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Standards in development (91)

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BS 4142 Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areasIdea
BS 5930 Code of practice for site investigationsIdea
BS 6375-3+A1 Performance of windows and doors Part 3: Classification for additional performance characteristics and guidance on selection and specificationPublic Comment
BS 8000-0 Execution of works on construction sites Part 0: Introduction and general principlesIdea
BS 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings - Code of PracticePublic Comment
BS 8544 Guide for life-cycle costing of maintenance during the in-use phases of buildingsPublic Comment
BS 8574 Management of Ground Engineering informationAccepted
BS EN 1191 Windows and doors - Resistance to repeated opening and closing - Test methodPublication
BS EN 12699 Execution of special geotechnical work - Displacement pilesPublic Comment
BS EN 13022-1 Glass in building - Structural sealant glazing Part 1: Glass products for structural sealant glazing systems for supported and unsupported monolithic and multiple glazingAccepted
BS EN 13022-2 Glass in building - Structural sealant glazing Part 2: Assembly rulesAccepted
BS EN 13120:2009/A1 Internal blinds - Performance requirements including safetyTechnical Review
BS EN 13279-2 Gypsum binders and gypsum plasters Part 2 : Test methodsApproval
BS EN 13330 Shutters - Hard body impact and resistance against intrusion - Test methodsApproval
BS EN 1337-1 Structural bearings Part 1: GeneralApproval
BS EN 13561 External blinds and awnings - Performance requirements including safetyTechnical Review
BS EN 13594 Protective gloves for professional motorcycle riders - Requirements and test methodsPublic Comment
BS EN 13659 Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safetyTechnical Review
BS EN 13914-1 Design, preparation and application of external rendering and internal plastering - External renderingIdea
BS EN 13914-2 Design, preparation and application of external rendering and internal plastering Part 2: Design considerations and essential principles for internal plasteringIdea
BS EN 13950 Gypsum plasterboard thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels - Definitions, requirements and test methodsPublic Comment
BS EN 13963 ?Jointing materiels for gypsum plasterboards – Definitions, requirements and test methods?Public Comment
BS EN 14037-1 Free hanging heating and cooling surfaces for water with a temperature below 120°C Part 1: Technical specifications and requirementsTechnical Review
BS EN 14037-2 Free hanging heating and cooling surfaces for water with a temperature below 120°C Part 2: Test method for thermal output of ceiling mounted radiant panelsApproval
BS EN 14037-3 Free hanging heating and cooling surfaces for water with a temperature below 120°C Part 3: Rating method and evaluation of radiant thermal output of ceiling mounted radiant panelsApproval
BS EN 14037-4 Free hanging heating and cooling surfaces for water with a temperature below 120°C Part 4: Test method for cooling capacity of ceiling mounted radiant panelsApproval
BS EN 14037-5 Free hanging heating and cooling surfaces for water with a temperature below 120°C Part 5: Test method for thermal output of open or closed heated ceiling surfacesApproval
BS EN 14190 ?Gypsum plasterboard products from processing - Definitions, requirements and test methods?Public Comment
BS EN 14195 ?Metal framing components for gypsum plasterboard systems – Definitions, requirements and test methods?Public Comment
BS EN 14199 Execution of special geotechnical work - MicropilesPublic Comment
BS EN 1537 Execution of special geotechnical works - Ground anchorsApproval
BS EN 16205 Laboratory measurement of walking noise on floorsApproval
BS EN 1621-2 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact Part 2: Motorcyclists' back protectors - Requirements and test methodsTechnical Review
BS EN 16313 Valves for heating installations - Detachable connection with outside threaded pipe G ¾ A and inside coneApproval
BS EN 16430-1 Fan assisted radiators, convectors and trench convectors Part 1: Technical specifications and requirementsPublic Comment
BS EN 16430-2 Fan assisted radiators, convectors and trench convectors Part 2: Test method and rating for thermal outputPublic Comment
BS EN 16430-3 Fan assisted radiators, convectors and trench convectors Part 3: Test method and rating for cooling capacityPublic Comment
BS EN 16433 Internal Blinds - Protection from strangulation hazards - Test methodsTechnical Review
