2.1
General
Materials used for the construction of buildings shall conform to standard specifications
listed in this Part of the Code. Any deviation from the type design or architectural detail
from those specified in these standards may be accepted by the Building Official as long
as the materials standards specified therein are conformed with.
2.1.1
New or Alternative Materials
The provisions of this Part are not intended to prevent the use of any new and alternative
materials. Any such material may be approved provided it is shown to be satisfactory for
the purpose intended and at least equivalent of that required in this Part in quality,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistivity, durability, safety, maintenance and compatibility.
Approval in writing shall be obtained by the owner or his agent before any new,
alternative or equivalent materials are used. The Building Official shall base such
approval on the principle set forth above and shall require that specified tests be made as
per Sec 2.1.4 or sufficient evidence or proof be submitted, at the expense of the owner or
his agent, to substantiate any claim for the proposed material.
2.1.2
Used Materials
The provisions of this Part do not preclude the use of used or reclaimed materials
provided such materials meet the applicable requirements as for new materials for their
intended use.
2.1.3
Storage of Materials
All building materials shall be stored at the building site(s) in such a way as to prevent
deterioration or the loss or impairment of their structural and other essential properties
(Part 7 of this Code).
2.1.4
Methods of Test
Every test of material required in this Part, or by the Building Official, for the control of
quality and for the fulfillment of design and specification requirements, shall be carried
out in accordance with a standard method of test issued by the Bangladesh Standards and
Testing Institution (BSTI). In the absence of Bangladesh Standards, the Building Official
shall determine the test procedures. Laboratory tests shall be conducted by recognized
laboratories acceptable to the Building Official.
If, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is insufficient evidence of compliance
with any of the provisions of the Code or there is evidence that any material or
construction does not conform to the requirements of this Code, the Building Official
may require tests to be performed as proof of compliance. The cost of any such test shall
be borne by the owner.
The manufacturer or supplier shall satisfy himself that the materials conform to the
relevant standards and if requested shall furnish a certificate or guarantee to this effect.
2.2
Masonry
2.2.1
Aggregates
Aggregates for masonry shall conform to the standards listed as follows: ASTM C144
Aggregates for Masonry Mortar; ASTM C404 Aggregates for Masonry Grout; ASTM
C331 Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units (the applicable Standards for
masonry are listed at the end of this Section).
2.2.2
Cement
Cement for masonry shall conform to the standards listed as follows: BDS EN 197-1:
2003 Cement Part-1 Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common
cements; or ASTM C150/C150M Portland Cement; ASTM C91 Masonry Cement;
ASTM C595/C595M Blended Hydraulic Cements.
2.2.3
Lime
Limes for masonry shall conform to the standards listed as follows: ASTM C5,
Quicklime for Structural Purposes; ASTM C207, Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes.
2.2.4
Masonry Units
(a)
Clay: Masonry units of clay (or shale) shall conform to the standards listed as
follows: BDS 208: 2009, Common building clay bricks; BDS 1249:1989, Acid
resistant bricks; BDS 1250: 1990, Burnt clay facing bricks; BDS 1263: 1990, Burnt
clay hollow bricks for walls and partitions; BDS 1264 : 1990, Glossary of terms
relating to structural clay products; BDS 1432: 1993, Burnt clay perforated
building bricks; BDS 1803: 2008, Specification for hollow clay bricks and blocks;
ASTM C34 Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile; ASTM C212 Structural Clay
Facing Tile; ASTM C56 Structural Clay Non-Load-Bearing Tile; and IS 7556
Burnt clay jallies.
(b)
Concrete: Concrete masonry units shall conform to the standards listed as follows :
BDS EN 771-3
Specification for masonry units-Part: 3 Aggregate concrete
masonry units (dense and lightweight aggregates).
BDS EN 772-1
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 1: Determination of
compressive strength.
BDS EN 772-2
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 2: Determination of
percentage area of voids in masonry units (by paper
indentation).
BDS EN 772-6
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 6: Determination of
bending tensile strength of aggregate concrete masonry units.
BDS EN 772-11
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 11: Determination of
water absorption of aggregate concrete, autoclaved aerated
concrete, manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units
due to capillary action and the initial rate of water absorption
of clay masonry units.
BDS EN 772-13
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 13: Determination of
net and gross dry density of masonry units (except for natural
stone).
BDS EN 772-14
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 14: Determination of
moisture movement of aggregate concrete and manufactured
stone masonry units.
BDS EN 772-16
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 16: Determination of
dimensions.
BDS EN 772-20
Methods of test for masonry units-Part 20: Determination of
flatness of faces of masonry units.
BDS EN 1052-3
Methods of test for masonry-Part 3: Determination of initial
shear strength BDS EN 1745: 2009 Masonry and masonry
products-Methods for determining design thermal values.
ASTM C55
Concrete Building Bricks.
ASTM C90
Specification for Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units.
ASTM C129
Non-Load Bearing Units.
(c) Others
Calcium Silicate
Calcium Silicate Face Brick (Sand-Lime Brick) shall
conform to ASTM C73 Standard Specification.
Glazed Masonry Units
Glazed Masonry building units shall conform to the
standards listed as follows: ASTM C126, Ceramic-Glazed
Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid
Masonry Units; or ASTM C744 Prefaced Concrete and
Calcium Silicate Masonry Units.
Glass Block
Glass block may be solid or hollow and contain inserts; all
mortar contact surfaces shall be treated to ensure adhesion
between mortar and glass.
Un-burnt Clay
Masonry Units
Masonry of un-burnt clay units including cement stabilized
and lime stabilized blocks shall not be used, in any building
more than one storey in height.
Architectural Terra
Cotta
All architectural terra cotta units shall be formed with a
strong homogeneous body of hard-burnt weather-resistant
clay which gives off a sharp metallic ring when struck. All
units shall be formed to engage securely with and anchor to
the structural frame or masonry wall.
Natural Stone
Natural stone for masonry shall be sound and free from loose
friable inclusions. Natural stone shall have the strength and
fire resistance required for the intended use.
Cast Stone
All cast stone shall be fabricated of concrete or other
approved materials of required strength, durability and fire
resistance for the intended use and shall be reinforced where
necessary.
AAC Masonry
AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) masonry units shall
conform to ASTM C1386 for the strength class specified.
Ceramic tile
Ceramic tile shall be as defined in, and shall conform to the
requirements of ANSI A137.1.
Second Hand Units
Second hand masonry units shall not be used unless the units
conform to the requirements for new units. The units shall be
of whole, sound material and be free from cracks and other
defects that would interfere with proper laying or use. All old
mortar shall be cleaned from the units before reuse.
2.2.5
Mortar
Mortar shall consist of a mixture of cementitious material and aggregates to which
sufficient water and approved additives, if any, have been added to achieve a workable,
plastic consistency. Cementitious materials for mortar shall be one or more of the
following: lime, masonry cement, Portland cement and mortar cement. Mortar for
masonry construction other than the installation of ceramic tile shall conform to the
requirements of BDS 1303: 1990 Chemical resistant mortars; BDS 1304:1990 Methods
of test for chemical resistant mortars; ASTM C270, Mortar for Unit Masonry.
2.2.6
Grout
Grout shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials and aggregates to which water
has been added such that the mixture will flow without segregation of the constituents.
Cementitious materials for grout shall be one or both of the following: Lime and Portland
cement. Grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 13 MPa. Grout used in
reinforced and unreinforced masonry construction shall conform to the requirements of
ASTM C476 Grout for Masonry.
2.2.7
Mortar for Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile
Portland cement mortars for installing ceramic wall and floor tile shall comply with
ANSI A 108.1-2005 listed in Sec 2.2.11 and be of the composition specified in
Table 5.2.1.
2.2.7.1 Dry-set leveling cement mortars
Premixed prepared leveling cement mortars, which require only the addition of water and
are used in the installation of ceramic tile, shall comply with ANSI A118.1. The shear
bond strength for tile set in such mortar shall be as required in accordance with ANSI
A118.1. Tile set in dry-set Portland cement mortar shall be installed in accordance with
ANSI A108.5.
2.2.7.2 Latex-modified leveling cement mortar
Latex-modified leveling cement thin-set mortars in which latex is added to
dry-set mortar as a replacement for all or Part of the gauging water that are
used for the installation of ceramic tile shall comply with ANSI A118.4.
Tile set in latex-modified leveling cement shall be installed in accordance with ANSI
A108.5.
2.2.7.3 Epoxy mortar
Ceramic tile set and grouted with chemical-resistant epoxy shall comply with ANSI
A118.3. Tile set and grouted with epoxy shall be installed in accordance with ANSI
A108.6.
2.2.7.4 Furan mortar and grout
Chemical-resistant furan mortar and grout that are used to install ceramic tile shall
comply with ANSI A118.5. Tile set and grouted with furan shall be installed in
accordance with ANSI A108.8.
2.2.7.5 Modified epoxy-emulsion mortar and grout
Modified epoxy-emulsion mortar and grout that are used to install ceramic tile shall
comply with ANSI A118.8. Tile set and grouted with modified epoxy-emulsion mortar
and grout shall be installed in accordance with ANSI A108.9.
2.2.7.6 Organic adhesives
Water-resistant organic adhesives used for the installation of ceramic tile shall comply
with ANSI A136.1. The shear bond strength after water immersion shall not be less than
275 kPa (40 psi) for Type I adhesive and not less than 138 kPa (20 psi) for Type II
adhesive when tested in accordance with ANSI A136.1. Tile set in organic adhesives
shall be installed in accordance with ANSI A108.4.
2.2.7.7 Portland cement grouts
Portland cement grouts used for the installation of ceramic tile shall comply with ANSI
A118.6. Portland cement grouts for tile work shall be installed in accordance with ANSI
A108.10.
2.2.7.8 Mortar for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) masonry
Thin-bed mortar for AAC masonry shall comply with Article 2.1 C.1 of TMS 602/ACI
530.1/ASCE 6. Mortar used for the leveling courses of AAC masonry shall comply with
Article 2.1 C.2 of TMS 602/ACI 530.1/ASCE 6.
2.2.8
Metal Ties and Anchors
Metal ties and anchors shall conform to the standards listed as follows: ASTM
A82/A82M, Wire Anchor and Ties; and ASTM A1008/A1008M, Sheet Metal Anchors
and Ties.
Table 5.2.1: Ceramic Tile Mortar Compositions
Walls
Scratch coat
1 cement, 0.20 hydrated lime*,
4 dry or 5 damp sand
Setting bed and leveling coat
1 cement, 0.50 hydrated lime,
5 damp sand to 1 cement,
1 hydrated lime; 7 damp sand
Floors
Setting bed
1 cement; 0.10 hydrated lime;
5 dry or 6 damp sand; or 1
cement; 5 dry or 6 damp sand
Ceilings
Scratch coat and sand bed
1 cement; 0.50 hydrated lime;
2.50 dry sand or 3 damp sand
- Lime may be excluded from the mortar if trial mixes indicate that the
desired workability and performance are achieved without lime.
2.2.9
Reinforcement
Reinforcement in masonry shall conform to the standards listed as follows: ASTM
A82/A82M, Cold Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement; ASTM A615/A615M,
Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars; ASTM A996/A996M, Rail-Steel Deformed and
Plain Bars; ASTM A996/A996M, Axle-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars; ASTM
A706/A706M, Low-Alloy Steel Deformed Bars; ASTM A767/A767M, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Steel Bars; and ASTM A775/A775M, Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel
Bars.
2.2.10
Water
Water used in mortar or grout shall be clean and free of deleterious amounts of acid,
alkalis or organic material or other harmful substances.
2.2.11
Applicable Standards for Masonry
The applicable standards for Masonry are listed below:
BDS EN 197-1
Cement Part-1 Composition, Specifications and Conformity Criteria
for Common Cements.
BDS 208
Specification for Common Building Clay Bricks : Specifies the
dimensions, quality and strength of common burnt clay bricks,
methods of sampling, testing etc.
BDS 238
Fire Clay Refractory Bricks and Shapes for General Purposes: This
Standard specifies the requirements for fireclay refractory bricks
and shapes meant for general purpose; the products are classified in
four grades according to the duty for which they are suitable.
BDS 1249
Acid Resistant Bricks: It specifies the requirements for acid-
resistant bricks, dimensions, tolerances, test etc.
BDS 1250
Burnt Clay Facing Bricks: It specifies the dimensions, quality and
strength of burnt clay facing bricks used in building and other
structure, physical requirements etc.
BDS 1263
Burnt Clay Hollow Bricks for Walls and Partitions: It covers the
dimensions, quality and strength for hollow bricks made from burnt
clay and having perforations through and at right angle to the
bearing surface tests.
BDS 1264
Glossary of Terms Relating to Structural Clay Products: It covers
the definition of common terms applicable to structural clay
products, used in building and civil engineering works.
BDS 1432
Burnt Clay Perforated Building Bricks: Specifies the requirements
in regard to dimensions, perforations, quality, strength and also for
quality of surface in case of special grade for facing bricks of
perforated burnt clay building bricks for use in walls and partitions.
BDS 1433
Dimensions quantities in general construction work: Specifies the
various dimensional values in SI units used in general construction
work.
BDS 1803
Specification for hollow clay bricks and blocks.
BDS EN 1338
Concrete paving blocks-Requirements and test methods.
BDS EN 1339
Concrete paving flags-Requirements and test methods.
BDS EN 1340
Concrete kerb units-Requirements and test methods.
BDS EN 13369
Common rules for precast concrete products.
BDS EN 771-3
Specification for masonry units Part 3: Aggregate concrete masonry
units (dense and lightweight aggregates).
BDS EN 772-1
Methods of test for masonry units Part 1: Determination of
compressive strength.
BDS EN 772-2
Methods of test for masonry units Part 2: Determination of
percentage area of voids in masonry units (by paper indentation).
BDS EN 772-6
Methods of test for masonry units Part 6: Determination of bending
tensile strength of aggregate concrete masonry units.
BDS EN 772-11
Methods of test for masonry units Part 11: Determination of water
absorption of aggregate concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete,
manufactured stone and natural stone masonry units due to capillary
action and the initial rate of water absorption of clay masonry units.
BDS EN 772-13
Methods of test for masonry units Part 13: Determination of net and
gross dry density of masonry units (except for natural stone).
BDS EN 772-14
Methods of test for masonry units Part 14: Determination of
moisture movement of aggregate concrete and manufactured stone
masonry units.
BDS EN 772-16
Methods of test for masonry units Part 16: Determination of
dimensions.
BDS EN 772-20
Methods of test for masonry units Part 20: Determination of flatness
of faces of masonry units.
BDS EN 1052-3
Methods of test for masonry Part 3: Determination of initial shear
strength.
BDS EN 1745
Masonry and masonry products: Methods for determining design
thermal values.
ANSI A108.1A
Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland
Cement Mortar.
ANSI A108.1B
Installation of Ceramic Tile, Quarry Tile on a Cured Portland
Cement Mortar Setting Bed with Dry-set or Latex-Portland Mortar.
ANSI A108.1
Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile with Portland
Cement Mortar.
ASTM A82/
A82M
Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM A1008/
A1008M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy
with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake
Hardenable.
ASTM
A615/A615M
Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars
for Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM
A996/A996M
Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars
for Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM
A706/A706M
Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM A183
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts.
ASTM
A775/A775M
Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars.
ASTM C5
Standard Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes.
ASTM C34
Standard Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile.
ASTM C55
Standard Specification for Concrete Building Brick.
ASTM C56
Standard Specification for Structural Clay Non load bearing Tile.
ASTM C73
Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime
Brick).
ASTM C90
Standard Specification for Load bearing Concrete Masonry Units.
ASTM C91
Standard Specification for Masonry Cement.
ASTM C126
Standard Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing
Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units.
ASTM C129
Standard Specification for Non-load bearing Concrete Masonry
Units.
ASTM C144
Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.
ASTM C90
Standard Specification for Load bearing Concrete Masonry Units.
ASTM C150/
C150M
Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
ASTM C207
Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes.
ASTM C212
Standard Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile.
ASTM C270
Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry.
ASTM C331
Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete
Masonry Units.
ASTM C404
Standard Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout.
ASTM C476
Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry.
ASTM
C595/C595M
Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements.
ASTM C744
Standard Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Silicate
Masonry Units.
