BS 6180:2011

What is BS 6180 - Barriers in and about buildings about?

BS 6180 on barriers in and about buildings supplies guidance on building temporary and permanent barriers around buildings to protect people.

Who is BS 6180 - Barriers in and about buildings for?

BS 6180 on barriers in and about buildings can be adopted by:

• Those responsible for designing and manufacturing barriers
• Health and safety managers and auditors

Why should you use BS 6180 - Barriers in and about buildings?

BS 6180 on barriers in and about buildings gives the latest recommendations and guidance for the construction of barriers in and around buildings.

It provides a comprehensive guide to the design, structure, height, and strength of barriers. This includes recommendations on all materials used such as aluminium and copper alloys, concrete, plastic, steel, stone, and wood.

BS 6180 applies to temporary and permanent barriers designed to protect people from hazards, restrict access, or control vehicle traffic. It outlines requirements for protective, crash and crush barriers as well as those that impose a speed limit of up to 16km/h (4.44m/s or 10miles/h).

The standard does not apply to areas or buildings designed for spectator sports, construction sites, or barriers to protect children younger than 24 months.

Compliance with BS 6180 will guide you through the process of designing and constructing barriers, including measuring safety, reinforcing structures, and testing corrosive or flammable qualities.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS 6180:2011 on barriers in and about buildings is a full revision of the 1999 edition and introduces the following changes:

• Inclusion of Table 2 on minimum horizontal imposed loads for parapets, barriers, and balustrades
• Changes to the rules on deflection given in 6.4.1