PAS 1188-1:2003 pdf download PAS 1188-1 Flood protection products一 Specification .一 Part 1: Building apertures
1 Scope
This PAS specifies requirements for the designation, testing, factory production control, installationdocumentation and marking for different types and configurations of flood protection productsintended for temporary sealing of building apertures and entrances to properties, in the event ofstatic flood water rising up to a nominal level, not exceeding 900 mm, above ground level, for usein the UK or locations with similar exposures, i.e. where there is a temperate climate and advancedwarning of flooding is available.
This PAS specifies the method of testing and an allowable leakage rate.
The range of building aperture sizes covered is a nominal width of up to 2 400 mm.
NOTE 1 The hydrostatic pressures exerted by water can cause sudden or long-term structuraldamage and undermine the foundations of a building or cause leakage through the walls, flooror sub-floor, unless the building is specifically designed to withstand such stresses. Floodprotection products are not normally intended to prevent water more than approximately onemetre above the level of the ground surrounding the property from entering the building.
NOTE 2 The PAS test conditions represent typical conditions that can be experienced duringa flood. This includes testing the product for leakage under static water levels, waves up to0.1 m high and parallel currents up to 1.5 m/s.
NOTE 3 This PAS does not cover testing with polluted or saline water.
NOTE 4 Certification of the product does not mean it is suitable for all situations. If the useris in any doubt as to the suitability of a product they should seek further guidance as set out inPreparing for floods — Improving the flood resistance of domestic and small businessproperties [l], or from the Flood Protection Association(www,floodprotectionassociation.org) or other professional advisers.
A) This PAS is not applicable to the testing of foam products, such as those composed with acomposite polyurethane.(A
This PAS is not applicable to temporary or demountable flood protection barriers which aredesigned to be installed away from and not attached to buildings, including flood protectionproducts intended for installation across driveway entrances and gateways at property boundaries.These are covered by PAS 1188-2!)
This PAS is not applicable to penstocks for use in water supply, sewage treatment and other liquidflow applications,which are covered by BS 7775
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this PAS the following terms and definitions apply.
NOTE For definitions of barrier types see Annex A.
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flood protection product
material or equipment used to limit or restrict the flow of water