2.3
Cement and Concrete
2.3.1
General
Materials used to produce concrete, and admixtures used for concrete shall comply with
the requirements of this Section and those of Chapter 5 Part 6 of this Code.
2.3.2
Aggregates
Concrete aggregates shall conform to the following standards:
BDS 243: 1963, Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural Sources for Concrete; ASTM
C33/C33M Concrete Aggregates; ASTM C330/C330M Lightweight Aggregates for
Structural Concrete; ASTM C637 Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete; ASTM
C332 Lightweight Aggregate for Insulating Concrete; IS: 9142 Artificial lightweight
aggregates for concrete masonry units.
2.3.2.1 Special tests
Aggregates failing to meet the specifications listed in Sec 2.4.2 shall not be used unless it
is shown by special test or actual service experience to produce concrete of adequate
strength and durability and approved by the Building Official.
2.3.2.2 Nominal size
Nominal maximum size of coarse aggregate shall not be larger than:
(a)
One-fifth of the narrowest dimension between sides of forms; or
(b)
One-third the depth of slabs; or
(c)
Three fourths the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars
or wires, bundles of bars, or pre-stressing tendons or ducts.
Exception:
The above limitations regarding size of coarse aggregate may be waived if, in the
judgment of the Engineer, workability and methods of consolidation are such that
concrete can be placed without honeycomb or voids.
2.3.3
Cement
Cement shall conform to the following standards: BDS EN 197-1:2003 Cement Part-1
Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements, BDS 612
Sulphate resisting Portland cement-type A, ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification
for Portland Cement, BDS 232 Portland cement, ASTM C595/C595M Blended Hydraulic
Cements, and to other such cements listed in ACI 318.
2.3.4
Water
Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils,
alkalies salts, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete or
reinforcement. Water shall conform to the following standards: BDS ISO 12439:2011
Mixing water for concrete.
2.3.4.1 Chloride ions
Mixing water for pre-stressed concrete or for concrete that will contain aluminium
embedment, including the portion of mixing water contributed in the form of free
moisture on aggregates shall not contain deleterious amounts of chloride ion. The
maximum water-soluble chloride ion concentration in concrete shall not exceed the
limitations specified in Sec 5.5.3 Part 6.
2.3.4.2 Potability
Nonpotable water shall not be used in concrete unless the following are satisfied:
(a)
Selection of concrete proportions shall be based on concrete mixes using
water from such source.
(b)
Mortar test cubes made with non-potable mixing water shall have 7 days and
28 days strengths equal to at least 90 percent of strengths of similar
specimens made with potable water.
2.3.5
Admixtures
Admixtures to be used in concrete shall be subject to prior approval by the Building
Official and shall comply with Sections 2.4.5.1 to 2.4.5.5.Admixtures shall conform
following standards:
BDS EN 934-1
Admixtures for Concrete, Mortar and Grout-Part 1: Common
Requirements.
BDS EN 934-2
Admixtures for Concrete, Mortar and Grout-Part 2: Concrete
Admixtures Definitions, Requirements, Conformity, Marking and
Labelling.
2.3.5.1 Chloride
Calcium chloride or admixtures containing chloride from admixture ingredients shall not
be used in prestressed concrete, concrete containing embedded aluminium in concrete
cast against permanent galvanized metal forms, or in concrete exposed to severe or very
severe sulphate-containing solutions (Sec 5.5.2.1 Part 6).
2.3.5.2 Standards
Air-entraining admixtures shall conform to ASTM C260 Standard Specification for Air-
entraining Admixtures for Concrete. Water-reducing admixtures, retarding admixtures,
accelerating admixtures, water-reducing and retarding admixtures, and water-reducing
and accelerating admixtures shall conform to ASTM C494/C494M Chemical Admixtures
for Concrete, or ASTM C1017/C1017M Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing
Flowing Concrete.
2.3.5.3 Pozzolanas
Fly ash (Pulverized Fuel Ash) or other Pozzolanas used as admixtures shall conform to
ASTM C618 Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural
Pozzolanas for Use in Concrete.
2.3.5.4 Blast furnace slag
Ground granulated blast-furnace slag used as an admixture shall conform to ASTM C989
Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars.
2.3.5.5 Pigment for coloured concrete
Pigment for integrally coloured concrete shall conform to ASTM C979 Standard
Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete.
2.3.6
Metal Reinforcement
Reinforcement and welding of reinforcement to be placed in concrete shall conform to
the requirements of this Section.
(a)
Deformed Reinforcement: Deformed reinforcing bars shall conform to the
following Standards; BDS ISO 6935-2:2010, Steel for the reinforcement of
concrete-Part-2: Ribbed bars; Reinforcement conforming to the ASTM,
Standards: A615/A615M Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars; A616M,
Rail-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars; A617M Axle-Steel Deformed and Plain
Bars; A706M Low-Alloy Steel Deformed Bars; A767M Zinc Coated
(Galvanized) Steel Bars; and A775M Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel.
Deformed reinforcing bars with a specified yield strength exceeding 410
MPa may be used, provided shall be the stress corresponding to a strain of
above. Fabricated deformed steel bar mats conforming to ASTM
A184/A184M and deformed steel wire complying with ASTM A496/A496M
may be used. Deformed wire for concrete reinforcement shall not be smaller
than size D4 (nominal diameter: 5.72 mm), and for wire with a specified
yield strength, exceeding 410 MPa, shall be the stress corresponding to
a strain of 0.35 percent.
Welded deformed steel wire fabric conforming to ASTM A497/A497M may
be used; for a wire with specified yield strength exceeding 410 MPa,
shall be the stress corresponding to a strain of 0.35 percent. Welded
intersections shall not be spaced farther apart than 400 mm in direction of
calculated stress, except for wire fabric used as stirrups.
(b)
Plain Reinforcement: Plain reinforcement shall conform to the following
BDS and ASTM Standards. BDS ISO 6935-1:2010; ASTM A615/A615M;
ASTM A996/A996M and ASTM A996/A996M. Steel welded wire, fabric
plain reinforcement conforming to ASTM A185/A185M may be used, except
that for wire with specified yield strength exceeding 410 MPa, shall be
the stress corresponding to a strain of 0.35 percent. Welded intersections shall
not be spaced farther apart than 300 mm in direction of calculated stress,
except for wire fabric used as stirrups.
Smooth steel wire conforming to ASTM A182/A182M may be used in
concrete; except that for a wire with specified yield strength exceeding 410
MPa, shall be the stress corresponding to a strain of 0.35 percent.
(c)
Cold-worked Steel Reinforcement: Cold-worked steel high strength bars shall
conform to IS 1786 or BS 4461: 1978.
(d)
Pre-stressing Tendons: Wire, strands and bars for tendons in pre-stressed
concrete shall conform to BDS: 240 Plain cold drawn steel wire; ASTM
A416/A416M Steel Strand Uncoated Seven-Wire Stress Relieved; ASTM
A421/A421M: Uncoated Stress Relieved Steel Wire; and ASTM
A722/A722M: Uncoated High-Strength Steel Bar.
Wires, strands and bars not specifically listed in the above standards may be
used, provided they conform to minimum requirements of these
specifications and do not have properties that make them less satisfactory
than those listed.
(e)
Structural Steel, Steel Pipe or Tubing: Structural steel used with reinforcing
bars in composite compression members meeting the requirements of the
Code shall conform to ASTM A36/A36M Structural Steel; ASTM
A242/A242M
High
Strength
Low-Alloy
Structural
Steel;
ASTM
A572/A572M High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Steel; and
ASTM A588/A588M High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel.
Steel pipe or tubing for composite compression members composed of a
steel-encased concrete core meeting the requirements of this Code shall
conform to ASTM A53/A53M Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot Dipped Zinc
Coated Welded and Seamless; ASTM A500/A500M Cold-Formed Welded
and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes; and
ASTM A501 Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural
Tubing.
2.3.7
Applicable Standards
Materials used in concrete shall comply with the applicable standards listed below.
BDS 279
Specification for Abrasion of Coarse Aggregates by Use of
Los Angeles Machine (under revision).
BDS 281
Specification for Organic Impurities in Sands for Concrete
(under revision).
BDS 921
Specification for Standard Sand for Testing of Cement.
BDS 240
Specification for Plain Cold Drawn Steel Wire for Pre-
stressed Concrete.
BDS 243
Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural
Sources for Concrete.
BDS ISO 1920-8
Testing of Concrete-Part 8: Determination of Drying
Shrinkage of Concrete for Samples Prepared in the Field or
in the Laboratory.
BDS ISO 1920-9
Testing of Concrete-Part 9: Determination of Creep of
Concrete Cylinders in Compression.
BDS ISO 1920-10
Testing of Concrete-Part 10: Determination of Static
Modulus of Elasticity in Compression.
BDS ISO 22965-1
Concrete-Part 1: Methods of Specifying and Guidance for
the Specifier.
BDS ISO 22965-2
Concrete-Part 2: Specification of Constituent Materials,
Production of Concrete and Compliance of Concrete.
ASTM C31/C31M
Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field.
ASTM C39/C39M
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
ASTM C42/C42M
Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete.
ASTM C78
Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete
(Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)
ASTM C94/C94M
Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
ASTM C172
Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.
ASTM C192/C192M
Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Laboratory.
ASTM C317/C317M
Standard Specification for Gypsum Concrete.
ASTM C496/C496M
Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of
Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
ASTM C617
Standard
Practice
for
Capping
Cylindrical
Concrete
Specimens.
ASTM C685/C685M
Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric
Batching and Continuous Mixing.
ASTM C989
Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete
and Mortars.
2.3.8
Concrete Pipe and Precast Sections
Concrete pipes and precast sections shall conform to the Standards listed below:
BDS 1626
Concrete pipes (with and without) reinforcement.
ASTM C14M
Standard Specification for Non-reinforced Concrete Sewer,
Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C76M
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C361M
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head
Pressure Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C444M
Standard Specification for Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C478M
Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete
Manhole Sections (Metric).
ASTM C507M
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Elliptical
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C654M
Standard Specification for Porous Concrete Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C655M
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric).
ASTM C1433M
Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete
Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and
Sewers (Metric).
ASTM C858
Standard Specification for Underground Precast Concrete
Utility Structures.
ASTM C891
Standard Practice for Installation of Underground Precast
Concrete Utility Structures.
ASTM C913
Standard Specification for Precast Concrete Water and
Wastewater Structures.
ASTM C924M
Standard Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines by
Low-Pressure Air Test Method (Metric).
IS 458
Specification for precast concrete pipes with and without
reinforcement.
IS 784
Specification for pre-stressed concrete pipes.
IS 1916
Specification for steel cylinder pipe with concrete lining and
coating.
IS 3597
Methods of test for concrete pipes.
IS 4350
Specification for concrete porous pipes for under drainage.
IS 7319
Specification for perforated concrete pipes.
IS 7322
Specification for specials for steel cylinder reinforced concrete
pipes.
2.4
Pre-Stressed Concrete
2.4.1
Concrete for Pre-stressed Concrete
Cement and concrete required for pre-stressed concrete are elaborately described in Sec
2.3 of this Part. BDS and other standards for concrete as a material are also contained in
the same section.
2.4.2
Steel for Pre-stressed Concrete
Steel and tendons for pre-stressed concrete along with the BDS and other standard
requirements are included in Sec 2.8 of this Part.
Steel material for pre-stressed concrete shall also conform following Standards.
BDS ISO 6934-1
Steel for the prestressing of concrete-Part 1: General
requirements.
BDS ISO 6934-2
Steel for the prestressing of concrete-Part 2: Cold-drawn
wire.
BDS ISO 6934-3
Steel for the prestressing of concrete-Part 3: Quenched and
tempered wire.
BDS ISO 6934-4
Steel for the prestressing of concrete-Part 4: Strand.
BDS ISO 6934- 5
Steel for the Prestressing of concrete-Part 5: Hot-rolled steel
bars with or without subsequent processing.
BDS ISO 6935
(Part-1)
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Part-1: Plain bars.
BDS ISO 6935
(Part-2)
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Part-2: Ribbed bars.
BDS ISO 6935
(Part-3)
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Part-3: Welded
fabric. Specifies technical requirements for factory made
sheets or rolls welded fabric manufacture from steel wires or
bars with diameters from 4 mm to 16 mm and designed for
reinforcement in ordinary concrete structured and for non-
prestressed reinforcement in prestressed concrete structures.
BDS ISO 10065
Steel bars reinforcement of concrete bend and re-bend tests.
BDS ISO 15835-1
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Reinforcement
couplers
for
mechanical
splices
of
bars-Part
1:
Requirements.
BDS ISO 15835-2
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete-Reinforcement
couplers for mechanical splices of bars-Part 2: Test methods.
BDS ISO 10144
Certification scheme for steel bars and wires for the
reinforcement of concrete structures.
BDS ISO 15630-1
Steel for the reinforcement and Prestressing of concrete-Test
methods-Part 1: Reinforcing bars, wire rod and wire.
BDS ISO 15630-2
Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete-Test
methods-Part 2: Welded fabric.
BDS ISO 15630-3
Steel for the Reinforcement and prestressing of concrete-
Test methods-Part 3: Prestressing steel.
BDS ISO 16020
Steel for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete-
Vocabulary.
2.5
Building Limes
2.5.1
Types of Lime
According to the degree of calcinations, slaking and setting actions and depending upon
the nature and amount of foreign matters associated with, the limes are classified as: (i)
High calcium, fat, rich, common or pure lime; (ii) Lean, meager or poor lime; and (iii)
Hydraulic or water lime
2.5.2
Properties of Lime
A good lime should slake readily in water, dissolve in soft water, free from fuel ashes and
unburnt particles and have good setting power under water.
Building limes shall comply with the following ASTM standard specifications: ASTM
C206 Finishing Hydrated Lime; ASTM C207 Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes;
ASTM C141/C141M Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for Structural Purposes; ASTM C977
Quicklime and Hydrated Lime for Soil Stabilization; and ASTM C5 Quicklime for
Structural Purposes.
The following Indian Standards may also be accepted for lime concrete and testing of
building limes:
IS712
Specification for building limes.
IS1624
Method of field testing of building lime.
IS 2686
Specification for cinder aggregates for use in lime concrete.
IS 3068
Specification for broken brick (burnt clay) coarse aggregates for
use in lime concrete.
IS 3115
Specification for lime-based blocks.
IS 3182
Specification for broken brick (burnt clay) fine aggregates for use
in lime mortar.
IS 4098
Specification for lime-pozzolana mixture.
IS 4139
Specification for sand-lime bricks.
IS 6932
(Parts I to XI)
Method of tests for building limes.
IS 10360
Specification for lime-pozzolana concrete blocks for paving.
IS 10772
Specification for quick setting lime pozzolana mixture.
IS12894
Specification for pulverized fuel ash lime bricks.
2.6
Gypsum Based Materials and Plaster
2.6.1
Gypsum Board
Gypsum wallboard, gypsum sheathing, gypsum base for gypsum veneer plaster, exterior
gypsum soffit board, pre-decorated gypsum board or water resistant gypsum backing
board complying with the standards listed below.
2.6.2
Gypsum Plaster
A mixture of calcined gypsum or calcined gypsum and lime and aggregate and other
approved materials as specified in this Code.
2.6.3
Gypsum Veneer Plaster
Gypsum plaster applied to an approved base in one or more coats normally not exceeding
1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in total thickness.
2.6.4
Cement Plaster
A mixture of Portland or blended cement, Portland cement or blended cement and
hydrated lime, masonry cement or plastic cement and aggregate and other approved
materials as specified in this Code.
Gypsum building materials shall conform to the Standards listed below.
ASTM C22/C22M
Standard Specification for Gypsum.
ASTM C28/C28M
Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters.
ASTM C35
Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in
Gypsum Plaster.
ASTM C59/C59M
Standard Specification for Gypsum Casting Plaster and
Gypsum Molding Plaster.
ASTM C317/
C317M
Standard Specification for Gypsum Concrete.
ASTM C471M
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Gypsum and
Gypsum Products.
ASTM C472
Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum,
Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete.
ASTM C473
Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel
Products.
ASTM C474
Standard Test Methods for Joint Treatment Materials for
Gypsum Board Construction.
ASTM C587
Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster.
ASTM
C1396/C1396M
Standard Specification for Gypsum Board.
IS 2849-1983
Specification for non-load bearing gypsum partition blocks
(solid and hollow types).
