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BS 7955:1999

BS 7955:1999

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Containment nets and sheets on construction works. Specification for performance and test methods

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Language(s)

English

Published date

15-12-1999

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees Responsible
      Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions
4 Tests
5 Performance Requirements
6 Flammability
7 Permeability
8 Light Transmission
9 Marking
Annex A (normative) Impact Test
Annex B (normative) Puncture Test
Annex C (normative) Flammability
Annex D (normative) Wind Tunnel Test to Establish the
                    Permeability of Nets used of Cladding
Bibliography
Figure 1 - Attachment Point Strength Test
Figure 2 - Tie Strength Test
Figure A.1 - Preparation of Sample Sheet or Net for Impact
             Test
Figure A.2 - Impact Test - Test Rig
Figure A.3 - Impact Test - Test Apparatus
Figure B.1 - Preparation of Sample Sheet or Net for
             Puncture Test
Figure B.2 - Puncture Test - Test Apparatus
Figure C.1 - Arrangement for Flammable Liquid Test
Figure D.1 - Log10 Permeability v Log10 Form Factor

Defines the criteria and test procedures for containment nets and sheets for construction works. Flame retardent and non-flame retardent sheets and nets are included, as well as procedures and performance specifications for ties used with nets and sheets. Barrier and safety nets, and temporary roofs are not covered. Installation, use and ageing requirements are not specified.

This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for containment nets and sheets intended for use on construction works.

It covers flame retardant and non-flame retardant containment nets and sheets.

It also specifies test methods and performance specifications for ties used in conjunction with nets and sheets. It does not cover safety nets, barrier nets or temporary roofs. It does not cover installation and use.

This British Standard does not specify ageing requirements.

Committee
B/514/27
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 96/107981 DC (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

01/105835 DC : DRAFT AUGUST 2001 BS 8410 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR CONTAINMENT NETS, SHEETS AND GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTICS PROFILED SHEETS ON CONSTRUCTION WORKS
BS 8411:2007 Code of practice for safety nets on construction sites and other works
BS 8410:2007 Code of practice for lightweight temporary cladding for weather protection and containment on construction works

BS 2576:1986 Method for determination of breaking strength and elongation (strip method) of woven fabrics
BS 476-12:1991 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of test for ignitability of products by direct flame impingement
BS EN ISO 13468-1:1997 Plastics. Determination of the total luminous transmittance of transparent materials Single-beam instrument

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