BS 5834-1:2017
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Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for the purposes of utilities Specification for guards and plinths
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English
28-02-2017
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Foreword
Section 1: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
Section 2: Plinths and guards
4 Requirements for plinths and guards
5 Constituent materials and surface finish
for guards and plinths
6 Geometrical characteristics of guards
Section 3: Boundary boxes
7 Boundary boxes
8 General design requirements
9 Materials and effect on water quality
10 Technical requirements of components
11 Marking and labelling
12 Type testing
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Information to be supplied
by the purchaser
Annex B (normative) - Dimensional measurements
of guards and plinths
Annex C (normative) - Sampling procedures for
inspection of finished products
Annex D (normative) - Surface loading test for
load-bearing plastic guards and Class L
boundary boxes: type tests
Annex E (normative) - Freezing: type test
Annex F (normative) - Hydraulic performance head
loss: type test
Annex G (normative) - Hydraulic pressure: type
test/quality control test
Annex H (normative) - Water tightness: type tests
Annex I (normative) - Insulation material durability: type
test
Bibliography
Defines requirements and test methods for: a) vitrified clay, unreinforced concrete, and plastic guards and plinths for use with utility apparatus and surface boxes (conforming to BS 5834-2); and b) boundary boxes for water service pipes consisting of flow-isolation and meter receptacle suitable for concentric manifold meters with G 1[1/2]' and G 2' connections (conforming to BS EN ISO 4064-4), contained within base units and guard tubes made from a thermoplastic or thermoset material for use with surface boxes (conforming to BS 5834-2).
| Committee |
B/504
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 16/30329500 DC & BS 5834-1(2009). (02/2017)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
40
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This part of BS 5834 specifies requirements and test methods for: vitrified clay, unreinforced concrete, and plastic guards and plinths for use with utility apparatus and surface boxes (conforming to BS 5834-2); and boundary boxes for water service pipes consisting of flow-isolation and meter receptacle suitable for concentric manifold meters with G 11⁄2” and G 2” connections (conforming to BS EN ISO 4064-4), contained within base units and guard tubes made from a thermoplastic or thermoset material for use with surface boxes (conforming to BS 5834-2).
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