PAS 1188-2:2014

This PAS specifies requirements for the designation, testing, factory production control, installation documentation and marking for different types and configurations of flood protection products intended for temporary installation, for use away from buildings but may be sealed against structures or buildings at section ends, in the UK or locations with similar exposures, i.e. where there is a temperate climate.

This PAS specifies the method of testing and an allowable leakage rate.

NOTE1 The PAS test conditions (see AnnexB) represent typical conditions that can be experienced during a flood. This includes testing the flood protection product on a concrete base for leakage and structural failure under static water levels, random waves up to 0.1m high and parallel currents up to 1.0m/s.

NOTE2 This PAS does not cover testing with polluted or saline water; however, product manufacturers are required to provide information about the performance of their products in these conditions (see AnnexC).

NOTE3 Flood protection products that conform to this PAS might not be suitable for all locations, exposures and foundation types. Further guidance is set out in Delivering benefits through evidence: Temporary and demountable flood protection guide [2], Six steps to property level flood resilience: Guidance for property owners [9] and can be obtained from the Flood Protection Association, the National Flood Forum, Scottish Flood Forum or other qualified professional advisers.

NOTE4 Extreme loading conditions, such as those resulting from turbulent water or static water head (above designated maximum water depth) or debris impact, are not covered by testing in this PAS. In these locations the flood protection product and system are specifically designed and/or tested to withstand such stresses.

NOTE5 Temporary flood protection products are normally installed in conjunction with a pumping arrangement to remove any excessive water.

NOTE6 The installation of flood protection products described in this PAS are not intended to provide permanent flood protection. These flood protection products are installed or activated in the event of an imminent flood and removed or deactivated as soon as danger from flooding is over.

This PAS is not applicable to flood protection products for installation across building apertures such as individual doors, windows, air bricks and air vents or around buildings; these are covered by PAS1188‑1 and PAS1188‑3.

This PAS is not applicable to demountable flood protection products which are designed to be part of a permanent defence solution; these are covered by PAS1188‑4.