2.7
Flooring Materials
2.7.1
General
Flooring materials are generally of two types; precast systems like tiles, bricks and cast
in-situ.
2.7.2
Concrete/Terrazzo Tiles
Concrete/Terrazzo tiles shall have good abrasion and impact resistance properties.
Factors such as the type of cement and the type and grading of aggregate used, influence
the resistance of such tiles to chemicals including cleaning agents. Terrazzo tiles shall
have a wear layer after grinding at least 6 mm composed of graded marble chipping in
white, tinted or grey Portland cement on a layer of fine concrete. They may be ground
after manufacture to expose the marble aggregate and subsequently grouted. Slip resisting
grits may be incorporated. These tiles shall conform to BDS EN 13748-1:2008 Terrazzo
tiles-Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use; BDS EN 13748-2:2008 Terrazzo tiles-Part 2:
Terrazzo tiles for external use; BDS 1262: 1990 Clay flooring tiles; BDS 1248: 1989
Ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resistant tiles or IS: 1237, Specification for cement
concrete flooring tile.
2.7.3
Asphalt Tiles/Flooring
Asphalt tiles/floorings are suitable for industrial flooring in areas where they will not be
exposed to solvents, grease, oil, corrosive chemicals and excessive heat. Bitumen mastic
for flooring shall conform to IS: 1195; IS: 8374 Bitumen Mastic, Anti-static and
Electrically Conducting Grade and IS: 9510 Bitumen Mastic Acid Resisting Grade.
2.7.4
Mosaic Tiles
Mosaic tiles of a variety of shapes and sizes may be used. Thickness of the wear layer is
dependent on the sizes of marble chips but shall not be less than 6 mm thick. The tiles
shall be wet cured for sufficient time before laying so that their surfaces are not damaged
during grinding and polishing.
2.7.5
Clay Tile
Clay floor tiles shall have sufficient strength and abrasion resistant characteristics to
withstand the impact and abrasion they are likely to be subject to. When glazed
earthenware tiles are used in flooring they shall conform to IS: 777 Glazed Earthenware
Tiles.
2.7.6
Vinyl Tiles
The vinyl tiles shall consist of a thoroughly blended composition of thermoplastic binder,
asbestos fibre, fillers and pigments. The thermoplastic binder shall consist substantially
of either or both of the following:
(a)
Vinyl chloride polymer
(b)
Vinyl chloride copolymers.
The polymeric material shall be compounded with suitable plasticizers and stabilizers.
The tiles may be plain, patterned or mottled. The thickness shall not be less than 1.5 mm.
2.7.7
Rubber Tiles
These tiles are composed of natural, synthetic or reclaimed rubber, or a combination of
these, with reinforcing fibres, pigments, and fillers, vulcanized and molded under
pressure. The tiles shall have excellent resilience and resistance to indentation, and good
resistance to grease, alkali and abrasion. The thickness shall not be less than 2 mm.
2.7.8
Cast In-situ Floor Coverings
(a)
Terrazzo: Terrazzo is a marble mosaic with Portland cement matrix and is
generally composed of two parts marble chips to one part Portland cement.
Color pigments may be added. The thickness of terrazzo topping may vary
from 13 mm to 19 mm and may be applied to green concrete of the floor or
bonded with neat Portland cement, or over a sand cushion placed on the
concrete floor.
(b)
Concrete: A concrete topping may be applied to a concrete structural slab
before or after the base slab has hardened. Integral toppings may generally be
25 mm to 40 mm thick; independent toppings about 25 mm to 50 mm thick.
Aggregate sizes shall not exceed 6 mm.
2.7.9
Other Flooring Materials
Other flooring materials i.e. bricks, natural stone, etc. showing satisfactory performance
in similar situations may be allowed. Plastic flooring tile and ceramic unglazed vitreous
acid resistant tiles, if used, shall conform to IS: 3464 and IS: 4357 respectively.
Flooring compositions complying with IS: 657, Materials for use in the manufacture of
magnesium oxychloride flooring composition; and IS: 9197, Epoxy resin composition for
floor topping may be allowed. Linoleum sheets and tiles shall conform to IS: 653.
Flooring materials shall also conform to the standards listed below.
BDS 1248
Ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resistant tiles seat covers the
requirements for ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resistant tiles used
in lying of floors & lining of tanks subjected to corrosive
conditions. Manufacture, Finish, Tests etc.
BDS 1262
Clay flooring tiles.
Specifies the requirements for dimensions, quality & strength for
clay flooring tiles & different types of tests.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 1
Ceramic tiles, Sampling and basis for acceptance.
Specifies rules for batching, sampling, inspection and acceptance/
rejection of ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 2
Ceramic tiles, Determination of dimensions and surface quality.
Specifies methods for determining the dimensional characteristics
(length, width, thickness, straightness of sides, rectangularity, and
surface flatness) and the surface of ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 3
Ceramic tiles, Determination of water absorption, apparent
porosity, apparent relative density and bulk density.
Specifies methods for determining water absorption, apparent
porosity, apparent relative density and bulk density of ceramic
tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 4
Ceramic tiles, Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking
strength
Defines a test method for determining the modulus of rupture and
breaking strength of all ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 5
Ceramic tiles, Determination of impact resistance by measurement
of coefficient of restitution
Specifies methods for determining the impact resistance of ceramic
tiles by measuring the coefficient of restitution.
BDS ISO 10545 ‐
Ceramic tiles, Determination of resistance to deep abrasion for
unglazed tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 7
Ceramic tiles, Determination of resistance to surface abrasion for
glazed tiles.
Specifies a method for determining the resistance to surface
abrasion of all glazed ceramic tiles used for floor covering.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 8
Ceramic tiles, Determination of linear thermal expansion
Defines a test method for determining the coefficient of linear
thermal expansion of ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 9
Ceramic tiles, Determination of resistance to thermal shock.
Defines a test method for determining the resistance to thermal
shock of all ceramic tiles under normal conditions of use.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 10
Ceramic tiles, Determination of moisture expansion.
Specifies a method for determining the moisture expansion of all
ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 11
Ceramic tiles, Determination of crazing resistance for glazed tiles.
Defines a test method for determining the crazing resistance of all
glazed ceramic tiles except when the crazing is an inherent
decorative feature of the product.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 12
Ceramic tiles, Determination of frost resistance.
Specifies a method for determining the frost resistance of all
ceramic tiles intended for use in freezing conditions in the presence
of water.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 13
Ceramic tiles, Determination of chemical resistance.
Specifies a test method for determining the chemical resistance of
all ceramic tiles at room temperature. The method is applicable to
all types of ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 14
Ceramic tiles, Determination of resistance to stains.
Specifies a method for determining the resistance to stains of the
proper surface of ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 15
Ceramic tiles, Determination of lead and cadmium given off by
glazed tiles.
Specifies a method for the determination of lead and cadmium
given off by the glaze of ceramic tiles.
BDS ISO
10545 ‐ 16
Ceramic tiles, Determination of small color differences.
Describes a method for utilizing color measuring instruments for
quantifying the small color differences between plain colored
glazed ceramic tiles, which are designed to be uniform and
consistent color. It permits the specification of a maximum
acceptable value which depends only on the closeness of match and
not on the nature of the color difference.
BDS EN 490
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and all
cladding-Product specifications.
BDS ISO 13006
Ceramic tiles ‐ Definitions, classification, characteristics and
marking.
This Standard defines terms and establishes classifications
characteristics and marking requirements for ceramic tiles of the
best commercial quality (first quality).
BDS EN 491
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall
cladding-Test methods.
BDS EN 538
Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying-Flexural strength test.
BDS EN
539 ‐ 1
Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying. Determination of
physical characteristics-Part 1: Impermeability test.
BDS EN 1024
Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying-Determination of
geometric characteristics.
BDS EN 1304
Clay
roofing
tiles
and
fittings-Product
definitions
and
specifications.
BDS EN
13748 ‐ 1
Terrazzo tiles-Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use.
BDS EN
13748 ‐ 2
Terrazzo tiles-Part 2: Terrazzo tiles for external use.
2.8
Steel
2.8.1
Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing steel shall comply with the requirements specified in Sec 2.4.6 in this Part.
2.8.2
Structural Steel
Structural steel shall conform to Bangladesh Standards BDS 878: 1978, Specification for
weld able structural steels; BDS 1355: 1992, Dimensions and properties of hot rolled
steel beam, column, channel and angle sections. Where Bangladesh standards are not
available, the relevant standards listed below shall be applicable.
BDS 1429
Light gauge steel sections.
BDS ISO 2566-1
Steel-Conversion of elongation values-Part 1: Carbon and low
alloy steels.
BDS ISO 2566-2
Steel-Conversion of elongation values-Part 2: Austenitic steels.
BDS ISO 657-1
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 1: Equal-leg angles-Dimensions.
BDS ISO 657-2
Hot-rolled
steel
sections-Part
2:
Unequal-leg
angles-
Dimensions.
BDS ISO 657-5
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part V Equal-leg angles and unequal
leg angles-Tolerances for metric and inch series.
BDS ISO 657-11
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 11: Sloping flange channel
sections (Metric series)-Dimensions and sectional properties.
BDS ISO 657-15
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 15 Sloping flange beam sections
(Metric series)-Dimensions and sectional properties.
BDS ISO 657-16
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 16: Sloping flange column
sections (metric series)-Dimensions and sectional properties.
BDS ISO 657-18
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 18: L sections for shipbuilding
(metric series) 104-Dimensions, sectional properties and
tolerances.
BDS ISO 657-19
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 19: Bulb flats (metric series)-
Dimensions, sectional properties and tolerances.
BDS ISO 657-21
Hot-rolled steel sections-Part 21 T-sections with equal depth
and flange width-Dimensions.
BDS ISO 10474
Steel and steel products-Inspection documents.
BDS ISO 14284
Steel and iron-Sampling and preparation of samples for the
determination of chemical composition.
BDS ISO 9769
Steel and iron-Review of available methods of analysis.
BDS ISO 6929
Steel products-Definition and classification.
BDS ISO 20723
Structural steels-Surface condition of hot-rolled sections-
Delivery requirements.
BDS ISO 24314
Structural steels-Structural steels for building with improved
seismic resistance-Technical delivery conditions.
BDS ISO 404
Steel
and
steel
products-General
technical
delivery
requirements.
BDS ISO 1127
Stainless steel tubes-Dimensions, tolerances and conventional
masses per unit length.
BDS ISO 4200
Plain end steel tubes, welded and seamless-General tables of
dimensions and masses per unit length.
BDS ISO 6761
Steel tubes-Preparation of ends of tubes and fittings for
welding.
ASTM A27/A27M
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General
Application.
ASTM A36/A36M
Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
ASTM A48/A48M
Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.
ASTM A53/A53M
Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped,
Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
ASTM A148/A148M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, High Strength, for
Structural Purposes.
ASTM A242/A242M
Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural
Steel.
ASTM A252
Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
Piles.
ASTM A283/A283M Standard Specification for Low and Intermediate Tensile
Strength Carbon Steel Plates.
ASTM A307
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
60,000 psi Tensile Strength.
ASTM A325
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
ASTM A325M
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated
830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric].
ASTM A336/A336M
Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure
and High-Temperature Parts.
ASTM A653/A653M Standard
Specification
for
Steel
Sheet,
Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the
Hot-Dip Process.
ASTM A449
Standard Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs,
Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength,
General Use.
ASTM A490
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat
Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
ASTM A500/A500M
Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
ASTM A501
Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing.
ASTM A514/A514M Standard Specification for High-Yield-Strength, Quenched and
Tempered Alloy Steel Plate, Suitable for Welding.
ASTM A529/A529M Standard Specification for High-Strength Carbon-Manganese
Steel of Structural Quality.
ASTM A563
Standard Specification for Carbons and Alloy Steel Nuts.
ASTM A563M
Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
[Metric].
ASTM
A1011/A1011M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled,
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength
Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High
Strength.
ASTM A572/A572M
Standard
Specification
for
High-Strength
Low-Alloy
Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel.
ASTM A588/A588M Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural
Steel, up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield Point, with
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance.
ASTM A606/A606M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-
Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, with
Improved Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance.
ASTM
A1008/A1008M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-
Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake
Harden able.
ASTM A618/A618M
Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Tubing.
ASTM A666
Standard
Specification
for
Annealed
or
Cold-Worked
Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
ASTM A668/A668M Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Carbon and Alloy,
for General Industrial Use.
ASTM A690/A690M Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Nickel,
Copper, Phosphorus Steel H-Piles and Sheet Piling with
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine
Environments.
ASTM A852/A852M Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy
Structural Steel Plate with 70 ksi [485 MPa] Minimum Yield
Strength to 4 in. [100 mm] Thick.
2.8.3
Steel Plate, Sheet and Strips
These shall conform to the following standards.
BDS 868 : 1978
Code of practice for galvanized corrugated sheet roof and wall
coverings.
BDS 1122: 1985
Specification for hot-dip galvanized steel sheet and coil.
BDS ISO 9328-1
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions-Part 1: general requirements.
BDS ISO 9328-2
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions-Part 2: Non-alloy and alloy steels with specified
elevated temperature properties.
BDS ISO 9328-3
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions -Part 3: Weldable fine grain steels, normalized.
BDS ISO 9328-4
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions-Part 4: Nickel-alloy steels with specified low
temperature properties.
BDS ISO 9328-5
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions-Part 5: Weldable fine grain steels, thermo
mechanically rolled.
BDS ISO 9328-6
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions-Part 6: Weldable fine grain steels, quenched and
tempered.
BDS ISO 9328-7
Steel flat products for pressure purposes-Technical delivery
conditions-Part 7: Stainless steels.
BDS ISO 4995
Hot-rolled steel sheet of structural quality.
BDS ISO 7452
Hot-rolled structural steel plates-Tolerances on dimensions
and shape.
BDS ISO 7778
Steel plate with specified through-Thickness characteristics.
BDS ISO 7788
Steel-Surface finish of hot-rolled plates and wide flats-
Delivery requirements.
BDS ISO 9034
Hot-rolled
structural
steel
wide
flats-Tolerances
on
dimensions and shape.
BDS ISO 9364
Continuous hot-dip aluminum/zinc coated steel sheet of
commercial, drawing and structural qualities.
BDS ISO 16160
Continuously hot-rolled steel sheet products-Dimensional and
shape tolerances.
BDS ISO16162
Continuously cold-rolled steel sheet products-Dimensional
and shape tolerances.
BDS ISO 16163
Continuously hot-dipped coated steel sheet products-
Dimensional and shape tolerances.
IS 412
Specification for expanded metal steel sheets for general
purposes.
IS 1079
Specification for hot rolled carbon steel sheet and strip.
IS 4030
Specification for cold-rolled carbon steel strip for general
engineering purposes.
IS 7226
Specification for cold-rolled medium, high carbon and low-
alloy steel strip for general engineering purposes.
IS 3502
Specification for steel chequered plates.
ASTM
A109/A109M
Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled.
ASTM
A123/A123M
Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
ASTM A167
Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
ASTM A176
Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
ASTM
A240/A240M
Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and
for General Applications.
ASTM A263
Standard Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad
Plate.
ASTM A264
Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-Clad Plate.
ASTM
A285/A285M
Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon
Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength.
ASTM
A328/A328M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet Piling.
ASTM
A1008/A1008M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-
Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and
Bake Harden able.
ASTM
A414/A414M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and High-
Strength, Low-Alloy for Pressure Vessels.
ASTM
A424/A424M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, for Porcelain
Enameling.
ASTM
A929/A929M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the
Hot-Dip Process for Corrugated Steel Pipe.
ASTM
A463/A463M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by
the Hot-Dip Process.
ASTM
A480/A480M
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-
Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and
Strip.
ASTM A505
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Alloy, Hot-
Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for.
ASTM A506
Standard Specification for Alloy and Structural Alloy Steel,
Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled.
ASTM A507
Standard Specification for Drawing Alloy Steel, Sheet and
Strip, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled.
ASTM
A568/A568M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Structural,
and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled,
General Requirements for.
ASTM
A577/A577M
Standard
Specification
for
Ultrasonic
Angle-Beam
Examination of Steel Plates.
ASTM
A578/A578M
Standard
Specification
for
Straight-Beam
Ultrasonic
Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications.
ASTM
A879/A879M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated by the
Electrolytic Process for Applications Requiring Designation
of the Coating Mass on Each Surface.
