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  • BS 8000-6:1990

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    Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for slating and tiling of roofs and claddings

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-1990

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Section 1. General
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 References
    1.3 Definitions
    Section 2. Materials, handling and preparation
    2.1 Checking, handling and site storage of products,
          fittings and accessories
    2.2 Preparation of work
    Section 3. Laying and fixing of underlays and battens
    3.1 Roofing underlays
    3.2 Battens and counterbattens
    Section 4. Laying and fixing of slates and tiles
    4.1 Clay and concrete roof tiles, fittings and
          accessories
    4.2 Fibre cement slates, fittings and accessories
    4.3 Natural slates, fittings and accessories
    Section 5. Safety and general precautions
    5.1 Precautions
    5.2 Safety
    5.3 Material cutting
    Index
    List of references

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    Applies to the laying and fixing of clay and concrete tiles, natural and fibre reinforced slates and their associated fixings and accessories. Common Arrangement of Work Section (CAWS) classifications H60, H61 and H62.

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    Committee B/542/1
    Development Note Supersedes 85/488 DC (03/2002) Also available as part of BS KIT 11. (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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

    BS 8000-11.1:1989 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling Ceramic tiles, terrazzo tiles and mosaics
    BS 8000-7:1990 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for glazing
    BS 8000-12:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for decorative wallcoverings and painting
    BS 5534(2003) : 2003 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SLATING AND TILING (INCLUDING SHINGLES)
    13/30274184 DC : 0 BS 5918 - SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS FOR DOMESTIC HOT WATER - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 5502-75:1993 Buildings and structures for agriculture Code of practice for the design and construction of forage stores
    BS 8000-3:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for masonry
    BS 5440-1:2000 Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for installation and maintenance of flues
    BS 5440-1:2008 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for installation of gas appliances to chimneys and for maintenance of chimneys
    BS 8000-10:1995 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for plastering and rendering
    BS 5534-1:1997 Code of practice for slating and tiling Design
    BS 5534-1:1990 Code of practice for slating and tiling Design
    BS 8000-11.2:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling Natural stone tiles
    BS 8000-2.1:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for concrete work Mixing and transporting concrete
    BS 7913:1998 Guide to the principles of the conservation of historic buildings
    BS 8000-5:1990 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for carpentry, joinery and general fixings
    02/105033 DC : DRAFT AUG 2002 BS 5534 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SLATING AND TILING (INCLUDING SHINGLES)
    I.C.P. 2:2002 SLATING AND TILING

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

    BS 5534-2:1986 Code of practice for slating and tiling Design charts for fixing roof slating and tiling against wind uplift
    BS 8000-3:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for masonry
    BS 402-1:1990 Clay roofing tiles and fittings Specification for plain tiles and fittings
    BS 6100-1.3.2:1989 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Parts of construction works Roofs and roofing
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