Skip to content
Please enter a keyword to search

  • BS 6915(2001) : 2001

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FULLY SUPPORTED LEAD SHEET ROOF AND WALL COVERINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Materials and accessories
    5 Roof construction: substructure
    6 Design considerations
    7 Methods of laying and workmanship
    Annex A (informative) - General information
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides recommendations for the design and construction of lead sheet roof and wall coverings as applied to external roof and wall surfaces and fixed in accordance with conventional practice and traditional methods.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committee B/542/11
    Development Note Supersedes 98/107733 DC and BS 6915(1988). (10/2001) 2001 Edition Re-Issued in February 2014 & incorporates AMD 1 2014. Supersedes 13/30287588 DC. (02/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 7543:2003 Guide to durability of buildings and building elements, products and components
    BS 5918:2015 Solar heating systems for domestic hot water. Code of practice for design and installation
    BS 6229:2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice

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

    BS 1202-2:1974 Specification for nails Copper nails
    BS 1210:1963 Specification for wood screws
    89/106/EEC : 1988 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1988 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
    BS EN 12588:2006 Lead and lead alloys. Rolled lead sheet for building purposes
    BS EN 29453:1994 Soft solder alloys. Chemical compositions and forms
    BS EN 636-3:1997 Plywood. Specifications Requirements for plywood for use in exterior conditions
    ISO 9453:2014 Soft solder alloys Chemical compositions and forms
    BS EN 1172:2011 Copper and copper alloys. Sheet and strip for building purposes
    View more information

    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective