This part of BS 6767 gives recommendations for the design and construction of the basic shell of single transportable accommodation units that are ªexempt buildingsº as defined by the appropriate building regulations applicable in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The units can be leg-mounted, skid-mounted, wheel-mounted or platform-mounted.

Recommendations are also given for certain special considerations applying to some of the individual types.

These recommendations are intended for use by designers and manufacturers of the basic units.

Part 2 of this standard gives recommendations on the design and installation of services, and fittings plus guidance on necessary fire precautions and also transportation, handling and siting.