Model Specification Clauses

Welcome to the specification clause database.

From this area you can access specification clauses for a wide range of timber products and services. The clauses are provided as templates with spaces for you to complete and are provided in the industry-standard NBS format.

Subject: Exterior uses

NBS Specification Clauses Q

Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering timber for plant containers, fencing, site and street furniture and equipment such as gates and barriers, play and sports equipment and other timber structures and their installation. NBS Specification Clauses: Q - Paving/ Planting/ Fencing/ Site furniture

Subject: Exterior uses>Cladding

NBS Specification Clauses H

Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering rigid sheet cladding and timber weatherboarding. The clauses deal with types of cladding and general requirements. NBS Specification Clauses: H - Cladding/covering

Subject: Floors

NBS Specification Clauses K

Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/casings; rigid sheet fine linings/panelling; and timber strip/board fine flooring/linings. The clauses in each section deal with types, general requirements, fabrication, preparation, fixing, finishing and workmanship. NBS Specification Clauses: K - Linings/sheathing/dry partitioning

Subject: Floors>Decorative flooring

NBS Specification Clauses M

Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering wood block, composition block, mosaic parquet flooring; painting and clear finishing. The clauses deal with types of flooring, preparation of bases, laying and finishing; coating systems, preparation and application. NBS Specification Clauses: M - Surface finishes

Subject: Structural and engineered timber>Timber engineering design

NBS Specification Clauses G

Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering carpentry/timber framing/first fixing. Clauses deal with general information and requirements, types of timber, workmanship, jointing and erection and installation. NBS Specification Clauses: G - Structural/carcassing timber

Subject: Timber in fire>Fire retardant treatments

NBS Specification Clauses Z

Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering, for timber, purpose-made joinery and preservative and fire retardant treatments. NBS Specification Clauses: Z - Building fabric reference specification