What is BS 8000-16 - Code of practice for sealing joints in buildings using sealants about?
BS 8000-16 is the 16th part of the multiple series document that focuses on sealing joints in buildings using sealants.
BS 8000-16 gives recommendations on basic workmanship on building sites and covers those tasks which are frequently carried out in relation to sealant application. For design aspects of joints, reference should be made to BS 6093 and BS 6213.
Who is BS 8000-16 - Code of practice for sealing joints in buildings using sealants for?
BS 8000-16 on sealing joints in buildings using sealants is useful for:
- Civil engineers
- Construction industries
- Clients, designers, contractors, specialists, manufacturers and those responsible for maintenance of the building 
- Manufacturer or supplier of building products and components 
Why should you use BS 8000-16 - Code of practice for sealing joints in buildings using sealants?
The Building Industry’s Co-ordinating Committee for project information (CCPI) has produced a Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS) for building work. BS 8000-16 code of practice has generally been arranged in accordance with the Common Arrangement so that it can be used easily with project specifications and bills of quantities using the arrangement.
BS 8000-16 provides you with the recommendation for a code of practice to encourage good workmanship by providing the following:
- The most frequently required recommendations on workmanship for building work in a readily available and convenient form to those working on-site
- Assist in the efficient preparation and administration of contracts
- Recommendations on requirements for workmanship
- 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 8000-16 helps you to design, procurement and project information to have good workmanship on site.
