What is BS EN 771-5 - Specification for masonry units about?
Masonry units covered by most standards include those made from normal and lightweight concretes, calcium silicate, natural stone, and fired clay. BS EN 771-5 specifies the characteristics and performance requirements of manufactured stone masonry units for which the main intended uses are facing or exposed masonry in load-bearing or non-load bearing building and civil engineering applications.
BS EN 771-5 does not apply to storey height panels, masonry units used for chimney flues, or units manufactured with an adhesive bonded decorative face. BS EN 771-5 does not include products intended to be used as a damp proof course nor does it specify standard sizes for manufactured stone masonry units or work dimensions and angles of specially shaped units. BS . BS EN 771-5 specifies the characteristics and performance requirements for manufactured stone masonry units available throughout the CEN member countries.
Note: BS EN 771-5 does not cover units with an incorporated thermal insulation material bonded to the faces of the unit susceptible to being exposed to fire.