Temporary edge protection systems. Product specification. Test methodsWhat is this standard about? This document specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures. This document applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection. For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e. g. falling or sliding down a sloping

Expansion of content to include all life safety/fire-fighting systems (not only smoke venting and fire-fighting cores as in the previous edition)

NOTE: This standard is intended to be used with BS 5908-2

BS 8500-1 Method of specifying and guidance for the specifier

Ventilatory requirements

By adopting requirements under PD CEN/TR 13695‑2

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BS IEC 62679‑2 helps in determining ratings and characteristics which is useful in manufacturing the electronic paper display

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Annex A (normative) Details of interlaboratory test programme

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