News
March 16, 2010
Highlights of TRADA’s update of British Standards - Feb 2010
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- Standards Update gives details of new and revised standards relevant to TRADA members, those amended or withdrawn and also includes drafts which are now available for public comment through BSI.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 Feb 2010 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
A new standard on acoustic properties of building elements and buildings
EN on the way for terms used in acoustic emission testing
Draft for comment on measurement of room acoustic parameters
Adhesives
New standards indoor wood adhesives
New work on adhesives for load bearing timber structures
Building and structures
New codes for earthworks, timber floors and roofs
New work on various insulation products
Finishes and coatings for wood
New standards on evaluation of coating systems
Fire
New standard for mounting thermal insulation products for testing
Amendments to various fire classification standards
New work on various fire tests
Drafts for comment on various fire standards
Flooring
New standards on geometrical characteristics and overlay elements
New work started on resistance to indentation
Furniture and fitments
New Published Document on clarifying dimension of office chairs
New work on beds and mattresses
Draft for comment on hardware for furniture
Joinery
New guide for specifying door fittings
Pallets
New standard on pallet vocabulary
Preservation and durability
New standards on preservation against Linnaeus
Structural timber and design
National Annex to Eurocode 7 Geotechnical design
Corrigendum to Eurocode 1 Wind actions
New work on evaluating characteristic values for structural timber and structural testing
Timber - general
Drafts for comment on dimensions and classification or oak, beech and poplar
Wood-based panels
New ISO for OSB
Draft for comment non mechanical properties of plywood
Woodworking Machinery
A long list of amendments and withdrawals
ENs on the way
TRADA members receive 10% discount on Standards when ordering through TRADA Technology Ltd; telephone 01494 569602 for details.
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