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Supersession

BS 8423:2010+A2:2022 supersedes BS 8423:2010+A1:2016, which is withdrawn.

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BS 8423:2010 was a full revision of the standard, and introduced the following principal changes.

a) The requirements for fixings were changed.
b) The requirements regarding small parts were changed.
c) The aperture of mesh was increased.
d) The requirements regarding shearing and crushing were deleted.

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BS 8423:2010+A2:2022

Fireguards for fires and heating appliances for domestic use. Specification

Current

Published:

31 Mar 2022