Tanking limits .........

[Dumbo]

With the new bs correct me if I'm wrong but do they stipulate what is a wet area . I believe in some countries a wet area is considered anywhere within a certain distance from say a shower head . Is this bs nice and ambiguous so we make it up as we go along .

 

[WetSaw]

Are you saying that BS is BS?

 

[Qwerty]

Ive always used BS electrical IP ratings as a rough guide for tanking

 

[Qwerty]

I imagine something similar will be implemented for tanking in tbe very near future

 

[Dumbo]

Surely if they are going to introduce something they should do it properly

 

[Italy]

Ive always used BS electrical IP ratings as a rough guide for tanking

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here too the same is used for electrical systems,
as far as tanking is concerned, it seems exaggerated.

 

[acaciaguy]

Are you saying that BS is BS?

Doesn’t the new 2018 revision also say that

• Tiling should be carried out by a skilled operative, who has been trained to a level of competence, certified by a recognised authoritative body, such as the TTA;

That’s me out of a job then

 

[acaciaguy]

Am I right in thinking that bs standards are not legally binding but that compliance is a demonstration of best practice with the trade. Non compliance with which might not be good against you in court etc?

 

[Dumbo]

Am I right in thinking that bs standards are not legally binding but that compliance is a demonstration of best practice with the trade. Non compliance with which might not be good against you in court etc?

They are not even building regs so there is your get out of jail free card if youre in court.

 

[acaciaguy]

Thank you. I always try my best to comply to industry standards and best practice and bs But not being someone “who has been trained to a level of competence, certified by a recognised authoritative body, such as the TTA;”

I would be some what buggered. Lol