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BS 8290-1:1991

Superseded

Superseded

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Suspended ceilings Code of practice for design

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1992

Superseded date

23-08-2004

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Summarise this standard

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 General design checklist
4 Information to be provided for the installer
5 Provision for services
6 Access
7 Structural performance
8 Environmental conditions
9 Deflection
10 Fire protection
11 Acoustic control
12 Control of condensation
Appendices
A Regulations for electrical installations
B General principles of fire protection
C Principles of fire resistance
D Sound absorption
E Sound insulation
Tables
1 Maximum deflections between points of support
2 Control of condensation in roofs above suspended
    ceilings
Figures
1 Some relevant tests for the control and containment
    of fire
2 Fire tests for suspended ceilings
3 Functions and requirements of a suspended ceiling
    over a fire
4 Absorber response curves
5 Sound transmission

Design advice for ceilings of dry construction using lightweight corrosion resistant steel or aluminium framing. Includes recommendations for provision of services, access, structural performance, environmental conditions, fire protection, accoustic control and control of condensation. Appendixes discuss principles of fire protection, sound absorption, sound insulation and regulations for electrical bonding to earth.

Committee
B/548
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 90/14881 DC (04/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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