What is BS EN 845-2 - Specification for Lintels for masonry about?
BS EN 845-2 is the second part of the multiple series that is applicable to lintels for masonry
BS EN 845-2 specifies requirements for prefabricated lintels for maximum spans of 4,5 m and made from steel, autoclaved aerated concrete, manufactured stone, concrete, fired clay units, calcium silicate units, natural stone units, or a combination of these materials. Concrete and steel beams conforming to EN 1090-1, EN 12602 and EN 13225, as appropriate, are not covered by BS EN 845-2.
Prefabricated lintels can be either complete lintels or the prefabricated part of a composite lintel.
Note-
BS EN 845-2 is not applicable to:
- Lintels completely made on site
- Lintels of which the tensile parts are made on site
- Timber lintels
- Natural stone lintels, not reinforced
Linear components spanning clear openings greater than 4,5 m in masonry walls and linear components intended for use independently in a structural role (e.g. beams) are not covered by this standard.
Who is BS EN 845-2 - Specification for Lintels for masonry for?
BS EN 845-2 on lintels for masonry is useful for:
- Builders 
- Architects 
- contractors 
- Manufacturers and suppliers of ancillary components
- Quality control inspectors 
- Construction industries
Why should you use BS EN 845-2 - Specification for Lintels for masonry?
Lineal is the element for supporting load over an opening in a masonry wall.
BS EN 845-2 specifies general requirements, test methods and properties for production evaluation and conformity criteria.
You can use BS EN 845-2 to:
- Identify procedures to demonstrate constancy of performance of the product at appropriate stages
- Identify and record any instance of non-constancy
- Identify procedures to correct instances of non-constancy
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 supersedes BS EN 845-2:2013 which is withdrawn.
