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BS 8217:1994

Superseded

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Code of practice for built-up felt roofing

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-01-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-06-1994

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Exchange of information
5. Materials
6. Roof decks
7. Rigid insulation boards
8. Design considerations
9. Sitework
10. Detail work
11. Testing and inspection
12. Maintenance and repair
Annexes
A. (informative) Wind loads and recommended methods
     of attachment
B. (informative) Recommendations for built-up felt
     roofing graded according to performance
Tables
1. Grades used in built-up felt roofing
2. Types of roof surface protection
A.1 Methods of attachment of built-up roofing and
     surface protection
B.1 Relative durability of built-up felt roofing
Figures
1. Rainwater outlets
2. Setting out sheets and layers with head laps and
     side laps
3. Alternative methods of finishing vapour control
     layers at upstands
4. Full bonding: pour and roll
5. Partial bonding using felt conforming to type 3G of
     BS 747: 1977
6. Clearing excess bitumen from laps
7. Upstand detail: warm deck roof
8. Upstand detail: cold deck roof
9. Upstand detail: inverted roof
10. Eaves: welted drip to external gutter
11. Verge
12. Upstand to kerb: typical examples
13. Change in level at riser or side of gutter: typical
     example
14. Expansion joint: typical example
List of references

Recommendations for materials, roof decks, design, site works, inspection and maintenance.

Committee
B/546
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS CP144: Part 3: 1970 BS Draft 88/13306 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 2000-72(1993) : 1993 METHODS OF TEST FOR PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS - DETERMINATION OF VISCOSITY OF CUTBACK BITUMEN
BS 3837-2:1990 Expanded polystyrene boards Specification for extruded boards
BS 6566-4:1985 Plywood Specification for tolerances on the dimensions of plywood panels
BS 6566-5:1985 Plywood Specification for moisture content
BS 7263-1:1990 Precast concrete flags, kerbs, channels, edgings and quadrants Specification
BS 6566-3:1985 Plywood Specification for acceptance levels for post-manufacture batch testing including sampling
BS 1202-1:1974 Specification for nails Specifications for nails. Steel nails
BS 6566-6:1985 Plywood Specification for limits of defects for the classification of plywood by appearance
BS 2000-49(1993) : 1993 METHODS OF TEST FOR PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS - DETERMINATION OF NEEDLE PENETRATION OF BITUMINOUS MATERIAL
BS 5669-5:1989 Particleboard Code of practice for the selection and application of particleboards for specific purposes
BS CP3:CH5-2(1972) : AMD 7908 CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - LOADING - WIND LOADS
BS 6566-7:1985 Plywood Specification for classification of resistance to fungal decay and wood borer attack
BS 6566-1:1985 Plywood Specification for construction of panels and characteristics of plies including marking
BS 3690-2:1989 Bitumens for building and civil engineering Specification for bitumens for industrial purposes
BS 6100-1.3.2:1989 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Parts of construction works Roofs and roofing
BS 6229:1982 Code of practice for flat roofs with continuously supported coverings
BS 6566-2:1985 Plywood Glossary of terms
BS 6566-8:1985 Plywood Specification for bond performance of veneer plywood
BS 1142:1989 Specification for fibre building boards
BS 2000-58(1993) : 1993 METHODS OF TEST FOR PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS - DETERMINATION OF SOFTENING POINT OF BITUMEN - RING AND BALL METHOD

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