BS 8000-13:1989

What is BS 8000-13 - Above ground drainage and sanitary appliances about?  

BS 8000-13 is the 13th part of the multiple series that gives recommendations on basic workmanship and covers those tasks which are frequently carried out in relation to above-ground drainage and sanitary appliance installation. 

Note: For design aspects of above-ground drainage and sanitary appliance installation reference should be made to BS 5572, BS 6367, and BS 6465-1. 

Who is BS 8000-13 - Above ground drainage and sanitary appliances for?  

BS 8000-13 on above-ground drainage and sanitary appliances is useful for: 

• Construction industries 
• Civil engineers 
• Builders 
• Contractors 
• Regulatory authorities 
• Manufacturers of above-ground drainage and sanitary appliance 

Why should you use BS 8000-13 - Above ground drainage and sanitary appliances? 

Rainwater drainage above ground keeps the water visible in the city and is often less expensive than establishing a separate sewage system. Sanitary appliances are devices that are used to collect and release soil or garbage. 

BS 8000-13 gives guidance on basic workmanship for conventional types of building work. BS 8000-13 assists you with: 

• The most frequently required recommendations on workmanship for building work in a readily available and convenient form to those working on site 
• Assistance in the efficient preparation and administration of contracts 
• Recommendations on how designers’ requirements for workmanship are satisfactorily realized 
• Definitions of good practice on building sites for supervision and for training purposes 
• A reference for the quality of workmanship on building sites 

Overall, BS 8000-13 helps you with the design, procurement, and project information to encourage good workmanship on site.