Flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings - code of practice (Withdrawn)

BS 6229:2018

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Recommendations are give for design principles and application uses for flat roofs with continuously supported roof coverings. Details are given for weathertightness, drainage, thermal design, sound insulation, condensation control, structural support, fire precautions, maintenance and repair. This Code of Practice (COP) can be used for the following - terraces, podia, parking decks and green/garden roofs and roof coverings with a pitch not greater than 10° to the horizontal.

History

Superseded by BS 6229:2025. Supersedes BS 6229:2003. Came into effect 30 November 2018.

ISBN

9780580996542

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Roofs
  • Flat roofs

Publisher History

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