ASTM
A599/A599M
Standard Specification for Tin Mill Products, Electrolytic Tin-
Coated, Cold-Rolled Sheet.
ASTM
A606/A606M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-
Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, with
Improved Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance.
ASTM
A635/A635M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-
Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Alloy, Carbon, Structural, High-
Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength Low-Alloy with
Improved Formability, General Requirements for.
ASTM
A653/A653M
Standard
Specification
for
Steel
Sheet,
Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by
the Hot-Dip Process.
ASTM A666
Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked
Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
ASTM
A690/A690M
Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Nickel,
Copper, Phosphorus Steel H-Piles and Sheet Piling with
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine
Environments.
ASTM
A775/A775M
Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing
Bars.
ASTM
A792/A792M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 % Aluminum-Zinc
Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process.
ASTM
A857/A857M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet Piling, Cold Formed,
Light Gage.
ASTM
A875/A875M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum
Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process.
2.8.4
Steel Pipe, Tube and Fittings
These items shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS ISO 49
Malleable cast iron fittings threaded to ISO 7-1.
BDS ISO 3419
Non-alloy and alloy steel butt-welding fittings.
BDS ISO 3545-3
Steel tubes and fittings-Symbols for use in specifications-Part
3: Tubular fittings with circular cross-section.
BDS ISO 4144
Pipe work-Stainless steel fittings threaded in accordance with
ISO 7-1.
BDS ISO 4145
Non-alloy steel fittings threaded to ISO 7-1.
BDS ISO 5251
Stainless steel butt-welding fittings.
ASTM A53/A53M
Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped,
Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
ASTM
A105/A105M
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping
Applications.
ASTM
A106/A106M
Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for
High-Temperature Service.
ASTM A134
Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-
Welded (Sizes NPS 16 and Over).
ASTM
A139/A139M
Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel
Pipe (NPS 4 and Over).
ASTM
A181/A181M
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings, for General-
Purpose Piping.
ASTM
A182/A182M
Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and
Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and
Parts for High-Temperature Service.
ASTM
A234/A234M
Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon
Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature
Service.
ASTM A252
Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
Piles.
ASTM A254
Standard Specification for Copper-Brazed Steel Tubing.
ASTM
A268/A268M
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic and
Martensitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.
ASTM A269
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic
Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.
ASTM A270
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic
Stainless Steel Sanitary Tubing.
ASTM
A312/A312M
Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily
Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes.
ASTM
A333/A333M
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for
Low-Temperature Service.
ASTM
A334/A334M
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and
Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service.
ASTM
A403/A403M
Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel
Piping Fittings.
ASTM
A420/A420M
Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon
Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature Service.
ASTM
A423/A423M
Standard Specification for Seamless and Electric-Welded
Low-Alloy Steel Tubes.
ASTM
A450/A450M
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Carbon
and Low Alloy Steel Tubes.
ASTM
A500/A500M
Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
ASTM A50
Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing.
ASTM
A522/A522M
Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel
Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Low-
Temperature Service.
ASTM A524
Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for
Atmospheric and Lower Temperatures.
ASTM
A530/A530M
Standard
Specification
for
General
Requirements
for
Specialized Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe.
ASTM
A589/A589M
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon Steel
Water-Well Pipe.
ASTM
A618/A618M
Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Tubing.
ASTM A632
Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic
Stainless Steel Tubing (Small-Diameter) for General Service.
ASTM
A707/A707M
Standard Specification for Forged Carbon and Alloy Steel
Flanges for Low-Temperature Service.
ASTM A733
Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel
and Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe Nipples.
ASTM A778
Standard Specification for Welded, Un-annealed Austenitic
Stainless Steel Tubular Products.
ASTM
A807/A807M
Standard Practice for Installing Corrugated Steel Structural
Plate Pipe for Sewers and Other Applications.
ASTM
A865/A865M
Standard Specification for Threaded Couplings, Steel, Black
or Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded or Seamless, for Use in
Steel Pipe Joints.
2.8.5
Steel Bars, Wire and Wire Rods
These shall conform to the following Standards.
BDS ISO 1035-1
Hot-rolled steel bars-Part 1: Dimensions of round bars.
BDS ISO 1035-2
Hot-rolled steel bars-Part 2: Dimensions of square bars.
BDS ISO 1035-3
Hot-rolled steel bars-Part 3: Dimensions of flat bars.
BDS ISO 1035-4
Hot-rolled steel bars-Part 4: Tolerances.
BDS ISO 4951-1
High yield strength steel bars and sections-Part 1: General
delivery requirements.
BDS ISO 4951-2
High yield strength steel bars and sections-Part 2: Delivery
conditions for normalized, normalized rolled and as-rolled
steels.
BDS ISO 4951-3
High yield strength steel bars and sections-Part 3: Delivery
conditions for thermo mechanically-rolled steels.
ASTM A29/A29M
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-
Wrought, General Requirements for.
ASTM A49
Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Carbon Steel Joint
Bars, Micro alloyed Joint Bars, and Forged Carbon Steel
Compromise Joint Bars.
ASTM A108
Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-
Finished.
ASTM A116
Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated, Steel Woven Wire
Fence Fabric.
ASTM A185/A185M
Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,
Plain, for Concrete.
ASTM A227/A227M
Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Cold-Drawn for
Mechanical Springs.
ASTM A228/A228M
Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Music Spring Quality.
ASTM A229/A229M
Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Oil-Tempered for
Mechanical Springs.
ASTM A276
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.
ASTM A311/A311M
Standard Specification for Cold-Drawn, Stress-Relieved
Carbon
Steel
Bars
Subject
to
Mechanical
Property
Requirements.
ASTM A322
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Standard Grades.
ASTM A108
Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-
Finished.
ASTM A368
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire Strand.
ASTM A434
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought or
Cold-Finished, Quenched and Tempered.
ASTM A475
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Wire Strand.
ASTM A478
Standard Specification for Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel
Weaving and Knitting Wire.
ASTM A479/A479M
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for
Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels.
ASTM A492
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire.
ASTM A499
Standard Specification for Steel Bars and Shapes, Carbon
জড়ষষবফ ভৎড়স ুঞচ্ জধরষং.
ASTM A510
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire
Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel.
ASTM A575
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant
Quality, M-Grades.
ASTM A576
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought,
Special Quality.
ASTM A580/A580M
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire.
ASTM A586
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Parallel and Helical
Steel Wire Structural Strand.
ASTM A603
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Structural Wire
Rope.
ASTM A627
Standard Test Methods for Tool-Resisting Steel Bars, Flats,
and Shapes for Detention and Correctional Facilities.
ASTM A663/A663M
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant
Quality, Mechanical Properties.
ASTM A666
Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked
Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
ASTM A706/A706M
Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and
Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM A764
Standard Specification for Metallic Coated Carbon Steel Wire,
Coated at Size and Drawn to Size for Mechanical Springs.
ASTM C933
Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath.
2.8.6
Steel Fasteners
Steel fasteners shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 1373
Slotted countersunk flat head tapping screws.
BDS 1374
Slotted raised counter.
BDS 1375
Fasteners hexagon products widths across flats.
BDS 1405
Bolts, screws, nuts and accessories terminology and
nomenclature.
BDS 1406
Hexagon nuts style 2 products grades A and B.
BDS 1407
Hexagon nuts style 3 products grades A and B.
BDS 1408
General purpose screw threads general plan.
BDS 1409
General purpose screw threads selected sizes for screws, bolts
and nuts.
BDS 1410
Thread run-outs for fasteners thread of BDS 1408: 1995 and
BDS 1409: 1993.
BDS 1411
Tapping screws thread.
BDS 1412
Thread undercuts of external metric thread fasteners.
BDS 1413
Head configuration and gauging of countersunk head screws.
BDS 1428
Fasteners-bolts,
screws,
studs
and
nuts-symbols
and
designations of dimensions.
ASTM A31
Standard Specification for Steel Rivets and Bars for Rivets,
Pressure Vessels.
ASTM A183
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts.
ASTM A193/A193M
Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel
Bolting Materials for High Temperature or High Pressure
Service and Other Special Purpose Applications.
ASTM A194/A194M
Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for
Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or
Both.
ASTM A307
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
60000 psi Tensile Strength.
ASTM A320/A320M
Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel
Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature Service.
ASTM A325
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat
Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
ASTM A354
Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy
Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners.
ASTM A437/A437M
Standard Specification for Stainless and Alloy-Steel Turbine-
Type Bolting Specially Heat Treated for High-Temperature
Service.
ASTM A449
Standard Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs,
Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength, General Use.
ASTM A489
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Lifting Eyes.
ASTM A490
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat
Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength.
ASTM A502
Standard Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural.
ASTM A540/A540M
Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel Bolting for Special
Applications.
ASTM A563
Standard Specification for Carbons and Alloy Steel Nuts.
ASTM A574
Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap
Screws.
ASTM C514
Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of
Gypsum Board.
ASTM C954
Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the
Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases
to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84
mm) in Thickness.
ASTM C955
Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and
Axial) Steel Studs, Runners (Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging
for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal
Plaster Bases.
ASTM C1002
Standard Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws
for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal
Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs.
ASTM F436
Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers.
ASTM F593
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap
Screws, and Studs.
ASTM F594
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts.
ASTM F844
Standard Specification for Washers, Steel, Plain (Flat),
Unhardened for General Use.
ASTM F959
Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct
Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners.
2.8.7
Welding Electrodes and Wires
Welding electrodes and wires shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 239
Specification for soft solder.
BDS 1442-1
Filler rods and wire for gas shielded arc-welding-ferric steel.
BDS 1442-2
Filler rods and wire for gas shielded arc-welding-austenitic
stainless steel.
BDS 1442-3
Filler rods and wires for gas shielded arc welding-copper and
copper alloy.
BDS 1442-4
Filler rods and wires for gas shielded arc welding-aluminum and
aluminum alloy and magnesium alloys.
BDS 1442-5
Filler rods and wires for gas shielded arc welding-nickel and
nickel alloys.
IS 814
Specification for covered electrodes for manual metal arc
welding of carbon and carbon manganese steel.
IS 815
Classification and coding of covered electrodes for metal arc
welding of structural steels.
IS 1278
Specification for filler rods and wires for gas welding.
IS 1395
Specification for low and medium alloy steel covered electrodes
for manual metal arc welding.
IS 3613
Acceptance tests for wire flux combinations for submerged-arc
welding of structural steel.
IS 4972
Specification for resistance spot-welding electrodes.
IS 6419
Specification for welding rods and bare electrodes for gas
shielded arc welding of structural steel.
IS 6560
Specification for molybdenum and chromium-molybdenum low
alloy steel welding rods and bare electrodes for gas shielded arc
welding.
IS 7280
Specification for base wire electrodes for submerged-arc
welding of structural steels.
IS 8363
Specification for bare wire electrodes for electro slag welding of
steels.
ISO 9453
Soft solder alloys-chemical compositions and forms.
ISO 9454
Soft soldering fluxes-classification and requirements.
Part 1: Classification, labeling and packaging.
ISO 9455-1
Soft soldering fluxes- test methods.
Part 1: Determination of non-volatile matter, gravimetric
method.
ISO 9455-8
Soft soldering fluxes-test methods.
Part 8: Determination of zinc content.
ISO 9455-11
Soft soldering fluxes-test methods.
Part 11: Solubility of flux residues.
ISO 9455-14
Soft soldering fluxes-test methods.
Part 14: Assessment of tackiness of flux residues.
2.9
Timber & Wood Products
2.9.1
Timber Types and Properties
Timber types for the structural purpose with their engineering characteristics are
contained in Table 6.11.1 Part 6 of this Code. Details of the uses of timber in structures or
elements of structures including terminology, material requirements, and moisture
content preferred cut sizes of sawn timbers, grading, permissible defects, suitability in
respect of durability and treatability, design criteria, and details of joints are also given in
Chapter 11 Part 6. Timber and timber constructions shall satisfy the requirements of that
Chapter and conform to the following Standards:
BDS 142
Specification for wood doors.
BDS 173
Specification for wood windows.
BDS 230
Glossary of terms applicable to timber, plywood and joinery.
BDS 803
Trade names and abbreviated symbols for timber species.
BDS 819
Code of practice for preservation of timber.
BDS 820
Recommendation for maximum permissible moisture content of
timber used for different purposes in Bangladesh.
BDS 857
Specification for grading rules for logs and sawn timbers.
BDS 1090
Methods of test for plywood.
BDS 1256
Classification of commercial timber.
BDS 1311
Key for identification of commercial timber.
2.9.2
Plywood
A wood structural panel comprised of plies of wood veneer arranged in cross-aligned
layers. The plies are bonded with waterproof adhesive that cures on application of heat
and pressure.
Plywood shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 799
Specification for plywood for general purposes.
BDS 1158
Specification for veneered decorative plywood.
For sampling and testing of plywood, the following Standards are applicable:
BDS 1087
Specification for method of sampling of plywood.
BDS 1090
Methods of test of plywood.
IS 4990
Specification for plywood for concrete shattering work.
IS 5509
Specification for fire retardant plywood.
IS 5539
Specification for Preservative Treated Plywood.
2.9.3
Particle Boards and Fibre Boards
A panel primarily composed of cellulosic materials (usually wood), generally in the form
of discrete pieces or particles, as distinguished from fibers. The cellulosic material is
combined with synthetic resin or other suitable bonding system by a process in which the
inter-particle bond is created by the bonding system under heat and pressure.
Fiber boards are fibrous, homogeneous panel made from lingo-cellulosic fibers (usually
wood or cane) and having a density of less than 497 kg per cubic meter but more than
160 kg per cubic meter.
These materials shall conform to the following standards:
BDS 619
Specification for particle board (medium density).
BDS 620
Specification for hardboard.
BDS EN 316
Wood fiberboards-Definition, classification and symbols.
ISO 820
Particle boards-Definition and classification.
ISO 821
Particle boards-Determination of dimensions of test pieces.
ISO 822
Particle boards-Determination of density.
ISO 823
Particle boards-Determination of moisture content.
ISO 766
Fibre building boards-Determination of dimensions of test pieces.
ISO 767
Fibre building boards-Determination of moisture content.
ISO 768
Fibre building boards-Determination of bending strength.
ISO 769
Fibre building boards-Hard and medium boards-determination of.
Water Absorption and of Swelling in Thickness after Immersion in Water;
ISO 818
Fibre building boards-Definition-Classification.
ISO 819
Fibre building boards-Determination of density.
ISO 2695
Fibre building boards-Hard and medium boards for general.
Purposes-Quality Specifications-Appearance, Shape and Dimensional Tolerances;
ISO 2696
Fibre building boards-Hard and medium boards-Quality.
Specifications- Water Absorption and Swelling in Thickness;
ISO 3340
Fibre building boards-Determination of sand content.
ISO 3346
Fibre building boards-Determination of surface finish (roughness).
ISO 3729
Fibre building boards-Determination of surface stability.
ISO/TR 7469
Dimensional stability of hardboards.
Wood based Laminates
Laminated boards having a core of strips, each not exceeding 7 mm in thickness, glued
together face to face to form a slab which in turn is glued between two or more veneers,
with the direction of the grain of the core strips running at right angles to that of the
adjacent outer veneers.
Wood based laminates shall conform to the following Standards:
IS 3513
Specification for resin treated compressed wood laminates
(compregs).
Part 3 For general purposes.
IS 3513
Specification for resin treated compressed wood laminates
(compregs).
Part 4 Sampling and Tests.
IS 9307
(Parts I to VIII)
Methods of tests for wood-based structural sandwich construction.
Part I
Flexure test.
Part II
Edgewise compression test.
Part III Flatwise compression test.
Part IV Shear test.
Part V Flatwise tension test.
Part VI Flexure creep test.
Part VII Cantilever vibration test.
Part VIII Weathering test.
2.9.4
Adhesives and Glues
Adhesives and glues are used to join two or more parts so as to form a single unit.
Adhesives shall conform to the following Standards:
IS 848
Specification for synthetic resign adhesives for plywood (phenolic
and aminoplastic).
IS 849
Specification for cold setting case in glue for wood.
IS 851
Specification for synthetic resin adhesives for construction work
(nonstructural) in wood.
IS 852
Specification for animal glue for general wood-working purposes.
IS 4835
Specification for polyvinyl acetate dispersion-based adhesives for
wood.
IS 9188
Specification for adhesive for structural laminated wood products for
use under exterior exposure condition.
