Standards Development

Scope

• The scope falls short in defining when this document becomes applicable and review will be undertaken to either make clear the limitation of the scope to shallow domestic or commercial structures, or to make it clear within the content that the scope extends to deeper and more complex underground structures such as tunnels.

• Resolve the omission from the scope for buried roofs and to a degree podium deck: o These structure types are becoming increasingly popular but are particularly problematic to waterproofing o Include a new section in Section 7 to include the unique changes of podium decks and buried roofs.

• There is also a need to clarify when BS 8102 comes into force, for example “all useable spaces below the level of the Damp Proof Course” o would help to ensure that structures such as lift pits are included within the scope of the document.

Purpose

To plan, programme and coordinate standards work in the area of geotechnics in accordance with the agreed programmes and allocated resources. To provide UK input to CEN/TC 250/SC 7 Eurocode 7 Geotechnical design and design and Eurocodes related documents. It also mirrors CEN/TC 288 Execution of special geotechnical works.