Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for the purposes of utilities. Specification for surface boxes (incorporating corrigendum No. 1)

BS 5834-2:2011

British Standards Institution
Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for the purposes of utilities. Specification for surface boxes (incorporating corrigendum No. 1) Download document

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

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BS

Abstract

Requirements for surface boxes primarily intended for use with guards and underground chambers designed for the purposes of utilities including those intended for factory infill with a maximum overall clear opening of 450 mm x 450 mm. Applicable to surface boxes made from cast iron, cast aluminium and fabricated steel.

History

Supersedes BS 5834-2:1983 and BS 5834-3:1985. Came into effect 31 July 2011. Part 2 first published January 1983. Part 3 first published October 1985. Second (present) edition as Part 2 (combined revision of Part 2 and Part 3), July 2011. Amendment dated December 2013 - C1. See foreword for details.

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9780580849794

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Liquid/gas supply

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