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BS 4873:1986

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for aluminium alloy windows

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-01-2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-1986

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Window types and handling
4 Materials
5 Construction
6 Work sizes and manufacturing tolerances
7 Glazing
8 Security
9 Safety
10 Weathertightness performance
Appendices
A Advisory notes on materials and construction
B Optional features
C Recommendations for marking
Table
1 Exposure categories
Figures
1 Window types and handing
2 Illustrations of window types and handling for
    working drawings

Materials, construction, finishes, hardware and weathertightness performance requirements for aluminium alloy windows including glass and glazing.

Committee
B/538/1
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS CP153-1(1969) : LATEST WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - CLEANING AND SAFETY
BS 3382-1&2(1961) : 1961 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - CADMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - ZINC ON STEEL COMPONENTS
BS 1186-2:1988 Timber for and workmanship in joinery Specification for workmanship
BS 952-1:1978 Glass for glazing Classification
BS CP3:CH5-2(1972) : AMD 7908 CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - LOADING - WIND LOADS
BS CP153-2(1970) : 1970 WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - DURABILITY AND MAINTENANCE
BS 952-2:1980 Glass for glazing Terminology for work on glass
BS 2782-4 Method 452B:1978 Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of carbon black content of polyolefin compound
BS 6375-2:1987 Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics
BS 6375-1:1983 Performance of windows. Classification for weathertightness (including guidance on selection and specification)
BS 5466-1:1977 Methods for corrosion testing of metallic coatings Neutral salt spray test (NSS test)
BS 3382-7:1966 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components Thicker platings for threaded components
PD 6484:1979 Commentary on corrosion at bimetallic contacts and its alleviation
BS 2569-1:1964 Specification for sprayed metal coatings Protection of iron and steel by aluminium and zinc against atmospheric corrosion

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