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Arthur Lyons
Dr Arthur Lyons authors texts on building materials; he recently retired from the Leicester School of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK

KEY POINT: 0 Standards and specifications are conStantly changing, always refer to current regulations and manufacturers details.

for the whole window unit. Best building practice incorporates windows with ratings of C or better. To date, only a small proportion of complete window units qualify for the maximum A rating.

Contents 1 Windows and doors 2 Pipes for plumbing and drainage 3 Materials for electricity supply and distribution 4 Bibliography and References

1 WINDOWS AND DOORS 1.01 Windows and door frames are generally available in four materials:
0 0 0 0

Wood Steel Aluminium alloy Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U)

Additionally, frameless glass doors are manufactured from 8 to 19 mm toughened glass using stainless steel fittings. The maximum door size being dependent on the weight of glass and the type of glass fixing adopted. As much work in the construction industry related to windows and doors is within the field of replacements, a significant proportion of products are based on imperial dimensions, although they may be expressed both in imperial and metric measures.

1.02 Doors The majority of doors are manufactured to imperial dimensions, but the imperial sizes are usually quoted in metric units. Standard metric sizes for internal doors are 2040 mm x 526, 626, 726, 826 and 926 mm with thicknesses of 40 or 44 mm. Fire doors are rated either to BS 476-22: 1987 (e.g. FD 30) or to the European Standard BS EN 13501-2: 2003 (e.g. E30) for integrity in minutes. The ratings are normally subject to the use of appropriate frames with intumescent strips and any glazing being factory-fitted. In certain locations, the Building Regulations Part E, related to the passage of sound, require minimum sound reduction criteria, and these can be achieved by the use of appropriately sealed doorsets. The standard metric size for external doors is 2000 x 807 mm (1994 mm x 806 and 906 mm to BS 4787-1: 1980) with thicknesses of 40 or 44 mm. Metric external door frames for 2000 x 807 mm external doors are typically 2100 x 900 mm coordination size (work size 2095 x 890mm) with hardwood threshold and coordinating size 2053 x 900 mm (work size 2043 x 890 mm) without threshold. 1.03 Access for disabled people The Building Regulations Part M - 2004 edition, requires a wheelchair access into buildings with a threshold no higher than 15 mm. Normally, the minimum effective clear entrance width required is 800mm in new buildings, but 1OOOmm in buildings used by the general public. Visibilty zones are required in doors between 500 mm and 1500 mm from floor level. Windows also need to be carefully designed so that a transom interrupting vision for a seated person should not be between 900 and 1200 mm from the floor. The height for window controls to be used by people in wheelchairs should be between 800 and 1000 mm from the floor. 2 PIPES FOR PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE 2.01 Pipes for the conveyance of liquids and gases vary widely in material, quality, size and jointing methods. Many types are still based on inch measures and Whitworth screw threads, particularly as these were and are widely used not just in the United Kingdom but also in continental Europe. Even where pipe sizes are metricated, they do not always conform to the recommended series of dimensions. The standard (BS EN IS0 6708: 1996) recommends nominal sizes in millimeters (DN) for pipework systems. The DN designation may refer to either the bore or the outside diameter, which would then be referenced as DN/ ID or DN/OD respectively. The nominal sizes do not relate to exact sizes, and many other size designations are also used. The preferred DN values (BS EN I S 0 6708: 1996) are: 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 60, 65, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400,450,500,600,700,800,900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3600,3800 and 4000. The specifications for domestic water services in buildings are described in the standards BS 6700: 2006, BS EN 805: 2000 and
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1.02 Windows The typical range of window types (BS 644: 2003) is illustrated 38.1. The modular range of windows (BS 644: 2003) is based on increments of I50 mm in height and 300 mm in width. The equal divide range also has height increments of 150mm, but the widths are related to standardization of components in the manufacturing process. The two standard ranges are listed in Table I. The following standards relate to windows constructed from the standard materials; Timber (BS 644: 2003), Aluminium alloy (BS 4873: 2004), Steel (BS 6510: 2005) and PVC-U (BS 7412: 2002). The safety aspects of cleaning windows are specified in BS 8213-1: 2004. Where required by the Building Regulations Part B 2000 (2006 Edition), fire escape windows must be provided with a clear opening of greater than 0.33 m2 and a minimum clear dimensions of 450 mm. (e.g. 450 x 735 mm). These windows must not be restricted or lockable with removable keys. Safety considerations (BS 6180: 1999) dictate that any opening window less than 800mm from the floor should be protected to 800mm by a barrier or restricted to less than l 0 m m opening. It is a requirement (BS 6262-4: 2005) that all glazing less than 800 mm above floor (or ground level) should be of safety glass. Large openings up to 1100 mm above floor level should be guarded to that level when there is a drop outside of more than 600 mm (BS 8213-1: 2004). Window Energy Ratings (WERs) are an established measure of window energy efficiency. A formula combines the elements of solar heat transmittance, U-value and air infiltration to produce an overall rating on the A-G scale, with A the most energy efficient

