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BS 6767-1:1999

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Transportable accommodation units Recommendations for design and construction of the basic unit

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English

Published date

10-15-1999

Committees responsible
      Foreword
      Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Types
6 Sizes
6 Structure
7 External construction
8 Internal finishes
9 Roofing
10 Glazing
11 Natural lighting
12 Ventilation
13 Means of escape
14 Maximum mass for handling
15 Lifting points
16 Anchor ties
17 Roof drainage
18 Avoidance of decay
19 Avoidance of corrosion
20 Thermal insulation
21 Decoration
22 Mechanical and electrical services
23 Special considerations for leg-mounted units
24 Special considerations for platform-mounted units
25 Special considerations for skid-mounted units
26 Special considerations for wheeled units
27 Manufacturer's certificate
28 Marking
29 Users's handbook
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the construction and design of the basic shell of single transportable accommodation units that are "exempt buildings" as defined by the appropriate building regulations applicable in Wales and England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The units can be leg-mounted, wheel-mounted, platform-mounted or skid-mounted. Also covers recommendations for certain special considerations applicable to some of the individual types. Intended for use by manufacturers and designers of the basic units. Part 2 covers recommendations on the installation and design of service, and fittings plus guidance on necessary fire precautions and also siting, handling and transportation.

This part of BS 6767 gives recommendations for the design and construction of the basic shell of single transportable accommodation units that are “exempt buildings?? as defined by the appropriate building regulations applicable in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The units can be leg-mounted, skid-mounted, wheel-mounted or platform-mounted.

Recommendations are also given for certain special considerations applying to some of the individual types.

These recommendations are intended for use by designers and manufacturers of the basic units. Part 2 of this standard gives recommendations on the design and installation of services, and fittings plus guidance on necessary fire precautions and also transportation, handling and siting.

Committee
B/511
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 98/103986 DC and BS 6767-1(1992). (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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