : 2005 Current Fibre ropes - Determination of certain physical and mechanical properties
BS 5053: 1985 Ditto Ditto 22.47

BS 5053: 1985 Ditto Ditto 22.48
BS 5075: ---- Pt. 1-3 N/A Concrete admixture 6.36
BS 5075: 1982 Pt. 1 withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 480 Pt 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10-12 and BS EN 934 Pt 2 & Pt 6 (All Accelerating - retarding and water reducing 8.06
Current)
BS 5075: 1982 Pt. 2 withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 480 Pt 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10-12 and BS EN 934 Pt 2 & Pt 6 (All Concrete admixtures. Specification for air-entraining admixtures 8.06
Current)
BS 5075: 1985 Pt. 3 withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 480 Pt 1-2, 4-6, 8, 10-12 and BS EN 934 Pt 2 & Pt 6 (All Superplasticising admixtures 8.06
Current)
BS EN 480 Pt 1 : 1998 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Reference concrete and reference mortar
for testing
BS EN 480 Pt 2 : 1997 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of setting time
BS EN 480 Pt 4 : 1997 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of bleeding of concrete
BS EN 480 Pt 5 : 1997 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of capillary absorption
BS EN 480 Pt 6 : 1997 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Infrared analysis
BS EN 480 Pt 8 : 1997 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of the conventional dry
material content
BS EN 480 Pt 10 : 1997 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of water soluble chloride
content
BS EN 480 Pt 11 : 1999 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of air void characteristics
in hardened concrete
BS EN 480 Pt 12 : 1998 2005 Current Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Test methods. Determination of the alkali content of
admixtures
BS EN 934 Pt 2 : 2001 Current, Amd 15448 : 2004 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Concrete admixtures. Definitions, requirements,
conformity, marking and labelling
BS EN 934 Pt 6 : 2001 Current, Amd 16058 : 2006 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout. Sampling, conformity control and evaluation of
conformity
BS 5085:1976(1991) Pt. 2 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 651:1997 (Current) Cellular PVC backed flexible PVC flooring 18.118
BS EN 651:1997 Current, Amd 14725 : 2004 Resilient floor coverings. Polyvinyl chloride floor coverings with foam layer. Specification
BS 5135: 1984 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 1011-1:1998, BS EN 1011-2:2001 (Current) Metal-arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels 15.22
BS EN 1011-1:1998 Amd 14925 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. General guidance for arc welding
BS EN 1011-1 Current, BS EN 1011-1:2009 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. General guidance for arc welding 16.39
BS EN 1011-4 Current, BS EN 1011-4:2000 Amended by: AMD14928 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc welding of aluminium and 16.39
aluminium alloys
BS 5150: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1171 : 2002 (Current) Cast iron wedge and double disk gate valves for general purposes 19.50
BS EN 1171 : 2002 Current, Corr 14500 : 2003 Industrial valves Cast iron gate valves
BS 5153:1974(1991) Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 12334 : 2001 (Current) Cast iron check valves for general purposes 19.50
BS EN 12334 : 2001 Current, Amd 15228 : 2004 Industrial valves. Cast iron check valves
BS 5154 : 1991 BS EN 12288 : 2003,Current Copper alloy globe, globe stop and check and gate valves for general purposes 19.50
BS 5154 : 1991 Current Copper alloy globe, globe stop and check and gate valves for general purposes 19.50
BS 5163:1986(1991) Withdrawn, Amd 6057 : 1989, s/s by BS EN 1074-1 : 2000, BS EN 1074-2 : 2000, BS Specifications for predominantly key-operated Cast iron gate valves for waterworks purposes 19.50
5163-1 : 2004 and BS 5163-2 : 2004
BS EN 1074-1 : 2000 Current, Amd 15230 : 2004 Valves for Water Supply - Fitness for Purpose Requirements and Appropriate Verification Tests -
Part 1: General Requirements
BS EN 1074-2 : 2000 Current, Amd 15231 : 2004 Valves for water supply Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests Part 2:
Isolating valves
BS 5163-1 : 2004 Current Valves for waterworks purposes Part 1: Predominantly key-operated cast iron gate valves Code of
practice
BS 5163-2 : 2004 Current Valves for waterworks purposes Part 2: Stem caps for use on isolating valves and associated water
control apparatus Specification
BS 5212 Pt. 1-3 Current Cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements
BS 5212: 1990 Pt. 1 Current Specification for joint sealants 6.61
BS 5212: 1990 Pt. 2 Current Code of Practice for the application and use of joint sealants
BS 5212: 1990 Pt. 3 Current Methods of test
BS 5215: 1986 Withdrawn, revised as Pt 1-3 above One part gun-grade polysulphide-based sealants 17.37
BS 5215: 1986 Ditto Ditto 17.37
BS 5236 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS 4043:1989 Current, Confirmed 2007 Recommendations for the cultivation and planting of trees in the advanced nursery stock category 25.69.14
BS 5255: 1989 Current, partially s/s by BS EN 1329-1:2000, BS EN 1455-1:2000, BS EN 1519-1:2000, Plastics waste pipe and fittings 19.34
BS EN 1565-1:2000, BS EN 1566-1:2000 (All Current)
BS EN 1329-1:2000 Current Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building
structure. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the
system
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BS EN 1455-1:2000 Current, Corr 13818 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste (low and high temperature) within the building structure.
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
BS EN 1519-1:2000 Current, Corr 13817 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building
structure. Polyethylene (PE). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
structure. Styrene copolymer blends (SAN + PVC). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
structure. Chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C). Specification for pipes, fittings and the
system
BS 5262: 1991 BS EN 13914-1 Code of practice for external rendered finishes 18.39
BS EN 13914-1 2005, Current Design, preparation and application of external rendering and internal plastering. External 18.39
rendering
BS EN 13964 2004+A1:2006, Current Suspended ceilings. Requirements and test methods 13.22, 13.23,
13.45
BS 5270: 1989 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1997 Bonding agents for use will gypsum plasters and cement 18.49
BS 5284: 1993 Current Sampling and testing mastic asphalt and pitchmastic used in building 11.05
BS 5284: 1993 Ditto Ditto 12.53
BS 5289: 1976 Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 970:1997 (Current) Code of practice. Visual inspection of fusion welded joints 12.53
BS EN 970:1997 Current, Confirmed 2003 Non-destructive examination of fusion welds. Visual examination
BS 5325: 1983 BS 5325: 2001 Current Installation of Textile Floor Coverings - Code of Practice 18.143
BS 5328 Pt. 1-4 N/A Concrete
BS 5328: 1991 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5328-1:1997 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8500 Pt 1-2:2002, BS Guide to specifying concrete 6.44
EN 206-1:2000)
BS 5328-1:1997 Current, s/s by BS 8500 Pt 1-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000 Concrete. Guide to specifying concrete
BS 5328: 1991 Pt. 2 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5328-2:1997 (Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8500 Pt 1-2:2002, BS Methods for specifying concrete, including ready-mixed concrete 6.44
EN 206-1:2000)
BS 5328-2:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 8500 Pt 1-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000 Concrete. Methods for specifying concrete mixes
BS 5328: 1990 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 8500-1:2002, BS 8500-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000 Procedures to be used in producing and transporting concrete 6.44
BS 5328: 1990 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 8500-1:2002, BS 8500-2:2002, BS EN 206-1:2000 Concrete. Specification for the procedures to be used in sampling, testing and assessing compliance 6.44
of concrete
BS 8500 Pt 1:2002 Current, Amd 14639 : 2003 Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1. Method of specifying and guidance
for the specifier
BS 8500 Pt 2:2002 Current, Amd, 14640 : 2003 Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1. Specification for constituent materials
and concrete
BS EN 206-1 : 2000 2001 Current, Amd 15406 :2004 Concrete. Specification, performance, production and conformity
BS 5996: 1993 Current Specification for acceptance levels for internal imperfactions in steel plate, strip and wide flats 15.18
based on outrasonic testing
BS EN 10164: 2004 Current Steel products with improved deformation properties perpendicular to the surface of the product. 15.18
Technical delivery condition
BS 5368 : 1978 Pt. 4 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1994 Method of testing windows - Form of test report 16.78
BS 5385-3: 1982 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 5499-5:2002 Safety signs and colours. Specification for additional signs to those given in BS 5378:Part 1 14.04
BS 5385: 1990 Pt. 1 Revised, withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 5385-1:1995 Wall and floor tiling. Code of practice for the design and installation of internal ceramic wall tiling 18.60
and mosaics in normal conditions
BS 5385-1:1995 2009, Current Wall and floor tiling. Code of practice for the design and installation of internal ceramic wall tiling 18.60
and mosaics in normal conditions
BS 5385: 1989 Pt. 3 Current, Amd 10823 : 2001 External ceramic wall tiling and mosaics but for ceramic floor tiling Wall and floor tiling. Code of 18.102
practice for the design and installation of ceramics floor tiles and mosaics
BS 5385: 1994 Pt. 5 Current Ditto but for terrazzo bile Code of practice for the design and installation of terrazzo tile and slab, 18.102
natural stone and composition block floorings
BS 5378 Pt. 1 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS 5499-5:2002 Safety signs and colours. Specification for colour and design
BS 5390:1976(1984) Withdrawn, s/s by BS 5628-3 : 2001 (Current) Code of practice for stone masonry 10.01
BS 5390 BS EN 1996-1-2 : 2005, BS EN 1996-2 : 2006, BS EN 1996-3 : 2006, Current Code of practice for stone masonry 10.01
BS EN 12372 : 2006 Current Code of practice for use of masonry 10.01
BS 1243 BS EN 845-1 : 2003 + A1 : 2008, Current Wall ties 10.05
BS 5080 : 1993 Pt. 1 Current Walling built against concrete, etc. 10.22
BS 8220-3 2004, Current Guide for security of buildings against crime. Storage, industrial and distribution premises 14.04
BS 1634 BS EN 1634-1: 2008, BS EN 1634-2: 2008, BS EN 1634-3: 2004, Current Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and, openable window assemblies and 14.04, 14.32,
elements of building hardware. Fire resistance tests for doors, shutters and openable windows 14.45
BS 5080 : 1986 Pt. 2 Current Walling built against concrete, etc. 10.22
BS 5599:1993 Superseded, Withdrawn Amended by: AMD 10943 Replaced by: BS ISO 10074:2010 Specification for hard anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium and its alloys for engineering 16.29(i)
purposes
BS 6270 Pt. 1 BS 8221-1 : 2000, BS 8221-2 : 2000, Current Maintenance cleaning 10.23
BS 5628-3:2001 2005 Current Code of practice for use of masonry. Materials and components, design and workmanship
BS 5628-3:2005 BS EN 1996-1-2 : 2005, BS EN 1996-2 : 2006, BS EN 1996-3 : 2006, Current Code of practice for use of masonry. Materials and components, design and workmanship 9.01
BS 5412: ---- 1996 Current Performance of draw-off taps with metal bodies for water services 19.73
BS 5412 BS EN 200 : 2008, Current Performance of draw-off taps with metal bodies for water services 19.73
BS 5422: 1990 2001 Current, Corr 13982 : 2002 Method for Specifying Thermal Insulating Materials for Pipes, Tanks, Vessels, Ductwork and 19.56
Equipment Operating within the Temperature Range -40 Degrees C to +700 Degrees C
BS 5422: 1990 2009, Current Method for Specifying Thermal Insulating Materials for Pipes, Tanks, Vessels, Ductwork and 19.56
Equipment Operating within the Temperature Range -40 Degrees C to +700 Degrees C
BS 5427: 1976 BS 5427-1:1996 Current Code of practice for performance and loading criteria for profiled sheeting in building 12.73
BS 5427-1:1996 Current Code of practice for the use of profiled sheet for roof and wall cladding on buildings. Design
BS 5481 : 1977 Remains Current, Confirmed 1998, s/s by BS EN 1401-1:1998 Unplasticized PVC and fittings for gravity sewers 23.08
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BS EN 1401-1 : 1998 Current, Amd 13794 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage. Unplasticized
poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
BS 5492: 1990 Current Code of practice for internal plastering 9.19
BS 5492: 1990 PD CEN/TR 15123: 2005, BS EN 13914-2: 2005 & BS 8481: 2006, Current Code of practice for internal plastering 9.19
BS 5499: 1990 Pt. 1 2002 Current Graphical Symbols and Signs - Safety Signs, Including Fire Safety Signs - Part 1: Specification for 14.04, 14.35,
Geometric Shapes, Colours and Layouts 14.82
BS 5499-5 2002, Current Ditto
BS 5499: 1986 Pt. 2 Current, Confirmed 1995 Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Graphic Symbols Part 2: Self-Luminous Fire Safety Signs 14.04, 14.35,
14.82
BS 5503: 1990 Pt. 3 BS EN 997 : 2003, Current Vitreous China Washdown WC Pans with Horizontal Outlet Part 3: WC Pans with Horizontal 19.81
Outlet for Use with 7.5L Maximum Flush Capacity Cisterns
BS 5504: 1990 Pt. 4 Ditto Wall hung WC pans for use with 7.5 L max. flush capacity cisterns 19.81
BS EN 997 : 2003 Current, Corr 14805 : 2003 WC pans and WC suites with integral trap
BS 5520: 1977 Current Vitreous china bowl urinals. Rimless type
BS 5572: 1994 Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 12056-2:2000 (Current) Code of practice for sanitary pipework 19.36
BS EN 12056-2:2000 Current Gravity drainage systems inside buildings. Sanitary pipework, layout and calculation
BS 5573: 1978 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 8008:1996 (Current) Code of practice for safety precautions in the construction of large dia. boreholes for piling and 5.21
other purposes
BS 8008:1996 Current, Confirmed 2003 Safety precautions and procedures for the construction and descent of machine-bored shafts for
piling and other purposes
BS 5588: 1983 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, superseded by BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precaution in the design construction and use of office buildings 18.153
BS 5588-11:1997 Current, Amd 14995 : 2004 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings. Code of practice for shops,
offices, industrial, storage and other similar buildings
BS 5606: 1990 Current, Confirmed 1998, Amd 9975 : 1998 Guide to Accuracy in building 1.65
BS 5655-6 : 1990 2002 Current Lifts and Service Lifts - Part 6: Code of Practice for Selection and Installation of New Lifts 1.65
BS 5627: 1984 Current, Confirmed 2000 Plastics connectors for use with horizontal outlet vitreous china WC pans 19.34
BS 5627: 1984 Ditto Ditto 19.89
BS 5628-3 : 2005 2005 Current, BS EN 1996-1-2 : 2005, BS EN 1996-2 : 2006 & BS EN 1996-3 : 2006, Code of Practice for use of masonry. Structural use of unreinforced masonry 9.01
Current
BS 5628 : 1978 Pt.1 Ditto Ditto 9.24
BS 5669 : 1979 Withdrawn s/s by BS 5669:Part 1:1989, BS 5669:Part 2:1989, BS 5669:Part 5:1989 Wood chipboard and methods of test for particle board 22.07
BS 5669: 1989 Pt. 1 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 1087-1:1995, BS EN 1128:1996, BS EN 120:1992, BS Methods of sampling, conditioning and test 13.17
EN 309:1992, (BS EN 309:2005), BS EN 310:1993, BS EN 311:2002, BS EN 312-1:1997,
BS EN 312-2:1997, BS EN 312-3:1997, BS EN 312-4:1997, BS EN 312-6:1997, BS EN
317:1993, BS EN 319:1993, BS EN 322:1993, BS EN 323:1993, BS EN 324-1:1993, BS
EN 324-2:1993, BS EN 325:1993, BS EN 326-1:1994, BS EN 633:1994, BS EN 634-
BS EN 1087-1:1995 Current, Confirmed 2002 Particle boards. Determination of moisture resistance. Particle boards. Determination of moisture
resistance. Boil test
BS EN 1128:1996 Current, Confirmed 2002 Cement-bonded particleboards. Determination of hard body impact resistance
BS EN 120:1992 Current, Confirmed 2002, Amd 9388 : 1997 Wood based panels. Determination of formaldehyde content. Extraction method called the
perforator method
BS EN 309:1992 2005 Current Particleboards Definition and classification
BS EN 310:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength
BS EN 311:2002 Current Wood-based panels. Surface soundness. Test method

BS EN 312-1:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Particleboards. Specifications. General requirements for all board
types
BS EN 312-2:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for general purpose boards for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312-3:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for boards for interior fitments (including furniture)
for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312-4:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for load-bearing boards for use in dry conditions
BS EN 312-6:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for heavy duty load-bearing boards for use in dry
conditions
BS EN 317:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of swelling in thickness after immersion in water
BS EN 319:1993 Current Particleboards and fibreboards. Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the
board
BS EN 324-1:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of dimensions of boards. Determination of thickness, width and
length
BS EN 324-2:1993 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Determination of dimensions of boards. Determination of squareness and edge
straightness
BS EN 326-1:1994 Current, Confirmed 2002 Wood-based panels. Sampling, cutting and inspection. Sampling and cutting of test pieces and
expression of test results
BS EN 633:1994 Current, Confirmed 2002 Cement-bonded particleboards. Definition and classification
BS EN 634-1:1995 Current, Confirmed 2002 Cement-bonded particle boards. Specification. General requirements
BS 5669: 1989 Pt. 2 withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 312-5:1997, BS EN 312-7:1997 (All Current) Wood chipboard 13.17
BS EN 312-5:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions
BS EN 312-7:1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 312 : 2003 (Current) Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements for heavy-duty load-bearing boards for use in humid
conditions
BS EN 1279-1:2004 Current Glass in building. Insulating glass units. Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules for the 16.09(iv)(g)
system description
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BS EN 1279-2:2002 Current Glass in building. Insulating glass units. Long term test method and requirements for moisture 16.09(iv)(g)
penetration
BS EN 1279-3:2002 Current Glass in building. Insulating glass units. Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage 16.09(iv)(g)
rate and for gas concentration tolerances
BS EN 1279-4:2002 Current Glass in building. Insulating glass units. Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals 16.09(iv)(g)
BS EN 1279- Current, Amended by: Amendment May 2009 Glass in building. Insulating glass units. Evaluation of conformity 16.09(iv)(g)
5:2002+A1:2008
BS EN 1279-6:2002 Current Glass in building. Insulating glass units. Factory production control and periodic tests 16.09(iv)(g)
BS 5669 : 1989 Pt. 5 1993 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7916 : 1998 Particleboard Part 5: Code of Practice for the Selection and Application of Particleboards for
Specific Purposes
BS 7916 : 1998 Withdrawn Code of Practice for the Selection and Application of Particleboard, Oriented Strand Board (OSB),
Cement Bonded Particleboard and Wood Fibreboards for Specific Purposes
BS 5725: 1981 Pt. 1 BS EN 1125: 2008, Current Emergency exit devices. Specification for panic bolts and panic latches mechanically operated by a 14.34
horizontal push-bar
BS 5725: 1981 Current, Corr 13993 : 2002 Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1125:1997 Current, Confirmed 1996, Amd 15385 : 2005 Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes.
BS EN 1125:1997 2008, Current Ditto
BS 5808: 1991 Partically Replaced by BS EN 14499: 2004 Underlays for textile floor coverings 18.139
BS 5837:1991 2005 Current, Corr 15988 : 2005 Guide for trees in relation to construction 2.10, 25.69.4,
25.69.5,
25.69.14
BS 5872: 1980 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1995, s/s by BS EN 12209 : 2003 Locks and latches for doors in buildings 14.30
BS EN 12209 : 2003 Current Building hardware Locks and latches Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates 14.04
BS 5889 BS EN ISO 11600 : 2003 Silicone sealants 19.87
BS 5889:1989 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by BS EN ISO 11600 : 2003 16.34(v), 16.40
BS 5896 Current High tensile steel wire and stand for prestressing concrete 7.09
BS 5911: 1988 Pt. 100 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1916 : 2002 and BS 5911-1 : 2002 Precast concrete pipe, fittings and ancillary products. Specifications for unreinforced and reinforced 23.03
pipes and fittings with flexible joint
BS EN 1916 : 2002 Current, Corr 15288 : 2004 Concrete pipes and fittings, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced
BS 5911-1 : 2002 Current Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products Part 1: Specification for unreinforced and reinforced
concrete pipes (including jacking pipes) and fittings with flexible joints (complementary to BS EN
1916:2002)
BS 5950: ---- Contains part 1-9 of BS 5950 Structural use of steel work in building 15.01
BS 5950-1 : 1985 2000 Current, Corr 13199 : 2001 Structural use of steelwork in building Part 1: Code of practice for design Rolled and welded
sections
BS 5950-2 : 1985 2001 Current Structural Use of Steelwork in Building - Part 2: Specification for Materials, Fabrication and
Erection -Rolled and Welded Sections
BS 5950 SEC 3.1 : 1990 Current Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 3: Design in Composite Construction Section 3.1:
Code of Practice for Design of Simple and Continuous Composite Beams
BS 5950 PART 4 : 1982 1994 Current Code of practice for design of composite slabs with profiled steel sheeting
BS 5950-5 : 1987 1998 Current Structural Use of Steelwork in Building - Part 5: Code of Practice for Design of Cold Formed Thin
Gauge Sections
BS 5950 PART 6 : 1995 Current, Corr 10475 : 1999 Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 6: Code of Practice for Design of Light Gauge
Profiled Steel Sheeting
BS 5950 PART 7 : 1992 Current, Obsolescent Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 7: Specification for Materials and Workmanship: Cold
Formed Sections
BS 5950-8 : 1990 2003 Current Structural use of steelwork in building Part 8: Code of practice for fire resistant design
BS 5950 PART 9 : 1994 Current, Amd 9326 : 1997 Structural Use of Steelwork in Building Part 9: Code of Practice for Stressed Skin Design
BS 5972: 1980 Current, Amd 4486 : 1984 Photoelectric control units for road lighting 14.30
BS 5973 : 1993 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12811-1:2003 Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds and Special Scaffold Structures in Steel (R) 1.39.2(x)
BS EN 12811-1 : 2004 Current Temporary works equipment Part 1: Scaffolds Performance requirements and general design
BS 5975:1982 1996 Current, Amd 15090 : 2004 Code of practice for falsework 1.39.2(xi), 6.01
BS 6072:1981 Current, Obsolescent, s/s by BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001 (Current) Method for magnetic particle flaw detection 9.06
BS EN ISO 9934-1 Current, Amd 14960 : 2004 Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles 9.06
BS 6073 Pt. 1 BS EN 772-2 : 1998, BS EN 771-3 : 2003, Current Precast concrete masonry units 9.06
BS EN 1051-1 : 2003 Current Precast concrete masonry units 9.08
BS EN 772-2 : 1998 Current Method of test for masonry units. Determination of percentage area of voids in aggregate concrete
masonry units (by paper indentation)
BS EN 771-3 : 2003 Current Specification for masonry units Part 3: Aggregate concrete masonry units (Dense and light-weight
aggregates)
BS 6087: 1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 877 : 1999 (Current) Flexible joints for cast iron drainpipes etc. 19.32
BS 6087 Ditto Flexible Joints for Grey or Ductile Cast Iron Drainpipes and Fittings (BS 437) and for Discharge 23.05
and Ventilating Pipes and Fittings (BS 416)
BS 6087 Ditto Flexible Joints for Grey or Ductile Cast Iron Drainpipes and Fittings (BS 437) and for Discharge 23.05
and Ventilating Pipes and Fittings (BS 416)
BS 6088 : 1981 Current, Obsolescent, Amd 5600 : 1987, Confirmed 1993, partially s/s by BS EN 1423 : Solid glass beads for use with road marking compounds 21.71
1998 (Current)
B EN 1423:1998 Current, Amd 15312 : 2004 Road marking materials. Drop on materials. Glass beads, antiskid aggregates and mixtures of the
two
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BS 6088: 1981 Current, Obsolescent, Partially replaced, BS6088:1981 Amended by: AMD4047, 21.73(a)&(b)
AMD4872, AMD5600 Replaced by: BS EN 1423:1998, Partially replaced by BS EN
1423:1998
BS 6089: 1981 Current Guide to assessment of concrete strength in existing concrete 5.16
BS EN ISO 3506-1:2009 Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners. Bolts, screws and studs 16.18(ii)
BS EN ISO 3506-2:2009 Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners. Nuts 16.18(ii)
BS EN ISO 3506-3:2009 Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners. Set screws and similar 16.18(ii)
fasteners not under tensile stress
BS EN ISO 3506-4:2009 Current Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners. Tapping screws 16.18(ii)
BS 6105 Ditto Corrosion – resistant stainless steel fasteners 17.09