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Side hung left hand open out

Projecting side hung Left hand (includes reversible)

Side hung left hand open in

Top hung

Projecting top hung lincludes reversible)

Bottom hung open in

Horizontal pivot (includes reversible)

Vertical centre pivot right hand left half open out (includes reversible)

Vertical pivot right hand two-thirds open out (includes reversible)

Vertical pivot right hand one-third open out (includes reversible)

Sliding window (horizontal slider) Double hung sash (vertical slider)

Tilt and turn or tilt before turn right hand

Fixed light

Direct glazed Left hand multi-Light

38.1 Typical window types and handing. Note: When specifying handing, the window must be viewed from the outside

Table I Standard metric window dimensions (BS 644:2003) Window height (mm)
300

Window width for modular range (mm)

Window width for equal divide range (mm)

2400

600

900

1200

1800

488

630

915

1200

1770

2339

450
600

750 900 I050 I200

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2100

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Note: The sizes given are co-ordinating sizes. The work sizes are 5 mm less than the co-ordinating sizes. Sizes not marked with an asterisk and certain larger sizes up to 3600 mm in width are standard products for some manufacturers.

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BS EN 806-2: 2005. The standard BS 6700: 2006 also includes a comprehensive list of references relating to plumbing systems. Gravity drainage systems inside buildings are described in the series of standards BS EN 12056: 2000 Parts 1-5. 2.02 Pipe materials Pipes are made of the following materials:
Steel Copper 0 Stainless steel 0 Cast iron 0 Plastics 0 Vitrified clay 0 Glass (for specialist laboratories, etc.).
0 0

Table I1 Standard steel pipe sizes (BS EN 10241: 2000 and BS EN 10255: 2004) Nominal size (DN)
6 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125

Imperial dimension (inch)

Specified outside diameter (mm)

10.2 13.5 17.2 21.3 26.9 33.1 42.4 48.3 60.3 76.1 88.9 114.3 139.7

2.03 Pipe joints

The methods in general use are:
0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Table Ill Standard copper pipe sizes (BS EN 1057: 2006) Nominal outside diameter (mm) Nominal wall thickness (mm)
0.6, 0.8, 1.0 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.8, 1.0 0.7.0.8, 1.0 1.o 0.8, 1.0 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 1.o 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 I .2, 2.0 1.5, 2.0 2.0 1.5, 2.5 1.5, 3.0 2.0, 3.0 3.0 3.0

Screwed joints - steel and plastic Welding - steel Spigot and socket dry (push-fit) Spigot and socket with cementitious material - cast iron Spigot and socket with solvent cement - plastics Compression fittings - copper, stainless steel, light-gauge steel, plastics Capillary soldering - copper.

2.04 Insulation Pipes carrying hot or chilled liquids, or in exposed conditions, will be insulated. The thickness of insulation will typically be between 25 and 75 mm depending on material used and the size of the pipe. After allowing for any such insulation, the space allowed for any pipe should be between two and three times its actual diameter which will allow for sockets, joints, bends and clearances. The standard BS 5970: 2001 as the Code of Practice, describes the types of insulating systems appropriate for various temperature ranges and BS 5422: 2001 indicates insulation thicknesses required under various conditions. 2.05 Steel pipes for screwed joints Steel tubes are available in a range of gauges from light to heavy (BS EN 10220: 2002). Standard outside diameters for the range of nominal DN bore sizes are given in Table I1 based on BS EN 10241: 2000 and BS EN 10255: 2004.
2.06 Copper Copper pipes are specified in accordance. with BS EN 1057: 2006. Joints are made with compression fittings or by capillary soldering. There are three grades of delivery condition:

6 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 22 28 35 40 42 54 64 66.1 76.1 88.9 108 133 159 219 261

1.0 1.0

1.2, 1.5 1.5

2.0

Table IV Light gauge stainless steel pipe sizes (BS EN 10312: 2002) Specified outside diameter (mm)
6 8 10 12 15 18 22 28 35 42 54 66.7 76.1 108 133 159

Maximum outside diameter (mm)

6.04 8.04 10.04 12.04 15.04 18.04 22.05 28.05 35.07 42.07 54.07 66.75 76.3 108.3 133.5 159.5

Specified wall thickness (mm)

0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.o 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0

R220 (annealed) R250 (half-hard) R290 (hard)

Straight lengths are provided in hard or half-hard condition from 6 to 267 mm outside diameter and coils in annealed (soft) condition from 6 to 28 mm outside diameter. Standard sizes and thicknesses are given in Table 111. Tolerances are quoted in BS EN 12449: 1999.

2.08 Cast iron Cast iron pipes are made to the following specifications:
0 0 0 0

2.07 Stainless steel Stainless steel pipes are used as an alternative to copper piping - the appropriate alloys are listed in BS EN 10312: 2002. The standard dimensions for light gauge tubes are shown in Table IV to BS EN 10312: 2002, but a wider range of diameters and thicknesses are listed in BS EN IS0 1127: 1997. The standard BS 6362: 1990gives a small range of thicknesses for use with pressure-tight threaded joints.

BS 460: 2002 Cast iron rainwater goods - specification. BS EN 877: 1999 Above and below ground pipes and fittings. BS 416 Part 1: 1990 Discharge and ventilating pipes - spigot and socket systems. BS437: 1978 Underground spigot and socket drain pipes.

Nominal DN and maximum external pipe diameters are given in Table V.

38-4 Windows, doors, pipes and cables Table V Cast iron pipe maximum external diameters Nominal size (DN)
40 50 65 75 90
100

Table VI11 Plastic pipe standards

BS 460:
2002 (mm)

BS EN 877: 1999 (mm)

50 60 80 85 112 137 162 212.5 276.5 328.5 43 1 534

BS 416-1: 1990 (mm)

63 76 89 101 114 I65

BS 437: 1978 (mm)

65 92

Utility function
Soil and waste

Standard BS EN 1329-1: 2000

BS EN 1451-1: 2000 BS EN 1453-1: 2000 BS EN 1455-1: 2000

Plastic pipe type

Unplasticised poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U) Polypropylene (PP) Unplasticised poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U)

56 69 82 I08 157

Aclylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
(ABSI Unplasticised poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U) Polyethylene (PE) Styrene copolymer blends (SANCPVC) Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C) Unplasticised poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U) Polyethylene (PE) Propylene copolymer General requirements Polybutylene (PB) Cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X)

1 I9 BS EN 1456-1: 2001

I25
150

I73 256

200 225 250 300 400 500

BS EN 1519-1: 2000 BS EN 1565-1: 2000 BS EN 1566-1: 2000

Water supply BS EN 1452-1: 2000 BS EN 12201-2: 2003 BS 4991: 1974 BS 7291-1: 2006 BS 7291-2: 2006 BS 7291-3: 2006

