What is BS 8579 - Guide to the design of balconies and terraces about?

BS 8579 provides guidance for standardized and optimum balcony and terrace designing. BS 8579 sets a benchmark for quality of the design of balconies and terraces. Balconies and terraces covered within BS 8579 can be at any height above the lowest ground level unless stated otherwise.

BS 8579 offers eminent information for constructing efficient water drainage, pipe, and outlet, and other design components.

Who is BS 8579 - Guide to the design of balconies and terraces for?

BS 8579 for the design of balconies and terraces is useful for:

Architects and designers
Construction engineers
Local authorities
Building contractors
Local building authorities
Drainage components manufacturers

Why should you use BS 8579 - Guide to the design of balconies and terraces?

BS 8579 specifies required guidelines for constructing safe and inclusive balconies and terraces and enables the architects and designers design balconies and terraces consistent with the standardized method. It provides direction for spatial arrangement of balconies, wind effects, proper balcony ventilation.

BS 8579 also helps to mitigate the nuisance effects of winds and achieve the structural and mechanical stability and integrity of the building.

BS 8579:2020

Guide to the design of balconies and terraces

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Aug 2020