Assessing and managing flood risk in development - code of practice
BS 8533:2017
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Provides recommendations and guidance for assessing flood risk and for selecting the appropriate flood risk measures for development in the UK.
History
Supersedes BS 8533:2011. Came into effect 31 December 2017. Complementary to BS EN 752 which covers drain and sewer systems outside buildings.
ISBN
9780580960826
Subjects
- Flood management
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Environmental planning/land
- Public health/water engineering
- Flood defences
- Planning and development
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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