BS 5442: 1979 Pt. 3 BS 5442-3:1979, Withdrawn Classification of adhesives for construction. Adhesives for metal 17.12
BS 6150 Current BS 6150:2006 21.42
BS 6213 : 1982 2000 Current Guide to the selection of constructional sealants 6.62
BS 6206:1981 Current, Amended by: AMD8693. Partially replaced by BS EN 12600:2002 Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use 16.05(ix),
in buildings 20.01.01, 20.11
BS 6262: 1982 Current, Amd 8279 : 1994, Partially s/s by part 1-4 and 6-7 of BS 6262 Code of practice for glazing for buildings 16.34, 20.17
BS 6262-1 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings Part 1: General methodology for the selection of glazing
BS 6262-2 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings. Code of practice for energy, light and sound
BS 6262-3 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings - Part 3: Code of practice for fire, security and wind loading
BS 6262-4 : 1994 2005 Current Glazing for buildings. Safety related to human impact
BS 6262-4:2005 Current BS 6262-4:2005 Glazing for buildings Part 6: Code of practice for special applications 20.01.01,
20.01.11,
20.17,
20.17.02,
20.17.03
BS 6262-6 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings Part 6: Code of practice for special applications
BS 6262-7 : 2005 Current Glazing for buildings. Code of practice for the provision of information
BS 6266: 1992 2002 Current Code of practice for fire protection for electronic data processing installations 18.153
BS 6323:1982 Pt. 1 Current, Amd 6020 : 1989, Confirmed 1990 Seamless and Welded Steel Tubes for Automobile, Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes 17.09
Part 1: General Requirements
BS 6323-8:1982 Pt. 8 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN 10296-2 Specification for seamless and welded steel tubes for automobile, mechanical and general 17.09
engineering purposes. Specific requirements for longitudinally welded stainless steel tubes
BS 6340: 1985 Pt. 8 Current Prefabricated shower trays made from glazed ceramic 19.75
BS 6340 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 10219-2 : 1997 (Current) Specification for welded cold formed steel structural hollow sections
BS EN 10219-2:1997 Current Cold formed welded structural sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels. Tolerances, dimensions
and sectional properties
BS 6375-1:2009 Current Performance of windows and doors. Classification for additional performance characteristics and 16.23,
guidance on selection and specification 16.66(i)&(iii),
16.73(i)(n)
BS 6375-2:2009 Current Performance of windows and doors. Classification for operation and strength characteristics and 16.23,
guidance on selection and specification 16.66(i)&(iii),
16.73(i)(n)
BS 6431: ---- Contains BS 6431-1:1983, BS 6431-2:1984, BS 6431-3.1:1986, BS 6431-3. 2:1986, BS Ceramic floor and wall tiles 18.89
6431-4.1:1986, BS 6431-4.2:1986, BS 6431-5:1986, BS 6431-6:1984, BS 6431-7:1986,
BS 6431-8:1986 and BS 6431-9:1984 (All withdrawn and s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003), and
BS 6431 Parts 10 to 23 (All withdrawn and s/s by BS EN ISO 10545 series)
BS 6431 Pt 1:1983 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for classification and marking, including definitions and
characteristics
BS 6431 Pt 2:1984 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for extruded ceramic tiles with a low water absorption
(E <= 3%). Group A1
BS 6431 Pt 3.1:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 3%< E <=6%
Group A11a. Specification for general products
BS 6431 Pt 3.2:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 3%< E <=6%
Group A11a. Specification for specific products (terre cuite, cotto, baldosin catalan)
BS 6431 Pt 4.1:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Specification for general products
BS 6431 Pt 4.2:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Specification for specific products (terre cuite, cotto, baldosin catalan)
BS 6431 Pt 5:1986 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of E
> 10%. Group A111
BS 6431 Pt 6:1984 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for dust-pressed ceramic tiles with a low water
absorption (E <= 3%). Group B1
BS 6431 Pt 9:1984 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 14411 : 2003 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for dust-pressed ceramic tiles with a water absorption of
E >10%. Group B111
BS EN 14411 : 2003 Current Ceramic tiles Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking
BS 6431 Pt 10:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7099 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-2:1997 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of dimensions and surface quality
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of dimensions and surface quality
2:1997
BS 6431 Pt 11:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7100 : 1992s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-3:1997 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of water absorption
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent relative density and
3:1997 bulk density
BS 6431 Pt 12:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7101 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-4:1997 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of modulus of rupture
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength
4:1997
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BS 6431 Pt 13:1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7102 : 1992 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of scratch hardness of surface according to
Mohs
BS 6431 Pt 14:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7103 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-6:1997 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of resistance to deep abrasion. Unglazed
tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed tiles
6:1997
BS 6431 Pt 15:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7104 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-8:1996 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of linear thermal expansion
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of linear thermal expansion

8:1996
BS 6431 Pt 16:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7105 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-9:1996 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of resistance to thermal shock
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to thermal shock

9:1996
BS 6431 Pt 17:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7106 : 1992, partially s/s by BS EN ISO 10545- Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of crazing reistance. Glazed tiles
11:1996 -Current
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles
11:1996
BS 6431 Pt 18:1983 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7107 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-13:1997 - Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of chemical resistance. Unglazed tiles
Current
BS 6431 Pt 19:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7108 : 1992, Partially s/s by BS EN ISO 10545- Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of chemical resistance. Glazed tiles
13:1997 and BS EN ISO 10545-14:1997 -All Current
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of chemical resistance
13:1997
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to stains
14:1997
BS 6431 Pt 20:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7109 : 1992, partially s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-7:1999 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of resistance to surface abrasion. Glazed
-Current tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for glazed tiles
7:1999
BS 6431 Pt 21:1984 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7110 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-10:1997 - Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of moisture expansion using boiling water.
Current Unglazed tiles
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of moisture expansion
10:1997
BS 6431 Pt 22:1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7111 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-12:1997 - Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Method for determination of frost resistance
Current
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Determination of frost resistance
12:1997
BS 6431 Pt 23:1986 Withdrawn, Confirmed 1996, Amd 7112 : 1992, s/s by BS EN ISO 10545-1:1997 -Current Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Specification for sampling and basis for acceptance
BS EN ISO 10545- Current Ceramic tiles. Sampling and basis for acceptance
1:1997
BS 6431: ---- Ditto Ditto 18.94
BS EN 1154:1997 1997, Current Door closers. Specification for mechanical performance of crank and rack and pinion overhead 14.04,14.31,14.
closers 33,14.35,14.36,
14.39,14.47,14.
48&14.55
BS EN 1155 1997, Current Electrically powered door holder 14.04

BS EN 1158 1997, Current Door co-ordinators 14.04
BS EN 1303 2005, Current Cylinders for locks 14.04, 14.66,
14.69 & 14.70
BS EN 1527 1998, Current Sliding door gear 14.04, 14.92

BS EN 1634-1 2008, Current Fire testing 14.04, 14.06,
14.32 & 14.45
BS EN 1670 2007, Current Corrosion resistance 14.04, 14.33

& 14.85
BS EN 12051 2000, Current Door and window bolts 14.04, 14.87
BS EN 12320 2001, Current Padlocks and padlock fittings 14.04, 14.71
BS EN 12365 BS EN 12365-1: 2003, BS EN 12365-2: 2003, BS EN 12365-3: 2003, BS EN 12365-4: Building hardware. Gasket and weatherstripping for doors, windows, shutters and curtain walling. 14.04
2003, Current Performance requirements and classification
BS EN 13724 2002, Current Letter plates 14.04
BS 5839 Pt. 3 BS 5839-3 : 1988 Fire detectors and automatic release mechanisms 14.04
BS EN 1154:1997 Current, Corr 14399 : 2003 Building hardware. Controlled door closing devices. Requirements and test methods
BS 6496 : 1984 Current, Amd 7182 : 1992, Confirmed 2000 Powder organic coatings 16.32
BS 6496 : 1984 Ditto Ditto 16.63
BS 6496 : 1984 2005 Current Steel-framed windows and glazed doors 17.32
BS 6496 : 1984 2005 Current, Confirmed 2010 Ditto 14.04
BS 6510: 1984 2005 Current Steel-framed windows and glazed doors 17.32
BS 6566: ---- Pt. 1-8 Plywood 13.12
BS 6566: ---- Pt. 1 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for construction of panels and characteristics of plies including marking 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 2 : Withdrawn Plywood. Glossary of terms 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 3 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for acceptance levels for post-manufacture batch testing including sampling 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 4 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for tolerances on the dimensions of plywood panels 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 5 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for moisture content 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 6 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for limits of defects for the classification of plywood by appearance 13.12
1985
BS 6566: 1985 Pt. 7 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 Pt. 1-3 : 1997 and DD ENV 1099 : 1998 Plywood. Specification for classification of resistance to fungal decay and wood borer attack 13.12
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BS EN 636 Pt. 1 : 1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 : 2003 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for plywood for use in dry conditions
BS EN 636 Pt. 2 : 1997 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 636 : 2003 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for plywood for use in humid conditions
BS EN 636 Pt. 3 : 1997 Current, Amd 10424 : 1999 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for plywood for use in exterior conditions
BS EN 636 : 2003 Pt. 8 : Withdrawn Plywood. Specification for bond performance of veneer plywood 13.12
1985
BS 6566 Pt. 1-8 Ditto Ditto 22.07
BS 6925 BS 6925 : 1988, Current Mastic asphalt for building 11.03
BS 6577 Withdrawn Mastic asphalt for building 11.03
BS EN 197-1 2000, Current Portland pulverized - fuel ash cement 6.29 & 18.01
BS 6588: 1985 2004 Current, Amd 15209 : 2004 Cement. Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements
BS 6651: 1992 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1562 : 1997 (Current) Malleable cast iron 23.13
BS 6681: 1986 Current Founding. Malleable cast irons
BS EN 1562 : 1997 1997 Current, Partially s/s BS EN 806-2 : 2005, BS EN 806-3 : 2006 Services supplying water
BS 6699: 1992 Superseded, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 15167-1: 2006 & BS EN 15167-2: 2006 Specification for ground granulated blastfurnace slag for use with Portland cement 6.29.2
BS EN 15167-1: 2006 AMD 16763 is a Corrigendum. Ditto 6.29.2

BS EN 15167-2: 2006 AMD 16764 is a Corrigendum. Ditto 6.29.2
BS 6700: 1987 BS 6700 : 2006 + A1 : 2009, Current Specification for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption - Part 2: 19.57
Design
BS EN 806-2 : 2005 Current Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption Part 3:
Pipe sizing Simplified method
BS EN 806-3 : 2006 Ditto Ditto 19.67
BS EN 816 : 1996 BS EN 816 : 1997, Current Sensor tap 19.77
BS EN 8217 : 1996 12.60
BS 6717: 1993 Pt. 1 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 6717 : 2001 Precast concrete paving blocks 18.98
BS 6717 : 2001 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1338 : 2003 Precast, unreinforced concrete paving blocks. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1338 : 2003 Current, Amd 16470 : 2006 Concrete paving blocks Requirements and test methods
BS 6717: 1989 Pt. 3 Withdrawn, s/s by BS 7533-3 : 1997 (Current) Code of practice for laying 18.98
BS 7533-3 : 1997 BS 7533-3: 2005 + A1: 2009, Current Pavements constructed with clay, natural stone or concrete pavers. Code of practice for laying 18.98
precast concrete paving blocks and clay pavers for flexible pavements
BS EN 12004:2001 2007, Current Adhesives for tiles. Requirements, evaluation of conformity, classification and designation 18.99
BS 6826: 1987 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 12104 : 2000 (Current) Linoleum and cork carpet sheet and tiles 18.119
BS EN 12104 : 2000 Current Resilient floor coverings. Cork floor tiles. Specification
BS 6900:1987(1992) Withdrawn, s/s by BS ISO 150 : 2006 Specification for raw, refined and boiled linseed oils for paints and varnishes 21.34
BS ISO 150:2006 Current Raw, refined and boiled linseed oil for paints and varnishes Specifications and methods of test
BS 6900:1987 Superseded, Withdrawn, Replaced by: BS EN ISO 150:2007 21.34

BS 6925: 1988 Current, Amd 9582:1997 Mastic asphalt for building 11.03, 12.52
BS 6925: 1988 Ditto Ditto 12.53
BS 7331: 1990 Withdrawn, Amd 8537 : 1995 Direct surface wood chipboard based on thermosetting resins 13.17
BS 7352:1990 Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1935 : 2002 (Current) Metal hinges 14.27
BS EN 1935 2004 Current, Amd 15315 : 2004 Building hardware. Single-axis hinges. Requirements and test methods
BS 7357: 1990 Current 7.5 L W.C. flushing cistern 19.81
BS 7475: 1991 Amd 7642 : 1993, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 1011-3 : 2000 (Current) Fusion welding of ansteritic stainless steel 19.18
BS EN 1011-3 : 2000 Current, Amd 14927 : 2004 Welding. Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc welding of stainless steels
BS 7475: 1991 Ditto Fusion welding of ansteritic stainless steel 17.19

BS 7491: 1991 Pt. 1 Amd 7382 : 1992, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN 13280 : 2001 (Current) One-piece cisterns of capacity up to 500 L 19.49
BS EN 13263 BS EN 13263-2: 2005 + A1: 2009, Current Silica fume for concrete. Conformity evaluation 6.29.1
BS EN 13280 : 2001 Current Specification for glass fibre reinforced cisterns of one-piece and sectional construction, for the
storage, above ground of cold water
BS 7671: 1992 2001 Current Regulations for electrical installations 17.41
BS 7786 BS 7786: 2006, Current Specification for unsintered PTEE tape, General requirements 19.08
BS 8000: 1989 Pt. 4 Current Code of practice for waterproofing 11.07
BS 8000: 1989 Pt. 11.1 Current, Amd 8623 : 1995, Confirmed 1995 Wall and floor tiling - design and installation for ceramic wall-tiling 18.102, 18.60
BS 8000: Pt 12:1989 Confirmed, Current, BS 8000:Pt 12:1989 21.42
BS 8004: 1986 Pt. 4 BS 8000-4 : 1989, Current Code of practice for foundation 6.49
BS 8004: 1986 Current, Confirmed 2003 Ditto
BS 8102: 1990 Current Code of Practice for protection of structures against water from the ground 11.01
BS 8110: ---- Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Structural use of concrete 5.02
Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Ditto 6.26
BS 8110: ---- Pt. 1 1997 Current, Amd 16016 : 2005 Structural use of concrete Part 1: Code of practice for design and construction 7.01
BS 8110: 1985 Pt. 2 Current, Amd 16017 : 2005 Structural Use of Concrete - Part 2: Code of Practice for Special Circumstances
BS 8110: 1985 Pt. 3 Current, Amd 5918 : 1989 Structural Use of Concrete Part 3: Design Charts for Singly Reinforced Beams, Doubly Reinforced
Beams and Rectangular Columns
BS 8110: 1985 Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Structural use of concrete 5.25(iv)(a)
BS 8110:1985 Contains part 1 to 3 of BS 8110 Structural use of concrete 5.25(ii)(a)
BS 8118-1:1991 Superseded, Withdrawn, Amended by: AMD 10485 Replaced by: BS EN 1999-1-3:2007, Structural use of aluminium. Code of practice for design 16.34(i)
BS EN 1999-1-4:2007, BS EN 1999-1-1:2007+A1:2009
BS 8118-2:1991 Superseded, Withdrawn, Amended by: AMD10486 Replaced by: BS EN 1999-1-1:2007 Structural use of aluminium. Specification for materials, workmanship and protection 16.34(i)
+A1:2009
BS 8200: 1985 Current, Obsolescent Code of practice for design of non-loadbearing external vertical enclosures of buildings 16.34
BS 8204: 1993 Pt. 4 BS 8204-4: 2004, Current Screeds, bases and in situ floorings. Cementitious terrazo wearing surfaces. Code of practice 18.60
BS 8212: 1995 Current Code of practice for dry lining and partitioning using gypsum plasterboard 18.42
BS 8301: 1985 Current, BS EN 752 Smoke testing 23.46
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for current use
BS EN 124: 1994 Current, Amd 8587: 1995 Gully tops and manhole tops for vehicular and pedestrian areas. Design requirements, type testing, 23.13
marking, quality control
BS EN 287-1: 1992 2004 Current, Amd 15598 : 2005 Fusion welding of steel
BS EN 288-3: 1992 Current, Corr 10026 : 1998 Welding procedures tests for the are welding of steels 15.26
BS EN 295: ---- Contain part 1-7 and 10 of BS EN 295 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers 23.04
BS EN 295-1 : 1991 Current, Amd 10621 : 1999 Requirements
BS EN 295-2 : 1991 Current, Amd 10620 : 1999 Quality control and sampling
BS EN 295-3 : 1991 Current, Amd 10357 : 1999 Test methods
BS EN 295-4 : 1995 Current Requirements for special fittings, adaptors and compatible accessories
BS EN 295-5 : 1994 Current, Amd 10481 : 1999 Requirements for perforated vitrifled clay pipes and fittings
BS EN 295-6 : 1996 Current, Amd 15279 : 2004 Requirements for vitrified clay manholes
BS EN 295-7 : 1996 Current Requirements for Vitrified Clay Pipes and Joints for Pipe Jacking
BS EN 295-10 : 2005 Current Performance requirements
BS EN 485 Contains part 1-4 of BS EN 485 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. 17.07
BS EN 485-1 : 1994 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Technical conditions for inspection and 17.07
delivery
BS EN 485-2 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Mechanical properties 17.33(b)
BS EN 485-3 : 1994 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances on shape and dimensions for 17.07
hot-rolled products
BS EN 485-4 : 1994 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Sheet, strip and plate. Tolerances on shape and dimensions for 17.07
cold-rolled products
BS EN 490 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Product specifications 18.92
BS EN 491 : 1994 2005 Current Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Test methods 18.92
BS EN 490 : 1994 BS EN 491 : 2004 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Product specifications 18.92
BS EN 491 : 1994 BS EN 490: 2004 + A1: 2006 Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding Test methods 18.92
BS EN 515 : 1993 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper designations 17.07
BS EN 515 : 1993 Ditto Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper designations 17.33(b)
BS EN 545: 1995 2010 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water pipelines. Requirements and test 19.45
methods
BS EN 573 Contains part 1-4 of BS EN 573 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. 17.07
BS EN 573-1 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Numerical 17.07
designation system
BS EN 573-2 : 1995 Current, Confirmed 2003 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Chemical 17.07
symbol based designation system
BS EN 573-3 : 1995 2003 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Chemical 17.07
composition
BS EN 573-4 : 1995 2004 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. Forms of 17.07
products
BS EN 573 Ditto Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products. 17.33(b)
BS EN 598 : 1995 2007+A1:2009 Current Ductile iron pipes, fittings and accessories and their joints for sewerage applications. Requirements 23.07
and test methods
BS EN 598 (replacing BS BS EN 598 : 2007 + A1 : 2009 Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage applications. Requirements 19.45
4772) and test methods
BS EN 598 (replacing BS Ditto Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage applications. Requirements 23.06
4622) and test methods
4772) and test methods.
4772) and test methods.
BS EN 754 Contains part 1-8 of BS EN 754 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube 17.07
BS EN 754-1 : 1997 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Technical conditions for 17.07
BS EN 754-2 : 1997 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Mechanical properties 17.07
BS EN 754-3 : 1996 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Round bars, tolerances on 17.07
dimensions and form
BS EN 754-4 : 1996 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Square bars, tolerances on 17.07
dimensions and form
BS EN 754-5 : 1996 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Rectangular bars, tolerances on 17.07
dimensions and form
BS EN 754-6 : 1996 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Hexagonal bars, tolerances on 17.07
dimensions and form
BS EN 754-7 : 1998 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Seamless tubes, tolerances on 17.07
dimensions and form
BS EN 754-8 : 1998 Current Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Cold drawn rod/bar and tube. Porthole tubes, tolerances on 17.07
dimensions and form
BS EN 1561 : 1997 Current Founding. Gery cast irons
BS EN 1561 : 1997 Current Founding. Gery cast irons 17.06
BS EN 1774 : 1998 Current, Corr 10047 : 1998 Zinc and zinc alloys. Alloys for foundry purposes. Ingot and liquid 17.33(l)(ii)(a)
BS 4164 2002 Current Specification for coal-tar-based hot-applied coating materials for protecting iron and steel, 23.13
BS 4164 : 1987 BS 3416:1991 Current, Confirmed 2008, Amd. 7288 : 1992 Specification for (black bitumen coating solution for cold application) for protecting iron and steel, 23.13
BS EN 10143 : 1998 2006 Current Continuously hot-dip metal coated steel sheet and strip. Tolerances on dimensions and shape 23.13
BS EN 12163 : 1998 Current Copper and copper alloys. Rod for general purposes 17.08
BS EN 12164 : 1998 Current, Amd 11036 : 2001 Copper and copper alloys. Rod for free machining purposes 17.08
BS EN 12167 Current Copper and copper alloys. Profiles and rectangular bar for general purposes 17.08
BS EN 12372: 2006 Current Natural stone test methods. Determination of flexural strength under concentrated load 10.01
BS EN 13964: 2004 Current Suspended ceilings. Requirements and test methods 13.23
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for current use
BS EN 14647: 2006 Current Calcium aluminate cement. Composition, specifications and conformity criteria 9.22(c)(ii)
BS EN 22063 :Pt. 1 BS EN 22063 : 1994 (Withdrawn) Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying. Zinc, aluminium and their alloys 17.21(c)
CS 1: 1990 Not Applicable Testing Concrete 5.29

CS1 Not Applicable 6.55
CS1 Not Applicable 6.57(i)
CS 2: 1995 Not Applicable Carbon Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete 6.14, 6.17
CS 2: 1995 Not Applicable 5.25(iv)
Code of Practice for Current : 2004 Code of Practice for Foundations issued by Buildings Department of the Government of the 5.01(ix)
Foundations HKSAR
Code of Practice for Fire Current : 1996 Code of Practice for Fire Resisting Construction issued by Buildings Department of the 15.66,
Resisting Construction Government of the HKSAR 16.05(xiii)
1996
Code of Practice for Current : 1995 Code of Practice for Overall Thermal Transfer Value in Buildings issued by Buildings Department 16.05(xii)
Overall Thermal Transfer of the Government of the HKSAR
Value in Buildings 1995
Code of Practice for Current : 2004 Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2004 issued by Buildings Department of the 5.02(iv)(a),
Structural Use of Government of the HKSAR 5.25(ii)(a),
Concrete 2004 6.24, 6.26, 7.01
Code of Practice for Current : BS 6510 : 2005 Code of Practice for Structural Use of Steel 2005 issued by Buildings Department of the 5.18(v), 15.32,
Structural Use of Steel Government of the HKSAR 15.58, 15.59
2005
BS EN 1290: 1998 Superseded, Withdrawn, s/s by BS EN ISO 17638: 2009 Non-destructive examination of welds. Magnetic particle examination of welds 15.58
BS EN 571 BS EN 571-1: 1997, Current Non-destructive testing. Penetrant testing. General principles 15.58
BS 8202: 1987 Pt. 1 BS 8202-1: 1995, Current Coatings for fire protection of building elements. Code of practice for the selection and installation 15.67
of sprayed mineral coatings
Code of Practice on Wind Current : 2004 Code of Practice on Wind Effects in Hong Kong 2004 issued by Buildings Department of the 16.05(i),
Effects in Hong Kong Government of the HKSAR 17.32(a)
2004
General Specification for Current:2006 General Specification for Civil Engineering Works issued by Civil Engineering and Development 21.01, 24.02,
Civil Engineering Works Department for the Government of the HKSAR 24.03, 24.04,
24.06, 24.30
GEOSPEC 3 Current : 2001 Model Specification for Soil Testing issued by Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Government 3.01, 3.21,
of the HKSAR 5.26(ii)
GEOGUIDE 3 Current : 1988 Guide to Rock and Soil Descriptions issued by Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Government
of the HKSAR 5.19(iv)
BS 8008: 1996 BS 8008: 1996+A1:2008 Confirmed, Current, Project Underway Safety precautions and procedures for the construction and descent of machine-bored shafts for 5.21
piling and other purposes
ISO 3633: 1991 2002 Current Plastics Piping Systems for Soil and Waster Discharge (Low and High Temperature) Inside 19.27
(replacing BS 4514) Buildings - Unplasticized Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC-U)
BS 4514 : 1983 2001 Current Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter, and
fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and of other sizes. Specification
(SIN ISO 3633) Not Applicable Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) pipes and fittings for soil and waste discharge (low
and high temperature) systems inside buildings.
4514).
BS 4514 : 1983 2001 Current Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter, and
fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and of other sizes. Specification
ISO 4422, part 1 and 2 1996 Current 19.48
(replacing BS 3505)
BS 3505 : 1986 Current, s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Specification for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pressure pipes for cold potable water
BS EN 1452 Pt. 1 : 2000 Current, Corr 12004 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). General
BS EN 1452 Pt. 2 : 2000 Current, Corr 12005 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Pipes
BS EN 1452 Pt. 3 : 2000 Current, Corr 12006 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fittings
BS EN 1452 Pt. 4 : 2000 Current, Corr 12007 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Valves and
ancillary equipment
BS EN 1452 Pt. 5 : 2000 Current, Corr 12008 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fitness for
ISO 4422, Part 3 Current Pipes and Fittings Made of Unplasticized Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC-U) for Water Supply - 19.48
(replacing BS 4346:Pt. 1 Specifications - Part 3: Fittings and Joints-First Edition
and Pt. 2)
BS 4346 Pt. 1 Current, s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes. Injection moulded unplasticized
PVC fittings for solvent welding for use with pressure pipes, including potable water supply
BS 4346 Pt. 2 Current, s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes. Mechanical joints and fittings,
principally of unplasticized PVC
BS 4346 Pt. 3 Current, partially s/s by BS EN 1452 Pt. 1-5 : 2000 (All Current) Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes. Specification for solvent cement
BS EN 1452 Pt. 1 : 2000 Current, Corr 12004 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). General
BS EN 1452 Pt. 2 : 2000 Current, Corr 12005 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Pipes
BS EN 1452 Pt. 3 : 2000 Current, Corr 12006 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fittings
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BS EN 1452 Pt. 4 : 2000 Current, Corr 12007 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Valves and
ancillary equipment
BS EN 1452 Pt. 5 : 2000 Current, Corr 12008 : 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Fitness for
ISO 4435 (replacing BS 2003 Current Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage Unplasticized 19.27
4576) poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
BS 4576 : 1989 Pt. 1 Current, Confirmed 1998, Partially s/s by BS EN 607 : 1996, BS EN 1462 : 1997, BS EN Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) rainwater goods and accessories. Half-round gutters and
12200-1 : 2000 pipes of circular cross-section
BS EN 607 : 1996 2005 Current Eaves gutters and fittings made of PVC-U. Definitions, requirements and testing
BS EN 1462 : 1997 2005 Current Brackets for eaves gutters. Requirements and testing
BS EN 12200-1 : 2000 Current Plastics rainwater piping systems for above ground external use. Unplasticized poly (vinyl
4660)
BS 4660 : 2000 Current, Corr 13946 : 2002, Partially s/s by BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Thermoplastics ancillary fittings of nominal sizes 110 and 160 for below ground gravity drainage
and sewerage
BS EN 13598-1 : 2003 Current underground drainage and sewerage Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene
(PP) and polyethylene (PE) Part 1: Specifications for ancillary fittings including shallow inspection
chambers

5481)
BS 5481 : 1977 Current, s/s by BS EN 1401-1 : 1998 (Current) Specification for unplasticized PVC pipe and fittings for gravity sewers
BS EN 1401-1 : 1998 Current, Amd 13794 : 2002 Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage. Unplasticized
poly(vinylchloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system
ISO 6594 standard (BS N/A 23.05
EN 877).
ISO 6594 : 1983 2006 Current Cast iron drainage pipes and fittings Spigot series
BS EN ISO 10319 Current 1.1.1996 Geotextiles - wide-width tensile test (ISO 10319 : 1993) Table 25.1,
25.24(g)
BS EN ISO 11058 Current 15.5.1999 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - determination of water permeability characteristics Table 25.1
normal to the plane, without load
BS EN ISO 12236 Current 31.10.2006 Geosynthetics static puncuture test (CBR test) Table 25.1,
25.24(g)
BS EN ISO 12956: 1999 Current 15.5.1999 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - determination of the characteristic opening size-: 1989 Table 25.1
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Index 2 – Subjects and Clause Numbers
Clause No. Clause No.

Abbreviations 1.02 Anodic coating to aluminium and testing of same 16.31
Acceptance 8.16 Anodizer 16.31
Acceptance of welds 15.58 Anti-mould liquid 21.05
Access and roads 1.25 Anti-mould liquid 21.57
Access covers and frames 19.67 Applicability 1.01
Access doors in pipes 19.37 Application in general 21.53
Accessories 12.74 Application in general 22.05
Accommodation for building services items 22.04 Application of liquid membrane 11.12.02
Accommodation for building services items 22.25 Application of sealant and gaskets 16.40
Accommodation for workmen 1.30 Application of soil binders and dye 25.53(e)
Accuracy 9.34 Applications of specification 1.03
Accuracy for wall and ceiling finishes 18.19 Applied fixture 20.01.14
Accuracy of erected steelwork, Permitted deviations 15.59 Approval 1.08
Accuracy, workmanship in external works 24.19 Approval of stone 10.02
Acoustic spray plaster 18.56 Approval testing of welding procedures 15.47
Acoustic; Pre-mixed Plaster & Mortar 18.35 Approved brands and specialist contractors 18.113
Additional damage 25.87 Approved brands and specialist contractors 18.126
Additional Requirements in Testing 16.64 Aquatic plants 25.61(a)
Additional test specimens for epoxy coating tests for 6.25.9 Arboricultural work 25.69(i)
each batch Architraves 13.66
Adhesive 12.108
Arrises 18.52
Adhesive 13.29
Artificial plants 25.66
Adhesive 18.121
Artificial plants upkeep 25.103
Adhesive 18.141
Asbestos abatement plan and method statement 2.45
Adhesive 18.99
Asbestos containing materials 2.42
Adhesive for metal 17.12
Asbestos removal 2.43
Adjoining properties 1.23
As-built Records upon completion of demolition 2.25
Admixture, hardening 18.72
Asphalt, (cold asphalt), external works 24.21
Admixture, water-proofing and non-shrink 17.36
Asphalt, (fine cold) 24.07
Admixtures 8.06
Assessment of results 7.63
Admixtures and additives 6.36
Attendance on materials supplied by the employer 1.44
Admixtures and additives 18.06
Attendance on sub-contractors and specialists 1.42
Advertising 1.14
Back coating 18.132
Aeration 25.99
Backfilling 5.26
After planting 25.29(d)
Backfilling 23.52
Age of concrete 7.58
Backfilling 25.29(b)
Aggregate 6.33
Backfilling behind retaining walls 3.25
Aggregate 8.04
Backfilling trenches 23.42
Aggregate for light-weight screeds 18.57
Backing materials 18.131
Aggregate, grading of 6.34
Ball valves 19.52
Aggregate, marble 18.70
Ball valves for flushing cisterns 19.53
Air entraining agent for light-weight screeds 18.58
Ballast 25.61(d)
Air monitoring 2.52
Ballast in pots 25.62(b)
Air Pollution Control 2.14
Balloon gratings 19.35
Alginate 25.02(g)
Bamboo stakes 25.24(b)
Alteration and resiting 22.21
Bamboos 25.34(e)
Alternative protective measures 25.69.3(e)
Batch mixing 8.10
Aluminium 12.03
Baths 19.74
Aluminium 12.06
Bedding 12.43
Aluminium 16.12
Bedding & tooling 20.25
Aluminium alloy 17.07
Bedding and pointing 13.65
Aluminium finish at structural silicone 16.33
Bedding, subsoil drain 23.33
Aluminium windows and doors 17.33
Before planting 25.28(c)
Anchorages 7.22
Bending pipes 19.12
Anchoring 25.72.4
Bimonthly report 25.69.2.5(h)
Anchors in concrete and masonry 16.17
Bitumen felt 12.08
Anchors in stone 16.15 Bitumen primer 12.09
Angles 12.65
Bituminous base and wearing courses 24.06
B1
Bituminous emulsion 12.25 Cement 8.03

Bituminous emulsion, application of 12.28 Cement 9.15
Bituminous products generally 24.04 Cement 18.01
Black bitumen coating solution 21.19 Cement and sand finish 18.78
Black bitumen coating solution 21.63 Cement render 18.45
Black enamel 21.27 Cementitious content 6.31
Blasting 3.15 Ceramic floor tiles and floor quarries 18.89
Bleeding of grout for grouting for geotechnical works 26.56 Certificates of seed 25.40(b)
Blinds, vertical 22.49 Certification 14.05
Blockboard 13.14 Certification of completion of demolition 2.24
Bolts and nuts 15.39 Certification of Precautionary Measures 2.30
Boltwork 22.53 Chairs 6.21
Boltwork 22.59 Chairs, supports and spacers 6.25.2
Boltwork 22.65 Chemical cleaning and sealing of stonework 21.77
Bonding 9.37 Chipping finish 12.57
Bonding agent 18.07 Chloride content 6.45
Bonding compound 12.10 Choice of material 1.52
Bonding compound 12.16 Chrome Free Chromate Conversion 16.32
Boulder placing, large size 25.08(b) Chromium plating 17.23
Boulder placing, small and medium size 25.08(a) Cisterns, etc. 19.49
Boulders 25.04(a) Classification 18.128
Brackets 22.37 Clayware pipes 23.04
Brass rods and sections 17.08 Clean out pipes 23.43
Brazing 17.19 Cleaning 16.81
Bricks 9.02 Cleaning 18.164
Bricks, engineering & loadbearing 9.04 Cleaning "Shanghai " plaster 21.78
Bricks, facing 9.03 Cleaning ducts 7.42
Bricks, fire 9.05 Cleaning existing soil and subsoil 25.05(c)
Brickwork & blockwork, generally 9.01 Cleaning glazed and mosaic wall tiling and flooring 21.82
British Standards, European Standards and Codes of 1.06 Cleaning glazed sanitary fittings 21.84
Practice Cleaning off, external works 24.23
Broadcast sowing 25.53(a)
Cleaning out 19.71
Bubbles 12.109
Cleaning out 23.57
Building in 9.42
Cleaning synthetic paint and varnish work 21.83
Bulbs 25.56(a)
Cleaning terrazzo and rubbed granolithic work 21.79
Burning off 4.15
Cleaning thermoplastic, vinyl, cork & similar flooring 21.80
Butt welds 15.54
Cleaning water tanks 21.85
Cable ducts, external services 24.30
Cleaning, Glazing 20.34
Caissons, hand-dug 5.21
Cleanliness 1.60
Cambers 6.07
Cleanliness 6.10
Care for existing building services and drainage system 2.27
Cleanliness 6.16
Carpentry & joinery, generally 13.01
Cleanliness 18.11
Carpentry & Joinery, samples 13.04
Cleanliness 21.44.
Carpentry & Joinery, workmanship generally 13.31.1
Clearing ground 25.05(a)
Carpet grippers 18.140
Clearing Mikania micrantha 2.41
Carpet tiles 18.138
Clearing weeds generally 2.40
Carpet, installations of 18.146
Climbers 25.34(d)
Cast iron 17.06
Closure panels and sills 16.67
Cast iron drainage goods 23.13
Coat, Polyester powder coat 16.32
Cast iron pipes 19.32
Coat, PVDF powder coat 16.32
Cast iron pipes 23.05
Coating applicator 16.32
Cast iron pipes and gutters 19.29
Coating supplier, organic 16.32
Cast iron rainwater goods 19.26
Coating, organic finish to aluminum 16.32
Castings 17.28
Coating, pesticidal 21.29
Cavity treatment 25.86
Coating, pesticidal 21.61
Cavity walling 9.36
Code of practice 12.60
Cellulose lacquer 21.67
Codes and standards, Curtain Walls 16.05
Cement 6.27
B2

Cold impregnation 16.31 Concrete, transporting and placing 6.49
Cold-formed hollow sections 15.05 Condensation gutters 16.58
Cold-formed open sections and profiled steel sheets 15.04 Conifers 25.32(g)
Colour fastness 18.134 Connecting copper / plastic pipes to steel / GRP cisterns 19.64
Colour mixing of facing bricks 9.30 Connecting steel pipes to steel or GRP cisterns 19.63
Colour pigment in sprayed concrete 26.19 Connections 19.91
Coloured finish 18.82 Connections to cisterns and tanks 19.62
Compaction 6.50 Connections to concrete tanks 19.65
Compaction by method specification 3.20 Connections to government sewers 23.56
Compaction by performance specification 3.19 Construction 22.78
Compaction of compacted fill, test for determining the 3.21 Construction drainage 23.26
degree of Construction joints 6.51
Compaction plant, external works 24.14
Construction joints 8.14
Compaction, external works 24.15
Construction of the system 22.01
Compartments 22.71
Contact between dissimilar metals 19.23
Compatibility 12.102
Contact of aluminium and concrete etc. 17.25
Compatibility 12.88
Contact of dissimilar metals 12.07
Compatibility 14.10
Contact of dissimilar metals 17.26
Compatibility & adhesion testing 16.33
Containerized plants 25.27
Complete stripping of existing decoration 21.48
Containerized root ball 25.73.5
Complete stripping of existing decoration 21.50
Containers 25.15
Complete tree protection before any site activity start 25.69.3(h)
Contaminated ground 25.05(d)
Completion 17.31
Contractor’s responsibility to record existing trees 25.69.2.1
Completion of Establishment Works except grass cover 25.105(a)
Contractor's design responsibility 16.06
Compliance criteria for concrete cores from test panels 26.27
for sprayed concrete Contractor's submission before commencement of 4.03
Compliance criteria of grass cover before the end of 25.105(b) works for sheet piling
Establishment Works period Contractor's submission with tender for sheet piling 4.02
Compliance criteria: epoxy coatings to reinforcement 6.25.11 Contractor's supply 14.02
Compliance tests and surveys on site, conducting of 1.67 Control action 22.46
Compliance with standards 1.48 Control of pest and disease for preserved trees 25.69.12
Composite & Honeycomb Panels 16.24 Control of pests, fungal infestation and disease 25.25.1
Comprehensive Inspection and Testing (CIT) Plan 16.09 Co-ordination of services 1.43
Concealed pipes & ducts 21.74 Coordination with neighbour 2.15
Concrete and cementitious surfaces 21.47 Copings 16.26
Concrete bedding haunching and surrounds 23.32 Copper 12.02
Concrete blinding 6.70 Copper 12.05
Concrete blinding 8.20 Copper pipes 19.47
Concrete Breaker 2.19 Cores, extractable 7.20
Concrete bricks and blocks 9.06 Corms 25.56(b)
Concrete buttresses 26.10 Cornices 18.54
Concrete cores from test panels for sprayed concrete 26.25 Corrosion protection 16.37
Concrete cover 6.25 Corrugated sheets 12.72
Concrete cubes 6.55 Cover spacers 6.22
Concrete curing compound 6.37 Creation of contamination 18.159
Concrete flat roof 12.32 Criteria: limit on reactive alkali 6.47.2
Concrete hollow block 9.07 Crown cleaning 25.74.6
Concrete hollow blocks for slabs 6.67 Crushing strength of grout for grouting for geotechnical 26.55
Concrete pipes 23.03 works
Cubicle systems generally 22.77
Concrete strength and transfer 7.35
Cultivating on slopes 25.47(c)
Concrete strength and transfer 7.54
Cultivation 25.06
Concrete work 23.11
Cultivation for hydroseeding 25.47(b)
Concrete work 23.48
Cultivation for turfing and sprigging 25.47(a)
Concrete, generally 6.26
Curing of concrete 6.52
Concrete, prescribed mix with 100% recycled coarse 8.22
aggregages Curing of floor finishes, etc. 18.21
Concrete, prestressed 7.04 Curing sprayed concrete 26.20
Concrete, ready-mixed 8.11 Curtain rail 14.112
Concrete, transport and placing 8.12 Curtain rail 14.120
Curtain track 14.111
B3
Curtain track 14.119 manufacturer

Curtain wall, abbreviations 16.04 Door 22.08
Curtain wall, general 16.10 Door 22.51
Curving, straightening, heating, shaping and forming 15.31 Door & frames general 13.51
Cutting 7.14 Door closers, overhead 14.28
Cutting 19.10 Door fittings 22.73
Cutting and bending 6.19 Door fittings 22.79
Cutting back bark 25.84 Door frame 22.16
Cutting, sawing and drilling 15.29 Door frame 22.52
Damage to existing services 4.05 Door frame 22.58
Damaged plants due to vandalism or typhoon 25.90(b) Door frame 22.64
Damaged tiles 18.123 Door lock 22.76
Damp proof course 9.13 Door with board finish 13.52
Damp proof course 9.40 Doors and window frames 13.64
Damp proof course 10.04 Doors, acoustic 13.63
Debonded tendon 7.50 Doors, cupboard 13.57
Decomposed granite (DG) 25.01(d) Doors, flush 13.56
Deep bore wells, abandoned bore holes 24.29 Doors, framed, ledged and braced 13.54
Deep bore wells, drilling 24.26 Doors, openings in flush doors 13.58
Deep bore wells, lining 24.28 Doors, panelled 13.55
Deep bore wells, testing 24.27 Doors, pass 22.85
Deep bore wells, well casing 24.24 Dowels for fixing door frames 14.107
Deep bore wells, well screen 24.25 Dragon pots 25.63(b)
Defects 7.16 Drainage 1.26
Definitions 3.01 Drainage aggregate 25.11(a)
Definitions on trees 25.69(a) Drainage layer 25.63(c)
Delivery and storage 8.07 Drainage, general 23.01
Delivery and storage of materials 6.38 Drainage, general 23.17
Demolition Plan and Method Statement 2.05 Drainage, general 23.19
Demolition Workers 2.10 Drainage, general 23.27
Deposition and compaction of soil-cement fill 3.29 Drainage, general 23.55
Design 11.01 Drawers 13.67
Design and manufacture of rolling shutters 17.43 Draw-in pits, external services 24.31
Design of articles to be coated 17.20 Drawings 17.34
Design pressures and loads 16.46 Draw-off taps and valves 19.50
Design submission 5.02 Dressing compound 12.11
Design submission 6.02 Dressing compound 12.55
Designed mixes 6.42 Drill anchor bolts 15.08
Detail drawings 17.44 Drilling and casings for geotechnical works 26.58
Deviation from specified tolerances 7.30 Drilling and preparation of rock dowel holes 26.31
Diameter at Breast Height 25.69(c) Drilling and preparation of soil nail holes 26.37
Diesel hammers, use of 5.12 Dripline 25.69(f)
Dimensional requirements 18.150 Drop pipes 23.50
Dimensions 9.32 Dry season watering 25.74.3(b)
Dimensions 13.33 Dry weather 9.27
Dimensions and tolerances of hot-rolled or hot-finished 15.03 Drying out of wall and ceiling finishes 18.20
sections and plates Drying the works 1.62
Direct planting in receptor site 25.74
Dubbing out 18.40
Disposal of C&D Materials 2.23
Duct friction 7.37
Disposal of material 23.22
Ductile iron pipes 19.45
Dissimilar backgrounds 18.14
Ductile iron pipes 23.07
Distortion control 15.50
Ducts free from laitance 7.34
Disused drain 2.35
Ducts, generally 7.18
Dividing strip 18.73
Durability 18.160
Dividing strip 18.84
Dye, soil binding agent 25.42
Document & test results to be supplied by the 6.25.4
B4

Dyeing 18.133 Fertilizer 25.29(c)
Early loading 6.53 Fertilizer generally 25.03(a)
Earthing and bonding 19.13 Fertilizing 25.98(e)
Earthwork 3.05 Fertilizing ground cover, large and small shrubs, 25.39(c)
Eaves 12.47 bamboos and climbers
Fertilizing indoor plants 25.67(d)
Edge clearances 20.22
Fillet welds 15.55
Edge cover 20.23
Filling 3.17
Edge quality 20.01.02
Filling existing watercourses 3.24
Electrical requirements 18.154
Filling of foundation pits and trenches 3.22
Embankments 3.23
Filter drainage pipe 26.62
Environmental Management Plan 2.22
Filter layer 25.11(c)
Environmentally friendly carpets 18.138.1
Filter layer application 25.12(a)
Equivalent sodium oxide (Na2O) content 6.47.3
Finishes 14.15
Equivalent standards and imperial sizes 1.12
Finishes 22.19
Erection 16.43
Finishes for concrete 8.21
Erection, generally 15.33
Finishes to accessible roofs (frequent foot traffic) 12.111
Erosion control mats 26.63
Finishes to aluminium 17.22
Establishment works 25.89
Finishes to edge of stairs 18.86
Etching 16.32
Finishes to non accessible roofs (maintenance traffic) 12.110
Excavation, bulk 23.25
Finishes, accessories 18.149
Excavation, generally 3.08
Finishes, generally 18.148
Excess excavation 23.24
Exercise care 25.69.2.5
Existing features 1.21
Finishing coat 21.56
Existing felt roofs 12.33
Finishing of joints 9.39
Existing membrane 12.105
Finishing to steel 17.21
Existing services 1.22
Finishings 12.70
Existing soil on site 25.01(b)
Finishings & colours, generally 22.13
Existing subsoil on site 25.01(c)
Fire and safety requirements 18.153
Expanded metal lathing 17.03
Fire cement 18.37
Expansion joints 12.69
Fire or Explosion 2.34
Expansion joints 18.105
Fire precautions 1.15
Explosive protection 22.55
Fire protection 22.56
Exposed aggregate rendering or "Shanghai" plaster 18.55
Fire Protection for structural steel, generally 15.66
External facing tiles 18.172
Fire protection system 15.67
Fire rated glass 20.05
Fire resistance 16.70
External glazing generally 20.19
Fire Resisting Timber Door 13.60
External render 18.46
Firming up 25.96
External wall tiles, fixing 18.108
Firming, securing and wound treatment 25.69.13.4
Fabricated Soil Mix 25.02(b)
First cut 25.49(b)
Fabricating generally 17.15
Fittings to drawers and cupboards 14.100
Fabrication shop drawings, Submission 15.22
Fit-up with ordinary bolt assemblies 15.41
Faced work 9.29
Fixing 13.39
Failure 6.60
Fixing 22.15
Failure 8.17
Fixing accessories 12.80
Failure of loading test or coring test 5.30
Fixing baths 19.95
Failure of tests 15.21
Fixing battens 13.47
Fair-faced finish 6.72
Fixing bolts 14.109
Falsework 6.08
Fixing bolts 14.117
Fasteners 16.18
Fixing brackets 22.43
Fasteners in glazing pocket 20.17.05
Fixing cramps 14.108
Fasteners, criteria for 16.48
Fixing cramps 14.116
Fencing generally, workmanship for external works 24.37
Fixing devices 6.10
Fencing wire, external works 24.33
Fixing external wall tiles 18.108
Fencing wire, workmanship for external works 24.38
B5
Fixing generally 19.88 Formwork, left-in 6.10

Fixing gutters generally 19.28 Formwork, sloping 6.10
Fixing metal windows and doors 17.36 Formwork, storage of 6.05
Fixing of cubicle systems 22.80 Foundation pits and trenches 3.13
Fixing of reinforcement 6.20 Frames and gratings 23.51
Fixing pipes 19.11 Framework 22.06
Fixing pipes 19.58 Framing members, criteria for anchors at glass / stone 16.47
Fixing plastic sheet 13.43 Free of moisture 12.106
Fixing protective mesh for slopes 26.11 Fungi, mould and insects 18.155
Fixing reinforcement for sprayed concrete 26.16 Galvanized coating for steel reinforcement for soil nails 26.35
Fixing sheeting 12.79 Galvanized steel sheet and coil 17.02
Fixing slats 22.44 Galvanized steel tubing 17.27
Fixing urinals 19.94 Gasket disengagement not permitted 16.60
Fixing w.c. pans 19.93 Gaskets at structured silicone 20.01.12
Fixing wash basins 19.92 Gauge 12.42
Fixing, steel lathing 18.41 Gauge boxes 9.21
Fixings 12.75 General 7.01
Fixings 12.86 General attendance 1.41
Fixings 12.90 General protection and cleaning 21.43
Fixings 12.93 Generally 6.07
Fixings 12.97 Generally 18.56.1
Fixings generally 17.10 Geotextile filter 26.61
Fixings, explosive cartridge 13.27 Germination 25.40(d)
Flashing, concealed and exposed 16.27 Glass 16.13
Flashings, raking out and pointing 9.44 Glass bite 20.17.03
Flatness 20.01.04 Glass block panels 9.45
Floor and roof screeds, bay sizes 18.65 Glass blocks 9.08
Floor and wall tiling generally 18.102 Glass fibre 13.18
Floor sag and other movements 16.55 Glass fibre membrane 12.26
Floor seal 21.41 Glass fibre membrane, laying 12.31
Floor springs 14.41 Glass fibre slab, semi-rigid resin bonded 13.19
Floor tile adhesive remover 2.49 Glass for glazed panel 22.09
Floor tiles, concrete 18.88 Glass generally 20.01
Floor tiles, laying 18.103 Glass orientation 20.20
Floor tiles, non-slip homogenous 18.166 Glass replacement 16.59
Floor tiles, non-slip homogenous 18.177 Glass stops and application of sealant 20.17.06
Floor tiles, terrazzo 18.90 Glass, coated 20.10
Flooring 13.08 Glass, criteria for 20.01.09
Flooring, boarded or strip 13.46 Glass, float 20.02
Flooring, laying 18.77 Glass, fully tempered 20.08
Flooring, parquet 13.50 Glass, insulating 20.01.03
Flushing valve 19.53.1 Glass, laminated 20.01.01
Flushing valve, fixing of 19.61.1 Glass, mirror 20.06
Foam backed carpet 18.137 Glass, spandrel 20.01.09
Foam backed vinyl sheet 18.118 Glass, tempered & laminated 20.01.01
Follow up fertilizer 25.50 Glass, thickness & weight of sealant 20.01.13
Followers, energy reduction factor for 5.13 Glass, vision 20.01.07
Form of contract 1.04 Glazed ceramic wall tiles 18.167
Forming and handling soil heaps 25.09(e) Glazed ceramic wall tiles 18.178
Forming Holes 15.30 Glazed ceramic wall tiles 18.94
Forming to re-grade 25.05(e) Glazed panels 22.17
Formwork 6.04 Glazing 16.44
Formwork 6.10 Glazing aluminium windows 20.31
Formwork 8.01 Glazing beads 13.59
Formwork ties 6.04 Glazing compounds 20.16
Formwork ties and components 6.10 Glazing materials 20.01.11
Formwork, joints in 6.10 Glazing materials, plastic 20.12
B6