2.09 Plastics Both the types of plastic used for pipes and their uses are numerous. Consequently, there are a considerable number of British and European Standards governing this range of materials. BS 6700: 2006 has many useful references and lists the following plastics for domestic water services - polybutylene (PB), polyethylene (PE), cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X), unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). In addition, chlorinated poly vinyl chloride (PVC-C), polypropylene copolymer (PP)
and styrene copolymer (SAN+PVC) are used in soil and waste systems. Standards BS IS0 11922 Parts 1 and 2: 1997 give the nominal outside diameters for metric and inch series thermoplastic pipes respectively. These are given in Tables VI and VII, respectively. The following table (Table VIII) lists the standards relating to the various types of plastic pipe. BS EN 1451-1: 2000 describes PolYProPYlene waste Pipes and fittings for the series based on inch diameters. Table Ix gives the dimensions of this limited range.

Hot and cold water supply

Table IX Sizes of polypropylene pipes (BS EN 1451-1: 2000) (inch-basedseries)

inch dimension (inch)

34

diameter (mm)
34 41 54

Outside

Mean Outside diameter (mm)

34.6 41.0 54. I

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2.10 Pipes of vitrified clay Vitrified clay pipes for drains and sewers are described in BS EN 295-1: 1991. The minimum bores are slightly less than the listed nominal sizes (DN); 100, 150, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500,600,700,800, 1000 and 1200.
Table VI Sizes of plastic pipes (BS IS0 11922-1: 1997) (metric series) Nominal outside diameter (mm)
10

3.01 Electricity supply and distribution cables are mainly: Armoured cable for intake (not covered here, see the technical literature) 0 PVC insulated, in conduits of steel or plastic 0 PVC insulated, PVC sheathed Mineral insulated copper (or aluminium) conductors
General guidance on the use of 450/750 voltage cables is given in the standard BS 7540: 2o05.

12 16 20 25 32 40

50 63 75 90 I10 I25 I40

I60 I80 200 225 250 280 315

355 400 450 500 560 630 710

Note: More larger sizes are also included in the standard

Table VI1 Sizes of plastic pipes (BS I S 0 11922-2: 1997) (inch-basedseries) Nominal size (inches) Mean external diameter (mm)
10.2 13.5 17.2 21.3 26.9 33.7 42.4 48.3 60.3 75.3' 88.9 114.3 168.3

Nominal size (inches)

7 8 9
10

Mean diameter (mm)

193.7 219.1 244.5 273.0 323.9 355.6 406.4 457.2 508.0 558.8 609.6 660.4 711.2

3.02 PVC double-insulated cables These are normally used in electrical distribution for the smaller building types. Guidance on the use of PVC insulated cables is included in BS 6004: 2000. Table X gives the dimensions of PVC insulated cables, which are often accommodated in small ducts or voids in the construction. Conductor cross-sectional areas of 1 .O and 1.5 mm2 are used for lighting circuits, while ring mains require conductors of 2.5 mm2. Light and heavy duty cookers or showers require 6.0 and 10.0 mm2 conductors respectively. Since earthcontinuity conductors are now used in all circuits, all cable types have integral earth conductors. Cables with three insulated cores plus earth are used for circuits with two-way switching of lights. Flexible electrical cords for the connection of mobile and portable equipment are detailed in Table XI. Heat resisting (1 10.6 rubber cable is described in the standard BS 6007: 2006.
Table X Maximum dimensions of PVC insulated, PVC sheathed cable 300/500 volt (BS 6004: 2000) Nominal cross-sectional area of single conductor
(mm')

12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28

Single core diameter (mm)

4.5 4.9 5.8 6.8 7.4 8.8

Flat twin core dimensions

(mm)

Flat three core dimensions (mm)

