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  • BS 4873:1986

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    Specification for aluminium alloy windows

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  28-01-2004

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-1986

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Specification
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Window types and handling
    4 Materials
    5 Construction
    6 Work sizes and manufacturing tolerances
    7 Glazing
    8 Security
    9 Safety
    10 Weathertightness performance
    Appendices
    A Advisory notes on materials and construction
    B Optional features
    C Recommendations for marking
    Table
    1 Exposure categories
    Figures
    1 Window types and handing
    2 Illustrations of window types and handling for
        working drawings

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    Materials, construction, finishes, hardware and weathertightness performance requirements for aluminium alloy windows including glass and glazing.

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    Committee B/538/1
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 8213-4:1990 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for the installation of replacement windows and doorsets in dwellings
    BS 8220-1:2000 Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings
    BS 8220-2:1995 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS CP153-1(1969) : LATEST WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - CLEANING AND SAFETY
    BS 3382-1&2(1961) : 1961 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - CADMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - ZINC ON STEEL COMPONENTS
    BS 1186-2:1988 Timber for and workmanship in joinery Specification for workmanship
    BS 952-1:1978 Glass for glazing Classification
    BS CP3:CH5-2(1972) : AMD 7908 CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - LOADING - WIND LOADS
    BS CP153-2(1970) : 1970 WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - DURABILITY AND MAINTENANCE
    BS 952-2:1980 Glass for glazing Terminology for work on glass
    BS 2782-4 Method 452B:1978 Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of carbon black content of polyolefin compound
    BS 6375-2:1987 Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics
    BS 6375-1:1983 Performance of windows. Classification for weathertightness (including guidance on selection and specification)
    BS 5466-1:1977 Methods for corrosion testing of metallic coatings Neutral salt spray test (NSS test)
    BS 3382-7:1966 Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components Thicker platings for threaded components
    PD 6484:1979 Commentary on corrosion at bimetallic contacts and its alleviation
    BS 2569-1:1964 Specification for sprayed metal coatings Protection of iron and steel by aluminium and zinc against atmospheric corrosion
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