BS EN 16434 Internal Blinds - Protection from strangulation hazards - Requirements and test methods for safety devicesTechnical Review
BS EN 16487 Acoustics - Test code for suspended ceilings Part 1: Sound absorptionPublic Comment
BS EN 16612 the load resistance of glass panes by calculation and testingAccepted
BS EN 16613 and laminated safety glass - Determination of interlayer mechanical propertiesAccepted
BS EN 1932 External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing and performance criteriaApproval
BS EN 1997-1:2004/A1 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design Part 1: General rulesApproval
BS EN 442-1 Radiators and convectors Part 1: Technical specifications and requirementsPublic Comment
BS EN 442-1 Radiators and convectors Part 1: Technical specifications and requirementsPublic Comment
BS EN 442-2 Radiators and convectors Part 2: Test Methods and ratingPublic Comment
BS EN 442-3 Radiators and convectors Part 3: Evaluation of conformityPublic Comment
BS EN 60455-2 Ed 3.0 Resin based reactive compounds used for electrical insulation -Part 2: Methods of testPublic Comment
BS EN 60684-3-214 Ed 3.0 Flexible insulating sleeving Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 214: Heat-shrinkable; polyolefin sleeving; not flame retarded; thick and medium wallPublic Comment
BS EN 60819-1:201X Non-cellulosic papers for electrical purposes Part 1: Definitions and general requirementsAccepted
BS EN 60819-3-4 Ed 2.0 Non-cellulosic papers for electrical purposes Part 3: Specifications for individual materials - Sheet 4: Aramid fibre paper containing not more than 50 % of mica particlesPublic Comment
BS EN 62677-1 Heat shrinkable low and medium voltage moulded shapes Part 1: General requirementsPublic Comment
BS EN 62677-2 Heat shrinkable low and medium voltage moulded shapes Part 2: Methods of testAccepted
BS EN ISO 10140-1/A2 Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements Part 1: Application rules for specific products - Amendment 2: Rainfall NoisePublic Comment
BS EN ISO 1288-2 Glasing in Building - Determination of the Bending Strength of Glass Part 2: Coaxial Double Ring Test on Flat Specimens with Large Test Surface AreasPublic Comment
BS EN ISO 1288-3 Glasing in Building - Determination of the Bending Strength of Glass Part 3: Test with Specimen Supported at Two Points (Four Point Bending)Public Comment
BS EN ISO 1288-4 Glasing in Building - Determination of the Bending Strength of Glass Part 4: Testing of Channel Shaped GlassPublic Comment
BS ENISO 10140-3:2010/Amd 1 measurement of sound insulation of building elements Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation - Amendment 1Public Comment
BS ENISO 10140-5/A1 Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements Part 5: Requirements for test facilities and equipment - Amendment 1: Rainfall noisePublic Comment
BS ENISO 14688-1:2002/A1 Geotechnical investigation and testing - Identification and classification of soil Part 1: Identification and descriptionApproval
BS ENISO 14688-2:2004/AMD 1 Geotechnical investigation and testing - Identification and classification of soil Part 2: Principles for a classificationApproval
BS ENISO 1680 Acoustics - Test code for the measurement of airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machinesApproval
BS ENISO 1680:1999/A1 Acoustics - Test code for the measurement of airborne noise emitted by rotating electrical machinesApproval
Opens a new windowBS ENISO 17892-1 testing - Laboratory testing of soil Part 1: Determination of water content (conversion of CEN ISO TS 17892-1 into EN)Public Comment
Opens a new windowBS ENISO 17892-2 testing - Laboratory testing of soil Part 2: Determination of bulk density (conversion of CEN ISO TS 17892-2 into EN)Public Comment
BS ENISO 2922:2000/A1 Acoustics - Measurement of airborne sound emitted by vessels on inland waterways and harboursApproval
BS ENISO 717-1:2013+COR1null
BS ENISO 9295 Acoustics - Measurement of high-frequency noise emitted by computer and business equipmentPublic Comment
BS ISO 10140-3:2010/Amd 2 Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation - Amendment 2Accepted
BS ISO 10140-3:2010/Amd 3 Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation - Amendment 3Accepted
BS ISO 11200 Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Guidelines for the use of basic standards for the determination of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positionsPublic Comment
BS ISO 12913-1 Acoustics - Soundscape Part 1: Definition and conceptual frameworkPublic Comment
