BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016

What is BS EN 845-2 - Specification for Lintels for masonry about? 

BS EN 845-2 is the second part of the multiple series that is applicable to lintels for masonry 

BS EN 845-2 specifies requirements for prefabricated lintels for maximum spans of 4,5 m and made from steel, autoclaved aerated concrete, manufactured stone, concrete, fired clay units, calcium silicate units, natural stone units, or a combination of these materials. Concrete and steel beams conforming to EN 1090-1, EN 12602 and EN 13225, as appropriate, are not covered by BS EN 845-2.  

Prefabricated lintels can be either complete lintels or the prefabricated part of a composite lintel.  

Note- 

BS EN 845-2 is not applicable to:  

• Lintels completely made on site 
• Lintels of which the tensile parts are made on site 
• Timber lintels 
• Natural stone lintels, not reinforced 

Linear components spanning clear openings greater than 4,5 m in masonry walls and linear components intended for use independently in a structural role (e.g. beams) are not covered by this standard. 

Who is BS EN 845-2 - Specification for Lintels for masonry for?  

BS EN 845-2 on lintels for masonry is useful for: 

• Builders  
• Architects  
• contractors  
• Manufacturers and suppliers of ancillary components 
• Quality control inspectors  
• Construction industries 

Why should you use BS EN 845-2 - Specification for Lintels for masonry?  

Lineal is the element for supporting load over an opening in a masonry wall. 

BS EN 845-2 specifies general requirements, test methods and properties for production evaluation and conformity criteria. 

You can use BS EN 845-2 to: 

• Identify procedures to demonstrate constancy of performance of the product at appropriate stages 
• Identify and record any instance of non-constancy 
• Identify procedures to correct instances of non-constancy 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 supersedes BS EN 845-2:2013 which is withdrawn.