Space and weight allowances
BSRIA Guide BG 84/2024
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
BSRIA Guide
Abstract
Covers space and weight allowances for mechanical, public health and electrical equipment, lift installations and general building services. Supplies tables linked to building occupancy densities, minimum structural loadings and means of escape.
History
Along with BG 85/2024 'Mechanical criteria', BG 86/2024 'Electrical criteria' and BG 87/2024 'Useful information guide' supersedes BG 9/2011 'Rules of thumb. Guidelines for building services. 5th edition' (BSRIA, 2011). Dated January 2024.
ISBN
9780860228066
Subjects
- Building services
Publisher History
BSRIA was founded in 1956. It is a consultancy, test and research organisation which publishes technical notes and guidance for designers and specifiers of building services.
Information
NBS
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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