2.10
Doors, Windows and Ventilators
2.10.1
Wooden Doors, Windows and Ventilators
These shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 142
Specification for wood door.
BDS 173
Specification for wood windows.
BDS 820
Recommendation for maximum permissible moisture content of
timber used for different purposes in Bangladesh.
BDS 1504
Timber door window and ventilator frames
IS 1003
Specification for timber panelled and glazed shutters.
Part 1- 2003 Door shutters.
Part 2- 1994 Window and ventilator shutters.
IS 1826
Specification for venetian blinds for windows.
IS 2191
Specification for wooden flush door shutters (cellular and hollow
core type).
Part 1 Plywood face panels.
Part 2 Particle board face panels and hardboard face panels.
IS 2202
Specification for wooden flush door shutters (solid core type).
Part 1 Plywood face panels.
Part 2 Particle board face panels and hardboard face panels.
IS 4020
Method of tests for door shutters.
(Part 1): 1998
General.
(Part 2): 1998
Measurement of dimensions and squareness.
(Part 3): 1998
Measurement of general flatness.
(Part 4): 1998
Local planeness test.
(Part 5): 1998
Impact indentation test.
(Part 6): 1998
Flexure test.
(Part 7): 1998
Edge loading test.
(Part 8): 1998
Shock resistance test.
(Part 9): 1998
Buckling resistance test.
(Part 10):1998
Slamming test.
(Part 11):1998
Misuse test.
(Part 12):1998
Varying humidity test.
(Part 13):1998
End immersion test.
(Part 14):1998
Knife test.
(Part 15):1998
Glue adhesion test.
(Part 16):1998
Screw withdrawal resistance test.
IS 4021
Specification for timber door, window and ventilator frames.
IS 4962
Specification for wooden side sliding doors.
IS 6198
Specification for ledged, braced and battened timber shutters.
2.10.2
Metal Doors, Windows Frames and Ventilators
These shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 1270
Specification for strong room door
BDS 1273
Specification for vault doors.
IS 1038
Specification for steel doors, windows and ventilators.
IS 1361
Specification for steel windows for industrial buildings.
IS 1948
Specification for aluminum doors, windows and ventilators.
IS 1949
Specification for aluminum windows for industrial buildings.
IS 4351
Specification for steel door frames.
IS 6248
Specification for metal rolling shutters and rolling grills.
IS 7452
Specification for hot rolled steel sections for doors, windows and
ventilators.
IS 10451
Specification for steel sliding shutters (top hung type).
IS 10521
Specification for collapsible gates.
2.10.3
Plastic Doors and Windows
These shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS EN 477
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors-Determination of the
resistance to impact of main profiles by falling mass.
BDS EN 478
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors-Determination of appearance
after exposure at 150oC.
BDS EN 479
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors-Determination of heat
reversion.
BDS EN 513
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors-Determination of the
resistance to artificial weathering.
BDS EN 514
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors-Determination of the strength
of welded corners and T-joints.
BDS EN 12608
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) profiles for the
fabrication of windows and doors-Classification, requirements
and test methods.
BDS ISO 1163-1
Plastics-Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) molding and
extrusion materials-Part 1: Designation system and basis for
specifications.
BDS ISO 1163-2
Plastics-Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) molding and
extrusion materials-Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and
determination of properties.
IS 14856
Specification for glass fibre reinforced (GRP) panel type door
shutters for internal use.
IS 15380
Specification for molded raised high density fibre (HDF) panel
doors.
2.11
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys
Aluminum used for structural purposes in buildings and structures shall comply with AA
ASM 35 and AA ADM 1.
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys shall also conform to the following Standards:
BDS EN 755-9
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 9: Profiles, tolerances on dimensions and form.
BDS EN 755-2
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 2: Mechanical properties.
BDS EN 755-1
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and
delivery.
BDS EN 755-3
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 3: Round bars, tolerances on dimensions and
form.
BDS EN 755-4
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 4: Square bars, tolerances on dimensions and
form.
BDS EN 755-5
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 5: Rectangular bars, tolerances on dimensions and
form.
BDS EN 755-6
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 6: Hexagonal bars, tolerances on dimensions and
form.
BDS EN 755-7
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 7: Seamless tubes, tolerances on dimensions and
form.
BDS EN 755-8
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded rod/bar, tube and
profiles-Part 8: Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and
form.
BDS EN 12020-1
Aluminum and aluminum alloys- Extruded precision profiles in
alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063- Part 1: Technical
conditions for inspection and delivery.
BDS EN 12020-2
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Extruded precision profiles in
alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063-Part 2: Tolerances on
dimensions and form.
BDS EN 515
Aluminum and aluminum alloys-Wrought products-Temper
designations.
ASTM B26/B26M
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings.
ASTM B85/B85M
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings.
ASTM B108/B108M
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Permanent Mold
Castings.
ASTM B209
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Sheet and Plate.
ASTM B210
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Drawn Seamless Tubes.
ASTM B211
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Bar, Rod, and Wire.
ASTM B221
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.
ASTM B241/B241M
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube.
ASTM B308/B308M
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6061-T6 Standard
Structural Profiles.
ASTM B313/B313M
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Round Welded Tubes.
ASTM B316/B316M
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Rivet and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods.
ASTM B429/B429M
Standard
Specification
for
Aluminum-Alloy
Extruded
Structural Pipe and Tube.
ASTM B483/B483M
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Drawn Tube and Pipe for General Purpose Applications.
ASTM B547/B547M
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Formed and Arc-Welded Round Tube.
ASTM B632/B632M
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Rolled Tread
Plate.
ASTM B745/B745M
Standard Specification for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe for
Sewers and Drains.
ASTM E34
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum
and Aluminum-Base Alloys.
2.12
Builders Hardware
The applicable Standards are listed below:
BDS 113
Specification for latches and locks for doors in buildings.
IS 204
Specification for tower bolts.
Part 1 Ferrous metals.
Part 2 Nonferrous metals.
IS 205
Specification for nonferrous metal butt hinges.
IS 206
Specification for tee and strap hinges.
IS 208
Specification for door handles.
IS 281
Specification for mild steel sliding door bolts for use with padlock.
IS 362
Specification for parliament hinges.
IS 363
Specification for hasps and staples.
IS 364
Specification for fanlight catch.
IS 452
Specification for door springs, rat-tail type.
IS 453
Specification for double acting spring hinges.
IS 729
Specification for drawer locks, cupboard locks and box locks.
IS 1019
Specification for rim latches.
IS 1341
Specification for steel butt hinges.
IS 1823
Specification for floor door stoppers.
IS 1837
Specification for fanlight pivots.
IS 2209
Specification for mortise locks (vertical type).
IS 2681
Specification for nonferrous metal sliding door bolts for use with
padlocks.
IS 3564
Specification for door closers (hydraulically regulated).
IS 3818
Specification for continuous (piano) hinges.
IS 3828
Specification for ventilator chains.
IS 3843
Specification for steel back-flap hinges.
IS 3847
Specification for mortise night latches.
IS 4621
Specification for indicating bolts for use in public baths and lavatories.
IS 4948
Specification for welded steel wire fabric for general use.
IS 4992
Specification for door handles for mortise locks (vertical type).
IS 5187
Specification for flush bolts.
IS 5899
Specification for bathroom latches.
IS 5930
Specification for mortise latch (vertical type).
IS 6315
Specification for floor springs (hydraulically regulated) for heavy doors.
IS 6318
Specification for plastic window stays and fasteners.
IS 6343
Specification for door closers (pneumatically regulated) for light doors
weighing up to 40 kg.
IS 6602
Specification for ventilator poles.
IS 6607
Specification for rebated mortise locks (vertical type).
IS 7196
Specification for hold fast.
IS 7197
Specification for double action floor springs (without oil check) for heavy
doors.
IS 7534
Specification for sliding locking bolts for use with padlocks.
IS 7540
Specification for mortise dead locks.
IS 8756
Specification for ball catches for use in wooden almirah.
IS 8760
Specification for mortise sliding door locks, with lever mechanism.
IS 9106
Specification for rising butt hinges.
IS 9131
Specification for rim locks.
IS 9460
Specification flush drop handle for drawer.
IS 9899
Specification for hat, coat and wardrobe hooks.
IS 10019
Specification for steel window stays and fasteners.
IS 10090
Specification for numerical.
IS 10342
Specification for curtain rail system.
IS 12817
Specification for stainless steel butt hinges.
IS 12867
Specification for PVC hand rails covers.
IS 14912
Specification for door closers concealed type (hydraulically regulated)
2.13
Roof Coverings
2.13.1
Scope
The provisions of this Section shall govern the materials used for roof coverings.
2.13.2
Compatibility of Materials
All roofs and roof coverings shall be of materials that are compatible with each other and
with the building or structure to which the materials are applied.
2.13.3
Material Specifications and Physical Characteristics
All materials to be used in the construction of roofs and roof coverings shall conform to
the applicable standards listed in this Section. In the absence of applicable standards or
when materials are of questionable suitability, testing by an approved testing agency may
be required by the building official to determine the character, quality and limitations of
use of the materials.
2.13.4
Weather Protection
All roofs shall be covered with approved roof coverings properly secured to the building
or structure to resist wind and rain. Roof coverings shall be designed, installed and
maintained in accordance with approved manufacturer’s recommendations such that the
roof covering shall serve to protect the building or structure.
2.13.5
Wind Resistance
All roofs and roof coverings shall be secured in place to the building or structure to
withstand the wind loads.
2.13.6
Structural and Construction Loads
The structural roof components shall be capable of supporting the roof covering system
and the material and equipment loads that will be encountered during installation of the
roof covering system.
2.13.7
Impact Resistance
Roof coverings shall resist impact damage based on the results of tests conducted in
accordance with ASTM D4272 or ASTM D3746.
2.13.8
Metal-Sheet Roof Coverings
Metal-sheet roof coverings installed over structural framing and decking shall comply
with BDS 868, Galvanized corrugated sheet roof and wall coverings; BDS 1122, Hot-dip
galvanized steel sheet and coil; ASTM A755/A755M or ASTM B101. Metal-sheet roof
coverings shall be installed in accordance with approved manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
2.13.9
Interlocking Clay or Cement Tile
Interlocking clay or cement tile shall be installed only over solid sheathing or spaced
structural sheathing boards. Interlocking clay or cement tile shall not be installed on roof
slopes below one unit vertical in three units horizontal (1:3). Horizontal battens shall be
required on roof slopes over one unit vertical in two units horizontal (1:2). Single layer
underlayment is required over solid sheathing on all roof slopes. Reinforced
underlayment shall be required when spaced sheathing is used. Regardless of roof slope,
the first three tile courses and all tiles within 900 mm of roof edges, tiles at changes in
roof slope or changes in slope direction, shall be fastened to the roof. For the field of the
roof, fastening is not required on roof slopes below one unit vertical in two units
horizontal (1:2). Every other tile course shall be fastened on roof slopes 1:2 to less than
1:1; and every tile shall be fastened on roof slopes 1:1 and over. Tile overlap shall be in
accordance with approved manufacturer’s installation instructions.
2.13.10 Non-interlocking Clay or Cement Tile
Non-interlocking clay or cement tile shall not be installed on roof slopes below one unit
vertical in five units horizontal (1:5). Double layer underlayment is required on roof
slopes below one unit vertical in four units horizontal (1:4). Single layer underlayment is
required on all other roof slopes. Non-interlocking clay or cement tile shall be secured to
the roof with two fasteners per tile. The minimum tile overlap shall be 75 mm.
2.13.11 Roof Insulation
Rigid combustible roof insulation shall be permitted, provided the insulation is covered
with approved roof coverings directly applied thereto. In-situ lime concrete may be used
on flat roofs of buildings. Minimum compacted thickness of such a layer shall be 75 mm
and have adequate slope for drainage. The materials used in lime concrete shall conform
to the standards specified in Sec 2.5 of this Part.
2.13.12 Recovering and Replacement of Roof Coverings
New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings
when the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point
that the existing roof or roof covering is not acceptable as a base for additional roofing.
2.13.13 Reuse of Materials
Existing slate, clay or cement tile shall be permitted for reuse, except that damaged,
cracked or broken slate or tile shall not be reused. Existing vent flashings, metal edgings,
drain outlets, collars and metal counter flashings shall not be reused where rusted,
damaged or deteriorated. Aggregate surfacing materials shall not be reused.
2.13.14 Applicable Standards
The applicable Standards for materials used in roofs and roof coverings are listed below:
BDS 868
Code of practice for galvanized corrugated sheet roof and wall
coverings.
BDS 1122
Specification for hot-dip galvanized steel and coil.
BDS EN 490
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and all
cladding-Product specifications.
BDS EN 491
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall
cladding-Test methods.
BDS EN 538
Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying-Flexural strength
test.
BDS EN 539-l
Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying Determination of
physical characteristics-Part 1: Impermeability test.
BDS EN 1024
Clay roofing tiles for discontinuous laying-Determination of
geometric characteristics.
BDS EN 1304
Clay roofing tiles and fittings-Product definitions and
specifications.
ASTM
A755/A755M
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the
Hot-Dip Process and Pre-painted by the Coil-Coating Process
for Exterior Exposed Building Products.
ASTM B101
Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip
for Building Construction.
ASTM C406
Standard Specification for Roofing Slate.
ASTM
C836/C836M
Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-
Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with
Separate Wearing Course.
ASTM C1029
Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular
Polyurethane Thermal Insulation.
ASTM D225
Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt)
Surfaced With Mineral Granules.
ASTM
D226/D226M
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used
in Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D227
Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
Used in Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D312
Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing.
ASTM D450
Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
Damp proofing, and Waterproofing.
ASTM D1227
Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a
Protective Coating for Roofing.
ASTM D1863
Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate Used on Built-Up
Roofs.
ASTM D2178
Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing
and Waterproofing.
ASTM D2626
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated
Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing.
ASTM D2898
Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-
Treated Wood for Fire Testing.
ASTM D3161
Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles
(Fan-Induced Method).
ASTM D3747
Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Adhesive for
Adhering Roof Insulation.
ASTM D3909
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt)
Surfaced With Mineral Granules.
ASTM D4272
Standard Test Method for Total Energy Impact of Plastic Films
By Dart Drop.
ASTM
D4434/D4434M
Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing.
ASTM D4601
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base
Sheet Used in Roofing.
ASTM D4637
Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used In Single-Ply
Roof Membrane.
ASTM
D4897/D4897M
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass-Fiber Venting
Base Sheet Used in Roofing.
ASTM D6380
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt).
ASTM E108
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
ASTM G90
Standard
Practice
for
Performing
Accelerated
Outdoor
Weathering of Nonmetallic Materials Using Concentrated
Natural Sunlight.
ASTM G154
Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for
UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.
ASTM G155
Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials.
CGSB (Canadian
General Standards
Board)
37-GP-56M-80
Membrane, modified bituminous, prefabricated, and reinforced
for roofing.
FM 447-86
Approval standard for class I roof coverings.
FM ( Factory
Manual) 4450-89
Standard laboratories department approved standard for class I
insulated steel deck roofs.
RMA (Rubber
Manufacturer
Association, USA)
RP-4-88
Wind design guide for ballasted single-ply roofing systems.
SPRI (Single Ply
Roofing Institute,
USA) -86
Wind design guide for ballasted single-ply roofing systems.
2.14
Paints and Varnishes
2.14.1
Water Based Paints and Pigments
Water based paints shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 500
Specification for distemper dry.
BDS 1097
Specification for plastic emulsion paint.
Part 1 for Interior use.
Part 2 for Exterior use.
IS 427
Specification for distemper, dry, color as required.
IS 428
Specification for distemper, washable.
IS 5410
Specification for cement paint, color as required.
IS 5411
Specification for plastic emulsion paint.
Part 1: For interior use.
Part 2: For exterior use
2.14.2
Ready Mixed Paints, Enamels and Powder Coatings
Ready mixed paints and enamels shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 13
Specification for ready mixed paints, varnish, lacquers and related
products.
BDS 14
Specification for black bituminous paint, brushing for general purposes.
BDS 397
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, red oxide zinc chrome,
priming.
BDS 398
Specification for ready mixed paint, spraying, red oxide zinc chrome,
priming.
BDS 399
Specification for aluminum paint, spraying for general purposes, in dual
container.
