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BS 5970:1981

Superseded
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Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment (in the temperature range -100°C to +870°C)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-03-1992

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-08-1981

Recommends the principles to be followed in selecting the most suitable insulating systems for particular requirements of pipework, plant and equipment. Gives guidance on design, work on site and application, and on the use and choice of finishes. Primarily intended for fixed installations but also applicable to land transport and marine use.

Committee
B/540
DevelopmentNote
REPLACES CP 3005:1969.
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
117
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 4508-1:1986 Thermally insulated underground pipelines Specification for steel cased systems with air gap
BS 3958-2:1982 Thermal insulating materials Calcium silicate preformed insulation
BS 6880-1:1988 Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Fundamental and design considerations
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BS 6880-3:1988 Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Installation, commissioning and maintenance

BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
BS 3958-3:1985 Thermal insulating materials Metal mesh faced man-made mineral fibre mattresses
BS 3958-2:1982 Thermal insulating materials Calcium silicate preformed insulation
BS 3958-1:1982 Thermal insulating materials Magnesia preformed insulation
BS 3958-6:1972 Thermal insulating materials Finishing materials; hard setting composition, self-setting cement and gypsum plaster

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