BS ISO 12999-1 Acoustics - Determination and application of measurement uncertainties i n building acoustics Part 1: Sound insulationPublic Comment
BS ISO 15686-5 Buildings and constructed assets - Service-life planning Part 5: Life-cycle costingIdea
BS ISO 15686-7 Buildings and constructed assets - Service life planning Part 7: Performance evaluation for feedback of service life data from practiceIdea
BS ISO 16251-1 Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of the reduction of transmitted impac t noise by floor coverings on a small floor mock-up — Part 1: Heavyweight floorPublic Comment
BS ISO 16283-1 Acoustics - Field measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements Part 1: Airborne sound insulationPublic Comment
BS ISO 16283-2 Acoustics - Field measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements Part 2: Impact sound insulationAccepted
BS ISO 16717-2 Accoustics - Evaluation of sound insulation spectra by single-numbers Part 2: Impact sound insulationAccepted
BS ISO 1996-1 Acoustics - Description, measurement and assessment of environmental noise Part 1: Basic quantities and assessment proceduresAccepted
BS ISO 3743-2:1994/Amd 1 Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Engineering methods for small, movable sources in reverberant fields Part 2: Methods for special reverberation test rooms - Amendment 1Accepted
BS ISO 532-1 Acoustics - Methods for calculating loudness Part 1: Zwicker methodAccepted
BS ISO 532-2 Acoustics - Methods for calculating loudness Part 2: Moore-Glasberg methodAccepted
BS ISO 6926 Acoustics - Requirements for the performance and calibration of reference sound sources used for the determination of sound power levelsAccepted
BS NA to EN 1997-1 UK National Annex to Eurocode 7 Geotechnical design - General rulesIdea
BS/EN/ISO 1288-1 Glazing in Building - Determination of the bending strength of glass Part 1: Fundimentals of testing glassPublic Comment
BS8895-1 Designing for material efficiency in building projects Part 1: Code of practice for appraisal and strategic briefingPublication
BSEN1026/A1 Windows and doors - Air permeability - Test methodnull
PD ISO 15686-4 Building Construction - Service Life Planning Part 4: Service Life Planning using IFC based Building Information ModellingPublic Comment
PD ISO/TR 15686-11 Buildings and Constructed Assets - Service Life Planning Part 11: TerminologyAccepted

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Published standards (78)

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BS EN 15657-1:2009Acoustic properties of building elements and of buildings. Laboratory measurement of airborne and structure borne sound from building equipment - Simplified cases where the equipment mobilities are much higher than the receiver mobilities, taking whirlpool baths as an exampleCurrent
BS ISO 15665:2003Acoustics. Acoustic insulation for pipes, valves and flangesCurrent
BS EN ISO 18233:2006Acoustics. Application of new measurement methods in building and room acousticsCurrent
BS EN ISO 10534-1:2001Acoustics. Determination of sound absorption coefficient and impedance in impedances tubes - Method using standing wave ratioCurrent
BS EN ISO 10052:2004+A1:2010Acoustics. Field measurements of airborne and impact sound insulation and of service equipment sound. Survey methodCurrent
BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A1:2012Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Application rules for specific productsCurrent, Work in Hand
BS EN ISO 10140-2:2010Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Measurement of airborne sound insulationCurrent
BS EN ISO 10140-3:2010Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Measurement of impact sound insulationCurrent
BS EN ISO 10140-4:2010Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Measurement procedures and requirementsCurrent
BS EN ISO 10140-5:2010Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Requirements for test facilities and equipmentCurrent, Work in Hand
BS EN ISO 10848-1:2006Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of the flanking transmission of airborne and impact sound between adjoining rooms - Frame documentCurrent
BS EN ISO 10848-2:2006Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of the flanking transmission of airborne and impact sound between adjoining rooms - Application to light elements when the junction has a small influenceCurrent
BS EN ISO 10848-3:2006Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of the flanking transmission of airborne and impact sound between adjoining rooms - Application to light elements when the junction has a substantial influenceCurrent
