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BS 6431-1:1983

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for classification and marking, including definitions and characteristics

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-12-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-12-1983

National foreword
Brief history
National appendix A
National appendix B
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Classification
5. Characteristics
6. Marking and specification
7. Ordering, sampling and acceptance conditions
Tables
1. General definition of dimensions
2. Classification of ceramic tiles according to their
    groups and their specific product standard
3. Characteristics for different application
Figure
1. Symbols used to define dimensions

Gives definitions, classification, characteristics and marking requirements for ceramic tiles generally used for floor and wall surfaces.

Committee
B/539
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS PD5827(1974), BS 1281(1974) and BS 1286(1974) (07/2004) Also numbered as EN 87 (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
NFP 61 101 : 1982 Identical

BS 8000-11.1:1989 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling Ceramic tiles, terrazzo tiles and mosaics
BS 5385-4:1986 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for ceramic tiling and mosaics in specific conditions
BS 5385-1:1995 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for the design and installation of internal ceramic and natural stone wall tiling and mosaics in normal conditions
BS 5385-4:1992 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for tiling and mosaics in specific conditions
BS 5385-1:1990 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for the design and installation of internal ceramic wall tiling and mosaics in normal conditions
BS 5385-2:1991 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for the design and installation of external ceramic wall tiling and mosaics (including terra cotta and faience tiles)
DEFSTAN 02-121(PT1)/2(2006) : 2006 REQUIREMENTS FOR GALLEYS AND ASSOCIATED SPACES - PART 1: COMMON REQUIREMENTS
BS 6100-1.3.1:1992 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous Walls and cladding
BS 6431-5:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of <i>E</i> > 10%. Group AIII
BS 5385-3:1989 Wall and floor tiling Code of practice for the design and installation of ceramic floor tiles and mosaics
BS 6431-6:1984 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for dust-pressed ceramic tiles with a low water absorption (<i>E</i> ≤ 3%). Group B1
BS 6431-4.1:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 6% < E ≤ 10%. Group AIIb Specification for general products
BS 6431-3.2:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 3% < E ≤ 6%. Group AIIa Specification for specific products (terre cuite, cotto, baldosin catalan)
BS 6431-4.2:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles. Extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 6% < E ≤ 10%. Group AIIb Specification for specific products (terre cuite, cotto, baldosin catalan)
BS 6100-1.3.1:1987 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Parts of construction works Walls and cladding
BS 6431-9:1984 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for dust-pressed ceramic tiles with a water absorption of <i>E</i> > 10%. Group BIII
BS 6431-2:1984 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for extruded ceramic tiles with a low water absorption (<i>E</i> ≤ 3%). Group A1
BS 6431-7:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for dust-pressed ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 3% < E ≤ 6%. Group BIIa
BS 6431-23:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for sampling and basis for acceptance
BS 6100-1.3.3:1987 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Parts of construction works Floors and ceilings
BS 6431-8:1986 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Specification for dust-pressed ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 6% < E ≤ 10%. Group BIIb

BS 6431-17:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of crazing reistance. Glazed tiles
BS 6431-16:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of resistance to thermal shock
BS 6431-15:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of linear thermal expansion
BS 2900(1970) : LATEST RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE COORDINATION OF DIMENSIONS IN BUILDINGS. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BS 4011:1966 Recommendations for the co-ordination of dimensions in building. Co-ordinating sizes for building components and assemblies
BS 6431-18:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of chemical resistance. Unglazed tiles
BS 6431-14:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of resistance to deep abrasion. Unglazed tiles
BS 6431-12:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of modulus of rupture
BS 6431-11:1983 Ceramic floor and wall tiles Method for determination of water absorption

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