BDS 400
Specification for aluminum paint, brushing, for general purposes in dual
container.
BDS 401
Specification for varnish, finishing, exterior, type-I, (synthetic).
BDS 402
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, finishing, semi-gloss, for
general purposes.
BDS 499
Specification for ready mixed paints, brushing, for road marking (white,
yellow and black).
BDS 616
Specification for enamel, brushing, exterior (i) undercoating, (ii)
finishing, color as required.
BDS 617
Specification for enamel, brushing, interior (i) undercoating, (ii)
finishing, color as required.
BDS 926
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, petrol resisting, air
drying, for exterior painting of containers, color as required.
BDS 927
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, petrol resisting, air
drying, for interior painting of tanks and containers, red oxide (color
unspecified).
BDS 928
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, acid resisting, for
protection against acid fumes, color as required.
BDS 973
Specification for specification and methods of test for linseed stand oil
for paints and varnishes.
BDS 974
Specification and methods of test for raw tung oils for paints and
varnishes.
BDS 1005
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, finishing, stoving,
enamel, color as required.
BDS 1141
Specification for ready mixed aluminum priming paints for woodwork.
BDS 1151
Specification for pavement marking paints.
IS 101
Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products:
(Part l/Sec 1): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 1
Sampling.
(Part l/Sec 2): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 2
Preliminary examination and preparation of samples for testing.
(Part l/Sec 3): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 3
Preparation of panels.
(Part l/Sec 4): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 4
Brushing test.
(Part l/Sec 5): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 5
Consistency.
(Part l/Sec 6): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 6
Flash point.
(Part l/Sec 7): Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 7
Mass per 10 Iitres.
(Part 2/Sec 1): Test on liquid paints (chemical examination), Section 1
Water content.
(Part 2/Sec 2): Test on liquid paints (chemical examination), Section 2
Volatile matter.
(Part 3/Sec 1): Tests on paint film formation, Section 1 Drying time.
(Part 3/Sec 2): Tests on paint film formation, Section 2 Film thickness.
(Part 3/Sec 4): Tests on paint film formation, Section 4 Finish.
(Part 3/Sec 5): Tests on paint film formation, Section 5 Fineness of
grind
(Part 4/Sec 1): Optical test, Section 1 Opacity.
(Part 4/Sec 2): Optical test, Section 2 Color.
(Part 4/Sec 3): Optical test, Section 3 Light fastness test.
(Part 4/Sec 4): Optical test, Section 4 Gloss.
(Part 5/Sec 1): Mechanical test on paint films, Section 1 Hardness tests.
(Part 5/Sec 2): Mechanical test on paint films, Section 2 Flexibility and
adhesion.
(Part 5/Sec 3): Mechanical test on paint films, Section 3 Impact
resistance.
(চধৎঃ ৫/ঝবপ ৪): গবপযধহরপধষ:বংঃ ড়হ ঢ়ধরহঃ ভরষসং, ঝবপঃরড়হচ্৪ চৎরহঃ ভৎবব:বংঃ.
(Part 6/Sec 1): Durability tests, Section 1 Resistance to humidity under
conditions of condensation.
(Part 6/Sec 2): Durability tests, Section 2 Keeping properties.
(Part 6/Sec 3): Durability tests, Section 3 Moisture vapour permeability.
(Part 6/Sec 4): Durability tests, Section 4 Degradation of coatings
(pictorial aids for evaluation).
(Part 6/Sec 5): Durability tests, Section 5 Accelerated weathering test.
(Part 7/Sec 1): Environmental tests on paint films, Section
1 Resistance to water.
(Part 7/Sec 2): Environmental tests on paint films, Section
2 Resistance to liquids.
(Part 7/Sec 3): Environmental tests on paint films, Section
3 Resistance to heat.
(Part 7/Sec 4): Environmental tests on paint films, Section
4 Resistance to bleeding of pigments.
(Part 8/Sec 1): Tests for pigments and other solids, Section
1 Residue on sieve.
(Part 8/Sec 2): Tests for pigments and other solids, Section
2 Pigments and nonvolatile matter.
(Part 8/Sec 3): Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 3 Ash
content.
(Part 8/Sec 4): Tests for pigments and other solids, Section
4 Phthalic anhydride.
(Part 8/Sec 5): Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 5 Lead
restriction test.
(Part 8/Sec 6): Tests for pigments and other solids, Section
6 Volume solids.
(Part 9/Sec 1): Tests for lacquers and varnish, Section 1 Acid value.
(Part 9/Sec 2): Tests for lacquers and varnish, Section 2 Rosin test.
IS 104
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, zinc chrome, priming.
IS 109
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, priming, plaster to Indian
Standard colors No. 361 and 631.
IS 123
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, finishing, semi-gloss, for
general purposes, to Indian Standard colors No. 445, 446, 448, 449, 451
and 473; and red oxide (color unspecified).
IS 133
Specification for enamel, interior (a) undercoating, (b) finishing.
IS 137
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, matt or egg-shell flat,
finishing, interior, to Indian Standard color, as required.
IS 158
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, bituminous, black, lead-
free, acid, alkali, and heat resisting.
IS 168
Specification for ready mixed paint, air-drying semi-glossy/matt, for
general purposes.
IS 341
Specification for black Japan, Types A, B and C.
IS 2074
Specification for ready mixed paint, air drying red oxide-zinc chrome,
priming.
IS 2075
Specification for ready mixed paint, stoving, red oxide-zinc chrome,
priming.
IS 2339
Specification for aluminum paint for general purposes, in dual
container.
IS 2932
Specification for enamel, synthetic, exterior, (a) undercoating, (b)
finishing.
IS 2933
Specification for enamel, exterior, (a) undercoating, (b) finishing.
IS 3536
ঝঢ়বপরভরপধঃরড়হ ভড়ৎ ৎবধফু সরীবফ ্তুঢ়ধরহঃ, নৎঁংযরহম, ড়িড়ফ ঢ়ৎরসবৎ.
IS 3537
Specification for ready mixed paint, finishing, interior for general
purposes, to Indian Standard colors No. 101, 216, 217, 219, 275, 281,
352, 353, 358 to 361, 363, 364, 388, 410, 442, 444, 628, 631, 632, 634,
693, 697, white and black.
IS 3539
Specification for ready mixed paint, undercoating, for use under oil
finishes, to Indian Standard colors, as required.
IS 3585
Specification for ready mixed paint, aluminum, brushing, priming,
water resistant, for wood work.
IS 3678
Specification for ready mixed paint, thick white, for lettering.
IS 8662
Specification for enamel, synthetic, exterior, (a) undercoating,
(b) finishing, for railway coaches.
IS 9862
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, bituminous black lead
free, acid, alkali, water and chlorine resisting.
IS 11883
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, red oxide, priming for
metals.
IS 13183
Specification for aluminum paints, heat resistant.
IS 13213
Specification for polyurethane full gloss enamel (two pack).
IS 13607
Specification for ready mixed paint, finishing, general purposes,
synthetic.
IS 13871
Specification for powder coatings.
2.14.3
Thinners and Solvents
These shall conform to the following Standards:
IS 324
Specification for ordinary denatured spirit.
IS 82
Methods of sampling and test for thinners and solvents for paints.
IS 324
Specification for ordinary denatured spirit.
IS 533
Specification for gum spirit of turpentine (oil of turpentine).
IS 14314
Specification for thinner general purposes for synthetic paints and
varnishes.
2.14.4
Varnishes and Lacquers
These materials shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 401
Specification for varnish, finishing, exterior, type-I, (synthetic).
BDS 1064
Specification for varnish, stoving.
BDS 1065
Specification for varnish, acid resisting.
BDS 1066
Specification for varnish, finishing, interior.
IS 337
Specification for varnish, finishing, interior.
IS 347
Specification for varnish, shellac for general purposes.
IS 348
Specification for french polish.
IS 524
Specification for varnish, finishing, exterior, synthetic.
IS 525
Specification for varnish, finishing, exterior and general purposes.
IS 642
Specification for varnish medium for aluminum paint.
2.15
Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings
2.15.1
Sanitary Appliances
Sanitary appliances shall conform to the following Standards:
ASHRAE 90A
Energy conservation in new building design.
ASHRAE 90B
Energy Conservation in New Building Design.
AWWA C700
Cold-Water Meters-Displacement type, bronze main case.
AWWA C701
Cold-Water Meters-Turbine type, for customer service.
AWWA C702
Cold-Water Meters-Compound type.
BDS 1162
Ceramic wash basin and pedestal, ceramic wash basin and
pedestals dimension, design & construction, type, permissible
deviation
BDS 1163
Specification for Vitreous Sanitary Appliances,
Part-1, General requirements.
Part-2, Specific requirements for water closets;
Part-3, Specification requirements for urinal (bowl type).
Part-4, Specific requirements for foot rest.
Part-5, Specific requirements for integrated squatting pans.
BDS 1361
Faucets.
BDS 1593
Plastic sanitary squatting pan.
BS 1125
Specification for WC flushing cisterns (including dual flash
cisterns and flush pipes).
BS 1244
Metal Sink for domestic purposes.
BS 1254
Specification for C seats (plastics).
BS 1329
Specification for metal hand rinse basins.
BS 1876
Specification for automatic flushing cistern for urinals.
2.15.2
Pipes and Pipe Fittings for Water Supply and Sanitation
Pipes and pipe fittings for water supply and sanitation shall comply with the following
Standards :
BDS 1111
Centrifugally cast (spun) iron pressure pipes for water, gas and
sewage.
BDS 1356
Specification for ferrules for water services.
BDS 1357
Specification for washers with fittings for water service.
BDS 1361
Faucets.
This standard specifies the technical requirements of various
types of Faucets.
BDS 1562
Solvent cements for polyvinylchloride (PVC) plastic pipe and
fitting.
BDS 1593
Plastic sanitary squatting pan.
Pan lays down the requirement for material, dimension physical
requirements and testing for power flush type injection molded
high density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP)
squatting pan.
BDS EN 1254‐2
Copper and copper alloys ‐ Plumbing fittings-Part 2: Fittings with
compression ends for use with copper tubes.
BDS EN 1717
Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations
and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by
backflow.
BDS EN 14506
Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water-
Automatic diverter-Family H, type C.
BDS ISO 3419
Non-alloy and alloy steel butt-welding fittings.
BDS ISO 5251
Stainless steel butt-welding fittings.
BDS ISO 6761
Steel tubes-Preparation of ends of tubes and fittings for welding.
BDS ISO 3822-1
Acoustics: Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances
and equipment used in water supply installations-Part 1: Method
of measurement.
BDS ISO 3822 ‐2
Acoustics: Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances
and equipment used in water supply installations-Part 2:
Mounting and operating conditions for draw‐off taps and mixing
valves.
BDS ISO 3822 ‐4
Acoustics: Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances
and equipment used in water supply installations-Part 4:
Mounting and operating conditions for special appliances.
BDS ISO 161-1
Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids Nominal
outside diameters and Nominal Pressures- Part 1: Metric series.
BDS ISO 161-2
Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids- Nominal
outside diameters and Nominal Pressures- Part 2: Inch-based
series.
BDS ISO 265-1
Pipes and fittings of plastics materials- fittings for domestic and
industrial waste pipes- Basic dimensions: Metric series- Part 1:
Un-plasticized Poly (Vinyl chloride) (PVC-U).
BDS ISO 1167-1
Thermoplastics pipes fittings and assemblies for the conveyance
of fluids-Determination of the resistance to internal pressure- Part
1: General method.
BDS ISO 1167-2
Thermoplastics pipes fittings and assemblies for the conveyance
of fluids- Determination of the resistance to internal pressure-
Part 2: Preparation of pipe test pieces.
BDS ISO 1746
Rubber or Plastics hoses and tubing-bending tests.
BDS ISO 2505
Thermoplastics pipes- Longitudinal reversion-Test method and
parameters.
BDS ISO 2507-2
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings-Vista softening temperature-
Part 2: Test conditions for Un-plasticized polyvinylchloride
(PVC-U) or chlorinated polyvinylchloride (PVC-C) pipes and
fittings and for high impact resistance polyvinylchloride (PVC-
HI) pipes.
BDS ISO 3114
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipes for potable water
supply-Extractability of lead and tin- Test method.
BDS ISO 3126
Plastics piping systems-Plastics components- Determination of
dimensions.
BDS ISO 3127
Thermoplastics pipes-Determination of resistance to external
blows-round-the-clock method.
BDS ISO 3501
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure
pipes-Test of resistance to pull-out.
BDS ISO 3503
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure
pipes-Test of leak proofness under internal pressure when
subjected to bending.
BDS ISO 3633
Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high
temperature) inside buildings-Specifications.
BDS ISO 6964
Polyolefin pipes and fittings-Determination of carbon black
content by calcinations and pyrolysis-Test method and basic
specification.
BDS ISO 4065
Thermoplastics pipes- Universal wall thickness table.
BDS ISO /TR
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) pipes for water supply-
Recommended practice for laying.
BDS ISO 4422-1
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-
U) for water supply-Specifications-Part 1: General.
BDS ISO 4422-2
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-
U) for water supply-Specifications-Part 2: Pipes (with or without
integral sockets).
BDS ISO 4422-3
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-
U) for water supply- Specifications-Part 3: Fittings and joints.
BDS ISO 4422-4
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-
U) for water supply- Specifications- Part 4: Valves and ancillary
equipment.
BDS ISO 4422-5
Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-
U) for water supply- Specifications- Part 5: Fitness for purpose of
the system.
BDS ISO 4433-3
Thermoplastics
pipes-
Resistance
to
liquid
chemicals-
Classification-Part 3: Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U),
high- impact polyvinylchloride (PVC-HI) and chlorinated
polyvinylchloride (PVC -C) pipes.
BDS ISO 4435
Plastic piping systems for non- pressure underground drainage
and sewerage- Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U).
BDS ISO 4439
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipes and fittings-
Determination and specification of density.
BDS ISO 6259-1
Thermoplastics pipes-Determination of tensile properties-Part 1:
General test method.
BDS ISO 6259-2
Thermoplastics pipes-Determination of tensile properties- Part 2:
Pipes made of unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U),
Chlorinated
polyvinylchloride
(PVC-C),
and
high-impact
polyvinylchloride (PVC-HI).
BDS ISO 6992
Unplasticized polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) pipes for drinking
water supply-Extractability of cadmium and mercury occurring as
impurities.
BDS ISO 9624
Thermoplastics
pipes
for
fluids
under
pressure-Mating
dimensions of flange adapters and loose backing flanges.
BDS ISO 11413
Plastics pipes and fittings-Preparation of test piece assemblies
between a polyethylene (PE) pipe and an electro fusion fitting
BDS ISO 11414, Plastics pipes and fittings-Preparation of
polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting test piece assemblies
by butt fusion.
BDS ISO 12176-2 Plastics pipes and fittings-Equipment for fusion jointing
polyethylene systems-Part 2: Electro fusion
BDS ISO 12176-3 Plastics pipes and fittings-Equipment for fusion jointing
ঢ়ড়ষুবঃযুষবহব ংুংঃবসং-চধৎঃ ৩: ঙঢ়বৎধঃড়ৎ্থং নধফমব.
BDS ISO 12176-4 Plastics pipes and fittings-Equipment for fusion jointing
polyethylene systems-Part 4: Traceability coding.
BDS ISO 13479
Polyolefin pipes for the conveyance of fluids-Determination of
resistance to crack propagation-Test method for slow crack
growth on notched pipes (notch test).
BDS ISO 13761
Plastics pipes and fittings-Pressure reduction factors for
polyethylene pipeline systems for use at temperatures above
20°C.
BDS ISO 13951
Plastics piping systems-Test method for the resistance of
polyolefin pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting assemblies to tensile loading.
BDS ISO 13953
Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings-Determination of the tensile
strength and failure mode of test pieces from a butt-fused joint.
BDS ISO 13954
Plastics pipes and fittings-Peel de-cohesion test for polyethylene
(PE) electro fusion assemblies of nominal outside diameter
greater than or equal to 90 mm.
BDS ISO 13955
Plastics pipes and fittings-Crushing de-cohesion test for
polyethylene (PE) electro fusion assemblies.
BDS ISO 13957
Plastics pipes and fittings-Polyethylene (PE) tapping tees-Test
method for impact resistance.
