BS 1199 and 1200:1976
Specifications for building sands from natural sources

Standard No.

BS 1199 and 1200:1976

Release Date

1976

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2002-05

Replace By

BS EN 13139:2002

Latest

BS EN 13139:2013

Replace

1199 and 1200-1955

Scope

Sampling, testing, quality and grading. BS 1199 covers sands for external renderings and internal plastering with lime and Portland cement. BS 1200 covers sands for mortar for plain and reinforced brickwork, blockwalling and masonry.

BS 1199 and 1200:1976 history

• 2013 BS EN 13139:2013 Aggregates for mortar
• 2002 BS EN 13139:2002 Aggregates for mortar
• 1976 BS 1199 and 1200:1976 Specifications for building sands from natural sources