4.7 x 9.8 5.4 x 11.5 6.2 x 13.5 7.4 x 16.5 8.0 x 18.0 9.6 x 22.5

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Note: More larger sizes are also included in the standard

I .5 2.5 4.0 6.0 10.0

4.7 x 7.4 5.4 x 8.4 6.2 x 9.8 7.2 x 11.5 8.0 x 13.0 9.6 x 16.0

Windows, doors, pipes and cables 38-5 Table X I Maximum dimensions of flexible electric cords rated up to 300/500 V for connection of appliances and equipment (BS 6500: 2000) Cross-sectional area of single conductor
(mm?

Rubber insulated and sheathed (mm) Twin Three core Four core

Rubber insulated and fibre braided (mm) Twin Three core Parallel twin

PVC insulated and sheathed (mm) Round twin Three core Four core

0.5 0.75 I .o I .5 2.5

6.2 6.6 7.2 8.8 10.2

6.6 7.2 7.8 9.3 10.9

7.3 7.8 8.3 10.3 12.1

7.0 7.3 7.7 9.2

7.4 7.8 8.2 9.8

4.5 x 7.2 4.7 x 7.5

7.2 7.5 8.6 10.6

7.6 8.0 9.4 11.4

8.3 9.0 10.5 12.5

Note: The core cables are colour coded: Twin - blue and brown, 3-core - green-and-yellow, blue and brown, 4-core - green-and-yellow, brown, black, grey or green-and-yellow, blue, brown, black, 5-core - green-and-yellow, blue, brown, black and grey.

3.03 Fire-resistant cables Fire-resistant electric cables having low smoke emission when affected by fire are specified in BS 7629 Parts 1 and 2: 1997, for multicore and multipair cables respectively. The key dimensions are noted in Table Xll. The Code of Practice (BS 5839-1: 2002) gives guidance on the design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems.
3.04 Cable trunking and conduit systems Cable trunking systems are covered in BS EN 50085 Part 1 : 2005, Part 2-1: 2006 and Part 2-3: 2001. Conduit systems for cable management are described in BS EN 61386 Parts 1, 21, 22 and 23: 2004, which give the standard sizes as 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 32,40,50,63 and 70mm. Steel conduit is specified in BS 4568-1: 1970, and non-metallic non-circular conduits are specified in BS 4607-5: 1982. The dimensions are listed in Table XIII.

Table Xlll Steel and non-metallicconduits (BS 4568-1: 1970 and BS 4607-1: 1984) Nominal size Steel (BS 4568-1: 1970) Maximum outside dimensions (mm) Light gauge plain ends Heavy gauge screwed or plain ends Non-metallic (BS 4607-5: 1982) Maximum outside dimensions (mm)

13 16 20 25 32

16.0 20.0 25.0 32.0

16.0 20.0 25.0 32.0

13.0 x 8. I 16.3 x 9.9 22.6 x 1 I .4 28.7 x 11.4 32.5 x 11.4

Table XIV Rectangular boxes for the accommodationof electrical wiring accessories (BS 4662: 2006)

Box type
1 gang 2 gang 3 gang 4 gang 6 gang

External dimensions (mm)

Nominal depths (mm)

3.05 Boxes for electrical accessories Boxes for the flush mounting of electrical accessories such as switches, socket outlets, cooker points, etc. are covered by BS 4662: 2006. These are summarised in Table XIV. The standard also quotes the internal dimensions for dry lining mounted boxes.
Table XI1 Dimensions of fire-resistantcables (BS 7629 Parts 1 and 2: 1997) Number of cores (BS 7629-1: 1997) Nominal cross sectional area of conductor (mm) I .o I .5 2.5 4.0 I .o I .5 2.5 4.0
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75 x 75 135 x 75 195 x 75 135 x 135 195 x 135

16, 25, 35, 41,47 16, 25, 35, 41.47 16, 25, 35, 41, 47 16, 25, 35, 41, 47 16, 25, 35.41, 47