Glazing with beads 20.28 Herbaceous plants 25.57
Glazing with putty 20.26 Hessian fabric 22.11
Glazing, external generally 20.19 High quality finishes 18.38
Glazing, generally 20.17 High quality finishes 21.86
Glove bag 2.46 High strength friction grip bolts 15.42
method High strength friction grip bolts nuts and washers 15.07
Government of Hong Kong 1.04.1
Hinges and pivots 14.20
Grading 25.05(b)
Hoarding and Covered Walkway 2.32
Granolithic finish 18.79
Hoardings and gantries 1.33
Granular bedding 23.10
Holding down bolt covers 15.26
Granular bedding 23.30
Holding down bolts 15.09
Granular filter 26.60
Holes and chases 9.43
Grass cutting 25.98(c)
Holes and chases, forming 6.10
Gravel 25.11(e)
Holes sizes 15.25
Great Lake Rock 25.04(c)
Holes, inserts or fixings 6.06
Ground cover 25.34(a)
Honeycomb & composite panels, criteria for 16.68
Ground investigation 3.02
Hot dip galvanizing 15.63
Ground investigation, preliminary 5.09
Hydraulic Concrete Crusher 2.18
Grout 18.101
Hydroseeding 25.44
Grout flow cone efflux time for grouting for 26.54
geotechnical works Hydroseeding cover 25.45(g)
Grout for rock dowels 26.30 Hydroseeding mix 25.53(d)
Grout for soil nails 26.36 Hydroseeding seed mix 25.45(c)
Grout material for geotechnical works 26.47 Hydroseeding solution 25.45(d)
Grout vents 7.21 Hydrothermal Process 16.31
Grout, mix proportions of 7.07 Hydrothermal requirements 18.152
Grout, proprietary 18.107 Identification 25.70
Grout, proprietary 18.108 Identification of pipelines 21.76
Grout, trial mixes of 7.08 Identity label 25.69.2.3
Grouting 7.44 Immediate maintenance 25.74.2
Grouting equipment 7.41 Imported soil generally 25.01(a)
Grouting for rock dowels 26.32 Indoor plants 25.64
Grouting, generally 7.40 Indoor plants cleaning 25.102
Growing medium 25.61(b) Infilling between battens 13.48
Guying 25.30(b) Insect and disease control 25.51
Guying stakes 25.24(e) Insitu concrete paving 24.02
Guys 25.24(d) In-situ concrete slabs to roads, car parks and paved 6.66
Gypsum plaster generally 18.49 areas
In-situ slabs to roads, car parks and paved areas 8.18
Gypsum plaster on plasterboard 18.51
Inspection 12.116
Gypsum plaster on steel lathing 18.50
Inspection of formwork prior to fixing of reinforcement 6.06
Gypsum plaster, delivery and storage of 18.30
Inspection of sprayed concrete 26.21
Gypsum plasters 18.29
Inspection scaffolding 26.01
Hand laying and consolidation, external works 24.16
Installation 22.70
Handling 9.10
Installation generally 18.143
Handling and storage 18.56.7
Installation of heat treated glass 20.17.02
Handling and storage of plasterboard 18.34
Installation of Safety Glazing 20.17.01
Handling and storage of sprigs and turves 25.46(f)
Insulating board 13.16
Handling, transportation and storage 15.28
Insulating materials 19.56
Hanging components 22.28
Insulating roofing tiles 18.93
Hard and soft spots 23.21
Insulation 12.113
Hardboard 13.15
Insulation 19.68
Hardwood 13.06
Insulation under cavity floor where required 18.162
Hardwood, restrictions on the use of 1.66
Interior trim, criteria for 16.61
Headrail 22.36
Internal lime plaster on lathing 18.48
Headrail 22.42
Internal lime plaster on solid backgrounds 18.47
Health and safety 21.87
Internally fittings & fixtures, generally 22.23
Heat strengthened glass 20.07
Heating 12.61
Heavy standard trees 25.32(e)
B7
Internally fittings & fixtures, generally 22.69 Ledged and braced doors 13.53
Intumescent coating system 15.70 Levels of existing drains 23.18
Ironmongery 16.82 Lifts, temporary passenger 1.38
Ironmongery schedule 14.09 Light standard trees 25.32(c)
Isolating membrane 12.54 Lighting and power 1.37
Isolating membrane 12.62 Lightning protection 16.71
Jacks 7.24 Lightweight aggregate 25.11(b)
Joinery with clear finish 13.37 Lightweight screeds 18.66
Joinery, framed generally 13.34 Lightweight Soil Mix 25.02(f)
Joint reinforcement 18.33 Limb reduction 25.83
Jointing cast iron pipes 19.38 Lime 9.18
Jointing copper pipes 19.40 Lime 18.04
Jointing material 19.08 Lime putty 9.19
Jointing material 19.16 Lime putty 18.05
Jointing material 19.55 Limestone 25.19
Jointing pipes 19.60 Limewash 21.07
Jointing plastic pipes 19.41 Lining and levelling 15.36
Jointing ring 23.16 Lining panels 22.07
Jointing steel pipes 19.39 Linoleum 18.119
Jointing, external works 24.18 Linseed oil 21.34
Joints 7.17 Linseed oil 21.65
Joints 9.33 Lintels 6.68
Joints in curtain wall 16.36 Lintels 9.46
Joints in plasterboard 18.43 Liquid applied membrane 11.04.02
Joints, framed 13.35 Liquid retaining structures 6.42.2
Joints, movement 12.81 Loading test, generally 7.56
Junctions 23.40 Loadings for design and construction 6.03
Justification of proposed tolerances 7.29 Location 25.67(c)
Keys 14.13 Location of setting blocks 20.17.04
Knotting 21.31 Locking 22.54
Known Licensed Source 13.01.3 Locking 22.60
Labels 16.80 Locking 22.66
Laboratory mix trials 6.43.3 Locks 14.56
Laboratory tests by approved laboratory 18.175 Loss or leakage of grout for geotechnical works 26.50
Laboratory tests by approved laboratory 21.94 Louvre blades 20.32
Laboratory trials, compliance criteria of 6.43.4 Louvre frames, fixing adjustable steel 17.40
Ladder tape/cord 22.48 Louvres 16.25
Ladder tapes/cords 22.40 Louvres and frames, adjustable and fixed steel 17.37
Laminated plastic sheet 13.21 Machine laying, external works 24.13
Laminated safety & security glass 20.11 Machinery and pipework 21.75
Landscape Softworks 25.25(b) Machining note 15.27
Laps 12.15 Maintenance access 16.84
Laps 12.78 Maintenance cleaning 10.23
Laps 12.95 Maintenance during root pruning period 25.72.7
Large palms 25.32(h) Maintenance manual 12.118
Large shrubs 25.34(c) Maintenance manual 16.83
Laying 12.19 Maintenance operations 25.92
Laying 12.64 Maintenance stairways on slope 26.66
Laying 18.124 Maintenance, jack 7.25
Laying and jointing 10.10 Maintenance/ replacement standby materials 16.28
Laying and jointing ashlar walling 10.18 Make good disturbed areas 22.22
Laying floor and roof screeds 18.64 Making good 20.35
Laying of proprietary sheet membrane 11.12.01 Manufactured soil conditioner 25.02(c)
Laying sprigs 25.54(a) Manufacturer’s Inspection 15.72
Laying turves 25.55(a) Manufacturer's certificates 15.13
Lead 12.01 Manufacturer's instructions 14.11
Lead 12.04 Manufacturer's recommendations 1.07
B8

Manufacturer's recommendations 1.47 Module 22.03
Manufacturer's test certificates 7.10 Module 22.24
Manufacturer's test certificates 7.23 Moisture Content 13.03
Manufacturer's tests of sealants 16.76 Moisture test 12.114
Marine plywood 13.13 Mortar 10.03
Marking 7.55 Mortar 12.38
Marking 19.09 Mortar 23.12
Marking 23.02 Mosaic tiles 18.96
Marking materials for roads, and car parks 21.21 Mosaic tiles, fixing 18.109
Marking paint for ballcourts, playgrounds etc. 21.20 Mosaic tiles, glass 18.169
Markings 15.14 Mosaic tiles, glass 18.180
Masonry nails 13.26 Mosaic wall tiles, unglazed vitreous 18.168
Mastic asphalt 11.03 Mosaic wall tiles, unglazed vitreous 18.179
Mastic asphalt 12.52 Mosquito gauze 13.31
Mastic asphalt roofing 12.51 Mulch 25.20(a)
Mastic asphalt, laying of 11.10 Mulch 25.74.4
Mastic asphalt, remelting on site 11.09 Mulch for hydroseeding 25.41
Mastic asphalt, sampling during laying 11.11 Mulching 25.100
Material 1.45 Mulching 25.29(e)
Material 7.05 Mulching to ground cover 25.39(a)
Material and construction 22.72 Mulching to shrubs, climbers, bamboos and palms 25.39(b)
Materials 6.61 Nailing 13.40
Materials and finishes 14.14 Nails 12.13
Materials for grouting of base plates 15.15 Nails 12.39
Materials for soil nails 26.34 Nails 13.24
Measurement 7.61 Nails for plaster-board 18.32
Measurement equipment and test certificate 7.26 Natural bedding 23.31
Measures to control AAR in concrete 6.47.1 Natural ground, preparation of 3.16
Mechanical application 18.12 Negative skin friction 5.06
Mechanical properties and chemical composition 15.02 Nickel fluoride immersion process 16.31
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) 13.17.1 No-fines concrete 6.47
Metal beads 18.25 Noise Level Control 2.12
Metal beads 18.53 Non compliance 18.176
Metal dowels 14.115 Non-availability of specified materials 15.12
Metal insert channels for concrete 17.11 Non-compliance 21.95
Metal stakes 25.24(a) Non-compliance for concrete cores from test panels for 26.28
Metal to metal contact 16.38 sprayed concrete
Non-compliance for Performance test for soil nails 26.44
Method statement 15.34
Non-compliance for tests on grout for geotechnical 26.57
Method statement 25.70.2 works
Minimisation of fibre release 2.50 Non-compliance thickness, adhesion & continuity 6.25.12
Mix proportions 1.55 Non-self-clinging climbers against structures 25.38(b)
Mixes 8.09 Non-self-clinging climbers on pergolas 25.38(c)
Mixes for screeds 18.61 Non-shrink Admixture 17.36
Mixes, generally 6.40 Non-slip strip 18.74
Mixes, ready 6.44 Non-slip strip 18.85
Mixes, standard 6.41 Not used 13.61
Mixes, trial 6.43 Notch planting 25.29(f)
Mixing 6.48 Notch planting on slopes 25.29(g)
Mixing 7.43 Noxious weeds 25.14(b)
Mixing 9.23 Nozzlemen and equipment for spraying concrete 26.14
Mixing 18.56.6 Nuisance 1.17
Mixing grout for geotechnical works 26.48 Nullahs 3.14
Mixing rendering 18.08 Obstructions 3.09
Mixing soil-cement 3.28 Odour 18.157
Mock up sample, masonry 10.07 Office for SO 1.31
Mock-up, samples and building, requirements 16.65 Old and Valuable Tree 25.69(b)
application to Operable windows 16.23
Mock-ups erection and tests application to 16.72
Operating windows, criteria for 16.66
B9
Ordinary bolts, nuts and washers 15.06 Patching up 25.53(f)

Origin 17.39 Pea gravel 25.11(d)
Other references on arboricultural/tree work 25.69.14 Performance test for soil nails 26.42
Other requirements 25.52 Permanent soil nail installation and grouting 26.41
Other tests 6.59 Permitted deviations 15.32
Outlets 12.23 PFA 6.28
Overflow pipes 19.66 PFA and PPFAC, use of 6.30
Overloading, protection from 1.61 Photographic record 25.69.2.2(c)
P.V.C. or acrylic sheet 13.20 Physical properties 18.135
Packing 14.12 Pile caps, tie beams and dowel bars 5.25
Packings and clearance 15.24 Pile group reduction factor 5.07
Packings and grouting 15.37 Pile heads, cutting off 5.24
Paint 15.65 Pile yarn 18.130
Paint, anti-mould acrylic emulsion 21.10 Piles, inspection of 5.31
Paint, black bitumastic 21.18 Piles, investigation for position of 5.10
Paint, cement 21.12 Piles, large diameter bored 5.19
Paint, cement 21.59 Piles, loading capacity of 5.04
Paint, chalkboard 21.38 Piles, minimum length of 5.11
Paint, chemical resisting 21.26 Piles, minimum spacing/nos. of 5.08
Paint, cold cure epoxy 21.16 Piles, non-percussion cast in-situ concrete 5.20
Paint, emulsion 21.08 Piles, percussion 5.14
Paint, emulsion 21.91 Piles, percussion cast in-situ concrete 5.17
Paint, emulsion 21.96 Piles, precast concrete 5.15
Paint, external textured 21.13 Piles, precast prestressed tubular 5.16
Paint, external textured 21.60 Piles, preparation for dynamic testing 5.37
Paint, fluorescent 21.22 Piles, preparation for integrity testing 5.36
Paint, heat resisting 21.25 Piles, preparation for non-destructive integrity testing 5.34
Paint, metallic 21.24 in general
Piles, preparation for sonic logging 5.35
Paint, multi-colour 21.11
Piles, report sheets 5.27
Paint, multi-layer acrylic 21.93
Piles, settlement characteristics of 5.05
Paint, multi-layer acrylic 21.98
Piles, steel 'H' 5.18
Paint, non-toxic 21.28
Piles, tolerances in setting out of 5.22
Paint, polyurethane 21.17
Piling, generally 5.01
Paint, PVF2 16.32
Pinboards 22.13
Paint, reflecting 21.23
Pine bark mulch 25.20(b)
Paint, reflective 12.58
Pipe brackets 19.05
Paint, synthetic 21.15
Pipe handling 23.14
Pipe stacking 23.15
Pipe through roof 12.24
Paint, textured emulsion 21.09
Pipes and fittings, grey iron and ductile iron 23.38
Painted finishes, criteria for 16.63
Pipes in chases 19.22
Painting in general 15.60
Pipes on flat roofs 19.59
Painting in general 21.42
Pipes through basement wall 19.19
Painting to joints 15.64
Pipes through basement walls with ground water 19.20
Painting to sprayed concrete 26.65 pressure
Painting, generally 21.01 Pipes through fire rated walls and floors 19.18
Paints, fire retardant 21.14 Pipes through flat roofs 19.21
Panel connector 22.31 Pipes through foundations 23.41
Panels 22.82 Pipes through roofs 12.68
Panels frames and posts 22.26 Pipes through roofs 18.68
Panic exit devices 14.80 Pipes through walls and floors 19.17
Parasitic plants 25.14(a) Pipes under road, etc. 19.70
Parquet flooring 13.10 Pipes, grey iron 23.06
Particular of access 26.02 Pipes, inspecting 23.34
Particulars of hydroseeding 25.45(a) Pipes, jointing concrete and clayware 23.36
Partitions 22.02 Pipes, jointing of cast iron 23.37
Partitions, folding, generally 22.81 Pipes, jointing of plastic 23.39
B10

Pipes, laying 23.29 Polish 18.122
Pipes, plastic 23.08 Polish 18.125
Pipes, stainless steel 19.46 Polishing 25.67(e)
Pipes, subsoil drain 23.09 Polyvinylidine DiFluoride (PVDF) 16.32
Pipes, unplasticised PVC 19.48 Post-Demolition Precautions 2.31
Pipes, unplasticised PVC 23.08 Posts and gates, steel fence 24.36
Pit planting of large shrubs, bamboos, small palms and 25.29(i) Posts, precast concrete fence 24.35
cycas Pots 25.63(a)
Pit planting of light standard, standard, heavy standard, 25.29(k)
semi-mature trees, conifers, palms Pots for aquatic plants 25.60(a)
Pit planting of seedlings, small shrubs, whips, climbers 25.29(h) Potting mediun 25.65
and herbaceous plants PPFAC 6.29
Pit safety 25.29(l)
Precast concrete pacing 24.03
Pitching 4.11
Precast concrete paving 18.112
Placing artificial plants 25.68
Precast concrete paving blocks 18.98
Planning for transplanting 25.71(c)
Precast prestressed elements 7.57
Plant and Equipment Operator 2.09
Precautionary Measures for demolition 2.29
Plant boxes 25.67(a)
Precautions during demolition, site clearance and 2.39
Plant habit 25.13(b) alteration
Plant labels 25.21 Precautions in carrying out excavation 25.69.6
Plant name 25.13(c) Precautions prior to demolition, site clearance and 2.38
Plant trial, compliance criteria 6.43.2 alteration
Precautions to avoid root damage 25.69.8
Plant trials 6.43.1
Preliminary stripping of slope 26.05
Planting 25.29(a)
Preliminary Works for demolition 2.28
Planting and maintenance of transplanted semi-mature 25.79
trees Premixed plaster application, cement based 18.56.13
Planting bulbs corms, and tubers 25.58 Premixed plaster application, gypsum based 18.56.14
Planting ground cover, small shrubs, climbers and 25.36 Premixed plaster, cement based 18.56.3
herbaceous plants Premixed plaster, gypsum based 18.56.4
Planting herbaceous plants 25.59
Premixed plaster, type of 18.56.2
Planting in plastics mesh containers 25.62(c)
Preparation and painting of new surfaces 15.61
Planting in pots 25.62(a)
Preparation before site clearance commences 25.69.2.4
Planting large shrubs, and bamboos 25.37
Preparation for road marking materials 21.69
Planting season 25.25(a)
Preparation for slope treatment works 26.04
Plants 25.13(a)
Preparation of background 18.13
Plasterboard 18.31
Preparation of base 12.17
Plasterboard, fixing 18.42
Preparation of base 12.27
Plastic beads 18.25
Preparation of base for monolithic finish 18.17
Plastic film 20.01.06
Preparation of existing decorated surfaces 21.49
Plastic glazing 20.01.12
Preparation of hardened or existing concrete 18.16
Plastic mesh containers 25.60(b)
Preparation of joints 15.38
Plastic pipes 19.34
Preparation of joints for welding 15.51
Plastic pipes 19.48
Preparation of new surfaces 21.46
Plastic pipes and fittings 19.04
Preparation of slope surface for sprayed concrete 26.13
Plastic pipes and gutters 19.30
Preparation of stone for ashlar walling 10.17
Plastic rainwater goods 19.27
Preparation of stone for rubble stone walling 10.09
Plastic sheets 20.33
Preparation of surfaces, workmanship for external 24.10
Plasticiser 9.20 works
Plugs 13.28 Preparation of surrounds 20.18
Plugs 19.07 Preparation of tree/shrub seed 25.53(c)
Plumbing, general 19.36 Preparation of work 18.163
Plumbing, general 19.73 Preparatory work in general 21.45
Plumbing, generally 19.01 Preparing sheets 12.77
Plumbing, generally 19.02 Pre-planting fertilizer 25.03(b)
Plumbing, generally 19.43 Pre-seeding fertilizer 25.40(g)
Plumbing, generally 19.44 Preserved tree 25.69(h)
Plumbing, generally 19.57 Pressure gauges 7.27
Plywood 13.12 Pressure grouting for geotechnical works 26.49
Pointing ashlar walling 10.19 Pressure reducing valves 19.51
Pointing rubble walling 10.16 Pretensioning proposal 7.52
B11
Pre-Transplant preparation 25.72 Protection of underground pipes 19.69

Pre-transplant preparation for trees of semi-mature size 25.77 Protection to adjacent buildings and structures 2.16
and above Protective fencing 25.104
Prime coat 12.30
Protective fencing for planting works 25.22
Primer, rust inhibiting 17.41
Protective finishes 18.161
Priming in general 21.54
Protective layer 25.45(f)
Priming paints for structural steel 21.03
Protective treatments 16.30
Priming paints in general 21.02
Prototypes 13.38
Prior approval 25.69.2.4(c)
Prototypes 17.14
Profile of ducts 7.31
Provision of drawings and calculations 5.03
Profiled aluminium sheets 12.84
Provisions of drawings & calculations 16.09
Profiled aluminium sheets, accessories for 12.85
Pruning during Establishment Works period 25.98(a)
Profiled compressed particle sheets and accessories 12.96
Pruning method 25.98(b)
Profiled glass-fibre reinforced plastic sheets 12.89
Pruning of preserved trees 25.69.10
Profiled sheets 12.73
Pull-out test for soil nails 26.39
Profiled unreinforced rigid PVC sheets 12.92
Purity 25.40(e)
Programme 25.72.2
PVC tiles, semi-flexible 18.115
Programme for the Works 16.08
PVC vinyl sheet, unbacked flexible 18.117
Programme for transplanting semi-mature trees and 25.76.1
above Quality 18.127
Programme for transplanting shrubs 25.75(b) Quality generally 1.46
Programme for transplanting trees 25.71(b) Quick release fertilizer 25.18(b)
Programming 25.69.1 Rail, bottom 22.39
Programming hydroseeding 25.53(b) Rail, bottom 22.45
Properties 7.06 Rails, wall mounted 22.30
Proportion 9.22 Rainwater outlets 12.67
Proprietary brand name materials or products 1.09 Raking drains 26.64
Proprietary fire protection board 15.71 Random rubble 10.11
Proprietary flexible sheet membrane 11.04.01 Rate of fertilizer 25.33(c)
Props 6.09 Rebates, glazing beads and putty 21.68
Props & bracings 6.04 Recesses 7.46
Protectant for tree wounds 25.81 Record 7.39
Protection 7.47 Record drawings 19.25
Protection 16.79 Record drawings 23.58
Protection 17.24 Record drawings, external services 24.32
Protection 18.23 Record on transplanting 25.71(d)
Protection 25.73.4 Record survey 3.03
Protection and cleaning 18.147 Record survey and drawings 5.03
Protection during transit 25.28(a) Records 7.45
Protection during transit 25.73.6 Records 12.115
Protection fences and barriers 26.03 Records of rock dowels 26.33
Protection from changes in ground levels 25.69.4 Records of soil nails 26.46
Protection from drilling 25.69.7 Records of sprayed concrete 26.23
Protection from excavation including trenching 25.69.5 Redecoration of existing painted surfaces 15.62
Protection from increased exposure 25.69.2.5(e) Reflectorization of road marking materials 21.71
Protection from instability 25.69.9 Registered Asbestos Supervisor 2.47
Protection from physical damage and soil compaction 25.69.3(a) Registered Electrical Worker 2.08
by construction activities Registered Structural Engineer 2.03
Protection of completed works 18.165
Regrading 25.47(d)
Protection of existing roof 12.107
Regular control of pests, fungal infestation and disease 25.101
Protection of existing work 18.10
Regulating course, external works 24.12
Protection of filter layer 25.12(b)
Regulations 1.11
Protection of hydroseeding 25.53(g)
Regulations, Ordinances and Codes of Practice 2.54
Protection of immediately finished concrete 8.15 (Asbestos)
Protection of liquid applied membrane 11.13.02 Regulations, Ordinances, Codes of Practice & Practice 2.01
Protection of newly erected stone work 10.21 Notes (Demolition)
Regulations, Ordinances, etc. 3.30
Protection of prepared ground 25.07
Protection of proprietary sheet membrane 11.13.01
Protection of putty 20.27
B12

Reinforcement 8.02 Roller shutters and doors 17.41
Reinforcement 12.59 Rolling 25.49(a)
Reinforcement 12.63 Roof tiles, concrete 18.92
Reinforcement connectors 6.24 Roof tiles, laying 18.104
Reinforcement, brickwork & blockwork 9.12 Roof vent 12.112
Reinforcement, cutting and bending 6.25.7 Roofing system 12.100
Reinforcement, epoxy coatings to 6.25.1 Roofing, abutments, etc. 12.48
Reinforcement, handling of 6.25.5 Roofing, generally 12.103
Reinforcement, storage of 6.25.6 Roofing, generally 12.14
Reinforcement, welding of 6.23 Roofing, generally 12.76
Related work 16.03 Roofing, generally 12.87
Release agents 6.04 Roofing, generally 12.91
Release agents and surface retarders, storage of 6.05 Roofing, generally 12.94
Release agents, use of 6.10 Roofing, generally 12.98
Release bond agent 18.142 Roofing, generally 12.99
Relief drains 26.59 Root ball preparation 25.72.5
Removal of boulders 26.08 Root barriers 25.24(g)
Removal of Demolition Waste 2.21 Root pruning and undercutting 25.26
Removal of excavated material 3.10 Root pruning in stages 25.77.1
Removal of protective measures 25.69.3(i) Root pruning in stages 25.72.6
Removal of temporary protective fencing 25.69.3(d) Root pruning period 25.72.3
Render stops 16.41 Rootballs 25.16
Repair for damage 25.69.2.5(b) Rough board finish 6.73
Repair of damage to and replacement of preserved trees 25.69.13.1 Routing 25.69.2.5(f)
and other affected plants Rubber tiles and sheet 18.120
Repair works 25.69.13.2
Running bonded joints 13.36
Repairs to epoxy coatings on site 6.25.8
Safety 1.16
Replacement 25.71(f)
Safety 22.75
Replacement 25.75(d)
Safety precautions 7.03
Replacement 25.69.13.7(b)
Safety Protection 2.33
Replacement of damaged glass 20.17.07
Sample for turfing and sprigging 25.46(g)
Replacement planting 25.90(a)
Sample of materials 1.53
Replacement planting due to parasitic plants 25.93
Samples of face brickwork and blockwork 9.26
Replacement planting of damaged trees/plants 25.69.13.6
Samples of finished work 1.54
Replanting from holding nursery to receptor site 25.74.1
Samples of hydroseeding materials 25.45(h)
Report on occurrence of damage to preserved trees 25.69.13.3
Samples of materials 25.40(c)
Report on tree problems 25.69.2.5(g)
Samples, adjustable louvres 17.38
Requirement for tests for grouting for geotechnical 26.53
works Samples, aluminium windows and doors 17.35
Requirements in respect of tree felling 25.69.2.4(a) Samples, brick and block 9.09
Requirements in respect of tree transplanting 25.69.2.4(b) Samples, carpet and underlay 18.129
Requirements on removal of the damaged trees/plants 25.69.13.7(a) Samples, demountable partition 22.34
Resin for MDF panels 13.29 Samples, finishes 18.09
Resistance to wear 18.136 Samples, finishes for concrete 6.71
Restricted access within Tree Protection Zone 25.69.2.5(c) Samples, flexible tiles and sheet finishes 18.114
Restriction 12.50 Samples, glass 20.13
Restrictions on crown pruning 25.72.1 Samples, ironmongery 14.08
Restrictive uses 25.69.2.5(a) Samples, metalwork 17.13
Retaining walls, mass concrete 6.65 Samples, rigid tiles 18.87
Re-tempering 18.56.11 Samples, roofing 12.101
Re-use steel sheet pile from other site 4.17 Samples, venetian blinds 22.41
Ridges and hips 12.45 Sampling and analysis of asbestos containing materials 2.44
Ripping 25.05(f) Sampling of fresh concrete 6.54
Road formation, generally 3.26 Sand 9.17
Roads, car-parks and paved areas generally 24.01 Sand 18.03
Roads, maintenance of 1.19 Sand 25.02(e)
Rock crushing plants 3.06 Sand finishing 12.56
Rock dowels 26.29 Saw Cut Method 2.20
Rock splitting 26.07 Scaffolding etc. 1.34
B13
Scaffolding, codes & standards 1.39.2 Setting out 12.18

