PAS 1188-4:2014 PDF

1   Scope This PAS specifies requirements for the designation, testing, factory production control , installation documentation and marking for different types and configurations of flood protection products intended to be demountable, for use away from buildings, but may be sealed against structures or buildings at section ends, in the UK or locations with similar exposures, i.e. where there is a temperate climate. This PAS specifies the method of testing and an allowable leakage rate.

NOTE 1 The PAS test conditions (see Annex B) represent typical conditions that can be experienced during a flood. This includes testing the product on a concrete base for leakage and structural failure under static water levels, random waves up to 0.1 m high and parallel currents up to 1.0 m/s.

NOTE 2 This PAS does not cover testing with contaminated or saline water; however, product manufacturers are required to provide information about the performance of their products in these conditions (see Annex C).

NOTE 3 Flood protection products that conform to this PAS might not be suitable for all locations, exposures and foundation types. Further guidance is set out in Delivering benefits through evidence: Temporary and demountable flood protection guide [2], Six steps to property level flood resilience: Guidance for property owners [9] and guidance can also be obtained from...