BS 8000-3:2020

This part of BS 8000 gives recommendations for workmanship in the construction of brick, block and stone masonry

This part of BS8000 gives recommendations for workmanship in the construction of brick, block and stone masonry.

This part of BS8000 has been drafted in accordance with the recommendations in BS8000‑0.

NOTE1 The general principles of workmanship on construction sites are given in BS8000‑0.

This part of BS8000 does not specifically address health and safety issues; however, it does, where appropriate, highlight the importance of health and safety procedures and draw attention to the relevant legislation/advice.

At the time of publication this part of BS8000 does not cover maintenance and restoration.

The intended users of this British Standard are designers, specifiers, contractors, quality controllers, inspectors and operatives.

NOTE2 This British Standard contains information of relevance to educators.

NOTE3 For design aspects of masonry, the user is referred to BSEN1996‑1‑1:2005+A1, BSEN1996‑1‑2, BSEN1996‑2:2006, PD6697:2019 and BS8103‑2.

NOTE4 Attention is drawn to any additional technical information that relates to proprietary systems, such as that supplied by the manufacturer.