1 Scope
This British Standard establishes the general principles behind the BS 8000 series of standards that cover workmanship in the execution of certain works on construction
sites. It includes general principles of issues such as tolerance, accuracy, fit,
preparation of materials, interdependencies between trades, and draws attention to
certain health and safety issues.
It gives links with the Uniclass system (see Annex A) to provide a common referencing structure with other documentation.
NOTE 1 Individual parts of BS 8000 might refer to the Competent Person Schemes in respect of regulatory requirements
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NOTE 2 A list of titles in the BS 8000 series is included in Annex A.
BS 8000-0:2014+A1:2024 history
2024BS 8000-0:2014+A1:2024 Workmanship on construction sites - Introduction and general principles
2014BS 8000-0:2014 Workmanship on construction sites. Introduction and general principles
2013BS 8000-6:2013 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for slating and tiling of roofs and walls
2011BS 8000-11:2011 Workmanship on building sites. Internal and external wall and floor tiling. Ceramic and agglomerated stone tiles, natural stone and terrazzo tiles and slabs, and mosaics. Code of practice
1997BS 8000-16:1997+A1:2010 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for sealing joints in buildings using sealants
2003BS 8000-9:2003 Workmanship on building sites - Cementitious levelling screeds and wearing screeds - Code of practice
2001BS 8000-3:2001 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for masonry
1997BS 8000-16:1997 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for sealing joints in buildings using sealants
1995BS 8000-10:1995 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for plastering and rendering
1994BS 8000-8:1994 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for plasterboard partitions and dry linings
1990BS 8000-15:1990 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic scale)
1989BS 8000-14:1989 Workmanship on building sites - Code of practice for below ground drainage