BDS ISO 14236
Plastics pipes and fittings-Mechanical-joint compression fittings
for use with polyethylene pressure pipes in water supply systems.
BDS ISO 18553
Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon
black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds.
BDS ISO 18553
Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon
black dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds
Amendment 1:2010.
BDS ISO 4427-1
Plastics piping systems-Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for
water supply-Part 1: General.
BDS ISO 4427-2
Plastics piping systems-Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for
water supply-Part 2: Pipes.
BDS ISO 4427-3
Plastics piping systems-Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for
water supply-Part 3: Fittings.
BDS ISO 4427-5
Plastics piping systems-Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for
water supply-Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system.
BDS ISO 4427-1
Plastics piping systems-Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for
water
supply-Part
1:
General
Technical
corrigendum
1: 2010.
BDS ISO 3458
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure
pipes-Test of leak proofness under internal pressure.
BDS ISO 3459
Polyethylene
(PE)
pressure
pipes-Joints
assembled
with
mechanical fittings-Internal under pressure test method and
requirement.
ASTM A53/A53M Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped,
Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.
ASTM A74
Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM A377
Standard Index of Specifications for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe.
ASTM B42
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes.
ASTM B43
Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard
Sizes.
ASTM B75
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube.
ASTM B88
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube.
ASTM B251
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought
Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube.
ASTM B302
Standard Specification for Thread-less Copper Pipe, Standard
Sizes.
ASTM B306
Standard Specification for Copper Drainage Tube (DWV).
ASTM
B429/B429M
Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural
Pipe and Tube.
ASTM B447
Standard Specification for Welded Copper Tube.
ASTM
B745/B745M
Standard Specification for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe for Sewers
and Drains.
ASTM C14
Standard Specification for Non-reinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm
Drain, and Culvert Pipe.
ASTM C76
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
Drain, and Sewer Pipe.
ASTM C654
Standard Specification for Porous Concrete Pipe.
ASTM C700
Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength,
Standard Strength, and Perforated.
ASTM D1527
Standard
Specification
for
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
(ABS) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80.
ASTM D1785
Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.
ASTM D2239
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-
PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter.
ASTM D2241
Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-
Rated Pipe (SDR Series).
ASTM D2321
Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic
Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications ASTM
D2464 Standard Specification for Threaded Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.
ASTM D2466
Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe
Fittings, Schedule 40ASTM D2467 Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.
ASTM D2609
Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene
(PE) Plastic Pipe.
ASTM D2661
Standard
Specification
for
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and
Fittings.
ASTM D2665
Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM D2672
Standard Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent
Cement.
ASTM D2729
Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer
Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM D2737
Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing.
ASTM D2751
Standard
Specification
for
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
(ABS) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM
D2846/D2846M
Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems.
ASTM D2949
Standard Specification for 3.25-in. Outside Diameter Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and
Fittings.
ASTM D3034
Standard Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM F405
Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
and Fittings.
ASTM F409
Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Accessible and
Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings.
ASTM F437
Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.
ASTM F438
Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.
ASTM B209
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet
and Plate.
ASTM
F441/F441M
Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80.
ASTM
F442/F442M
Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR).
ASTM F628
Standard
Specification
for
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe With a
Cellular Core.
ASTM F891
Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(PVC) Plastic Pipe With a Cellular Core.
IS 404 (Part-I)
Specification for lead pipes Part I for other than chemical
purpose.
ISO 2531
Ductile Iron pipes, fittings and accessories for pressure pipelines.
ASME/ANSI
B16.3
Malleable iron threaded fittings: Classes 150 and 300.
ASME/ANSI
Cast Iron threaded fittings.
B16.485
ASME/ANSI
B16.9
Factory made wrought steel butt welding fittings.
ASME/ANSI
B16.11
Forged Steel Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded.
ASME/ABSI
B16.12
Cast-Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings;
ASME/ANSI
B16.15
Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250.
ASME/ANSI
B16.18
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.
ASME/ANSI
B16.22
Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.
ASME/ANSI
B16.23
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings (DWV).
ASME/ANSI
B16.28
Wrought Steel Butt welding Short radius Elbows and Returns.
ASME/ANSI
B16.29
Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Fittings
for solvent Drainage Systems.
ASME/ANSI
B16.32
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Fittings for Solvent Drainage
Systems.
AWWA C110
Standard for Grey Iron and Ductile Iron Fittings, 76 mm to 1220
mm (3 in. through 48 inches), for Water and Other Liquids.
2.15.3
Joints and Connections Between Pipes and Fittings
Applicable standards for joints and connections between pipes and fittings are listed
below:
BDS EN 681-1
Elastomeric seals-Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used
in water and drainage applications-Part 1: Vulcanized rubber.
BDS EN 681-2
Elastomeric seals-Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used
in water and drainage applications-Part 2: Thermoplastic
elastomers.
ASTM B42
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes.
ASTM C425
Standard Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay
Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM C443
Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and
Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets.
ASTM C564
Standard Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe
and Fittings.
ASTM D2235
Standard Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-
Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM D2564
Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.
ASTM D2657
Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and
Fittings.
ASTM D2661
Standard
Specification
for
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and
Fittings.
ASTM
D2846/D2846M
Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
(CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems.
ASTM D2855
Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM D3139
Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using
Flexible Elastomeric Seals.
ASTM D3212
Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals.
ASTM F402
Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and
Fittings.
ASTM F493
Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings.
ASTM F628
Standard
Specification
for
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
(ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe With a
Cellular Core.
ASTM F656
Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent
Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and
Fittings.
ASME/ANSI
B1.20.1
Pillar taps used in water supply.
2.15.4
Taps and Valves
Taps and valves shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 987
Sand cast brass screw‐down bib taps and stop taps for water
services.
It covers the requirements regarding materials, dimensions,
constructions, workmanship, finish and testing of tapes for water
services.
BDS 1507
Bib taps used in water supply.
BDS 1508
Stop taps used in water supply specifies the requirements,
dimensions construction, materials and test methods of stop taps
used in water supply.
BDS 1509
Pillar taps used in water supply.
BDS EN 200
Sanitary tapware-Single taps and combination taps for water
supply systems of type 1 and type 2-General technical
specification.
BDS EN 246
Sanitary
tapware-General
specifications
for
flow
rate
regulators.
BDS EN 248
Sanitary tapware-General specification for electrodeposited
coatings of Ni‐Cr.
BDS EN 1112
Sanitary tapware ‐ Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for water
supply systems of type 1 and type 2-General technical
specification.
BDS EN 1113
Sanitary tapware-Shower hoses for sanitary tapware for water
supply systems of type 1 and type 2-General technical
specification.
BS 1212 (3 Parts)
Specification for Float Operated Valves (excluding floats).
BS 1010
Specification for draw-off taps and stop valves for water
services.
BS 1968
Specification for floats for ball valves (copper).
BS 5433
Specification for underground stop valves for water services
(copper).
BS 2456
Specification for floats for ball valves (plastic) for cold and hot
water.
BS 1415 ( 2 parts)
Mixing valves (manually operated).
BS 5163
Specification for predominantly key-operated cast iron wedge
gate valve for water works.
BS 3377
Specification for boilers for use with domestic solid mineral fuel
appliances.
BS 843
Specification for thermal storage electric water heaters.
BS 855
Specification for welded steel boilers for central heating and
indirect hot water supply.
2.16
Miscellaneous Materials
2.16.1
Ferrocement
Details including material requirements are given in Chapter 12 Part 6.
2.16.2
Plastics
Plastics may be used in buildings or structures as light transmitting materials such as
glazing, skylights, lighting lenses, luminous ceilings, roof panels, signs and similar
purposes. Foam plastics are also used in buildings.
Applicants for approval of a plastic material shall furnish all necessary technical data
required by the Building Official. The data shall include chemical composition;
applicable physical, mechanical and thermal properties such as fire resistance,
flammability and flame spread; weather resistance; electrical properties; products of
combustion; and coefficient of expansion.
The requirements for light transmitting plastics, including roof panels and foam plastics
are given below.
2.16.2.1 Light Transmitting Plastics
An approved light transmitting plastic shall be any thermoplastic, thermosetting or
reinforced thermosetting plastic material which has a self-ignition temperature of 343oC
or greater when tested in accordance with, Test Method for Ignition Properties of
Plastics; a smoke density rating not greater than 450 when tested in the manner intended
for use in accordance with ASTM E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics
of Building Materials; or not greater than 75 when tested in the thickness intended for use
in accordance with ASTM D2843 Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning
or Decomposition of Plastics; and which conforms to one of the following combustibility
classifications:
Class C1 : Plastic materials which have a burning extent of 25 mm or less when tested
at a nominal thickness of 1.5 mm, or in the thickness intended for use, in accordance
with ASTM D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning
of Self-Supporting Plastics in Horizontal Position; or
Class C2: Plastic materials which have a burning rate of 63 mm/min or less when tested
at a nominal thickness of 1.5 mm, or in the thickness intended for use, in accordance with
ASTM D635.
2.16.2.2 Foam Plastics
All foam plastics and foam plastic cores of manufactured assemblies shall have a flame
spread rating of not more than 75 and shall have a smoke developed rating of not more
than 450 when tested in the maximum thickness intended for use in accordance with
ASTM E84.
All foam plastics, unless otherwise indicated in this Section, shall be separated from the
interior of a building by an approved thermal barrier of 13 mm gypsum wall board or
equivalent thermal barrier material which will limit the average temperature rise of the
unexposed surface to not more than 121oC after 15 minutes of fire exposure complying
with the standard time-temperature curve of ASTM E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of
Building Construction and Materials. The thermal barrier shall be installed in such a
manner that it will stay in place for a minimum of 15 minutes under the same testing
conditions. The thermal barrier is not required when the foam plastic is protected by a 25
mm minimum thickness of masonry or concrete.
2.16.2.3 Applicable Standards
A list of applicable Standards for plastics is given below:
BDS 885
Method for measuring viscosity number and K-value of PVC
resins.
BDS 886
Method for direct measuring the specific gravity of plastics.
BDS 887
Method for measuring deformation under heat of flexible rigid PVC
compounds.
BDS 888
Method for measuring temperature of deflection under load.
BDS 889
Method for measuring the Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) of
thermoplastics.
BDS 890
Method for measuring the water absorption at room temperature and
boiling water absorption of plastics.
BDS 891
Method for measuring the flexural modulus of plastics.
BDS 892
Method for measuring the resistance to tear propagation of flexible
plastics, film or sheeting.
ASTM D543
Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
Chemical Reagents.
ASTM D635
Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time
of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
ASTM D638
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
ASTM D695
Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics.
ASTM D882
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
Sheeting.
ASTM D1003
Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of
Transparent Plastics.
ASTM D1044
Standard Test Method for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to
Surface Abrasion.
ASTM D1204
Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Non-rigid
Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature.
ASTM D1593
Standard Specification for Non-rigid Vinyl Chloride Plastic Film
and Sheeting.
ASTM D2103
Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting.
ASTM D2126
Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to
Thermal and Humid Aging.
ASTM D2842
Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Rigid Cellular
Plastics.
ASTM D2843
Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or
Decomposition of Plastics.
ASTM D3294
Standard Specification for PTFE Resin Molded Sheet and Molded
Basic Shapes.
ASTM D3678
Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Interior-Profile Extrusions.
ASTM D3679
Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Siding.
ASTM D3841
Standard Specification for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Plastic
Panels.
ASTM D4802
Standard Specification for Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic
Plastic Sheet.
ASTM E84
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials.
ASTM E119
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials.
2.16.3
Ballies and Wood Poles
Ballies of Sal/Gazari, Sundari and Garjan are used in building construction. These shall
be free from rots, knots and sap, and straight and uniform in size. These should conform
to the following Standards:
BDS 809
Specification
for
wood
poles
for
overhead
power
and
telecommunication lines.
ASTM D25
Standard Specification for Round Timber Piles.
IS 3337
Specification for Ballies for general purposes.
IS 1900
Method of testing wood poles.
IS 6711
Code of practice for maintenance of wood poles for overhead power
and telecommunications lines.
2.16.4
Bamboos
The following standards shall be applicable for bamboos used for structural and
nonstructural purposes:
IS 1902
Code of Practice for Preservation of Bamboo and Cane for Non-
structural Purposes;
IS 6874
Method of Tests for Round Bamboos.
IS 8242
Methods of Tests for Split Bamboo.
IS 8295
Specification for Bamboo Chicks, Part I Fine.
IS 9096
Code of Practice for Preservation of Bamboos for Structural
Purposes.
2.16.5
Fillers, Stoppers and Putties
These shall conform to the following standards:
IS 110
Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, grey filler, for
enamels, for use over primers.
IS 345
Specification for wood filler, transparent, liquid.
IS 419
Specification for putty for use on window frames.
IS 421
Specification for jointing paste, for bedding moldings on coaching
stock.
IS 423
Specification for plastic wood, for joiners’ filler.
IS 424
Specification for plastic asphalt.
IS 3709
Specification for mastic cement for bedding of metal windows.
IS 7164
Specification for Stopper.
2.16.6
Wire Ropes and Wire Products
These materials shall conform to the following standards:
ASTM A116
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Woven
Wire Fence Fabric.
ASTM A121
Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed
Wire.
ASTM A368
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire Strand.
ASTM A392
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence
Fabric.
ASTM A475
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Wire Strand.
ASTM A492
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire.
ASTM A510
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and
Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel.
ASTM A586
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Parallel and Helical Steel
Wire Structural Strand.
ASTM A603
Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Structural Wire Rope.
ASTM A817
Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-
Link Fence Fabric. and Marcelled Tension Wire.
ASTM A824
Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Marcelled Tension
Wire for Use With Chain Link Fence.
ASTM F1183
Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloy Chain Link Fence
Fabric.
IS 2365
Specification for Steel Wire Suspension Ropes for Lifts, Elevators
and Hoists.
2.16.7
Waterproofing and Damp-proofing Materials
Waterproofing and damp-proofing materials shall conform to the following
standards:
ASTM D41
Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Damp
proofing, and Waterproofing.
ASTM D43
Standard Specification for Coal Tar Primer Used in Roofing,
Damp proofing, and Waterproofing.
ASTM D146
Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-
Saturated
Felts
and
Woven
Fabrics
for
Roofing
and
Waterproofing.
ASTM D173
Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used
in Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D6380
Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt).
ASTM
D226/D226M
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in
Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D227
Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used
in Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D449
Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Damp proofing and
Waterproofing.
ASTM D450
Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Damp
proofing, and Waterproofing.
ASTM D1327
Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap
Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D1668
Standard Specification for Glass Fabrics (Woven and Treated) for
Roofing and Waterproofing.
ASTM D2178
Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and
Waterproofing.
ASTM D2626
Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic
Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing.
ASTM D3468
Standard
Specification
for
Liquid-Applied
Neoprene
and
Chloro-sulfonated
Polyethylene
Used
in
Roofing
and
Waterproofing.
2.16.8
Glazed Tiles and Tile-setting Mortars
Glazed tiles shall conform to the following standards:
BDS 1301
Specification for glazed earthenware wall tiles.
ASTM C126
Standard Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing
Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units.
ANSI A137.1
Specification for Ceramic Tile.
BS 6431
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (Part 1 to 23).
2.16.8.1 Mortars for Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile
(a)
Portland Cement Mortars: Portland cement mortars for installing ceramic
wall and floor tile shall comply with ANSI A108.1 and be of the
compositions indicated in Table 5.2.1.
(b)
Dry-set Portland Cement Mortars: Premixed prepared Portland cement
mortars, which require only the addition of water and which are used in the
installation of ceramic tile, shall comply with ANSI A 118.1. The shear bond
strength for tile set in such mortar shall be as required in accordance with that
standard. Tile set in dry-set Portland cement mortar shall be installed in
accordance with ANSI A 108.5.
(c)
Electrically Conductive Dry-Set Mortars: Premixed prepared Portland cement
mortars, which require only the addition of water and which comply with
ANSI A118.2, shall be used in the installation of electrically conductive
ceramic tile. Tile set in electrically conductive dry-set mortar shall be
installed in accordance with ANSI A 108.7.
(d)
Latex-modified Portland Cement Mortars: Latex-modified Portland cement
thin set mortars in which Lalex is added to dry-set mortar as a replacement
for all or part of the gauging water which are used for the installation of
ceramic tile shall comply with ANSI A 118.4. Tile set in latex-modified
Portland cement mortar shall be installed in accordance with ANSI A 108.5.