4 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES 4.01 Windows and doors Chiltern Dynamics, 2005: T h e m 1 simulation, certification & energy ratings Technical Information TI-0505, High Wycombe, Chiltern Dynamics TRADA Technology, 2004: High peq5ofomance wood windows, High Wycombe, TRADA Technology Ltd BS 459: 1988 Matchboarded wooden door leaves for external use BS 644: 2003 Timber windows. Factory assembled windows of various types. Specification BS 1245: 1975 Metal door frames (steel) BS 1567: 1953 Specification for wood door frames and linings BS 4787-1: 1980 Internal and external doorsets, door leaves and frames. Specification for dimensional requirements BS 4873: 2004 Aluminium alloy windows BS 6180: 1999 Barriers in and about buildings. Code of practice BS 6375-1: 2004 Performance of windows and doors. Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification BS 65 10: 2005 Steel-framed windows and glazed doors BS 7412: 2002 Plastics windows made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles BS 8213 Windows, doors and rooflights: Part 1: 2004 Design for safety in use and during cleaning of windows. Code of practice. Part 4: 2007 Code of practice for the survey and installation of windows and external doorsets BS EN 1529: 2000 Door leaves. Height, width, thickness and squareness. Tolerance classes BS EN 12519: 2004 Windows and pedestrian doors. Terminology

Approximate overall diameter (mm)

8.0 8.5 10.5 13.5 8.0 9.5 12.0 13.5 9.0 10.5 13.0
15.0
11.0

1.5 2.5 4.0 7

I .o I .5 2.5 Nominal cross sectional area of conductor (mm)
1 .o

12.5

15.0
Approximate overall diameter (mm)

Number of pairs (BS 7629-2: 1997)

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I .5 2.5
2
I .o I .5 2.5
1 .o

8.0 8.5 10.5 9.0 10.5 13.0 16.5 20.5 23.0

I.5

2.5

Note: Larger numbers of cores and pairs are listed in the two quoted standards.

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BS EN 13501-2: 2003 Fire classification of construction products and building elements BS EN 14220: 2006 Timber and wood-based materials in external windows, external door leaves .and external doorframes. Requirements and specifications BS EN 14221: 2006 Timber and wood-based materials in internal windows, internal door leaves and internal doorframes. Requirements and specifications BS EN 14351-1: 2006 Windows and doors. Product standard, performance characteristics PAS 23-1: 1999 General performance requirements for door assemblies. Single leaf external door assemblies to dwellings

4.02 Pipes for plumbing and drainage

BS 21: 1985 Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (metric dimensions) BS I S 0 161-1: 1996 Plastics. Pipes, fittings and valves. Nominal outside diameters and pressures. Metric series BS 416-1: 1990 Discharge and ventilating pipes and fittings, sancast or spun in cast iron. Specification for spigot and socket systems BS 437: 1978 Specification for cast iron spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings BS 460: 2002 Cast iron rainwater goods. Specification BS 3867: 1987 Outside diameters and pressure ratings for pipe of thermoplastics materials (inch series) BS 4991: 1974 Specification for polypropylene copolymer pressure pipe BS 5254: 1976 Specification for polypropylene waste pipe and fittings BS 5422: 2001 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating within the temperature range -40C to +700"C BS 5970: 2001 Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment in the temperature range of -100C to +870"C BS 6362: 1990 Specification for stainless steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with BS 21 pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads BS 6700: 2006 Design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Specification BS 7291 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings: Part 1: 2006 General requirements. Part 2: 2006 Specification for polybutylene (PB) pipe and associated fittings. Part 3: 2006 Specification for cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings BS IS0 11922 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids. Dimensions and tolerances: Part 1: 1997 Metric series. Part 2: 1997 Inch-based series BS EN 295-1: 1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers. Requirements BS EN 803' 2000'Water supply. Requirements for systems and components outside buildings BS EN 806 Spec&icatiobs for installations inside buildings conveying water for human <orisudption: Part 1: 2000 General. ' ;t* Part 2: 2005 Design BS EN 877:. 1999 Cast iron p,ipes and.. fittings, their joints and ..I , . m buildings accessories for,the evacu3tion;of

