PAS 1188-1:2009. Flood protection products. Specification. Part 1: Building aperture products
PAS 1188-1 specifies requirements for the designation, testing, factory production control, installation documentation and marking for different types and configurations of flood protection products.
PAS 1188-1 applies to flood protection products used in the temporary sealing of building apertures and entrances to properties, in the event of static flood water rising up to a level between 600 mm and 900 mm above ground level.
Building aperture is an opening in the structure of a building which allows access and egress and/or ventilation to the building. The exceptions to the PAS are small apertures, such as air-bricks or air vents. The range of building aperture sizes covered is a nominal width of up to 2 400 mm.
PAS 1188-1 is for use in the UK or locations with similar exposures, i.e. where there is a temperate climate and advanced warning of flooding is available.
This PAS also specifies the method of testing and an allowable leakage rate.
PAS 1188-1:2009 replaces PAS 1188-1:2003, which is now withdrawn.
For flood protection products certified against PAS 1188-1:2003, you are advised to discuss transition arrangements with your certification body.
PAS 1188-1 does not apply to the testing of foam products, such as those composed with composite polyurethane.
This PAS does not apply to flood protection products for installation around buildings; these are covered by PAS 1188-3.
This PAS is also not applicable to temporary or demountable flood protection products which are designed to be installed away from and not attached to buildings, including flood protection products intended for installation across driveway entrances and gateways at property boundaries. These are covered by PAS 1188-2 and PAS 1188-4.
Other titles in the PAS 1188 series: