BS 5970:2001
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment in the temperature range of -100°C to +870°C
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30-09-2012
English
21-12-2001
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Exchange of design data
5 Factors affecting planning and programming
6 Typical characteristics of insulating materials and systems
7 Selection of thermal insulating materials
8 Selection of securing materials
9 Selection of vapour barriers
10 Selection of finishing materials, including ultimate treatment
of finish
11 Selection of thermal insulating systems
12 Site considerations - Basis and method of presenting schedule
of work
13 Packaging and transport to site
14 Labour and supervision
15 Provision of storage space, protection and safety during storage
16 Provision of power, water, light, heat and accommodation
for personnel
17 Provision of access equipment
18 Responsibility for studs, cleats, etc.
19 Observance of site safety and security regulations
20 Protection of adjacent equipment and surfaces
21 Clearing waste material from site
22 Health considerations
23 Methods of application and practical consideration
24 Surface preparation and accessories
25 Cold insulation - Application for systems operating in
the temperature range (100 degree C to ambient temperature)
26 Hot insulation - Application for systems operating in the
temperature range above ambient to 870 degree C
27 Indoor finishes and their methods of application
28 Weather-resistant finishes
29 Ultimate treatment of finish painting
30 Inspection and testing
31 Maintenance recommendations
32 Guarantees
33 Design considerations
Bibliography
Specifies aspects of thermal insulation for pipework and equipment in the temperature range -100 degree C to +870 degree C.
| Committee |
B/540/7
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5970(1992) and 00/718051 DC (01/2002) Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, August 2007. (07/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
126
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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