Workmanship on construction sites. Design and installation of dry lining systems - Code of practice (Incorporating Corrigendum No. 1)

BS 8000-8:2023

British Standards Institution
Workmanship on construction sites. Design and installation of dry lining systems - Code of practice (Incorporating Corrigendum No. 1) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Gives recommendations for the design, installation, workmanship and finishing for dry lining systems using gypsum-based plasterboards. Covers accuracy, competency, materials, checking, handover and includes design considerations, application and acceptance.

History

Supersedes BS 8000-8:1994 and BS 8212:1995. Came into effect 31 January 2023. See Foreword for further information about this document. Amendment dated July 2024 - C1: Correction to Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 5b), Figure 16e) and Figure 20b). Correction to values in 7.5.10a) and 7.5.10b). Additional wording in B.11.2.2 (referring to Figure 19).

ISBN

9780539311266

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Lining/dry partitioning
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Legal issues and management
  • Internal walls
  • Site management

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