Document Status
Replaced, remains current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Details test requirements for partitions, fully insulated, partially insulated and uninsulated doorsets and shutter assemblies, ceiling membranes and glazed elements.
History
Supersedes BS 476-8:1972. Amendment C1 dated April 2014 - Information added to Foreword. Amendment C2 dated December 2024 - Supersession updated in Foreword.
ISBN
9780539342833
Subjects
- Internal glazing
- Lining/dry partitioning
- Fire tests
- Building structure
- Internal walls
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Demountable suspended ceilings
- Materials
- Windows and doors
- Fire Doors
- General purpose sheets
- Walls/masonry/cavity walls
- Doors
- Glass sheets
- Special subject areas
- Fire
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.