BS 5325:2001

Installation of textile floor coverings - Code of practice

Executive summary

Recommendations for the installation of textile floor coverings in new or existing buildings.

Abstract

This British Standard provides recommendations for the installation of textile floor coverings in new or existing buildings. It covers all products composed of textile material with a pile or non-pile use surface, and includes the laying of carpet tiles, either with the use of a permanent adhesive or a tackifier. It details suitable methods of design and installation and advises on the selection of the materials required for their implementation.

History and related standards

This British Standard is a revision of BS 5325:1996 which is withdrawn.

This standard includes the following cross references:

BS 5557, BS 5808, BS 7916, BS 7953, BS 8204-1:1999, BS EN 312-2:1997,

BS EN 312-4:1997, BS EN 622-2:1997, BS EN 622-4:1997, BS EN 622-5:1997,

BS EN 636-1, BS EN 1307, BS EN 1470, BS EN 12825, BS EN 13297,

IEC/TS 61340-4-1, IEC/TS 61340-5-1.