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BS 5247-14:1975

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Code of practice for sheet roof and wall coverings Corrugated asbestos-cement
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-02-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

09-30-1975

Foreword
Section 1 - General
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
Section 2 - Materials and components
4 Asbestos-cement
5 Classification
6 Fixing accessories
7 Lap sealing materials
8 Materials for gutters and flashings
Section 3 - Design considerations
9 General
10 Durability
11 Weathertightness
12 Thermal insulation
13 Condensation
14 Fire hazard
15 Movement joints
16 Spacing of supports and strength of sheeting
17 Eaves, verges and gable ends
18 Top edges and abutments
19 Pipes etc. passing through roofs and walls
20 Ventilators and lights
21 Asbestos-cement gutters and rainwater pipes
22 Walkways and roof boards
Section 4 - Application
23 Safety precautions
24 Transport, handling and storage
25 Cutting and drilling
26 Supports at hips and valleys
27 Laying the sheeting
28 Fixing the sheets
29 Fixing the accessories
30 Moulded asbestos-cement lining sheets and panels
Section 5 - Inspection and maintenance
31 Inspection of site
32 Maintenance
33 Walkways and notices
34 Painting of asbestos-cement sheeting

Code of practice for sheets in various profiles used as coverings for roofs and walls. Information on weather resistance, durability, sound insulation, fire hazard, etc., and recommendations for maintenance.

Committee
B/542/6
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
17
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 8108:1986 Similar to

BS 5427:1976 Code of practice for performance and loading criteria for profiled sheeting in building
BS 5502-21:1990 Buildings and structures for agriculture Code of practice for selection and use of construction materials
BS 5427-1:1996 Code of practice for the use of profiled sheet for roof and wall cladding on buildings Design
BS 690-6:1976 Asbestos-cement slates and sheets Fittings for use with corrugated sheets

BS 690-3:1973 Asbestos-cement slates and sheets Corrugated sheets
BS 3763:1976 The International System of units (SI)
BS 476-3:1975 Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test
BS 1494-1:1964 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Fixings for sheet, roof and wall coverings
BS 2717:1956 Glossary of terms applicable to roof coverings
BS CP308(1974) : LATEST DRAINAGE OF ROOFS AND PAVED AREAS
BS 476-8:1972 Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction

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