Scaffolding, construction 1.39.5 Setting out 16.35
Scaffolding, design requirements 1.39.4 Settlement, ground and monitoring system 4.06
Scaffolding, generally 1.39.1 Shear studs 15.10
Scaffolding, management 1.39.6 Sheathing 7.19
Scaffolding, submissions 1.39.3 Sheet glass 20.03
Scaffolding, technical requirements for safety in 1.39.7 Sheet pile record 4.16
bamboo scaffolding Sheet pile, driving 4.12
Scaffolding, technical requirements for safety in metal 1.39.8
scaffolding Sheet pile, extraction 4.14
Scaling and trimming of rock slopes 26.06 Sheet pile, lateral support 4.07
Scarifying 25.05(g) Sheet pile, marking 4.08
Scope of the works 16.0l Sheet pile, obstructions 4.13
Scope of work 25.80 Sheet pile, welding and splicing 4.09
Screeds generally 18.60 Sheets to curved roofs 12.83
Screen fabric 22.29 Shims 16.19
Screen panels 22.27 Shower fittings 19.76
Screens 1.32 Shower trays 19.75
Screwing 13.41 Shutter, fire resisting 17.42
Screws 13.25 Signboards 1.35
Seal, horizontal generally 22.84 Silicone sealant 19.87
Sealants 16.21 Single source 1.51
Sealers 21.04 Site accommodation for contractor 1.28
Sealing 20.29 Site Engineer 2.07
Sealing and infilling of rock joints 26.09 Site investigation, preliminary 4.04
Sealing ducts 7.32 Site meetings 1.40
Sealing flooring 21.81 Site supervisory staff and preservation and protection of 25.69.2
Sealing movement joints 18.22 existing trees
Size of trees 25.13(d)
Sealing off 19.15
Skirting 12.66
Seals, vertical 22.83
Skirting 22.33
Seaming and jointing carpet 18.145
Skirting, homogenous coved tile 18.170
Securing 25.33(d)
Skirting, homogenous coved tile 18.181
Securing stakes and ties 25.97
Skirtings 12.21
Security – before delivery for grinding preparation 15.19.2
Skirtings 22.12
Security – before delivery to laboratory 15.19.3
Skirtings 22.18
Security – delivery 15.19.4
Skylights, criteria for 16.69
Security – sampling 15.19.1
Slag 15.52
Security – stock management 15.19.5
Slats 22.38
Security at completion 1.64
Slow release fertilizer 25.18(a)
Security locks 14.61
Slurry 18.100
Security-before delivery 6.17.2
Small palms and cycas 25.32(i)
Security-before delivery 6.58.2
Small shrubs 25.34(b)
Security-delivery 6.17.3
Smoke and intrumescent seals 13.62
Security-delivery 6.58.3
Smoke testing 23.46
Security-removal of non-compliant re-bars 6.17.5
Snap-on components, criteria for 16.62
Security-sampling 6.17.1
Softwood 13.05
Security-sampling 6.58.1
Soil nail heads 26.45
Security-stock management 6.17.4
Soil stabilizer 25.02(h)
Seed 25.40(a)
Soil-cement 3.27
Seedling trees 25.32(a)
Soiling for indoor plants 25.67(b)
Self-clinging climbers against structures 25.38(a)
Solar protection 12.71
Semi-mature trees 25.32(f)
Sound insulation 22.20
Sequence of installation 16.42
Source 14.01
Sequence of work 25.69.3(c)
Source in Progress to Creditable Certification 13.01.2
Sequence of work 25.69.13.5
Sowing / hydroseeding acceptance 25.53(h)
Serpentine boulders 25.04(b)
Spatterdash 18.15
Setting and location blocks 20.24
Spatterdash 18.56.10
Setting blocks 20.15
Special tiles 12.40
B14

Special tiles 12.49 Stone slabs 18.97
Specialist Contractor 2.02 Stone wall slabs, fixing 18.111
for Demolition Stone, criteria for 16.52
Specialist materials 1.50
Stone, generally 10.01
Specialist work 1.49
Stop valves 19.61
Specification by name 14.03
Stopping 21.32
Specified 1.10
Storage 6.18
Sprayed concrete 26.12
Storage 7.49
Sprayed mineral coating 15.69
Storage 13.02
Spraying concrete 26.18
Storage 19.03
Spreading and filling up soiling materials 25.10(a)
Storage 19.85
Sprig species 25.46(b)
Storage glass 20.14
Sprigging acceptance 25.54(b)
Storage of asbestos waste 2.53
Sprigs 25.46(a)
Storage of grass seed 25.40(f)
Square rubble brought up to courses 10.13
Storage of plant material on site 25.28(b)
Square rubble exceeding 300 mm thick 10.15
Storage of welding consumables 15.49
Square uncoursed rubble 10.12
Storage sheds 1.29
Squared coursed rubble 10.14
Storing 9.11
Stain 21.35
Straightness 7.13
Stainless steel 17.09
Stressing 7.36
Stainless steel sinks 19.79
Striking 6.11
Staking 25.30(a)
Striking, minimum periods before 6.12
Staking for whips 25.29(j)
Structural concrete work,generally 6.01
Standard of tree surgery works 25.82
Structural requirements 18.151
Standard trees 25.32(d)
Structural silicone 20.17.08
Standards and ISO Certification 18.56.5
Structural silicone adhesion 16.33
Standards of pruning 25.69.11
Structural silicone, criteria for 16.50
Standards of transplanting 25.71(e)
Structural steelwork, generally 15.01
Standards of transplanting shrubs 25.75(c)
Stud shear connectors 15.57
Standpipes and capping for grouting for geotechnical 26.51
works Studdings 22.14
Staples 18.27 Sub-contractor 11.02
Steel 16.11 Submission 6.42.1
Steel 17.01 Submission 6.47.4
Steel angle, slotted 17.05 Submission before hydroseeding starts 25.45(b)
Steel angle, slotted 17.29 Submission of Documents 2.04
Steel lathing 18.24 Submission of particulars for sprayed concrete 26.22
Steel mesh 17.03 Submission on performance test record for soil nails 26.43
Steel mesh, fixing 17.30 Submission on pull-out test record for soil nails 26.40
Steel pipes 19.33 Submission on record of grouting for geotechnical 26.52
Steel pipes 19.46 works
Submission on soil nails 26.38
Steel reinforcement 6.14
Submittals 15.68
Steel sheet pile sections 4.01
Subsequent cuts 25.49(c)
Steel sheets, colour coated 12.82
Substitution 25.17
Steel tubing 17.04
Substrate preparation 18.56.9
Steel windows and doors 17.32
Supervising officer 1.05
Step irons and ladders 23.49
Supervision 7.02
Stockpile areas 25.09(a)
Supervision 18.56.12
Stockpile maintenance 25.09(d)
Supply, delivery, storage and laying of road marking 21.70
Stockpile reclamation 25.09(c) materials
Stockpile stability 25.09(b) Support legs 22.32
Stone 16.14 Support to excavations 23.23
Stone aggregate 18.69 Supports 25.61(c)
Stone chippings 12.12 Supports for non-self-clinging climbers 25.35
Stone chippings 18.36 Surface channel movement joints 23.54
Stone chips 25.02(i) Surface condition 7.12
Stone cleaner 21.40 Surface dressing 12.20
Stone fabrication 16.45 Surface dressing 24.08
Stone paving slabs, fixing 18.110 Surface dressing existing areas, external works 24.22
B15
Surface finish 12.35 Test specimens 7.11

Surface finish 18.18 Test, cyclic, Buildings Department, criteria for 16.49
Surface finishes for screeds 18.67 Test, flooding 12.117
Surface finishes on flooring 18.80 Testing 19.31
Surface finishes on granolithic 18.81 Testing 19.42
Surface hardener 18.71 Testing 19.72
Surface preparation for liquid membrane 11.08.02 Testing and test record 6.58
Surface preparation for sheet membrane 11.08.01 Testing arrangement 7.60
Surface retarders 6.04 Testing generally 23.44
Surface retarders and release agents 6.06 Testing laboratory 6.25.14
Surface treatments, applied 6.75 Testing of bolts, nuts and washers 15.20
Surfaces containing asbestos 21.51 Testing of concrete cores from test panels for sprayed 26.26
Surfaces of cutting 3.12 concrete
Testing of epoxy coating 6.25.10
Surfaces preparation 12.104
Testing of granular bedding material 23.47
Survey for demolition 2.26
Testing of mastic asphalt 11.05
Suspended ceiling systems, proprietary 13.23
Testing of materials 6.39
Suspended ceilings 13.45
Testing of materials 8.08
Suspension system 22.86
Testing of Materials, generally 15.16
Tack coat (External Work) 24.05
Testing of membrane 11.06
Tack coat, workmanship for external works 24.11
Testing of sections and plates 15.17
Tack welds 15.53
Testing, non-destructive integrity 5.32
Tapes & Gaskets 20.30
Tests 1.56
Taps 19.77
Tests, field, on actual buildings 16.74
Taps and valves, stamping of 19.54
Tests, laboratory on full scale mock-ups 16.73
Teak 13.07
Tests, laboratory, stone 16.77
Technically Competent Persons 2.06
Tests, laboratory, structural silicone assembly 16.75
Temperature 7.53
Tests, pile, coring 5.29
Temperature, workmanship for external work 24.09
Tests, pile, loading 5.28
Temporary attachments 15.56
Thermal insulation and fire-safing insulation 16.22
Temporary bracings or restraints 15.35
Thermal movement 19.14
Temporary protective fencing 25.69.3(b)
Thermal movement, criteria for 16.56
Temporary protective hessian armouring 25.69.3(f)
Thickness 18.76
Temporary protective mulching 25.69.3(g)
Thickness of floor screeds 18.63
Temporary sealing 23.35
Thickness of road marking materials 21.72
Temporary works for earthworks 3.04
Thickness of wall render 18.62
Temporary works, location of 1.24
Thin bed method, external facing tiles 18.108
Temporary works, maintenance of 1.39
Thin bed method, floor tiles 18.103
Tender submission 4.02
Thin bed method, mosaic tiles 18.109
Tender submission 16.07
Thin bed method, wall tiles 18.107
Tendon 7.09
Thinning 25.98(d)
Tendons, extension of 7.38
Through thickness properties 15.18
Tendons, handling and storage of 7.48
Ties 25.24(c)
Tendons, placing of 7.33
Ties to concrete 9.38
Tensioning 7.51
Tile adhesive, proprietary 18.107
Terrazzo 18.83
Tile adhesive, proprietary 18.99
Test cert. / routine testing of road marking mtls. 21.73
Tile adhesives 18.173
Test certificate 6.15
Tile adhesives 18.184
Test cores 6.57
Tile grouting 18.174
Test cube security cages 1.57
Tile grouting 18.185
Test for Fabricated Soil Mix 25.02(k)
Tile, "Canton" 18.91
Test for manufactured soil conditioner 25.02(d)
Tiles 12.36
Test for Topsoil 25.02(j)
Tiles, acoustic 13.22
Test loads 7.59
Tiles, acoustic 13.44
Test panels for sprayed concrete 26.24
Tiles, approval of 12.37
Test records 7.62
Tiling, type of 12.41
Test reports 16.78
Tilt control 22.47
Test specimens 6.17
Timber 13.32
B16

Timber connectors 14.114 Types of walling, masonry 10.08
Timber for External Use 13.01.1 Undercoating 21.55
Time required for testing of epoxy coated reinforcement 6.25.13 Undercoats generally 18.44
Timing 23.28 Underground voids 2.36
Timing 25.73 Undergrowth within Tree Protection Zone 25.69.2.5(d)
Tinted glass 20.09 Underlays 6.69
Tolerance for excavation 3.11 Underlays 8.19
Tolerance for filling 3.18 Underlays 18.139
Tolerance of substrate 18.56.8 Underlays, laying 18.144
Tolerances 1.65 Uniformity 9.31
Tolerances 4.10 Unsound surfaces and substrates 21.52
Tolerances 9.35 Unsuitable and surplus soiling material 25.10(b)
Tolerances, generally 7.28 Uplifting 25.73.3
Tolerances, masonry workmanship 10.06 Urinals 19.82
Tools and equipment 25.88 Use during construction, external works 24.20
Top Down Method 2.17 Use of chemicals 25.31
Top-dressing 25.43 Use of mortars 9.25
Top-dressing 25.55(b) Use of the Site 1.13
Topsoil 3.07 Valleys 12.46
Topsoil 25.02(a) Vapour barrier 18.59
Towel rail 14.121 Varnish 21.36
Toxicity 18.156 Ventilation 22.74
Track and tie-back, criteria for 16.53 Verges 12.22
Traffic control 1.18 Verges 12.44
Traffic on floor tiling, etc. 18.106 Vermin 18.158
Translucent & obscured glass 20.04 Vibration, effect on adjacent structures and services 5.23
Translucent rolled glass 20.20 Video Recording System 2.11
Transplanting semi-mature trees and above 25.76 Vinyl tiles 18.116
Transplanting shrubs, climbers, groundcovers and 25.75(a) Void formers 6.04
bamboos Volatile Organic Compound content 21.90
Transplanting trees, palms and conifers 25.71(a)
W.C.s 19.81
Transportation, storage and handling 10.20
Wall ties 9.14
Traps 19.86
Wall ties 10.05
Tree crown spread 25.69(d)
Wall tiles, fixing 18.107
Tree height 25.69(e)
Wall tiles, homogenous 18.171
Tree lifting and protection 25.78
Wall tiles, homogenous 18.182
Tree pit bases 25.33(a)
Walling built against concrete, etc. 10.22
Tree Protection Zone 25.69(g)
Warning signs 2.48
Tree schedule 25.69.2.2(b)
Warranty 12.119
Tree survey plan 25.69.2.2(a)
Wash basins 19.78
Tree survey record 25.69.2.2
Wash coat 12.29
Tree/shrub species for hydroseeding 25.45(e)
Washable matt-finished vinyl cloth 22.10
Trees and shrubs 1.20
Washers 15.40
Trees in paved areas 25.33(b)
Waste disposal 2.51
Trench widths 23.20
Waste outlets 19.89
Trial panel for sprayed concrete 26.15
Watchmen 1.27
Tripod staking 25.33(e)
Water 1.36
Trunk Protection 25.24(f)
Water 6.35
Tubers 25.56(c)
Water 8.05
Turf 25.46(c)
Water 9.16
Turf maintenance 25.55(c)
Water 18.02
Turf sample 25.46(d)
Water 25.91
Turf species 25.46(e)
Water bar 14.110
Turnbuckles and other elements 15.11
Water bar 14.118
Twenty percent recycled coarse aggregates 6.42.3
Water leakage control 16.57
Tying wire 6.25.3
Water Pollution Control 2.13
Tying wire 18.28
Water repellant liquid 21.06
Type and number of coats 21.70
Water repellant liquid 21.58
B17
Water tanks 6.63 Workmanship 6.62

Water testing 23.45 Workmanship 11.07
Water tightness 23.53 Workmanship on transplanting shrubs 25.75.1
Water, removal of 1.59 Workmanship on tree felling 25.70.1
Water/cement ratio, free 6.32 Works included 16.02
Watering 25.48 Wound sealant 25.23
Watering 25.73.1 Wound treatment 25.85
Watering 25.94(a) Wrapping of root ball 25.73.2
Watering Time 25.94(b) Writing 21.69
Watering upon transplanting 25.74.3(a) Yellow Soap Stone 25.04(e)
Waterproof joints of steel sheet roofing 12.83.1 Ying Rock 25.04(d)
Waterproofing 17.36
Waterproofing joints of steel sheet roofing 12.34
Watertight construction 6.64
Wax polish 21.37
Wax polish 21.66
Weather boarding 13.11
Weather seals, criteria for 16.54
Weather, protection from 1.58
Wedging and pinning 9.41
Weeding 25.95
Weeding to rootball 25.74.5
Weep hole filters 16.20
Weepholes and expansion joints in sprayed concrete 26.17
Welders and testing of welders 15.44
Welding 7.15
Welding 15.23
Welding 15.43
Welding 16.39
Welding consumables 15.48
Welding generally 17.16
Welding of aluminium alloy 17.17
Welding of stainless steel 17.18
Welding procedures 15.46
Welding record 15.45
Wet weather 9.28
Wet weather, external works 24.17
Whips 25.32(b)
White spirit 21.33
Wire mesh cages 25.60(c)
Wire netting 18.26
Wired glass, alignment of 20.21
Wood block flooring 13.09
Wood block flooring 13.49
Wood chipboard 13.17
Wood preservative 13.30
Wood preservative to external timber 13.30.1
Wood preservatives 6.04
Wood screws 19.06
Work at completion 1.63
Work below ground 6.06
Workability 6.46
Workability 6.56
Worked surface finishes 6.74
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Index 3 - List of Standards for Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 & 25

appropriate for use
APHA 4500-C1-B, 18th Edition Chloride, Argentometric method 6.35

(1992)
APHA 4500-SO42-C, 18th Edition Sulphate, gravimetric method with ignition of residue 6.35
(1992)
BS 812: ----- Testing aggregates 6.33
BS 812: ----- Ditto 6.34
BS 812: ----- Ditto 8.04
BS 812: ----- Ditto 25.11(a)
BS 812: Part 2:1975 Methods for determination of physical properties 6.33
BS 812: Part 2:1975 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Part 2:1975 Ditto 8.04
BS 812: Part 4: 1976 Method for sampling and testing of mineral aggregates, sands and 6.47.2
filters.
BS 812: Part 101:1984 Guide to sampling and testing aggregates 6.33
BS 812: Part 102:1989 Methods for sampling 6.33
BS 812: Part 103 Methods for determination of particle size distribution 6.33
BS 812: Section 103.1:1985 Sieve Test 6.33
BS 812: Section 103.1:1985 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Section 103.2:1989 Sedimentation Test 6.33
BS 812: Part 104:1994 Testing aggregates. Method for qualitative and quantitative 6.33
petrographic examination of aggregates
BS 812: Part 105 Methods for determination of particle shape 6.33
BS 812: Section 105.1:1989 Flakiness Index 6.33
BS 812: Section 105.1:1989 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Section 105.2:1990 Elongation index of coarse aggregate 6.33
BS 812: Part 106: 1985 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of shell content in 6.33
coarse aggregate
BS 812: Part 109:1990 Testing aggregates. Methods for determination of moisture content 6.33
BS 812: Part 110:1990 Methods for determination of aggregate crushing value ACV 6.33
BS 812: Part 111:1990 Methods for determination of ten percent value TFV 6.33
BS 812: Part 111:1990 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 812: Part 112:1990 Methods for determination of aggregate impact value AIV 6.33
BS 812: Part 113:1990 Methods for determination of aggregate abrasion value AAV 6.33
BS 812:Part 117:1988 Methods for determination of water soluble chloride salts 6.33
BS 812: Part 118:1988 Methods for determination of sulphate content 6.33
BS 812: Part 118:1988 Methods for determination of sulphate content 6.42.3
BS 812: Part 119:1985 Methods for determination of acid soluble material content of fine 6.33
aggregate
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appropriate for use
BS 812:Part 120:1989 Methods for testing and classifying drying shrinkage of aggregates in 6.33
concrete
BS 812: Part 121:1989 Methods for determination of soundness 6.33
BS 812: Part 123:1999 Testing aggregates. Method for determination of alkali-silica 6.33
reactivity. Concrete prism method
BS 882: 1992 Aggregates from natural sources for concrete 6.33
BS 882: 1992 Ditto 6.41
BS 882: 1992 Ditto 6.42.3
BS 1014: 1975 Pigments for Portland cement and Portland cement products 6.36
BS 1521: 1972 Waterproofing building papers 6.69
BS 1881: Part 124: 1988 Method of testing concrete (analysis of hardened concrete) 6.47.2
BS 2499: 1973 Hot applied joint sealants for concrete pavements 6.61
BS 2499: 1973 Ditto 6.62
BS 3148: 1980 Methods of tests for water for making concrete 1.36
BS 3148: 1980 Ditto 6.35
BS 3892: Part 1:1982 Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use with Portland cement 6.28
BS 3900: Part C5: 1992 Method of test for paints (Determination of film thickness) 6.25.10
BS 4027: 1980 Sulphate-resisting Portland cement 6.27
BS 4074: 1982 Specification for metal props and struts 6.04
BS 4254: 1983 Two-part polysulphide-based sealants 6.61
BS 4254: 1983 Ditto 6.62
BS 4447: 1973(1990) The performance of prestressing anchorages for post-tensioned 7.22

construction
BS 4447: 1973 Ditto 7.23
BS 4466: 1989 Bending dimensions and scheduling of reinforcement for concrete 6.19
BS 4483: 1985 Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete 6.14
BS 4486: 1980 Hot rolled high tensile alloy steel bars for the prestressing of concrete 7.09
BS 4550: Part 2: 1970 Method of testing cement (chemical tests) 6.47.2
BS 5075: Part 1:1982 Specification for accelerating admixtures, retarding admixtures and 6.36
water reducing admixtures
BS 5075: Part 1:1982 Ditto 8.06
BS 5075: Part 2:1982 Concrete admixtures. Specification for air-entraining admixtures 8.06
BS 5212 Cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements 6.61
BS 5212 Ditto 6.62
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appropriate for use
BS 5212: Part 1:1990 Specification for joint sealants 6.61

BS 5212: Part 2:1990 Code of Practice for the application and use of joint sealants 6.61
BS 5212: Part 3:1990 Methods of test 6.61
BS 5215: 1986 Specification for one-part gun grade polysulphide-based sealant 6.61
BS 5215: 1986 Ditto 6.62
BS 5328: Part 1:1991 Guide to specifying concrete 6.44
BS 5328: Part 2:1991 Methods for specifying concrete, including ready-mixed concrete 6.44
BS 5328: Part 3:1990 Procedures to be used in producing and transporting concrete 6.44
BS 5328: Part 4:1990 Specification for the procedures to be used in sampling, testing and 6.44
assessing compliance of concrete
BS 5896: 1980 High tensile steel wire and stand for prestressing concrete 7.09
BS 5975: 1982 Code of practice for falsework 1.39.2(xi)
BS 5975: 1982 Ditto 6.01
BS 5975: 1982 Ditto 6.02
BS 6213:1982 Guide to the selection of constructional sealants 6.62
(specification for coated bars)
BS 7295: Part 1:1990 Ditto 6.25.10
BS 7295: Part 1: 1990 Ditto 6.25.11
(specification for coatings)
BS 7295: Part 2: 1990 Ditto 6.25.4

BS 8004: 1986 Code of practice for foundation 6.49
BS 8008:1996 Guide to safety precautions and procedures for the construction and 5.21
descent of machine-bored shafts for piling and other purposes
BS 8666: 2005 Scheduling, dimensioning, bending & cutting of steel reinforcement 5.25
for concrete
BS EN 196-3: 1995 Method of testing cement (determination of setting time and 6.42.3
soundness)
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common 6.27
cements
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Ditto 6.29
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Ditto 6.42.3
BSEN 197-1: 2000 Ditto 8.03
BS EN 1008: 2002 Mixing water for concrete (specification for sampling, testing and 6.35
assessing the suitability of water)
Code of Practice for the Code of Practice for the structural use of concrete 5.02
2004
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appropriate for use

2004
2004
2004
2004
Code of Practice for the Code of practice for the structural use of steel 1.39.2
Code of Practice for Fire Code of practice for fire resisting construction 15.66
Resisting Construction 1996
CS 1: 1990 Testing Concrete 6.43.1
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.43.3
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.46
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.54
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.55
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.56
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 6.57
CS 1: 1990 Ditto 8.16
CS 2: 1995 Carbon Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete 6.14
CS 2: 1995 Ditto 6.15
CS 2: 1995 Ditto 6.17
CS 2: 1995 Ditto 6.25.4
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING 2007 EDITION
Major Changes from GS 2007 Corrigendum No. GS2007-01 (January, 2008) to Corrigendum No. GS 2007-02 (April, 2011)
Clause No. Sub-heading of Clause Major Changes
Section 1 - Preliminaries
1.06 British Standards Replace "In the case of Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 25, the stated BS
European Number in Index 3 is to take preference over any later amendment, revision or
Standards and superseded standard.” with "In the case of Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 25,
Codes of Practice the stated BS Number in Index 3 is to take preference over any later
amendment, revision or superseded standard.”
Section 2 - Demolition, Site Clearance & Alterations
2.01 Regulations, Add sub-clauses:

Ordinances, Codes (i) Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings issued by Building
of Practice & Department
Practice Notes (ii) Code of Practice for Site Supervision and Technical Memorandum for
Supervision Plan issued by Buildings Department
(iii) Guidelines for Selective Demolition and On Site Sorting issued by Civil
Engineering and Development Department
(v) Building (Administration) Regulations
(ix) Water Pollution Control Ordinance
(xv) Noise Control (Construction Work) Regulations
Delete original sub-clauses:

(v) Building Planning Regulations
(xi) The British Standard Code of Practice for Demolition: BS 6187.
Replace sub-clause (viii) “Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Ordinance”

with “Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Ordinance”
2.02 – 2.41 Clauses 2.02 to Clauses 2.41 have been substantially revised to bring the
requirements on demolition, site clearance and alteration up to date to comply
with the latest ordinances, regulations, standards and codes and practices
2.42 Asbestos Original Clause 2.03 is relocated to Clauses 2.42.

containing
materials
2.43 Asbestos Original Clause 2.30 is relocated to Clauses 2.43.

