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  • BS 5427:1976

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    Code of practice for performance and loading criteria for profiled sheeting in building

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-07-1996

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-11-1976

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Cooperating organizations
    Code
    Section one. General
    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    Section two. Materials, fixings, sealants and
                   accessories
    4 Materials for profiled sheets
    5 Appearance
    6 Profiles and dimensions
    7 Fixings
    8 Sealants
    9 Accessories
    Section three. Design considerations
    10 General
    11 Strength of sheeting
    12 Fire
    13 Thermal transmittance
    14 Acoustics
    15 Weathertightness
    16 Condensation
    17 Temperature
    18 Light transmission
    19 Durability
    20 Incompatibility of materials
    21 Protection against lightning and induced electrical
        charges
    22 Other effects
    23 Selection of fixings
    24 Selection of sealants
    25 Selection of accessories
    26 Detailing requirements
    27 Quality control
    28 Performance specifications: guide for drafting
    Section four. Handling, working, storage and
                   installation
    29 General
    30 Transport, storage and handling
    31 Working and installation
    32 Safety
    Section five. Maintenance and inspection
    33 General
    34 Maintenance
    35 Inspection
    Appendices
    A Strength of sheeting
    B Strength of fixings
    C Fire
    D Durability of natural inorganic and metallic
        finishes
    E Durability of organic finishes on steel and
        aluminium
    Tables
    1 Mechanical properties
    2 British Standard profiles and related documents
    3 Materials for aluminium fixings
    4 Governing regulations and authoritative documents
    5 Typical classifications under BS 476 and BS 2782
    6 Thermal properties of single sheets
    7 Sound reduction of single sheets (mean values)
    8 Recommended minimum end laps for normal exposure
    9 Temperatures, sheet movements and fixing
        recommendations
    10 Temperature limitations
    11 Durability of sheet materials
    12 Incompatibility of materials
    13 Fixings for corrugated sheeting
    14 Instructions to operatives
    Figures
    1 Uniformly distributed loads on roofs
    2 Test rig for measurement of strength of sheeting
    3 Test rig for measurement of strength of fixings

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    Includes sheeting in a range of materials.

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    Committee B/542/6
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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

    BS 4154-1:1985 Corrugated plastics translucent sheets made from thermo-setting polyester resin (glass fibre reinforced) Specification for material and performance requirements
    BS 6150:1991 Code of practice for painting of buildings
    BS 5950-6(1995) : 1995 STRUCTURAL USE OF STEELWORK IN BUILDING - PART 6: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN OF LIGHT GAUGE PROFILED STEEL SHEETING
    BS 5502-21:1990 Buildings and structures for agriculture Code of practice for selection and use of construction materials
    BS 8200:1985 Code of practice for design of non-loadbearing external vertical enclosures of buildings

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    BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
    BS CP143-10(1973) : 1973 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHEET ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHEET ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS - GALVANIZED CORRUGATED STEEL - METRIC UNITS
    BS 5247-14:1975 Code of practice for sheet roof and wall coverings Corrugated asbestos-cement
    BS 690-3:1973 Asbestos-cement slates and sheets Corrugated sheets
    BS 690-5:1975 Asbestos-cement slates and sheets Lining sheets and panels
    BS CP143-1(1958) : 1958 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SHEET ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS - ALUMINIUM, CORRUGATED AND TROUGHED
    BS 1494-2:1967 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Sundry fixings
    BS DD4(1971) : LATEST RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GRADING OF WINDOWS. RESISTANCE TO WIND LOADS, AIR INFILTRATION AND WATER PENETRATION, AND WITH NOTES ON WINDOW SECURITY
    BS 476-3:1975 Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test
    BS 970-4:1970 Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes Valve steels
    BS CP3:CH5-2(1972) : AMD 7908 CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - LOADING - WIND LOADS
    BS 476-6(1989) : 1989 FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS
    BS CP3:CH9(1950) : LATEST CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - DURABILITY
    BS 1494-1:1964 Specification for fixing accessories for building purposes Fixings for sheet, roof and wall coverings
    BS 2569-2:1965 Specification for sprayed metal coatings Protection of iron and steel against corrosion and oxidation at elevated temperatures.
    ISO 390:1993 Products in fibre-reinforced cement Sampling and inspection
    BS CP3:CH4-1(1971) : AMD 2708 CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE - FLATS AND MAISONETTES - (IN BLOCKS OVER TWO STOREYS)
    BS 2569-1:1964 Specification for sprayed metal coatings Protection of iron and steel by aluminium and zinc against atmospheric corrosion
    BS 476-8:1972 Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
    BS 690-6:1976 Asbestos-cement slates and sheets Fittings for use with corrugated sheets
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