BS EN ISO 10848-4:2010Acoustics. Laboratory measurement of the flanking transmission of airborne and impact sound between adjoining rooms - Application to junctions with at least one heavy elementCurrent
BS EN ISO 7235:2009Acoustics. Laboratory measurement procedures for ducted silencers and air-terminal units. Insertion loss, flow noise and total pressure lossCurrent
BS EN ISO 7235:2003Acoustics. Laboratory measurement procedures for ducted silencers and air-terminal units. Insertion loss, flow noise and total pressure lossWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 11691:2009Acoustics. Measurement of insertion loss of ducted silencers without flow. Laboratory survey methodCurrent
BS EN ISO 3382-3:2012Acoustics. Measurement of room acoustic parameters - Open plan offices Current
BS EN ISO 3382-2:2008Acoustics. Measurement of room acoustic parameters - Reverberation time in ordinary roomsCurrent
BS EN ISO 3382-1:2009Acoustics. Measurement of room acoustic parameters - Performance spacesCurrent
BS EN ISO 354:2003Acoustics. Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation roomCurrent
BS EN ISO 140-1:1998Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Requirements for laboratory test facilities with suppressed flanking transmissionWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-3:1995Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation of building elementsWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-12:2000Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurement of room-to-room airborne and impact sound insulation of an access floorWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-11:2005Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurements of the reduction of transmitted impact sound by floor coverings on lightweight reference floorsWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-16:2006Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurement of the sound reduction index improvement by additional liningWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-18:2006Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurement of sound generated by rainfall on building elementsCurrent
BS EN ISO 140-14:2004Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Guidelines for special situations in the fieldCurrent
BS EN ISO 140-8:1998Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurements of the reduction of transmitted impact noise by floor coverings on a heavyweight standard floorWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-4:1998Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Field measurements of airborne sound insulation between roomsCurrent
BS EN ISO 140-5:1998Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Field measurements of airborne sound insulation of facade elements and facadesCurrent
BS EN ISO 140-6:1998Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurements of impact sound insulation of floorsWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 140-7:1998Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Field measurements of impact sound insulation of floorsCurrent
BS EN 20140-9:1994Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurement of room-to-room airborne sound insulation of a suspended ceiling with a plenum above itWithdrawn
BS EN 20140-10:1992Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation of small building elementsWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 15186-3:2010Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements using sound intensity - Laboratory measurements at low frequenciesCurrent
BS EN ISO 15186-2:2010Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements using sound intensity - Field measurementsCurrent
BS EN ISO 15186-1:2003Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements using sound intensity - Laboratory measurementsCurrent
BS EN ISO 3382:2000Acoustics. Measurement of the reverberation time of rooms with reference to other acoustical parametersWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 7235:1996Acoustics. Measurement procedures for ducted silencers. Insertion loss, flow noise and total pressure lossWithdrawn
BS EN 29052-1:1992Acoustics. Method for the determination of dynamic stiffness. - Materials used under floating floors in dwellingsCurrent
BS EN ISO 717-1:1997Acoustics. Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Airborne sound insulationWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 717-2:1997Acoustics. Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Impact sound insulationWithdrawn