Removal
Replace “… from the demolitions.” with “… from the demolitions.”
2.44 Sampling and Original Clause 2.31 is relocated to Clauses 2.44.

analysis
Replace “Bulk samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials shall be
taken and … ” with “Bulk samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials
shall be taken on the advice and under the supervision of a registered asbestos
consultant and …”.
2.45 Asbestos Original Clause 2.32 is relocated to Clause 2.45 .

abatement plan
and method Replace “Clause 2.03” with “Clause 2.42”.
statement
2.46 Glove bag Original Clause 2.33 is relocated to Clause 2.46.
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Method
2.47 Supervisor Original Clause 2.34 is relocated to Clause 2.47
Replace “A full time site supervisor, experienced and competent in asbestos

work, shall be stationed at the work site.” with “A full time Registered
Asbestos Supervisor site supervisor, experienced and competent in asbestos
work, shall be stationed at the work site”.
2.48 Warning signs Original Clause 2.35 is relocated to Clause 2.48.
Replace “Proper and publicly visible warning signs shall be provided.” with
“Proper and publicly visible warning signs in compliance with relevant legislation
and code of practice shall be provided. to read, "Danger Asbestos, No
Unauthorized Entry", in block capital letters and Chinese characters”
2.49 Floor tile adhesive Original Clause 2.36 is relocated to Clauses 2.49.
remover
Replace “Not used. ” with
“The floor tile adhesive remover used in the asbestos vinyl floor removal
works shall be the type of low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and
shall comply with the following requirements:
- biobased
- VOC content of less than 5%
Mastic removers made from petroleum-based chemistry are prohibited.
The tile adhesive remover shall be acceptable by Environmental Protection

Department of proven safe formula in accordance with Code of Practice on
Asbestos Control.
The application of the tile adhesive remover shall strictly follow the
manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
After removal of tile adhesive, the surface shall be cleaned with an approved
degreaser. Only those degreasers recommended by the manufacturer of the tile
adhesive remover shall be used for removing the residue remaining on the
floor substrate, before laying the new floor tiles.”.
2.50 Minimisation of Original Clause 2.37 is relocated to Clause 2.50

fibre release
2.51 Waste disposal Original Clause 2.39 is relocated to Clause 2.51
2.52 Air monitoring Original Clause 2.40 is relocated to Clause 2.52.
Replace “A reading of 0.01 fibre/ml or less will be required in the penultimate

and final air sample analysis.” with “A reading of less than 0.01 fibre/ml or
less will be required in the penultimate and final clearance air sample
analysis.”.
2.53 Storage of waste Original Clause 2.41 is relocated to Clause 2.53.
2.54 Regulations, Original Clause 2.42 is relocated to Clause 2.54.

Ordinances and
Codes of Practice The original sub-clause (iii), (v) and (ix) are deleted, and
(Asbestos)
Add sub-clause (ix) “The prevailing Codes of Practice on asbestos control
issued by Environment Bureau. ” . , and
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Replace sub-clause (iv) „ “Code of Practice on Handling, Transportation and
Disposal of Asbestos Waste”, Environmental Protection Department, 1993. ‟
with „ “Code of Practice on Handling, Transportation and Disposal of
Asbestos Waste”, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong 1993. ‟
Section 3 – Excavation and Earthwork
3.05 Earthwork Insert sub-clause (v) “Material handling and storage areas shall be levelled and
well drained. Stockpiles of material shall be sprayed with water or a dust
suppression chemical to minimize dust generation. ”.
3.15 Blasting Replace “Civil Engineering Development Department” with “Civil

Engineering and Development Department”.
3.16 Surface Replace “Clear natural ground over which filling shall be placed of all loose
preparation for fill boulders, grass, top soil, bushes, trees, roots and …” with “Clear natural
material ground over which filling shall be placed of all soft spots, loose boulders,
grass, top soil, bushes, trees, roots and …”.
3.17 Filling Insert sub-clause (iv) “Fill material shall be deposited in layers of a thickness
appropriate to the compaction method to be used. In deposition of fill
material, ensure that a good bond is achieved between layers of fill, and unless
otherwise directed by the SO, no material shall be placed on previously
compacted layers unless the surface has been scarified or otherwise broken up
and, if necessary, watered. ”, and
insert sub-clause (v) “Blind the top surface of hardcore with fine graded filling
material. ”.
Replace sub-clause (viii) “Obtain approval before commencing filling and

before any fill layer is covered. ” with “Obtain approval from the SO before
commencing filling and before any fill layer is covered.
Replace sub-clause (xii) “Obtain approval before any of these options are
adopted.” with “Obtain approval from the SO before any of these options are
adopted.”.
3.19 Compaction by Replace sub-clause (iv) “…Test each layer and obtain approval prior to
performance placing of the next layer. ” with “…Test each layer and obtain approval from
specification the SO prior to placing of the next layer.
Replace sub-clause (vi) (a) “…and within the 2.5 metres thick top surface
zone …” with “…and fill within the 2.5 metres thick top surface zone …”.
3.20 Compaction by Add “of the SO” to the end of the first paragraph.
method
specification
3.21 Test for Replace sub-clause (iii) “…Test each layer and obtain approval before the next
determining the layer is placed. …” with “ … Test each layer and obtain approval from the SO
degree of before the next layer is placed. …”
compaction of
compacted fill
Replace sub-clause (iv) “Determine moisture content in accordance with
moisture content tests under Geospec 3 by means of a drying oven. To
expedite results, moisture contents for field density tests may be determined by
use of a "Speedy" moisture tester which, however, shall not be used until it has
been calibrated against moisture content tests carried out in a drying oven.
Submit a calibration chart for approval before the "Speedy" moisture tester is
used.” with “ Determine moisture content in accordance with moisture content
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tests under Geospec 3 by means of a drying oven. To expedite results,
moisture contents for field density tests may be determined by use of a
"Speedy" moisture tester which, however, shall not be used until it has been
calibrated against moisture content tests carried out in a drying oven. Submit a
calibration chart for approval before the "Speedy" moisture tester is used.”
Section 5 – Piling Work
5.14 Percussion piles Replace sub-clause (ii) “0.65 fy ” with “0.7 fy”.
Replace sub-clause (iii) “(Cc) ” with “( Cc)”.
Replace sub-clause (iv) “The efficiency of the hammer (Eh Eh) and the
coefficient of restitution of the hammer cushion (e) shall be determined from/
verified by CAPWAP analysis of trial piles (at least 5 piles for each hammer).
The combination of Eh and e shall be …” with “The efficiency of the hammer
(Eh Eh) and the coefficient of restitution of the hammer cushion (e) shall be
determined from/ verified by CAPWAP analysis of trial piles (at least 5 piles
for each hammer – pile size – drop height combination). The combination of
Eh and e shall be …”.
Replace sub-clause (v) “…cannot be obtained from the Hiley Formula

with Eh and e so chosen, all the piles falling into this category shall be
subject to CAPWAP analysis, the cost of which shall be borne by the
Contractor. The pile with the lowest CAPWAP capacity shall be load tested
for acceptance.” with “…cannot be obtained from the Hiley Formula
with Eh Eh and e so chosen, all the piles falling into this category shall
be subject to Dynamic Pile Test and CAPWAP analysis. the cost of which
shall be borne by the Contractor. The pile with the lowest CAPWAP capacity
or any other pile selected by the SO for each batch of piles proposed by the
Contractor for phased completion shall be load tested for acceptance. All the
cost incurred from the Dynamic Pile Tests, CAPWAP analyses and static load
tests shall be borne by the Contractor.”.
5.18 Steel 'H' piles Replace sub-clause (iii) “Provide one test specimen for every one hundred
segments or part thereof of each section of same thickness from the same cast.
For the purpose of this clause, “same thickness” means similar sections with a
variation in thickness not exceeding + 5 mm, and “segment” means every
length of pile as rolled. Test specimen shall be taken from sections selected at
random on site by the SO. … ” with “ For every one hundred segments or part
thereof of each section of same thickness from the same cast, one segment
shall be selected at random on site by the SO for testing. Provide two one test
specimens taken at both ends of each of the chosen segment. for every one
hundred segments or part thereof of each section of same thickness from the
same cast. For the purpose of this clause, “same thickness” means similar
sections with a variation in thickness not exceeding + 5 mm, and “segment”
means every length of pile as rolled. Test specimen shall be taken from
sections selected at random on site by the SO. … ”.
Replace sub-clause (iv) “0.8 fy ” with “0.9 fy”.
Replace sub-clause (v) “Carry out splicing to increase the length of steel „H”
piles in accordance with the details shown at Annex “B”. Construct joints to
maintain the true alignment of the pile section. Welds shall be subject to the
following examination: … ” with “ Carry out splicing to increase the length of
steel “H” piles in accordance with the details shown at Annex “B”. Unless
agreed by the SO, the minimum length of each steel H-pile section shall be 10
m except the uppermost section. Construct joints to maintain the true
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alignment of the pile section. Welds shall be subject to the following
examination: …”.
Replace sub-clause (viii) “(Cc) ” with “( Cc)”.
5.19 Large diameter Replace sub-clause (i) “600 mm” with “750 mm”.
bored piles
Replace sub-clause (iv) “

(a) 3 MPa for Grade III/ IV or better rock with core recovery
greater than 75%
(b) 5 MPa for Grade III or better rock with core recovery greater
than 85%
(c) 7.5 MPa for Grade II or better rock with core recovery greater
than 95% ” with “
(a) 3 MPa for Grade III/ IV or better rock with total core recovery
greater than 75%
(b) 5 MPa for Grade III or better rock with total core recovery
greater than 85%
(c) 7.5 MPa for Grade II or better rock with total core recovery
greater than 95% ”
5.24 Cutting off pile Replace sub-clause (v) “0.7 m” with “0.75 m”.
heads
5.25 Pile caps tie beams Add to the end of sub-clause (ii) (e) “unless otherwise specified.”
and dowel bars
5.27 Report sheets Replace sub-clause „Type of Piles (iv)‟ “Non-percussion cast in-situ concrete
pile, and Large diameter bored pile” with “Non-percussion cast in-situ
concrete pile, and Large diameter bored pile”, and replace (iv) (d) “ volume
of concrete cast;” with “Graphical plot for theoretical and actual volume of
concrete cast against concrete top level, particularly at withdrawal of casing
segments;”.
5.28 Loading tests Replace sub-clause (iv) “D = The least lateral dimension of steel 'H' pile
section in mm (for steel 'H' pile or rock-socketed steel-H pile) ” with “D =
The least lateral dimension of steel 'H' pile section in mm (for driven steel 'H'
pile or rock-socketed steel-H pile) ”.
5.30 Failure of loading Add “ For driven steel H-piles, the Contractor may choose to retain the pile as
test or coring test a working pile and redrive it to a deeper level to attain a bearing capacity
complying with the contract requirements. However, PDA test and CAPWAP
analysis shall be carried out to test the pile for integrity and determine pile
capacity. The cost of PDA test and CAPWAP analysis shall be borne by the
Contractor. The SO may carry out other test(s) as he deems appropriate. ” at
the end of the first paragraph.
5.35 Preparation for Replace sub-clause (vii) “Notwithstanding Clause 5.35 (i), one of the mild
piles for Sonic steel tubes shall be replaced with a larger tube of 100 to 150 mm internal
Logging diameter. Size of tube shall be big enough to obtain a core of N size to
examine the interface between pile and bedrock without coring through the
entire length of pile. The bottom of the larger steel tube should be fitted with a
mild steel cap, at about 700 mm above the founding level of the pile. ” with “
Notwithstanding Clause 5.35 (i), for barrettes and large diameter bored piles
with diameter up to 2500 mm, one of the mild steel tubes shall be replaced
with a larger tube of 100 to 150 mm internal diameter. For large diameter
bored piles exceeding 2500 mm diameter, two numbers of the mild steel tubes
shall be replaced with a larger tube of 100 to 150 mm internal diameter. Size
of tube shall be big enough to obtain a core of N size. to examine the interface
between pile and bedrock without coring through the entire length of pile.The
bottom of the larger steel tube should be fitted with a mild steel cap, at about
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700 mm above the founding level of the pile. ” and
add “Toe coring to obtain a core of N size to examine the interface between
pile and bedrock without coring through the entire length of pile shall be
carried out. One number of toe coring shall be carried out for each barrette and
large diameter bored pile with diameter up to 2500 mm and two numbers of
toe coring shall be carried out for each large diameter bored pile with diameter
exceeding 2500 mm. The toe coring length shall be more than 1400 mm of
which at least 700 mm shall be into bedrock. ” to the end of the paragraph.
The table of “ ANNEX F ” are revised
Section 6 – Structural Concrete Work
6.01 Generally Add to the end of sub-clause (i) “No tropical hardwood propping shall be
used to support formwork for concrete work unless otherwise agreed by the
SO. ”.
6.02 Design submission Replace sub-clause (ii) “… and provide certification by an independent
professional structural or civil engineer, at various stages,…” with “…and
provide certification by an independent professional structural or civil
engineer, at various stages,…”, and
add to the end of sub-clause (ii) “The independent professional engineer shall
be a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Structural or Civil
Engineering Discipline) or equivalent. ”.
6.12 Minimum periods Replace sub-clause (i) “Portland Cement ” with “Portland cement”.
before striking
6.14 Steel reinforcement Replace “Steel reinforcement shall be plain round steel or deformed high yield
steel bars to CS2 or hard drawn steel wire fabric to BS 4483. ” with “ Steel
reinforcement shall be plain round steel or deformed high yield steel bars to
CS2 or hard drawn steel wire fabric to BS 4483. ”, and
add to the end of the clause “Cold reduced steel wire used for the manufacture
of steel fabric shall be to BS 4482. ”.
6.15 Test certificate Replace “Obtain steel reinforcement from suppliers who shall be able to
produce certificates for each consignment of steel reinforcement supplied to
site. The certificates to be submitted shall be in accordance with the class of
reinforcement delivered to site, all as detailed in CS2. ” with “
Obtain steel reinforcement from suppliers who shall be able to produce
certificates for each batch consignment of steel reinforcement supplied to site.
The certificates to be submitted to the SO for steel bars shall be in accordance
with the class of reinforcement delivered to the Site site, all as detailed in
CS2. ”, and
add to the end of the clause “The certificates to be submitted for each batch of
fabric reinforcement delivered to the Site shall come from a manufacturer with
a third party certification by a certification body, accredited by the Hong Kong
Accreditation Service or its Mutual Recognition Arrangement/Arrangement
partners, to ISO 9001. The certificate shall show the manufacturer‟s name, the
date and place of manufacture and that the reinforcement complies with the
requirements of BS 4483 and including details of:
(i) the bond classification;
(ii) the cast analysis;
(iii) the carbon equivalent value;
(iv) the results of the tensile and rebend tests, including the effective cross-
sectional area for tensile tests;
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(v) the results of the bond performance tests; and
(vi) the results of the weld tests.
A batch of fabric reinforcement is any quantity of fabric reinforcement of the

same type, size and grade, produced by the same manufacturer, covered by the
same mill and test certificates and delivered to the Site at any one time.
6.17 Test specimens Original clause is sub-divided into sub-clauses (i) to (iv) and sub-clauses (v) to
(xv) are added.
Replace new sub-clause (i) “Provide and cut test specimens from each
consignment as directed by the SO for tensile tests, bend tests and rebend tests
as required by CS2, appropriately marked and …” with “Provide and cut test
specimens from each batch of steel reinforcement consignment as directed by
the SO for tensile tests, bend tests and rebend tests as required by CS2, All test
specimens shall be appropriately marked and …”
Replace new sub-clause (iv) “ …Removed unsatisfactory material off site

when instructed by the SO. ” with “…Removed unsatisfactory material off the
Site when instructed by the SO. ”
6.17.4 Security – Replace in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) “ Site ” with “ the Site”.
stock management
6.17.5 Security – removal Replace “ Site ” with “ the Site”.

of non-compliant re-
bars
6.19 Cutting and bending Replace “Cut and bend bars to BS 4466. … ” with “Cut and bend bars to BS
8666 unless otherwise specified BS 4466. …”.
6.21 Chairs Replace “Provide sufficient steel chairs to support top reinforcement in slab
and rafts,” with “Provide sufficient steel chairs to support top reinforcement in
slabs and rafts,”.
6.24 Reinforcement Add at the end of the paragraph “unless otherwise specified”.
connectors
6.25.4 Document and test Replace sub-clauses (i) (b) “CS2: 1995 ” with “CS2”.
results to be
supplied by the Replace sub-clauses (ii) “ The particulars, including certificates and test results
manufacturer in (1) above, … ” with “ The particulars, including certificates and test results
in (i) (1) above, … ” .
6.25.12 Non-compliance Replace “ site ” with “ the Site”.

thickness, adhesion
& continuity
6.26 Generally Replace “The use of concrete for reinforced concrete structures shall be to
Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete 2004 issued by the
Buildings Department. ” with “The use of concrete for reinforced concrete
structures shall be to the Code of Practice for Structural Use of Concrete
2004 issued by the Buildings Department unless otherwise specified.”.
6.27 Cement Replace “Portland Cement ” with “Portland cement”.
6.28 PFA Replace “Pulverized-fuel ash (PFA) shall conform to BS 3892:Pt. 1 except that
the criterion for maximum water requirement shall not apply. ” with “
Pulverized-fuel ash (PFA) shall conform to BS 3892: Part 1 with the following
modifications:BS 3892:Pt. 1 except that the criterion for maximum water
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requirement shall not apply.
(i) Use Portland cement CEM I (strength class 52.5 N) to BS EN 197-1 to

determine water requirement, strength factor at 28 days, soundness and
initial setting time.
(ii) The criteria for water requirement and strength factor at 28 days shall
not apply, but the values as determined shall be stated in the certificates
for submission.
(iii) PFA shall contain up to 10% total lime content or high lime PFA shall
contain up to 20% total lime content and with soundness value not
more than 10 mm. ”.
6.29 PFAC Replace “Portland-fly ash cement (PFAC) shall be BS EN 197-1 … ” with
“Portland-fly ash cement (PFAC) shall be to BS EN 197-1 …”.
6.29.1 CSF New sub-clause
6.29.2 GGBS New sub-clause
6.30 Replace “Use of Replace “The use of PFA and PFAC shall be subject to the approval of the SO.
PFA and PFAC” PFA can only be used in combination with Portland Cement, and in designed
with “Use of PFA, mixes only. ” with “The use of PFA, andPFAC, CSF and GGBS shall be
and PFAC, CSF subject to the approval of the SO. PFA can only be used in combination with
and GGBS” Portland cement. Triple blending of cement, PFA and GGBS shall not be
allowed unless approved by the SO. PFA, CSF and GGBS can only be used
and in designed mixes only. ”, and
insert “If CSF, PFA or GGBS is incorporated in the concrete as separate
materials, the following requirements shall be complied with unless
specified/approved otherwise by the SO:
(a) The proportion of PFA replacement shall not exceed 35% of the total
(b) The proportion of CSF replacement shall not exceed 10% of the total
(c) The proportion of GGBS replacement shall not exceed 40% of the total
cementitious content and the use shall be subject to the approval by the
SO of the Contactor‟s proposal on concrete curing method and
formwork striking times. GGBS shall not be used together with
PFA. ”.
6.31 Cementitious Replace “The cementitious content is the mass of Portland Cement (PC) per
content cubic metre of compacted concrete. If PC is used in combination with PFA,
the cementitious content is the combined mass of PC and PFA or 1.33 times
the mass of PC whichever is the less. ” with “
The cementitiousCementitious content is the combined mass of cement,
Portland Cement (PC) CSF and either PFA or GGBS per cubic metre of
compacted concrete. For CSF, the dry mass shall be used. If PC is used in
combination with PFA, the cementitious content is the combined mass of PC
and PFA or 1.33 times the mass of PC whichever is the less. ”.
6.33 Aggregates Add at the end of the 2nd paragraph “Natural sand shall not be used in
production of concrete unless otherwise agreed by the SO.”.
Add at the end of the Clause “Aggregates shall be inert to alkali-silica reaction
(ASR) unless a control framework installed to guard against occurrence of
ASR in concrete structures.”.
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6.35 Water Replace “mixer” with “concrete mixer”.
6.38 Delivery and Replace “… Do not use cement from different sources in the same pour and
storage of materials only use in the same structure with approval.” with “… Do not use cement
from different sources in the same pour and only use in the same structure with
the SO‟s prior approval. ”.
Replace “site” with “the Site”.
Replace “when the maximum sizes is 40 mm of more for designed mixes.

” with “when the maximum sizes is 40 mm or of more for designed mixes.”.
6.40 Generally Replace “The nominal design slump value for designed mix …” with “The
nominal designed slump value for designed mix …”.
6.41 Standard mixes In “TABLE 6.6” “Slump value (mm)” is replaced by “Range of measured
slump value (mm)” .
6.42.1 Submission Replace sub-clause (iii) “Source of PFA” with “Source of PFA, CSF and
GGBS. ”, and add sub-clause (xv).
6.42.2 Liquid retaining Replace “For liquid retaining structures, PFA shall be used and shall constitute
structures 25% of the total cementitious content in the designed mix concrete and shall
satisfy the following requirements: … ” with “
For liquid retaining structures, PFA shall be used and shall constitute 25% or
above of the total cementitious content in the designed mix concrete and shall
satisfy the following requirements: …”.
6.42.3 20% recycled Replace “When specified, concrete with 20% recycled coarse aggregates shall
coarse aggregates be used in designed mix concrete … ” with “When specified, concrete with
20% recycled coarse aggregates shall be used in on designed mix concrete …”.
Replace sub-clause (i) “Either type CEM I of Portland Cement to BS EN 197-

1 or Type CEM I Portland Cement in combination with PFA can be used in
accordance with Clause 6.30. ” with “Either Type type CEM I of Portland
cement Cement to BS EN 197-1 or Type CEM I Portland cement Cement in
combination with PFA can be used in accordance with Clause 6.30”.
6.43 Trial mixes Replace “Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under QSPSC. …”
with “Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under the QSPSC. …”.
The “trial mixes” table are revised
6.43.1 Replace “Plant Replace “Plant trial shall be made using the plant proposed in accordance with
trials” with Clause 6.42. …” with “Plant Trails trial shall be made using the plant proposed
“ Plant Trials” in accordance with Clause 6.42 and the mix designs and constituents
provisionally approved by the SO. ”.
6.43.2 Replace Replace sub-clause (i) “The average of the nine slump values shall be within
“Compliance 20mm or 25%, whichever is the greater, of the designed slump value. The
criteria of plant average of the nine flow values shall be within +/- 50mm of the designed flow
trials” value. ” with “ The average of the nine measured slump values shall be within
with  20mm or  25%, whichever is the greater, of the designed slump value. The
“Compliance average of the nine measured flow values shall be within +/-  50mm of the
criteria of Plant designed flow value. ”.
Trials”
Replace sub-clause (ii) “The range of the three slump values for each batch of
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concrete shall not exceed 20% of the average of the three slump values for that
batch. For flow table tests, the range of the three flow values for each batch of
concrete shall be within 70mm. ” with “The range of the three measured slump
values for each batch of concrete shall not exceed 20% of the average of the
three measured slump values for that batch. For flow table tests, the range of
the three measured flow values for each batch of concrete shall be within
70mm. ”.
Replace sub-clause (iii) “The average compressive strength at 28 days of the

18 test cubes shall exceed the Grade strength by at least 12 or 10 MPa for 100
and 150 mm test cubes respectively, and the compressive strength of each
individual test cube shall exceed the Grade strength by at least 5 or 4 MPa for
100 and 150 mm test cubes respectively. ” with “The average compressive
strength at 28 days of the 18 test cubes shall exceed the Grade strength by at
least 12 MPa for 100 mm test cubes or 10 MPa for 100 and 150 mm test
cubes. respectively, and the The compressive strength of each individual test
cube shall exceed the Grade strength by at least 5 MPa for 100 mm test cubes
or 4 MPa for 100 and 150 mm test cubes respectively. ”.
6.43.3 Replace “Laboratory Replace “Laboratory Mix Trials shall be made in the supplier‟s laboratory
mix trials” with using the mix designs and constituents submitted to the SO. ” with “
“Laboratory Mix “Laboratory Mix Trials shall be made in the supplier‟s laboratory using the mix
Trials mix trials ” designs and constituents provisionally approved by submitted to the SO ”..
6.43.4 Replace “Compliance Replace sub-clause (i) “The average of the six slump values shall be within
criteria of laboratory 20mm or 25%, whichever is the greater, of the designed slump value. The
trials” average of the six flow values shall be within +/- 50mm of the designed flow
with value.” with “The average of the six measured slump values shall be within 
“Compliance criteria 20mm or  25%, whichever is the greater, of the designed slump value. The
of Laboratory Mix average of the six measured flow values shall be within +/-  50mm of the
Trials laboratory designed flow value. ”
trials”
Some wordings in the table below sub-clause (ii) are revised
The original last two paragraphs are incorporated into the new clause 6.43.5
6.43.5 Approved concrete New clause heading added.

mix
6.44 Ready-mixes Replace “site” with “the Site”.
6.45 Chloride content In Table 6.9 “Chloride content” , replace “Portland Cement” with “Portland
cement”.
6.47 No-fines concrete Replace “Portland Cement” with “Portland cement”.
Replace “CONTROL OF ALKALI-AGGREGATE REACTION IN

CONCRETE” with “
CONTROL OF ALKALI-SILICA ALKALI-AGGREGATE REACTION IN
CONCRETE ”.
6.47.1 Replace “Measures to The original sub-clause is replaced by the following :

control AAR in (i) Measures to prevent the occurrence of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in
concrete ” with concrete structures shall be the control of reactive alkali content of
“Measures to control the concrete using the framework as depicted in Section H.2 of
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ASR AAR in Appendix H of GEO Report No. 167 entitled “The 2004 Review on
concrete ” Prevention of Alkali Silica Reaction in Concrete” (available for
downloading from CEDD website). Alternative measures may be
submitted to the SO for approval. The SO is not obliged to accept
any alternative measures, especially if a measure could limit the
performance or use of the structure, or necessitate follow-up actions
such as monitoring.
(ii) The reactive alkali content of concrete expressed as the equivalent

oxide (Na2O) content per cubic metre of concrete shall be obtained in
accordance with Clauses 6.47.2 and 6.47.3.
(iii) Unless otherwise specified, all structures shall be classified as Class 2

in accordance with Section H.2.1 of Appendix H of GEO Report No.
167.
6.47.2 Criteria: Limit on The original clause is deleted.

