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BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 and its UK National Annex — Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings

Provisions the documents cite: the imposed horizontal loads on barriers and parapets, by category of use, in the UK National Annex

What it requires

The design horizontal load a balustrade must carry is set by its category of use in the UK National Annex; the quality sheet records the design load stated on the drawings and the evidence that the balustrade as installed carries it.

How this entry is kept current

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The 2 documents that cite it

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Balustrade quality checklists

Inspection and test plans