BS EN ISO 717-1:2013Acoustics. Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Airborne sound insulationCurrent
BS EN ISO 717-2:2013Acoustics. Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Impact sound insulationCurrent
BS EN ISO 11654:1997Acoustics. Sound absorbers for use in buildings. Rating of sound absorptionCurrent
BS ISO 17497-1:2004Acoustics. Sound scattering properties of surfaces - Measurement of the random-incidence scattering coefficient in a reverberation roomCurrent
BS ISO 17497-2:2012Acoustics. Sound-scattering properties of surfaces - Measurement of the directional diffusion coefficient in a free fieldCurrent
BS EN 12354-3:2000Building acoustics. Estimation of acoustic performance in buildings from the performance of elements - Airborne sound insulation against outdoor soundCurrent
BS EN 12354-4:2000Building acoustics. Estimation of acoustic performance in buildings from the performance of elements - Transmission of indoor sound to the outsideCurrent
BS EN 12354-1:2000Building acoustics. Estimation of acoustic performance in buildings from the performance of elements - Airborne sound insulation between roomsCurrent
BS EN 12354-2:2000Building acoustics. Estimation of acoustic performance in buildings from the performance of elements - Impact sound insulation between roomsCurrent
BS EN 12354-5:2009Building acoustics. Estimation of acoustic performance of building from the performance of elements - Sounds levels due to the service equipmentCurrent
BS EN 12354-6:2003Building acoustics. Estimation of acoustic performance of buildings from the performance of elements - Sound absorption in enclosed spacesCurrent
BS 7643-3:1993Building construction. Expression of users' requirements - Acoustical requirementsCurrent
PD CEN/TR 15226:2006Building products. Treatment of acoustics in product technical specificationsCurrent
BS 8233:1987Code of practice for sound insulation and noise reduction for buildingsWithdrawn
BS 8216:1991Code of practice for use of sprayed lightweight mineral coatings used for thermal insulation and sound absorption in buildingsWithdrawn
BS EN 20140-2:1993Determination, verification and application of precision dataCurrent, Work in Hand
BS EN 12758:2002Glass in building. Glazing and airborne sound insulation. Product descriptions and determination of propertiesWithdrawn
BS EN 12758:2011Glass in building. Glazing and airborne sound insulation. Product descriptions and determination of propertiesCurrent
BS 6177:1982Guide to selection and use of elastomeric bearings for vibration isolation of buildingsObsolescent
BS EN 14496:2005Gypsum based adhesives for thermal/acoustic insulation composite panelsa nd plasterboards. Definitions, requirements and test methodsCurrent
BS 2750-1:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Recommendations for laboratoriesWithdrawn
BS 2750-3:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of building elementsWithdrawn
BS 2750-4:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Field measurements of airborne sound insulation between roomsWithdrawn
BS 2750-5:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Field measurements of airborne sound insulation of facade elements and facadesWithdrawn
BS 2750-6:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurements of impact sound insulation of floorsWithdrawn
BS 2750-7:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Field measurements of impact sound insulation of floorsWithdrawn
BS 2750-8:1980Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Laboratory measurements of the reduction of transmitted impact noise by floor coverings on a standard floorWithdrawn
BS 5363:1976Method for measurement of reverberation time in auditoriaWithdrawn
BS 4142:1997Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areasCurrent
BS 5821-1:1984Methods for rating the sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Method for rating the airborne sound insulation in buildings and of interior building elementsWithdrawn
BS 5821-2:1984Methods for rating the sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Method for rating the impact sound insulationWithdrawn
BS 5821-3:1984Methods for rating the sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Method for rating the airborne sound insulation of façade elements and façadesCurrent
BS EN 14759:2005Shutters. Acoustic insulation relative to airborne sound. Expression of performanceCurrent
BS 8233:1999Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings. Code of practiceCurrent, Work in Hand
CP 153-3:1972Windows and rooflights - Windows and rooflights. Sound insulationWithdrawn

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