(e)
Epoxy Mortar: Chemical-resistant epoxy for setting and grouting ceramic tile
shall comply with ANSI A 118.3-2009. Tile set and grouted with epoxy shall
be installed in accordance with ANSI A 108.6.
(f)
Furan Mortar and Grout: Chemical resistant furan mortar and grout which are
used to install ceramic tile shall comply with ANSI A 118.5. Tile set and
grouted with furan shall be installed in accordance with ANSI A 108.8.
(g)
Modified Epoxy-Emulsion Mortar and Grout: Modified epoxy-emulsion
mortar and grout which are used to install ceramic tile shall comply with
ANSI A 118.8. Tile set and grouted with modified epoxy-emulsion mortar
and grout shall be installed in accordance with ANSI A 108.9.
(h)
Organic Adhesives: Water-resistant organic adhesives used for the
installation of ceramic tile shall comply with ANSI A 136.1. The shear bond
strength after water immersion shall not be less than 0.25 kN/mm2 for Type I
adhesive, and not less than 0.13 kN/mm2 for Type II adhesive when tested in
accordance with ANSI A 136.1. Tile set in organic adhesive shall be installed
in accordance with ANSI A 108.4.
(i)
Portland Cement Grouts: Portland cement grouts used for the installation of
ceramic tile shall comply with ANSI A 118.6. Portland cement grouts for tile
work shall be installed in accordance with ANSI A 108.10.
2.16.8.2 Applicable Standards
A list of applicable Standards for tiles, mortars and adhesives is given below:
BDS 1301
Specification for Glazed Earthenware Wall Tiles.
ASTM C126
Standard Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay
Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units.
ANSI A108.1
Specification for the Installation of Ceramic Tile with Portland
Cement Mortar.
ANSI A108.4
Installation of Ceramic Tile with Organic Adhesives or Water
Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive.
ANSI A108.5
Installation of Ceramic Tile with Dry-Set Portland Cement
Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.
ANSI A108.6
Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant, Water
Cleanable Tile Setting and Grouting Epoxy.
ANSI A108.7
Specification for Electrically Conductive Ceramic Tile Installed
with Conductive Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar.
ANSI A108.8
Installation of Ceramic Tile with Chemical Resistant Furan
Mortar and Grout.
ANSI A108.9
Installation of Ceramic Tile with Modified Epoxy Emulsion
Mortar/Grout.
ANSI A108.10
Installation of Grout in Tile work.
ANSI A118.1
Specification for Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar.
ANSI A118.2
Specifications for Conductive Dry-set Portland Cement Mortar.
ANSI A118.3
Specifications for Chemical Resistant Water Cleanable Tile
Setting and Grouting Epoxy and Water Cleanable Tile Setting
Epoxy Adhesive.
ANSI A118.4
Specifications Furan Latex-Portland Cement Mortar.
ANSI A118.5
Specifications for Chemical Resistant Furan.
ANSI A118.6
Specifications for Ceramic Tile Grouts.
ANSI A118.8
Specifications for Modified Epoxy Emulsion Mortar/Grout.
ANSI A136.1
Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile.
ANSI A137.1
Specifications for Ceramic Tile.
BS 6431
Floor and wall tiles.
BS 6431 Part 1
Specification for classification and making, including definitions
and characteristics.
BS 6431 Part 2
Specification for struded ceramic tiles with low water absorption
(E< 3%) Group A1.
BS 6431 Part 3
Extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption of 3% < 6%.
Group A 11a.
BS 6431 Part 3
Sec 3.1
Specification for general products.
BS 6431 Part 3
Sec 3.2
Specification for products Terre Cuite, Cotto, Baldosion Catalan.
BS 6431 Part 4
Extruded Ceramic Tiles with a Water Absorption of 6% <E<
10%. Group A11b.
BS 6431 Part 4
Specification for General Products.
BS 6431 Part 4
Sec 4.2
Specification for Specific Products (Terre Cuite, Cotto,
Baldosion Catalan).
BS 6431 Part 5
Specification for extruded ceramic tiles with a water absorption
of E>10%, Group A111.
BS 6431 Part 6
Specification for dust-pre-stressed ceramic tiles with a low-water
absorption (E<3%) Group B1.
BS 6431 Part 7
Specification for dust-pre-stressed ceramic tiles with a water
absorption of 3% <E ≤6% Group B11a;
BS 6431 Part 8
Specification for dust-pre-stressed ceramic tiles with water
absorption of 6% < E ≤10%. Group B11b;
BS 6431 Part 9
Specification for dust-pre-stressed ceramic tiles with a water
absorption of E >10%. Group B111.
BS 6431 Part 10
Method for determination of dimensions and surface quality.
BS 6431 Part 11
Method for determination of water absorption.
BS 6431 Part 12
Method for determination of modulus of.
BS 6431 Part 13
Method for determination of scratch hardness of surface
according to Mhos.
BS 6431 Part 14
Method for determination of resistance to abrasion of unglazed
tiles.
BS 6431 Part 15
Method for determination of linear thermal expansion.
BS 6431 Part 16
Method for determination of resistance to thermal shock.
BS 6431 Part 17
Method for determination of crazing resistance-glazed tiles.
BS 6431 Part 18
Method for determination of chemical resistance-unglazed
tiles.
BS 6431 Part 19
Method for determination of chemical resistance-glazed
tiles.
BS 6431 Part 20
Method for determination of resistance to surface abrasion-
glazed tiles.
BS 6431 Part 23
Specification for sampling and basis for acceptance.
2.16.9
Refractories
Refractories shall conform to the following Standards:
BDS 1493
Glossary of terms used in refractory.
BDS 1494
Dimension of refractory bricks.
BDS 1495
High aluminum refractory bricks.
ISO 528
Refractory products-determination of pyrometric cone equivalent
(refractoriness).
ISO 1109
Refractory products-classification of dense shaped refractory
products.
ISO 1146
Pyrometric reference cones for laboratory use-specification.
ISO 1893
Refractory products-determination of refractoriness-under-load
(differential with rising temperature).
ISO 1927
Prepared unshaped refractory materials (dense and insulating)
classification.
ISO 2245
Shaped insulating refractory products-classification.
ISO 2477
Shaped
insulating
refractory
products-determination
of
permanent change in dimensions on heating.
ISO 2478
Dense shaped refractory products-determination of permanent
change in dimensions on heating.
ISO 3187
Refractory products-determination of creep in compression.
ISO 5013
Refractory products-determination of modulus of rupture at
elevated temperatures.
ISO 5014
Refractory products-determination of modulus of rupture at
ambient temperature.
ISO 5016
Shaped insulating refractory products-determination of bulk
density and true porosity.
ISO 5017
Dense shaped refractory products-determination of bulk density,
apparent porosity and true porosity.
ISO 5018
Refractory materials-determination of true density.
ISO 5019-1
Refractory bricks-dimensions-Part 1: Rectangular bricks.
ISO 5019-2
Refractory bricks-dimensions-Part 2: Arch bricks;
ISO 5019-3
Refractory bricks-dimensions-Part 3: Rectangular checker bricks
for regenerative furnace.
ISO 5419-4
Refractory bricks-dimensions-Part 4: Dome bricks for electric
arc furnace roofs.
ISO 5015-6
Refractory bricks-dimensions-Part 6: Basic bricks for oxygen
steel making converters.
ISO 5022
Shaped refractory products-sampling and acceptance testing.
ISO 5417
Refractory bricks for use in rotary kilns-dimensions.
ISO 8656
Refractory products-sampling of raw materials and unshaped
products- Part 1: Sampling scheme.
ISO 8840
Refractory materials-determination of bulk density of granular
materials (grain density).
ISO 8890
Dense shaped refractory products-determination of resistance to
sulfuric acid.
ISO 8894-1
Refractory materials-determination of thermal conductivity- Part
1: Hot-wire method (cross-array).
ISO 8894-2
Refractory materials-determination of thermal conductivity- Part
2: Hot-wire method (parallel).
ISO 8895
Shaped Insulating refractory products-determination of cold
crushing strength.
ISO 9205
Refractory bricks for use in rotary kilns-hot-face identification
marking.
ISO 10080
Refractory products-classification of dense, shaped acid-resisting
products.
ISO 10081
Basic refractory products-classification- Part I: Products
containing less than 7% residual carbon.
2.16.10 Thermal Insulating Materials
Thermal insulation may be in the following physical forms:
Loose fill dry granules or nodules poured or below in place;
Flexible or semi rigid blankets and bolts of wool like material;
Rigid boards and blocks;
Membrane reflective insulation;
Spray applied mineral fibre or insulating concrete;
Poured in plain-insulating concrete;
Foamed in place-polyurethane;
Gypsum plaster.
Thermal insulating materials shall conform to the Standards listed below:
ASTM C167
Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt
Thermal Insulations.
ASTM C177
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements
and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-
Hot-Plate Apparatus.
ASTM C195
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating
Cement.
ASTM C196
Standard Specification for Expanded or Exfoliated Vermiculite
Thermal Insulating Cement
ASTM C208
Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board.
ASTM C209
Standard Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board.
ASTM C1363
Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box
Apparatus.
ASTM C240
Standard Test Methods of Testing Cellular Glass Insulation Block.
ASTM C335
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of
Pipe Insulation.
ASTM C411
Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
Temperature Thermal Insulation.
ASTM C449
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Hydraulic-Setting Thermal
Insulating and Finishing Cement.
ASTM C516
Standard Specification for Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal
Insulation.
ASTM C518
Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
ASTM C520
Standard Test Methods for Density of Granular Loose Fill
Insulations.
ASTM C533
Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal
Insulation.
ASTM
C534/C534M
Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular
Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form.
ASTM C547
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation.
ASTM C549
Standard Specification for Perlite Loose Fill Insulation.
ASTM C552
Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation.
ASTM C553
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation
for Commercial and Industrial Applications.
ASTM C578
Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
Insulation.
ASTM C591
Standard Specification for Un-faced Preformed Rigid Cellular
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation.
ASTM C592
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and
Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial
Type).
ASTM C610
Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe
Thermal Insulation.
ASTM C612
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal
Insulation.
ASTM C665
Standard
Specification
for
Mineral-Fiber
Blanket
Thermal
Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing.
ASTM C726
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Roof Insulation Board.
ASTM C728
Standard Specification for Perlite Thermal Insulation Board.
ASTM C739
Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal
Insulation.
ASTM C764
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal
Insulation.
ASTM C916
Standard Specification for Adhesives for Duct Thermal Insulation.
ASTM C991
Standard Specification for Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for
Metal Buildings.
ASTM C1014
Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Mineral Fiber Thermal
and Sound Absorbing Insulation.
ASTM C1029
Standard
Specification
for
Spray-Applied
Rigid
Cellular
Polyurethane Thermal Insulation.
ASTM C1071
Standard Specification for Fibrous Glass Duct Lining Insulation
(Thermal and Sound Absorbing Material).
2.16.11 Screw Threads and Rivets
These shall conform to the following standards:
IS 554
Dimensions for pipe threads where pressure tight joints are required
on the threads.
IS 1929
Specification for hot forged steel rivets for hot closing (12 to 36 mm
diameter).
IS 2155
Specification for cold-forged solid steel rivets for hot closing (6 to 16
mm diameter).
IS 2643
Dimensions for pipe threads for fastening purposes.
Part I-Basic profile and dimensions.
Part II-Tolerances.
Part III-Limits of sizes.
IS 2907
Specification for non-ferrous rivets (1.6 mm to 10 mm).
IS 2998
Specification for cold forged steel rivets for cold closing (1 to 16 mm
diameter).
IS 10102
Technical supply conditions for rivets.
2.16.12 Sealants
Sealants shall conform to the following Standards:
ASTM C509
Standard Specification for Elastomeric Cellular Preformed Gasket
and Sealing Material.
ASTM C542
Standard Specification for Lock-Strip Gaskets.
ASTM C564
Standard Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe
and Fittings.
ASTM C716
Standard Specification for Installing Lock-Strip Gaskets and Infill
Glazing Materials.
ASTM C719
Standard Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric
Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle).
ASTM C1193
Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants.
ASTM C794
Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint
Sealants.
ASTM C834
Standard Specification for Latex Sealants.
ASTM C864
Standard Specification for Dense Elastomeric Compression Seal
Gaskets, Setting Blocks, and Spacers.
ASTM C919
Standard Practice for Use of Sealants in Acoustical Applications.
ASTM C920
Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants.
ASTM C1193
Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants.
ASTM D2628
Standard Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric
Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements.
ASTM D6690
Standard Specification for Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied,
for Concrete and Asphalt Pavements.
ASTM D3406
Standard Specification for Joint Sealant, Hot-Applied, Elastomeric-
Type, for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements.
ASTM D3667
Standard Specification for Rubber Seals Used in Flat-Plate Solar
Collectors.
ASTM D3771
Standard Specification for Rubber Seals Used in Concentrating
Solar Collectors.
ASTM D3832
Standard Specification for Rubber Seals Contacting Liquids in Solar
Energy Systems.
ISO 3934
Rubber building gaskets-materials in preformed solid vulcanizates
used for sealing glazing and panels-specification.
ISO 4633
Rubber seals-joint rings for water supply, drainage and sewerage
pipelines-specifications for materials
ISO 4635
Rubber, vulcanized-preformed compression seals for use between
concrete motorway paving sections-specifications for material.
ISO 5892
Rubber Building Gaskets-Materials for Preformed Solid Vulcanized
Structural Gaskets-Specification;
ISO 6447
Rubber seals-joint rings used for gas supply pipes and fittings-
specification for material.
ISO 9331
Rubber seals joint rings for hot water supply pipelines up to 110o C
specifications for the material.
2.16.13 Joints and Jointing Products
Joints and jointing products shall conform to the following Standards:
ISO 2444
Joints in buildings-vocabulary.
ISO 3867
Agglomerated cork-material of expansion joints for construction and
building test-methods.
ISO 3869
Agglomerated cork-filler material of expansion joints for construction
and buildings -characteristics, sampling and packing.
ISO 3934
Rubber building gaskets-materials in preformed solid vulcanizates
used for sealing glazing and panels-specification.
ISO 4633
Rubber seals-joint rings for water supply, drainage and sewerage
pipelines-specification for materials.
ISO 4635
Rubber, vulcanized-preformed compression seals for use between
concrete motor way paving sections-specification for material.
ISO 5892
Rubber building gaskets-materials for preformed solid vulcanized
structural gaskets-specification.
ISO 6447
Rubber seals-joint rings used for gas supply pipes and fittings-
specification for material.
ISO 6589
Joints in building-laboratory method of test for air permeability of
joints.
ISO 7389
Building construction-jointing products-determination of elastic
recovery.
ISO 7390
Building construction-jointing products-determination of resistance to
flow.
ISO 7727
Joints in building-principles for jointing of building components-
accommodation of dimensional deviations during construction.
ISO 8339
Building construction-jointing products-sealants-determination of
tensile properties.
ISO 8340
Building construction-jointing products-sealants-determination of
tensile properties at maintained extension.
ISO 8394
Building construction-jointing products-determination of extrudability
of one-component sealants.
ISO 9046
Building construction-sealants-determination of adhesion/ cohesion
properties at constant temperature.
ISO 9047
Building construction-sealants-determination of adhesion/ cohesion
properties at variable temperatures.
ISO 9631
Rubber seals-joint rings for hot water supply pipelines up to 110oC
specifications for the material.
ISO 10563
Building construction-sealants for joints-determination of change in
mass and volume.
ISO 10590
Building construction-sealants-determination of adhesion/cohesion
properties at maintained extension after immersion in water.
ISO 10591
Building construction-sealants-determination of adhesion/cohesion
properties after immersion in water.
2.16.14 Glass and Glazing
The applicable Standards for glass and glazing are listed below:
ASTM C1036
Standard Specification for Flat Glass.
ASTM C1048
Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind
FT Coated and Uncoated Glass.
ANSI Z 97.1
Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Tests for
Transport Safety Glazing Materials Used in Building.
CPSC 16 CFR
Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials. Part 1201A.
2.17 Cgi Sheet Roofing and Walling
Galvanized corrugated steel sheets conforming to BDS 868, Galvanized Corrugated
Sheet Roof and Wall Coverings, may be used over structural framing for construction of
roofs and walls. Requirements for various roofing materials including CGI sheet have
been specified in Sec 2.13 above.
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