Code of practice for the design, selection, installation, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-11-2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-2007

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification of anchor devices
5 Materials
6 Design aspects for manufacturers and installers
7 Installation of anchor devices
8 Positioning of anchor devices
9 Selection of structural anchors
10 Methods of fixing structural anchors
11 Inspection and testing on completion of the installation
12 Pre-use inspection and periodic examination
13 Instructions for use and for marking
14 Connection to anchor devices
Annex A (informative) Advice on the avoidance of problems
        associated with the use of restraint systems and fall
        arrest systems on roofs
Annex B (informative) Diagrams to illustrate the positioning
        advice for Class A1 anchor devices for a selection of
        typical window arrangements
Annex C (informative) Additional advice for the use of anchor
        devices for rope access in accordance with BS 7985
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the design, selection, installation, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795, and for the design of anchor systems for installation at specific sites.

Committee	PH/5
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7883(1997) and 05/30090942 DC. (10/2005) Supersedes 06/30155192 DC. (10/2007)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	46
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 7883:1997

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