Highlights of TRADA’s update of British Standards - Dec 2009
Now in the Technical Information Library, compiled specifically for TRADA members:
Standards Update gives details of new and revised standards relevant to TRADA members, those amended or withdrawn and also includes drafts which are now available for public comment through BSI. Click on this link to view the Dec 2009 issue of Standards Update (TRADA members only).
The list of British Standards relating to timber has been updated in line with the changes in June. This lists the current editions of Standards selected as being relevant to TRADA members. Click on this link to download a PDF version of the List of British Standards (TRADA members only).
Acoustics Guidelines to special situations in the field - a corrigendum
Adhesives A new standard to determine mode 1 adhesive fracture energy
Agricultural buildings Most of BS 5502 reviewed and confirmed
Building and structures Nine ENs on the way for thermal insulation product specifications
Finishes and coatings for wood New work started on drying tests and visual assessment of defects
Fire New smoke control tests for glazed doorsets
Flooring New work started on solid wood overlay flooring
Furniture and fitments New standard affecting domestic tables
Joinery New work on fire resistance and smoke control of pedestrian doorsets
Joints and fasteners New standards for capacity of punched metal fasteners in trusses and torsional resistance of screws
Pallets An EN on the way for pallet wrapping machines and a draft on box pallets for comment
Preservation and durability Various standards under review
Recreational uses An amendment about safety of activity toys
Structural timber and design National Annex to Eurocode 1 for silos and tanks
Amendment to National Annex to Eurocode 5
***Note much of BS 5268 is already withdrawn***
An EN on the way for strength classes
Timber - general New work on qualitative classification of oak, beech and poplar
Wood-based panels New standards for solid wood panels
Woodworking Machinery The woodworking machinery panel tops bill with a long list of new and amended standards, standards under review and ENs to be adopted soon
Miscellaneous New work started on sustainability terminology specification and recycling wood waste including oversize waste from composting.
Note: TRADA members receive a 10% discount on the price of British Standards when ordered through TRADA Technology. Please contact the Publications Department on 01494 569602 or email to order
