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BS 8000-5:1990

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for carpentry, joinery and general fixings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-01-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-1990

$520.16
Including GST where applicable

Committees responsible
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 materials
    and components
2.2 Preparation
Section 3. Erection and installation
3.1 Fixing methods
3.2 Fixing loose carpentry
3.3 Fixing loose joinery
3.4 Fixing fabricated carpentry components
3.5 Fixing manufactured joinery components
3.6 Fixing ancillary items
3.7 Inspection of construction
Figures
Tables
Index
List of references

Recommendations on basic workmanship. Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS) classifications G20, H21, K11, K20, L10, L20 and L30.

Committee
B/543
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 85/10615 DC and 85/10616 DC (03/2002) Also available as part of BS KIT 11. (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2013. (03/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

This Part of BS 8000 gives recommendations on basic site workmanship and covers those tasks which are frequently carried out in relation to carpentry, joinery and general fixings.

NOTE This code of practice includes supplementary elements in the form of commentaries to assist in its use and understanding. Compliance with the commentaries is not necessary in order to be able to claim conformity with the standard.

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 6229:2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice
BS 8000-12:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for decorative wallcoverings and painting
BS 8000-10:1995 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for plastering and rendering
BS 8000-11.2:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling Natural stone tiles
BS 8000-3:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for masonry
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 5502-75:1993 Buildings and structures for agriculture Code of practice for the design and construction of forage stores

BS 1202-3:1974 Specification for nails Aluminium nails
BS 1202-2:1974 Specification for nails Copper nails
BS 8000-3:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for masonry
BS 8000-15:1990 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic scale)
BS 8000-4:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for waterproofing
BS 8000-2.1:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for concrete work Mixing and transporting concrete
BS 1186-2:1988 Timber for and workmanship in joinery Specification for workmanship
BS 8000-9:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for cement/sand floor screeds and concrete floor toppings
BS 8000-2.2:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for concrete work Sitework with in situ and precast concrete
BS 1202-1:1974 Specification for nails Specifications for nails. Steel nails
BS 8000-14:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for below ground drainage
BS 4071:1966 Specification for polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsion adhesives for wood
BS 8000-8:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for plasterboard partitions and dry linings
BS 8000-10:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for plastering and rendering
BS 8000-7:1990 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for glazing
BS 1579:1960 Specification for connectors for timber
BS 8000-12:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for decorative wallcoverings and painting
BS 5268-3:1985 Structural use of timber Code of practice for trussed rafter roofs
BS 8000-13:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for above ground drainage and sanitary appliances
BS 8000-11.2:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling Natural stone tiles
BS 8220-2:1987 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
BS 1186-3:1990 Timber for and workmanship in joinery Specification for wood trim and its fixing
BS 8000-1:1989 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for excavation and filling
BS 6100-4.4(1985) : 1985 GLOSSARY OF BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING TERMS - FOREST PRODUCTS - CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
BS 8220-1:1986 Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings
BS 8000-6:1990 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for slating and tiling of roofs and claddings
BS 8000-11.1:1989 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling Ceramic tiles, terrazzo tiles and mosaics

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