BS EN 1057: 2006 Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications BS EN I S 0 1127: 1997 Stainless steel tubes. Dimensions and conventional masses per unit length BS EN 1329-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the buiIding structure. Unplasticised poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system BS EN 1451-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure. Polypropylene (PP). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system BS EN 1452-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Unplasticised poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). General BS EN 1453-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems with structured-wall pipes for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) inside buildings. Unplasticised poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes and the system BS EN 1455-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste (low and high temperature) within the building structure. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system BS EN 1456-1: 2001 Plastic piping systems for buried and aboveground drainage and sewerage under pressure. Unplasticised poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U). Specifications for piping components and the system BS EN 1519-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure. Polyethylene (PE). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system BS EN 1565-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure. Styrene copolymer blends (SAN+PVC). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system BS EN 1566-1: 2000 Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure. Chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-C). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system BS EN I S 0 6708: 1996 Pipework components. Definition and selection of DN (nominal size) BS EN 10242: 1995 Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron BS EN 10220: 2002 Seamless and welded steel tubes. Dimensions and masses per unit length BS EN 10226 Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads: Part 1: 2004 Taper external threads and parallel internal threads. Part 2: 2005 Taper threads. Part 3: 2005 Verification BS EN 10241: 2000 Steel threaded pipe fittings BS EN 10255: 2004 Non-ally steel tubes suitable for welding and threading. Technical delivery conditions BS EN 10312: 2002 Welded stainless steel tubes for the conveyance of water and other aqueous liquids. Technical delivery conditions BS EN 12056 Parts 1-5: 2000 Gravity drainage systems inside buildings BS EN 12201-2: 2003 Plastics piping systems for water supply. Polyethylene (PE). Pipes BS EN 12449: 1999 Copper and copper alloys. Seamless, round tubes for general purposes

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4.03 Materials for electrical supply and distribution CIBSE Guide K, 2004. 'Electricity in Buildings', Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, London BS 4568 Specification for steel conduit and fittings with threads of I S 0 form for electrical installations: Part 1: 1970 Steel conduit, bends and couplers

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BS 4607 Non-metallic conduit fittings for electrical installations: Part 1: 1984 Specification for fittings and components of insulating material. Part 5: 1982 Specification for rigid conduits, fittings and components of insulating material BS 4662: 2006 Boxes for flush mounting of electrical accessories. Requirements and test methods and dimensions BS 5839-1: 2002 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance BS 6004: 2000 Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring BS 6007: 2006 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring BS 6500: 2000 Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 3001 500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments BS 7211: 1998Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low emission of smoke BS 7540 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V. Part 1: 2005 General guidance: Part 2: 2005: Harmonized cable types from HD 21 and HD 22. Part 3: 2005 National standard cables not included in HD 21 and HD 22

BS 7629 Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire: Part 1: 1997 Multicore cables. Part 2: 1997 Multipair cables BS 767 1: 2001 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE wiring regulations, sixteenth edition BS EN 50085 cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations: Part 1: 2005 General requirements. Part 2-1: 2006 Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for mounting on walls and ceilings. Part 2-3: 2001 Particular requirements for slotted cable trunking systems BS EN 60702-1 : 2002 Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with a rated voltage not exceeding 750 V. Cables BS EN 60670 Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations: Part 1: 2005 General requirements. Part 22: 2006 Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures BS EN 61386 Conduit systems for cable management: Part 1: 2004 General requirements. Part 21: 2004 Particular requirements. Rigid conduit systems. Part 22: 2004 Particular requirements. Pliable conduit systems. Part 23: 2004 Particular requirements. Flexible conduit systems