BS 5808:1991
Specification for underlays for textile floor coverings

Standard No.

BS 5808:1991

Release Date

1991

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2004-11

Replace By

BS EN 14499:2004

Latest

BS EN 14499:2015

Replace

90/39161 DC-1990 BS 5808:1979

Scope

Basic performance requirements for fibrous, non-fibrous and combined underlays, together with classification criteria for five categories of use.

BS 5808:1991 history

• 2015 BS EN 14499:2015 Textile floor coverings. Minimum requirements for carpet underlays
• 2004 BS EN 14499:2004 Textile floor coverings - Minimum requirements for carpet underlays
• 1991 BS 5808:1991 Specification for underlays for textile floor coverings