Citation
(1998), "British Board of Agrément", Structural Survey, Vol. 16 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.1998.11016cab.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
British Board of Agrément
The BBA is concerned with testing, assessment and certification of productions for the construction industry, to secure the ready acceptance of the products concerned and to ensure their safe and effective use. Subjects for assessment are normally new or innovatory products; existing products may be assessed, for example, as a result of changes in Building Regulations requirements. Brief details of certificates issued are given here; in every case it should be checked with the BBA how a product complies with the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations 1985 (England and Wales), the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1981 to 1984 and the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1977 (as amended) which are given in the certificate, as well as the technical specifications and conditions for use. It is advisable to check that certificates have not been withdrawn or superseded by a later issue, either be referring to the "Index of current BBA publications" or contacting the board direct (Telephone Hotline 01923 662900).
The address of the Board is PO Box 195, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD2 7NG. Tel: 01923 670844; Fax: 01923 662133.
Certificates deleted and withdrawn
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Esterseal Roof Waterproofing System.
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Regency PVC-U Window System (C & H Window Systems Ltd).
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Inverply PVC Single Ply Membrane Roofing System.
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Parkaflue Prefabricated chimney (lapsed).
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Heraperm (lapsed).
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Ness Synthaprufe (lapsed).
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Ruberoid Synthaprufe Waterproofer (lapsed).
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Hydro-Air Nailed Plate Timber Fasteners (replaced by 97/3432).
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Spectus PVC-U Window System (Consort Ltd) (lapsed).
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State Gas Fired Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems (lapsed).
Certificates added
Britspace Relocatable Building SystemBritspace Relocatable Building Systems Ltd, Broad Lane, Gilberdyke, Brough, East Yorkshire HU15 2TS.Single, two- and three-storey steel framed residential accommodation, dwellings, shops, restaurants, commercial buildings and offices.
WHS Halo PVC-U Window SystemThermal Glazing Systems Ltd, 65 Haviland Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7PY.Includes "Enhanced resistance to intrusion" infomation (Detail Sheet 6). Detail Sheet covers: (6) Ed 1, Eclipse Europa Outward Opening.
Rubberfuse Sintofoil Single-ply Roof Waterproofing Systems Using Sintofoil MembranesIntegrated Polymer Systems (UK) Ltd, Swinton Meadows, Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 8AB.Single-ply membranes for use in fully adhered, mechanically fixed, loose-laid and ballasted and protected-membrane flat roof specifications with limited access.
Camplate Nailed Plate Timber FastenersSimpson Strong Tie Co. Inc., Phoenix Road, Hawks Green , Cannock, Staffs WS11 2LR.Perforated steel plates for connecting members of internally used framed timber structural components at any angle within the same plane.
Quiet Zone Acoustic Floor SlabOwens-Corning Building Products (UK) Ltd, PO Box 10, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 3NS.Rock mineral wool slab used to reduce the thermal transmittance of new or existing ground-supported or suspended concrete ground floors, and as a resilient layer for acoustic insulation of timber-based party floors.
Storm Damp-proof MembraneStorm Building Products Ltd, PO Box 1172, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0RW.Low-density polyethylene membrane for use in solid concrete ground floors not subject to hydrostatic pressure, to protect against moisture from the ground.
Hytherm Under Floor InsulationHytherm (Ireland) Limited, Liscarton Industrial Estate, Kells Road, Navan, Co. Meath Ireland.Certificate of Confirmation. For use on ground-supported or suspended concrete floors to reduce the thermal transmittance of new or existing floors.
Stepoc Foundation BlockworkForticrete Ltd, Hillhead Quarry, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9PS.Blockwork comprising hollow blocks, available in two sizes and filled with unreinforced structural concrete. For use below the damp-proof course in inner and outer leaves of cavity walls and solid external and internal walls.
Formpave Porous Paving BlocksFormpave Ltd, Tufthorn Avenue, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8PR.Porous concrete paving blocks for use in storm water control systems in areas such as domestic driveways, patios, pedestrian areas, car parks and low-speed roads.
Dulux Trade Weathershield Smooth Masonry PaintICI Paints, Wexham Road, Slough, Berks SL2 5DS.Masonry finish applied by roller, brush or spray and suitable for external use.
Amendments to existing certificates
Duracem SlatesEternit UK Ltd, Meldreth, Royston, Herts SG8 5RL.Replaces 84/1330. Acrylic-coated fibre-reinforced cement slates, installed using matching flashings and fittings in accordance with BS 5534: Part 1: 1978 (1985), and used on conventional pitched roofs or as a vertical cladding.