reactive alkali
Replace Replace “Equivalent Replace sub-clause (i) “…B is equal to 1/6 the total alkalis of PFA …” with
“6.47.3” with Sodium oxide (Na2O) “…B is equal to 1/6 the total alkalis of PFA or GGBS …”
“6.47.2” content ” with
“Equivalent sodium
Sodium oxide (Na2O)
content ”
Replace sub-clause (ii) “… BS 4550: Part 2: 1970 (excluding amendment
AMD 7285, July 1992) …” with “… BS EN 196-21 BS 4550: Part 2: 1970
(excluding amendment AMD 7285, July 1992) …”
Replace sub-clause (iii) “BS 1881: Part 124: 1988” with “BS 1881: Part 124”
Replace sub-clause (iv) “APHA (17ed. 1989) Sections 3500-K and 3500-Na”
with “BS EN 1008”
Replace sub-clause (v) “The total alkali content of the pulverised-fuel ash shall
be …” with “The total alkali content of the PFA or GGBS pulverised-fuel ash
shall be …”. and
Replace “BS 4550: Part 2: 1970 (excluding amendment AMD7285, July

1992)” with “BS EN 196-21”
Replace sub-clause (vi) “BS 812: Part 4: 1976” with “BS 812: Part 117.”
Replace Submission Replace sub-clause (i) (a) “Clauses 6.47.3 (ii) to (iv).” with “Clauses 6.47.2
“6.47.4” with (ii) to (vi).”, and
“6.47.3”
Sub-clause (i) (c) is added.
The original paragraph in sub-clause (ii) are deleted and replaced by “Within
five working days of any instance of the active alkali content in the concrete
supplied having been found to have exceeded, the calculation shall be
submitted to the SO together with supporting HOKLAS endorsed test
certificates. ”
Sub-clause (iii) is added.
6.48 Mixing Replace “Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under QSPSC.” with
“Concrete shall come from a supplier registered under the QSPSC.”
6.49 Transporting and Replace “Compact concrete in its final position within 30 minutes of discharge
placing from the mixer unless it is carried in continuously operating purpose-made
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agitators when the applicable time shall be within 2½ hours of the introduction
of cement to the mix and within 30 minutes of discharge from the agitator.
will be rejected.” with
“Compact concrete in its final position within 30 minutes of discharge from
the mixer unless it is carried in continuously operating purpose-made agitators
when the applicable time shall be within 2½ hours of the introduction of
cement to the mix and within 30 minutes of discharge from the agitator.
shall will be rejected.”.
6.50 Compaction Replace “Site” with “the Site”.
6.55 Concrete cubes Replace Sub-clause (ii) (b) “ … and the individual test results comply with the
strength determined from limits given in Columns A and B and compliance
requirement C1 of Table 6.12 respectively.” with “ …and the individual test
results comply with the strength determined from limits given in Columns A
and B and compliance requirement C1 of Table 6.12 respectively.”.
Table 6.12 is revised
Replace sub-clause (iii) (a) “ …the standard deviation of 40 test results is less
than 5.5 MPa and 5 MPa for 100 mm and 150mm cubes respectively; or ”
with “ … the standard deviation of at least 40 test results is less than 5.5 MPa
for 100 mm test cubes or and 5 MPa for 100 mm and 150mm test cubes
respectively; or ”.
Replace sub-clause (iii) (b) “For 100 mm cubes, if the standard deviation of a
set of 40 consecutive test results does not exceed 5.5 MPa, compliance criteria
C2 shall apply to subsequent test results. If the standard deviation exceeds 5.5
MPa and does not exceed 8.5 MPa, compliance criteria C1 shall apply to
subsequent test results. ” with
“ For 100 mm cubes, if the Where the calculated standard deviation of a set of
40 consecutive test results does not exceed 5.5 MPa, for 100 mm test cubes or
5 MPa for 150 mm test cubes . compliance criteria C2 shall apply to
subsequent test results. If the standard deviation exceeds 5.5 MPa and does
not exceed 8.5 MPa, compliance criteria C1 shall apply to subsequent test
results.
Sub-clause (iii) (c) is deleted.
Sub-clause (iv) is added.
Original sub-clause (iv) is renamed to (v) and replace “ For 100 mm and
150mm cubes, if the standard deviation exceeds 8.5 MPa or 8 MPa
respectively, no further concrete shall be placed in the permanent work until an
investigation of the materials, ” with
“ For 100 mm and 150mm cubes, if the If the calculated standard deviation
exceeds 8.5 MPa for 100 mm test cubes or 8 MPa for 150 mm test cubes
respectively, no further concrete shall be placed in the permanent works until
an investigation of the materials, ”.
Sub-clause (vii) is added.
Original sub-clause (viii) is renumbered as (x) and replace “Clauses 6.57 to

6.59 ” with “Clauses 6.57 and 6.59”.
6.56 Workability Add to the end of first paragraph : “Unless otherwise specified, adopt the
testing method for workability as below:
Normal Workability High Workability
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(designed slump value (designed flow value
from 20 mm to 175 mm) from 340 mm to 600 mm)
Slump Test Flow Table Test
Replace sub-clause (i) “The average of the two slump values shall be within
the appropriate range specified in Table 6.6. … ” with “The average of the two
measured slump values shall be within the appropriate range of measured
slump value specified in Table 6.6. …”.
Replace sub-clause (ii) “The average of the two slump values shall correspond
to that of the accepted trial mix within the limit of  25 mm or 33% of the
accepted value, whichever is the greater. The average of the two flow values
shall correspond to that of the accepted trial mix within the limit of  50 mm
of the accepted value. … ” with “The average of the two measured slump
values shall correspond to that of the accepted trial mix and fall within the
limit of  25 mm or  33% of the designed slump accepted value, whichever is
the greater. The average of the two measured flow values shall correspond to
that of the accepted trial mix and fall within the limit of  50 mm of the
designed flow accepted value. …”, and
the second paragraph is added.
6.57 Test cores Replace sub-clause (i) with “The concrete core exhibits honeycombing which
means interconnected voids arising from, for example, inadequate compaction
or lack of mortar; or ”, and
the second paragraph is added.
6.60 Failures Replace “ …to comply with the standards of acceptance specified in Clauses
6.55, 6.57 or 6.59, …” with “ …to comply with the standards of acceptance
specified in Clauses 6.55(i) to (ix), 6.56, 6.57 or 6.59, …”.
Replace sub-clause (iii) with “Carry out, at the Contractor's expense, other
tests as directed by the SO. ”.
Replace sub-clause (iv) “ qualified structural engineer ” with “Registered

Structural Engineer ”.
6.61 Materials Replace “…in the DEVB List for Expansion Joints in Highway Structures.”
with “ …in the Development Bureau List for Supply and Installation of
Expansion Joints for Highway Structures.”.
6.64 Watertight Replace in third paragraph “under Site conditions” with “under site Site
construction conditions”.
Replace in 4th paragraph “to the site” with “to the Site site ”.
6.75 Applied surface Replace Table 6.15 “Physical test” (b) “Initial setting time of cement with recycled
treatments water (time of set, deviation from control, h:min) Compressive strength” with “Initial setting
time of cement with recycled water (time of set, deviation from control, h:min) Compressive
strength ”.
Section 8 – Concrete for Minor and Non-structural Work
8.04 Aggregate Replace “Provide coarse aggregate of 20 mm nominal maximum size and fine
aggregate with grading lying within the limits of Grading C and M of
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Table 6.4 or for crushed stone fines in accordance with Table 6.5.” with
“Provide coarse aggregate of 20 mm nominal maximum size with grading
within limits as defined in the GS and fine aggregate with grading lying within
the limits of Grading C or and M of Table 6.4 or for crushed stone fines in
accordance with Table 6.5. Natural sand shall not be used in production of
concrete unless otherwise agreed by the SO.”.
8.12 Transport and Replace “Compact concrete in its final position within 30 minutes of discharge
placing from the mixer. …” with “Compact concrete in its final position within 2½
hours of the introduction of cement to the mix, and within 30 minutes of
discharge from the mixer. …”.
8.16 Acceptance Replace “…Slump testing shall be as Clause 6.56 and the slump shall be
within the range 75 - 135 mm ” with “…Slump testing shall be as Clause 6.56
and the average of the two measured slump values shall be within the range 75
- 135 mm.”
8.22 Prescribed mix Replace “…to be used only in benches,…” with “… and shall to be used only
concrete with 100% in benches, … ”.
recycled coarse
aggregates
Section 11 – Tanking
11.03 Mastic asphalt Replace “Mastic asphalt for tanking shall comply with type T1097 to BS 6925
(lime stone aggregate) or type T418 to BS 6577 (natural rock asphalt
aggregate).All mastic asphalt blocks delivered to site must bear legible
markings of:” with “Mastic asphalt for tanking shall comply with type T1097
to BS 6925 (lime stone aggregate) or type T418to BS 6577 (natural rock
asphalt aggregate). All mastic asphalt blocks delivered to site must bear legible
markings of:”
Replace sub-clause (c) “BS 6925:1985.” with “BS 6925”.

.
11.05 Testing of mastic In Table 11.1 and Table 11.2, “Composition by analysis of mastic asphalt:
asphalt type T1418” is deleted.
11.08.01 Surface preparation Replace “…be laid flat and true to allow the specified thickness of mastic
for sheet membrane asphalt to be applied uniformly. Where vertical concrete is very smooth and in
order to provide a satisfactory key for the mastic asphalt, ...” with “…be laid
flat and true to allow the specified thickness of the sheet membrane mastic
asphalt to be applied uniformly. Where vertical concrete is very smooth and in
order to provide a satisfactory key for the sheet membrane mastic asphalt ...”
Section 12 – Roofing
12.01 Lead Replace “BS 1178” with “BS EN 12588”.
12.02 Copper Replace “BS 2870” with “BS EN 1172, CW024A”.
12.03 Aluminium Replace “BS 1470, 0.9mm thick grade S199.99.”

with “BS EN 485, BS EN 515, BS EN 573, AW-1199.”.
12.04 Lead Replace “CP 143 : Pt 11” with “BS 6915.”.
12.08 Bitumen felt Replace “BS 747” with “BS EN 13707”.
12.14 Generally Replace “CP 144 : Pt 3” with “BS 8217.”.
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12.42 Gauge Replace “Lay Plain tiles to a gauge exceeding 75 mm and not exceeding 115
mm.” with “Lay Plain plain tiles to a gauge exceeding 75 mm and not
exceeding 115 mm.”.
Replace “MASTIC ASPHALT (ROCK ASPHALT) ROOFING” with

“MASTIC ASPHALT (ROCK ASPHALT) ROOFING”.
12.50 Restriction Replace “Mastic asphalt (rock asphalt) roofing shall not be used for new
works.” with “Mastic asphalt (rock asphalt) roofing shall not be used for new
works.”.
12.56 Sand finishing Replace “…the particles of which must mostly pass a 600 m mesh BS
sieve ...” with “…the particles of which must mostly pass a 600 m mesh BS
sieve...”.
12.59 Reinforcement Replace “BS 1369” with “BS EN 13658”.
12.60 Code of practice Replace “CP 144 : Pt 4” with “BS 8217”.
12.75 Fixings Replace “BS 3382” with “BS 7371”.
Section 13 – Carpentry and Joinery
13.01 Generally Replace “BS 1186:Pt. 1” with “BS EN 942: 2007”.
13.64 Doors and window Replace “Construct doors and window frames with properly framed joints and
frames fix using cramps or bolts as Clause 14.02 and secure the bottom of door frames
with dowels as Clause 14.01 ” with “Construct doors and window frames with
properly framed joints and fix using cramps or bolts as Clauses14.108 , 14.109,
14.116 and 14.117 Clause 14.02 and secure the bottom of door frames with
dowels as Clauses 14.107 and 14.115 Clause 14.01. ”
Section 15 – Structural Steel Work
15.01 Generally Replace “The use of structural steelwork shall be to BS 5950.” with “”. The
use of structural steelwork shall be to BS 5950 the Code of Practice for the
Structural Use of Steel 2005 including its latest amendments and revisions
issued by the Buildings Department except otherwise stated.
15.03 Dimensions and In Table 15.1

tolerances of hot- Replace “BS EN 10229” with “BS EN 10029”, and
rolled or hot-finished Replace “BS EN 10251” with “BS EN 10051”.
sections and plates
15.07 High strength Replace “High strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers
friction grip bolts shall be to BS 4395 :Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 unless otherwise specified. ” with “High
nuts and washers strength friction grip bolts and associated nuts and washers shall be to BS
4395 :Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 or BS EN 14399-1 unless otherwise specified
otherwise. ”.
15.08 Drill anchor bolts Replace “All drill anchor bolts for external environment shall be in Grade A4
stainless steel to BS EN ISO 3506. ” with “Unless specified otherwise, all drill
anchor bolts for external environment shall be in Grade A4 stainless steel to
BS EN ISO 3506, and electroplated anchors and hot-dip galvanized anchors
shall not be allowed. ”.
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15.10 Shear studs Replace “Proprietary shear studs for composite construction shall be the
headed type with the following minimum properties after being formed: … ”
with “Proprietary shear studs for composite construction shall be the headed
type and shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 13918 with the following
minimum properties after being formed: …”.
15.17 Testing of sections Add “Unless specified otherwise, the test specimens shall be subjected to
and plates tensile test in accordance with BS EN 10002-1. ” at the end of second
paragraph.
15.18 Through thickness Except first paragraph, the whole Clause replaced by “Any material, which is
properties specified or proposed by the Contractor to have enhanced through thickness
properties, shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10164. The
Contractor shall, not less than three weeks prior to ordering the steel, submit a
report to the SO which documents the strategy that will be adopted (in terms of
material selection, weld procedure, procedure trials, weld sequence, shrinkage
control and inspection regime) to ensure that the above criteria are satisfied.
If valid test reports issued by the manufacturer are not available, carry out the
following additional tests by Public Works Laboratories or an approved
independent HOKLAS accredited laboratory:
(a) ultrasonic grading to BS 5996, Grade L4; and

(b) through-thickness tensile tests to BS EN 10164.
15.19.4 Security – delivery Replace “Deliver samples to the testing laboratory under the escort of the SO.”
with “Deliver samples to the testing laboratory under the escort of the SO.
15.20 Testing of bolts, Replace “with the relevant BS in an approved testing laboratory when so
nuts and washers directed by the SO. Rate of sampling shall be as Table 15.4 unless otherwise
specified. …” with “with the relevant BS in the Public Works Laboratories an
approved testing laboratory when so directed by the SO. Rate of sampling
shall be as Table 15.4 unless otherwise specified otherwise …” and
Add “ Unless specified otherwise, test specimens for bolts shall be subjected
to tests to BS EN ISO 898-1 to determine their tensile strength and for nuts
shall be subjected to tests in Annex A of BS 4190. ” at the end of the
paragraph.
15.21 Failure of tests Add to the Clause “ Should the result of any test on steel sections or plates
specified in Clauses 15.17 and 15.18 fail to comply with the relevant BS EN,
two further test specimens may be taken from the same batch of steel for re-
test. Provided the results of these further tests both comply with the relevant
BS EN/BS, the batch of steel represented by the specimens shall be deemed to
comply with the GS. If the result of either of these additional tests does not
comply with the relevant BS EN/BS, the batch of steel represented by the
specimens shall be deemed not to comply with the GS.
Should the result of any test on bolts or nuts specified in Clause 15.20 fail to
comply with relevant BS, two further test specimens may be taken respectively
from the same batch of bolts or nuts for re-test. Provided the results of these
further tests both comply with the relevant BS, the batch of bolts or nuts
represented by the specimens shall be deemed to comply with the GS. If the
result of either of these additional tests does not comply with relevant BS, the
batch of bolts or nuts represented by the specimens shall be deemed not to
comply with the GS. ”
15.28 Handling, Add “Prior to fabrication, steel shall not be more heavily pitted or rusted than
transportation Grade C of Swedish Standard SIS 055900 ” at the end of second paragraph.
and storage
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15.29 Replace “Cutting, Original Clause 15.29 and Clause 15.30 was combined and revised.
sawing and drilling”
with “Cutting,
sawing, drilling and
forming holes”
15.31 Installation and New Clause added.

testing of drill
anchor bolts
15.33 Generally Replace “Erect fabricated steelwork only after all welded joints and specified
protective coatings have been inspected, tested where required, and approved.”
with “Unless approved otherwise by the SO, erect fabricated steelwork only
after all welded joints and specified protective coatings have been inspected,
tested where required, and approved.”.
15.39 Bolts and nuts Replace sub-clause (a) “The length of bolts shall be chosen such that, after
tightening, at least one clear thread shall show above the nut.” with “For
Grade 4.6 and 8.8 bolts, the length of bolts shall be chosen such that, after
tightening, at least one clear thread shall show above the nut. For Grade 10.9
bolts, at least five clear threads shall remain. ”.
Add “and for Grade 10.9 bolts used other than in shear, at least 5mm shall
remain.” at the end of second paragraph..
Replace “general grade” with “general grade (Grade 8.8)”. &

Replace “higher grade” with “higher grade (Grade 10.9)”.
15.42 High strength Replace sub-clause (a) “Clean the interface of members Shall be jointed with
friction grip bolts high strength friction grip bolts…” with “Clean the interface of members to
shall be jointed with high strength friction grip bolts … ”.
Add “Prepare sample surface preparation for the prior approval of the SO.” at
the end of the paragraph.
Replace sub-clause (b) with “The slip factor shall be in accordance with BS
EN 1993-1-8. Remove all mill-scale from the faying surfaces of friction grip
bolted connections. The faying surfaces of friction grip joints are to be free of
distortion, deformities or contaminants. Use masking to keep the surfaces
free of protective treatments. Where specified or when slip factor greater than
0.2 is proposed, carry out tests in accordance with BS EN 1090-2 or BS 4604
to determine the slip factor. ”.
Replace sub-clause (c) “Use high strength friction grip bolts in accordance
with BS 4604: Pt. 1 or 2. For general grade bolt, tighten the bolts and nuts by
one of the following methods: …” with “Use high strength friction grip bolts
in accordance with BS EN 1090-2. Plate washers shall be used for connections
with long slotted and oversized holes. BS 4604: Pt. 1 or 2. For general grade
bolt, tighten the bolts and nuts Tightening may be by one of the following
methods : …
Replace sub-clause (c)(i) “The torque-control method using a calibrated

power-operated or a hand-operated torque wrench to the proof loads in Table
15.5: …” with “the torque-control method using a calibrated power-operated
or a hand-operated torque wrench to the minimum preloading force proof
loads in Table 15.5: …”. & Table 15.5 is replaced accordingly.
Replace “Calibrate the wrench regularly as follows:” with “Calibrate the

wrench regularly in accordance with BS 4604:Pt. 1 as follows : ”.
Replace sub-clause (c)(i)(c) “With each change of bolts grip length in excess
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of 1/5th of the length used in the calibration of the wrench in accordance with
BS 4604:Pt. 1” with “With each change of bolts grip length in excess of 1/5th
of the length used in the calibration of the wrench in accordance with BS
4604:Pt. 1”.
15.46 Replace “Welding Replace “Submit welding procedures which shall be prepared in accordance
procedures” with with BS EN 288-2 and certified by a qualified welding inspector. Obtain
“Preparation of approval of the proposed welding procedures prior to commencing welding
welding procedure including:” with “Submit preliminary Welding Procedure Specification
specifications” (pWPS) welding procedures which shall be prepared in accordance with BS
EN ISO 15609-1 BS EN 288-2 and certified by a qualified welding inspector
for the approval of the SO. The approved pWPS shall be qualified in
accordance Clause 15.47 Obtain approval of the proposed welding procedures
prior to commencing production welding. including More than one qualified
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) may be needed to cover the scope of
the actual production, and each WPS shall at least address : ”.
Replace sub-clause (i) “Welding process or processes when more than one is
used in making a complete joint, ” with “Welding process or processes when
more than one is used in making a complete joint, ”.
Replace sub-clause (iv) “Welding current, arc voltage and welding speed,”
with “Welding current, arc voltage and travel speed/ wire feed speed, welding
speed ”.
15.47 Replace “Approval Replace the Clause with “Carry out qualification testing of approved pWPS
testing of welding by Welding Procedure test to BS EN ISO 15607 and BS EN ISO 15614-1
procedures” with strictly in accordance with the approved pWPS and using representative
“Approval samples of the materials. The qualification testing including welding and
Qualification testing testing shall be examined by an HOLAS accredited independent firm approved
of welding by the SO. Allow for the SO‟s inspection of the qualification testing.
procedures”
Subject to the approval of the SO, qualification testing of pWPS need not be
carried out if the same procedures have been tested and approved by an
HOKLAS accredited firm acceptable to the SO.
Strictly follow the qualified WPS for the works. Carry out further
qualification tests if either the material or procedure changes.
Based on the qualified WPS, prepare appropriate work instructions for all sizes
of butt welds and fillet weld where leg length equals to or exceeds 10mm.
Submit the work instructions for SO‟s approval prior to the commencement of
welding. Work instructions shall include cross-reference to the qualified WPS
upon which they are based, and shall indicate clearly all essential information
including their acceptable range for the specific weld size. ”.
15.51 Preparation of Replace “Prepare fusion surfaces to BS EN ISO 9692-1 and approved welding
joints for welding procedures. …” with “Prepare fusion surfaces to BS EN ISO 9692-1 and
qualified WPS approved welding procedures. …”.
Add “Weld runs that were not performed on the same day shall have the inter-
pass surface treated and properly dressed to the approval of the SO. The first
three runs of a welded joint shall be completed within one day.” at the end of
the paragraph.
15.53 Tack welds Replace “The length of the tack shall be the lesser of 4 times the thickness of
the thicker part being joined and at least 50 mm long,” with “The length of the
tack shall be the lesser of 4 times the thickness of the thicker part being joined
and at least 50 mm long, or 50 mm”.
15.54 Butt welds Replace “otherwise specified” with “specified otherwise”.
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Add “Partial penetration butt weld shall be subject to the approval of the SO
but the bevel depth shall at least be 70% thickness of the jointing plates.” after
the first sentence.
15.56 Temporary Replace “… Obtain approval of the position of welds for temporary
attachments attachments, …” with “… Obtain approval of the position of welds for
temporary attachments and time slot for removal, …”.
Replace the second paragraph with “Remove temporary attachments by flame

cut or gouged at a point not closer than 3 mm from the surface of the parent
material. If affected area deeper than 3mm, remedial proposal shall be
submitted to the SO for approval and the repaired surface shall be subject to
both magnetic particle inspection and ultrasonic examination. Ground flush
the residual material and visually inspect the affected area. When the base
material thickness exceeds 20mm (or carbon equivalent > 0.43%), it shall also
in any case be checked by magnetic particle inspection. The standard of
acceptance for welds shall be in accordance Clause 15.58. Do not remove
attachments by hammering.”.
15.57 Replace “Stud shear Replace sub-clause (a) “Weld stud shear connectors by automatic stud welding
connectors” with gun …” with “Weld shear studs stud shear connectors by automatic stud
“Shear stud welding gun …”.
welding”
Add “The local area around where the stud is to be welded shall be free of
standing water before commencement of welding.” at the end of the
paragraph.
Add to sub-clause (b) “Studs subjected to the bend test shall not be
straightened.” at the end of the second paragraph.
Add to sub-clause (c) “Replace defective stud with new stud in an adjacent
location, and retest the replacement stud. The defective stud need not be
removed.” at the end of the last paragraph.
15.58 Acceptance of welds Replace “Employ an approved independent testing firm to carry out …” with
“Employ an approved independent HOKLAS accredited testing firm to carry
out …”.
Replace “The independent testing firm shall submit test reports directly to the
SO in sealed envelopes within 3 days of the completion of the testing.”
with “The independent testing firm shall submit test reports directly to the SO
in sealed envelopes within 3 days of the completion of the testing. Tests
revealing discontinuity shall be reported separately from the subsequent repair
and re-test.”.
15.59 Permitted deviations Add “Buttering shall not be used for closing up the construction
deviation/tolerance unless approved otherwise by the SO. WPS for buttering,
if adopted, shall be submitted and qualified in accordance with Clause 15.46.
The buttering thickness shall not exceed 20mm and the buttered surface shall
be properly dressed for subsequent welding, if needed.”.
15.61 Preparation and Replace sub-clause (iii) “Table 15.7 Type C, Type D or Type E” with
painting of new “Table 15.7 Type C or Type D”.
surfaces
15.63 Hot dip galvanizing Replace sub-clause (a) “the use of at least two coats of zinc rich paint to BS
4652. …” with “the use of at least one coat two coats of zinc rich primer
paint to BS 4652. …”.
Replace sub-clause (b) “followed by 2-packed epoxy based zinc rich primer to
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BS 4652.” with “followed by one coat of 2-packed epoxy based zinc rich
primer to BS 4652.”.
Add “For galvanized or zinc rich primer coated surface, submit method
statement on checking and removal of zinc salt for the SO‟s approval prior to
application of painting.” at the end of the Clause.
15.64 Painting to joints Add “At the time of welding, there is to be no paint, other than suitable
prefabrication primer, within 50 mm of the weld. ” at the beginning of the
paragraph.
15.65 Paint The following clauses in Table 15.7 were revised :
Surface Painting Details of Painting System

Preparation system
As Clause Type C Replace “ Primer : 2-pack Epoxy based zinc rich primer to BS 4652 dry film
15.61 (iii) thickness = 80 µm ” with “ 2-pack Epoxy based zinc rich primer to BS 4652
dry film thickness = 80 µm Primer : 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer,
applied in 1 coat, to BS 4652 (except that the content of zinc metal in the dry
film shall not be less than 80% (by weight) of the cured paint film)
dry film thickness = 60 µm 80 µm”
Replace “Minimum overall dry film thickness = 260 µm” with “Minimum
overall dry film thickness = 260 µm 280 µm. ”
As Clause Type D Replace “ Primer : 2-pack Epoxy based zinc rich primer to BS 4652 dry film
Type E NOT USED
15.66 Generally Replace “… Code of Practice for Fire Resisting Construction issued by the
Buildings Department and …” with “… Code of Practice for Fire Resisting
Construction 1996 including its latest amendments and revisions issued by
the Buildings Department and …”
Replace “…as specified in the Contract or as required by the Code of

Practice. …” with “…as specified in the Contract or as required by the Code
of Practice for Fire Resisting Construction. … ”.
15.69 Sprayed mineral Replace sub-clause (c) “For interior area with high humidity or where
coating specified, the steel shall receive the following corrosion protection : … ” with
“For interior area with high humidity e.g. toilet, bathroom, changing rooms,
similar areas, or where specified, the steel shall receive the following corrosion
protection : …”
Replace sub-clause (d) “For mechanical rooms or specified areas : … ” with

“For mechanical rooms, plant rooms, areas subject to vibration, or specified
areas: …”
15.70 Intumescent coating Replace sub-clause (c) “Primer: 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, dry
system film thickness = 80 μm” with “Primer: 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich
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primer, applied in 1 coat, to BS 4652 (except that the content of zinc metal in
the dry film shall not be less than 80% (by weight) of the cured paint film)
with dry film thickness = 60 µm dry film thickness = 80 μm”.
Replace sub-clause (d) “EN ISO 1461” with “BS EN ISO 1461”.
15.71 Proprietary fire Replace sub-clause (e) “EN ISO 1461” with “BS EN ISO 1461”. and
protection board Replace “Primer: 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, dry film thickness =
80 μm” with “Primer: 2-pack epoxy based zinc rich primer, applied in 1 coat,
to BS 4652 (except that the content of zinc metal in the dry film shall not be
less than 80% (by weight) of the cured paint film) with dry film thickness =
60 µm dry film thickness = 80 μm”.
Section 16 – Curtain Walls
16.01 Scope of the Works Replace “…(e.g. ASTM, AMMA, BS, JIS or AS NZS to demonstrate the
acceptability of the curtain wall system.)” with “…(e.g. ASTM, AMMA, BS,
JIS or AS/NZS to demonstrate the acceptability of the curtain wall system.)”.
16.05 Codes of standard Replace sub-clause (vi) “Buildings Department: Practice Notes 106 and 239
for Authorized Persons and Registered Structural Engineers, Current Edition.”
with “Buildings Department: Practice Notes 106 for Authorized Persons and
Registered Structural Engineers, Current Edition.”.
16.09 Provision of Add to sub-clause (iv) (f) “…and sealant manufacturer's print review report
drawings and stating that the sealant manufacturer has reviewed all the shop drawings and
calculation accepted the glazing details, conditions and glazing materials for the
satisfactory performance of the sealant. …”.
Replace sub-clause (iv) (g) “BS 5713” with “BS EN 1279”.

