What is BS 8000-13 - Above ground drainage and sanitary appliances about?
BS 8000-13 is the 13th part of the multiple series that gives recommendations on basic workmanship and covers those tasks which are frequently carried out in relation to above-ground drainage and sanitary appliance installation.
Note: For design aspects of above-ground drainage and sanitary appliance installation reference should be made to BS 5572, BS 6367, and BS 6465-1.
Who is BS 8000-13 - Above ground drainage and sanitary appliances for?
BS 8000-13 on above-ground drainage and sanitary appliances is useful for:
- Construction industries
- Civil engineers
- Builders
- Contractors
- Regulatory authorities
- Manufacturers of above-ground drainage and sanitary appliance
Why should you use BS 8000-13 - Above ground drainage and sanitary appliances?
Rainwater drainage above ground keeps the water visible in the city and is often less expensive than establishing a separate sewage system. Sanitary appliances are devices that are used to collect and release soil or garbage.
BS 8000-13 gives guidance on basic workmanship for conventional types of building work. BS 8000-13 assists you with:
- The most frequently required recommendations on workmanship for building work in a readily available and convenient form to those working on site
- Assistance in the efficient preparation and administration of contracts
- Recommendations on how designers’ requirements for workmanship are satisfactorily realized
- Definitions of good practice on building sites for supervision and for training purposes
- A reference for the quality of workmanship on building sites
Overall, BS 8000-13 helps you with the design, procurement, and project information to encourage good workmanship on site.
