1、BS6073-2:2008ForewordPublishing informationThis part of BS 6073 is published by BSI and came into effecton 30 November 2008.It was prepared by Subcommittee B/519/1,Masonry units,under the authority of Technical Committee B/519,Masonry and associated testing.A list of organizations representedon thes
2、e committees can be obtained on request to its secretary.SupersessionThis part of BS 6073 supersedes BS 6073-2:1981,which is withdrawn.Relationship with other publicationsThis part of BS 6073 was originally developed as a method forspecifying masonry units in accordance with BS 6073-1,which has been
3、withdrawn and superseded by BS EN 771-3 and BS EN 771-4.This new edition of BS 6073-2 is intended to provide a guide to theunderstanding and application of BS EN 771-3 and BS EN 771-4 forspecifiers.Use of this documentAs a guide,this part of BS 6073 takes the form of guidance andrecommendations.It s
4、hould not be quoted as if it were a specificationand particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of complianceare not misleading.Any user claiming compliance with this part of BS 6073 is expected tobe able to justify any course of action that deviates from itsrecommendations.Presentational
5、 conventionsThe provisions in this standard are presented in roman(i.e.upright)type.Its recommendations are expressed in sentences in which theprincipal auxiliary verb is“should”.Commentary,explanation and general informative material ispresented in smaller italic type,and does not constitute anormative element.Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisionsof a contract.Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunityfrom legal obligations.iBSI2008