16.11 Steel Add to end of sub-clause (i) “…Alternatively, stainless steel shall be to BS EN
10088 of corresponding grading with properties not inferior to 304 S15.”
16.17 Anchors in concrete Replace sub-clause (i) “BS 729” with “BS EN ISO 1461”.
and masonry
16.18 Fastener Replace sub-clause (ii) “Fasteners outboard of or within a glazing pocket,
gutter, flashed cavity or other potentially wet location (after completion of
construction) shall be 300 series stainless steel preferably type 316. Fasteners
inboard of potentially wet locations shall be 300 series stainless steel type 302
or 304 or 316.” with “Stainless steel fasteners shall be to BS EN ISO 3506.
Fasteners outboard of or within a glazing pocket, gutter, flashed cavity or other
potentially wet location (after completion of construction) shall be of grade
preferably A4300 series stainless steel preferably type 316. Fasteners inboard
of potentially wet locations shall be of grade not inferior to A2300 series
stainless steel type 302 or 304 or 316. ”.
First sentence of sub-clause (iii) is deleted.
16.30 Protective Replace “BS 729” with “BS EN ISO 1461”.

Treatments
16.31 Anodic coating to Replace “BS 12373” with “BS EN 12373”.

aluminium and
testing of same
16.39 Welding Replace “BS 499 and BS 5135” with “BS EN 1011-1”.
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Replace “BS 3571: Pt. 1” with “BS EN 1011-4”.
Last sentence “Welding of aluminium shall be to BS 3571:Pt. 1” is deleted.
16.46 Design pressures Replace sub-clause (iii) “…outward (negative) wind pressure 3.1 kPa.” with
and loads “…outward (negative) wind pressure 2.82kPa.” and “…inward (positive) wind
pressure 2.2kPa. ” with “… inward (positive) wind pressure 2.01kPa.”
Sub-clause (iv) is added.
16.55 Floor sag and other Add to the end :

movements Unless other specified, the minimum design differential movements shall be:-
(i) Lateral movement is 1/500 per increment of height.
(ii) Vertical shortening of column/wall under load is 2 mm per storey.
(iii) Vertical deflection of supporting beam/slab is L/350 or 20 mm

whichever is the lesser. (Where L is the span, or length in the case of
a cantilever.)
(iv) Thermal movements are movements arising from temperature

variations stipulated in GS 16.56.
The Contractor shall satisfy himself that the above design differential
movements provide sufficient factor of safety in his design. Should he
consider that these design differential movements do not provide an adequate
factor of safety in his design, he shall submit alternative design differential
movements with adequate justification for the approval of the SO.
16.71 Lightning Replace “BS 6651” with “IEC 62305”.

protection
16.77 Laboratory tests of Replace sub-clause (vii) “… C880. …” with “… ASTM C 880. …”.
stone
Replace sub-clause (viii) “… C880.” with “… ASTM C 880”.
Replace sub-clause (xi) “(a) C 880; …” with “ASTM C 880; …”

(b) C 880 tests.” with “ASTM C 880 tests. ”
(c) C 97 (density)…” with “ASTM C 97 (density)…”
Section 17 – Metalwork
17.04 Steel tubing Replace “BS 1387” with “BS EN 10255”
17.06 Cast iron Replace “BS 1561” with “BS EN 1561”
17.09 Stainless steel Replace “BS 6323:Part 1 & Part 8” with “BS 6323:Part 1 & BS EN 10296-2”
Section 18 – Finishes
18.01 Cement Replace “BS EN 197-1 : 2007” with “BS EN 197-1 : 2000”.
18.24 Steel lathing Replace “BS 1369 : Part 1” with “BS EN 13658-1: 2005 & BS EN 13658-2:
2005 ”.
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18.26 Wire netting Replace “BS 1485” with “BS EN 10223-2: 1998”.
18.28 Tying wire Replace “BS 443” with “BS EN 10244-2: 2009”.
18.29 Gypsum plasters Replace “BS 1191:Pt. 1” with “BS EN 13279-2: 2004 & BS EN 13279-1:
2008 ”.
18.31 Plasterboard Replace “BS 1230:Pt. 1” with “BS EN 520: 2004 + A1: 2009”.
18.32 Nails for Replace “BS 1202:Pt. 1” with “BS 1202-1: 2002”.
lasterboard
18.39 Generally Replace “… with BS 5492 and BS 5262 respectively.” with “…with PD
CEN/TR 15123: 2005, BS EN 13914-2: 2005 & BS 8481: 2006 and BS EN
13914-1: 2005 respectively.”.
18.42 Fixing plasterboard Replace “BS 8212” with “BS 8212:1995”.
18.49 Gypsum plaster Replace “BS 5270:Pt. 1” with “BS 5270: 1989 Pt. 1”.
generally
18.53 Metal beads Replace “Metal beads for internal plastering and dry lining shall be to
BS 6452:Pt. 1. ” with “Metal beads for internal plastering and dry lining, shall
be to BS EN 13658-1: 2005 BS 6452:Pt. 1. ” and add “Metal beads for
external rendering shall be to BS EN 13658-2: 2005. ” at the end.
18.57 Aggregate for light- Replace sub-clause (i) “ BS 3797” with “ BS EN 13055-1: 2002”.
weight screeds
18.60 Screeds generally Replace “ …with to CP 204:Pt. 2 and BS 8000:Pt 11.19 and wall screeds to
BS 5385:Pt 1 & BS 8000:Pt” with “ …with to BS 8204:Pt. 4CP 204:Pt. 2 and
BS 8000:Pt 11.19 and wall screeds to BS 5385:Pt 1 & BS 8000:Pt”.
18.69 Stone aggregate Replace “BS 882” with “BS EN 12620: 2002 +A1: 2008”.
18.88 Concrete floor tiles Delete “to BS 1197:Pt. 2, ”
18.90 Terrazzo floor tiles Replace “BS 4131” with “BS EN 13748-1: 2004 & BS EN 13748-2: 2004 .”.
18.92 Concrete roofing Replace “BS EN 490” with “BS EN 490: 2004 + A1: 2006” and “BS EN 491”
tiles with “BS EN 491: 2004”.
18.98 Precast concrete Replace “BS 6717:Pts. 1 & 3” with “BS 7533-3:2005 + A1:2009 & BS EN
paving blocks 1338: 2003”.
18.115 Semi-flexible PVC Replace “BS 3260” with “BS EN 654: 1997”.
tiles
18.116 Vinyl tiles Replace “BS 3261” with “BS EN 649: 1997”.
18.117 Unbacked flexible Replace “BS 3261” with “BS EN 649: 1997”.
PVC vinyl sheet
18.118 Foam backed vinyl Replace “BS 5085:Part 2” with “BS EN 651: 1997” and “BS 3261:Type A”
sheet with “BS EN 649: 1997:Type A”.
18.119 Linoleum Replace “BS 6826” with “BS EN 12104: 2000”.
18.120 Rubber tiles and Delete “BS 1711”
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sheet
Section 19 – Plumbing
19.45 Ductile iron pipes Replace “BS EN 598 (replacing BS 4772) ” with “BS EN 545”.
19.53.1 Flushing valve Replace “…water closet fitment shall be ranging from 7.5 litres to 15 litres. In
the case of urinals, the discharge volume shall be not less than 4.5 litres for
every basin or stall,…” with “…water closet fitment shall be not more than 7.5
litres. ranging from 7.5 litres to 15 litres In the case of urinals, the discharge
volume shall be not more than 4.5 litresnot less than 4.5 litres for every basin
or stall, …”
Replace “The flow rate of the flush water shall be adjustable. The flush
valve to maintain a minimum of 1.5 litres/second flow rate.” with “The flow
rate of the flush water shall be adjustable. The flush valve to maintain a
minimum of 1.5 litres/second flow rate.”.
19.77 Taps Replace sub-clause (a) “…Flow rate 2 - 6 litre per min. Max. water temp. 80
degree aerator. …” with “…Flow rate not more than 2 - 6 litre per min. Max.
water temp. 80 degree aerator. …”.
19.81 W.C.s Replace “…flushing cistern to BS 7357, complete with 7.5 litres max. capacity
flushing apparatus, discharge pipe, …” with “ …flushing cistern to BS 7357,
complete with 7.5 litres max. capacity flushing apparatus, discharge pipe, …”.
19.82 Urinals Replace “ … chromium plated flush pipes and spreaders to suit the number
of appliances in the range as follows:
(a) 4.5 litres to serve single bowl.
(b) 9 litres to serve 2 bowls.
(c) 13.5 litres to serve 3 bowls.
Sensor valve shall be conformed to BS EN 12164‟sCW602N. Operating… ”
with “ … chromium plated flush pipes and spreaders to suit the number of
appliances. in the range as follows:
(a) 4.5 litres to serve single bowl.
(b) 9 litres to serve 2 bowls.
(d) 13.5 litres to serve 3 bowls.
Sensor valve shall be conformed to BS EN 12164‟sCW602N. Operating… ”.
Section 20 – Glazing
20.01. Glass generally Replace “Glass generally shall be in accordance to BS 952 and ASTM C
1036.” with “Glass generally shall be in accordance to BS 952 or and
ASTM C 1036.”.
20.01.01 Tempered & Replace “ANSI Z97.1-1984” with “ANSI Z97.1”.

laminated glass
20.01.09 Criteria for glass Replace sub-clause (i) “…design wind pressure shall be assumed to have one
minute duration. …” with “…design wind pressure shall be assumed to have
three second one minute duration. …”.
Add Sub-clause (iv) “ In addition, the allowable tensile stress of fully

toughened glass (tempered glass) for use with unfactored loads shall not
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exceed the following:
(a) 50 N/mm2 for unfactored wind loads.

(b) 35 N/mm2 for medium and long-term unfactored loads. ”.
20.01.11 Glazing materials Replace Sub-clause (i) “…and must not be used where there performance
relies on compression resistance.” with “…and must not be used where there
performance relies on compression resistance.”.
20.02 Float glass Replace “Unless otherwise specified glass shall be considered as clear float
annealed glass of a minimum q3 quality in accordance with ASTM C 1036.”
with “Unless otherwise specified glass shall be considered as clear float
annealed glass of a minimum Q3q3 quality in accordance with ASTM C
1036.”
20.05 Fire rated glass Replace Sub-clause (iii) “ Non insulating fire rated glass, other than wired
soda lime glass should be bora silicate glass.” with “ Non-insulating Non
insulating fire rated glass, other than wired soda lime glass should be bora
silicate glass.”.
20.06 Mirror glass Replace “ Mirror glass shall be selected float suitable for silvering and a
minimum q2 quality in accordance with ASTM C1036.” with “ Mirror glass
shall be selected float suitable for silvering and a minimum Q2q2 quality in
accordance with ASTM C1036.”.
20.07 Heat Replace Sub-clause (i) “…ASTM C 1046,…” with “ …ASTM C

strengthened 1048,1046 …”.
glass
Replace Sub-clause (iii) “ Glass with a surface compression in excess of 45
MPa is to be subjected to heat soak testing in accordance with the relevant
procedures set out in EN 14179 Part 1, including certification confirming
calibration of the heat soak test oven. ” with “ Glass with a surface
compression in excess of 45 MPa is to be subjected to heat soak testing in
accordance with the relevant procedures set out in BS EN 14179 Part 1.
including certification confirming calibration of the heat soak test oven.
Submit the compliance certificate for the glass delivered to site. The
compliance certificate should include the following information:
a) identification of the batch;
b) quantity and configuration of thermocouples used to measure the
glass surface temperatures in the oven;
c) graphs of the heat soak process cycle associated with each of the
thermocouples indicating the glass surface temperatures at
representative glass locations and time duration of the heating
phase, holding phase and cooling phase of the process;
d) name of the glass manufacturer;
e) location of the oven;
f) calibration report of the oven;
g) date of carrying out the heat soaking process;
h) quantity and size of glass subject to the heat soaking process and
records of breakages of panels in the tests; and
i) minimum dimension of glass separation in the oven. ”.
20.08 Fully tempered Replace Sub-clause (i) “ …ASTM C 1046,…” with “ …ASTM C
glass 1048,1046 …”.
Replace Sub-clause (iii) “EN 14179” with “BS EN 14179 ”. and

“EN 14179 Part 1” with “BS EN 14179 Part 1 ”.
Replace Sub-clause (iii) “…including certification confirming calibration of

the heat soak test oven.” with “…including certification confirming calibration
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of the heat soak test oven. Submit the compliance certificate for the glass
delivered to site. The compliance certificate should include the information as
mentioned in Clause 20.07(iii). ”.
20.09 Tinted glass Replace “ASTM C 1046” with “ASTM C 1048”.
20.10 Coated glass Replace Sub-clause (i) (a) “ A metallic mirror-like reflective coating…” with
“ aA metallic mirror-like reflective coating…. ”.
20.11 Laminated safety Replace Sub-clause (v) “ When laminated glass is used I n a sloped
and security glass condition, …” with “ When laminated glass is used in I n a sloped
condition, …”.
20.16 Glazing Replace Sub-clause

compounds
(a) “Silicone – Gunnable neutral cure silicone one part weather type sealant if
glass is retained mechanically. …” with “Silicone –gunnable Gunnable neutral
cure silicone one part weather type sealant if glass is retained
mechanically. …” , and
(b) “Polysulphide – Is permitted only if the glass is positively retained on all

edges.” with “ Polysulphide – isIs permitted only if the glass is positively
retained on all edges.” , and
(c) “Putty – Is permitted for glazing into wooden frames only. …” with
“Putty – isIs permitted for glazing into wooden frames only. …”
20.30 Tapes and gaskets Replace “Refer to Section 16 – Curtainwall in regard to the use of preformed
tapes,…” with “ Refer to Section 16 – Curtain Walls Curtainwall in regard to
the use of preformed tapes,…”.
Section 21 – Painting
21.70 Type and number The following clauses in the Table 21.2 were revised :
of coats
As Clause Type C Replace “ Primer : 2-pack Epoxy based zinc rich primer to BS 4652 dry film
As Clause Type D Replace “ Primer : 2-pack Epoxy based zinc rich primer to BS 4652 dry film
Type E NOT USED
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21.90 Volatile Organic Replace the whole GS with “ The Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content,
Compound content in grams per litre, of all paint applied on surfaces of building fabrics, building
elements and any installations/equipment inside semi-enclosed / enclosed
areas of the building shall not exceed the standard below or exceed the current
standard in the Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311):
The testing of the VOC content of paint shall be determined in accordance to

the Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311). ”
21.91 Emulsion paint Replace “BS 3900:A2:1983” with “BS EN ISO 1513: 2010” , and
“BS 3900:C3:1990” with “BS EN ISO 9117-1: 2009” , and
“BS 3900:C6:1983”with “BS EN ISO 1524:2002; BS3900:C6:
2000” ,and
“BS 3900:D4:1974” with “BS EN ISO 2814: 2006; BS3900:D4:
2006” , and
“BS 3900:D5:1980” with “BS EN ISO 2813: 2000”
21.92 Synthetic paint Replace “BS 3900:A2:1983” with “BS EN ISO 1513: 2010”, and
Add “BS EN ISO 2431: 1996; ” to “Viscosity” Test Items , and
Replace “BS 3900:C2:1994” with “BS EN ISO 9117-3: 2010” and
“BS 3900:C3:1990” with “BS EN ISO 9117-1: 2009” and
“BS 3900:C6:1983” with “BS EN ISO 1524: 2002; BS3900:C6: 2000”
and
“BS 3900:D4:1974” with “BS EN ISO 2814: 2006; BS3900:D4: 2006”
and
“BS 3900:D5:1997” with “BS EN ISO 2813: 2000” and
“BS 3900:E1:1995” with “BS 3900:E1:2002” and
Add “BS EN ISO 1519:2002 ” to “Bend test ” Test Items , and
Replace “BS 3900:E2:1992” with “BS 3900:E2:2007 ” , and
Add “BS EN ISO 1518: 2001” to “Scratch test (g)” Test Items .
21.93 Multi-layer acrylic Replace “BS 3900:F8:1976” with “BS 3900:F8:1993”, and
paint Add “BS EN ISO 3231: 1998” to “9. Determination of Resistance to humid
atmospheres containing sulphur dioxide” Test Items .
Section 23 – Drainage
23.03 Concrete pipes Replace “BS 5911: Pt. 100” with “BS 5911-1or BS EN 1916”
23.04 Clayware pipes Replace “Clayware pipes and fittings shall be vitrified clayware to BS EN 295,
extra strength with “o” ring flexible spigot and socket joints.” with “Clayware
pipes and fittings shall be vitrified clayware to relevant parts of BS EN 295,
extra strength with “o” ring flexible spigot and socket joints.
23.05 Cast iron pipes Replace “BS EN 887” with “BS EN 877”.
23.08 Plastic pipes Replace “ISO 4435 (replacing BS 4660)” with “BS EN 13598-1”, and
“ISO 4435 (replacing BS 5481)” with “BS EN 1401-1”
23.13 Cast iron drainage Replace “… BS 4164 …” with “… BS 4164 or BS 3416 …”

goods
Replace “BS 1247: Pt.1” with “BS EN 13101”, and

“BS 6681” with “BS EN 1562”, and
“BS 729” with “BS EN ISO 1461”
23.46 Smoke testing Replace “All pipelines exceeding 300 mm diameter shall be tested by smoke
test to BS 8301: 1985 or air test to BS 8301: 1985” with “All pipelines
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exceeding 300 mm diameter shall be air tested and/or water tested by smoke
test to BS EN 752 as appropriate. BS 8301: 1985 or air test to BS 8301: 1985.
Section 25 – Landscape Work
25.02 Topsoil Replace Sub-clause (a) (v) “BS 1377-2: I” with “BS 1377-2:1990 I”.
Fabricated Soil Mix Replace Sub-clause (b) “BS 3882 and BS 1377-2” with “BS 3882:2007 and
BS 1377-2:1990”.
Test for Replace Sub-clause (d) “BS 3882 ” with “BS 3882:2007”, and
manufactured soil “BS 1377” with “BS 1377:1990”.
conditioner
Test for Topsoil Replace Sub-clause (j) “BS 3882 and BS 1377” with “ BS 3882:2007 and BS
1377:1990 ”.
Test for Fabricated Replace Sub-clause (k) “BS 3882 and BS 1377” with “ BS 3882:2007 and BS
Soil Mix 1377:1990”.
Replace Sub-clause (k) (ix) “ BS 1377-2” with “ BS 1377-2:1990”.
25.05 Grading Replace Sub-clause (b) “BS 4428” with “BS 4428:1989”.
25.09 Forming and Replace Sub-clause (e) “ BS 4428” with “ BS 4428:1989”.

handling soil heaps
25.11 Drainage aggregate Replace Sub-clause (a) “BS 812” with “ BS 812-103.1:1985”.
25.69.2.5 Exercise care Replace Sub-clause (b) “Clauses 25.69.12.1 to 25.69.12.7 ” with
Repair for damage “Clauses 25.69.13.1 to 25.69.13.7 ”
25.69.4 Protection from Replace Sub-clause (b) (i) “ BS 3998 and BS 5837” with
changes in “ BS 3998:1989 and BS 5837:2005”.
ground levels
Replace Sub-clause (c) (i) “ BS 3998 and BS 5837” with
“BS 3998:1989 and BS 5837:2005”.
Replace Sub-clause(c) (ii) “ BS 3998 and BS 5837” with

“BS 3998:1989 and BS 5837:2005”.
25.69.5 Protection from Replace Sub-clause (d) “BS 5837” with “BS 5837:2005”.
excavation
including trenching
25.69.11 Standards of Replace Sub-clause (b) “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.
pruning
Replace Sub-clause (f) “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.
25.69.14 Other references on Replace “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989” , and
arboricultural / tree “BS 4043” with “BS 4043:1989” , and
work “BS 4428” with “BS 4428:1989” , and
“BS 5236” with “BS 4043:1989” , and
“BS 5837” with “BS 5837:2005”
25.81 Protectant for tree Replace “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.
wounds
25.82 Standard of tree Replace “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.

surgery works
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25.83 Limb reduction Replace Sub-clause (c) “BS 3998” with “ BS 3998:1989”.
25.85 Wound treatment Replace “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.
25.86 Cavity treatment Replace “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.
25.88 Tools and Replace “BS 3998” with “BS 3998:1989”.

equipment
A new Section 26 – Geotechnical Works on Soil and Rock Slopes is added.
Index 1 – List of British Standards, European Standards, International Standards, Codes of Practice,
Construction Standards and other relevant Standards referred to within this General Specification
Index 3 – List of Standards for Sections 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 & 25
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General Specification for Building 2007 Edition.

The 2007 Edition of the General Specification for Building comprises

The updating of specification is a continuous process. With the benefit of

Corrigendum No. GS 2007-02 is introduced in 1 January 2011 to

Corrigendum No. GS 2007 - 01

Abbreviations 1.02 Abbreviations used shall have the following meanings:

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Take precaution and provide all necessary on-site protection

Temporary fencing, if necessary shall be provided to prevent the

Make allowance in method of operation and vehicular access for tree

When appropriate, a registered asbestos laboratory shall be appointed to

Asbestos removal work shall be carried out by a registered asbestos

If during the course of the general demolition work, hidden suspected

Where specified, make an oversite topographical survey by an independent

(b) Precast prestressed tubular piles.

(c) Percussion cast in-situ concrete piles.

(d) Steel '

(e) Non-percussion cast in-situ concrete piles.

(f) Large diameter bored piles.

(g) Hand-dug caissons.

(h) Mini piles.

(i) Rock-socketed Steel H-piles.

(j) Barrette piles.

(k) Any other piling systems approved by the Development

(a) Dead load + live load.

(b) Dead load + live load + wind load.

NOTE: The theoretical safe loading capacity of piles in this case

(c) 2/3 Dead load + Wind load.

(x) The piling work shall be executed by a Contractor on the List of

(ii) The theoretical safe loading capacity of precast prestressed tubular

Unless specified otherwise by the SO, no corrosion protection to the

L = Depth from ground level to top of dense alluvial sand or top of

Perimeter = Perimeter of the pile, e.g. π x diameter for circular

Pv = Effective vertical pressure (total pressure minus the

(ii) The above formula is provided as a minimum assessment. If this

(ii) Submit to the SO manufacturer' s certificates for each batch of piles

(i) Taking Test Cores

3 sets of 3 cores (total 9 numbers) of 76 mm nominal

(ii) Assessment of Core Strength

The compressive strength of the cores shall be adjusted for

The cores shall not be deemed to comply with the

(a) the average strength of each set of 3 cores is less than

(b) the strength of any individual core is less than 75% of

(b) Unless otherwise specified, a batch of piles shall be 100

Provide reinforcement and adequate ties in accordance with details

(ii) Site borings to pre-determine the level of oversite bedrock shall be

(iii) Found pile on bedrock with a minimum embedment depth of 600

For design purposes, the maximum bearing pressure of piles on

(viii) Supply concrete in sufficient quantities to ensure that concreting of

(x) Where a pile is founded on a stratum which deviates from the

(xi) When defects such as voids, unbound sediment or segregation of

The Contractor shall first submit a method statement for approval.

(xii) Where steep bedrock profile is identified, the founding levels of

(a) Precast concrete piles )

(iii) Construct piles to the following maximum permitted tolerances from

(a) Precast concrete piles )

(b) Large diameter bored piles )

(c) Mini piles ) 1 in 100

(iv) Finish tops of piles to within a tolerance of zero to - 25 mm from the

Type of formwork Concrete Concrete

Soffit formwork to slabs

Props to slabs (unloaded) 10 days 10 days

Soffit formwork to beams