Guide to durability of buildings and building elements, products and components
Guide to durability of buildings and building elements, products and components
What is this BS 7543 about?
BS 7543 gives guidance on durability, design life, and predicted service life of buildings, constructed assets, and their parts. BS 7543 applies to both new and existing buildings. BS 7543 also gives guidance on communicating and recording information on the service and design life of buildings, infrastructure, and their components and/or assets when a detailed brief is being developed. BS 7543 does not cover aspects of obsolescence and fashion, i.e., when buildings, infrastructure, or assets are replaced or altered either to suit different needs and changing conditions including change of use and mandatory requirements. NOTE 1: A decision to replace or alter obsolete buildings or their assets might be influenced by a reassessment of their predicted service lives. BS ISO 15686-1:2011 , Clause 8 gives further guidance on obsolescence. NOTE 2: More durability guidance specific to individual sectors is available from bodies such as the Highways Agency and engineering institutions.
Who is this BS 7543 for?
BS 7543 on guide to the durability of buildings and building elements, products and components are useful for:
Civil engineer Construction industry clients, designers, contractors, specialists, manufacturers and those responsible for maintenance of the building Manufacturer or supplier of building products and components Funders, insurers, and those undertaking due diligence assessments for investment purposes
Why should you use this BS 7543 ?
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