This part of BS 4592 specifies requirements the design, manufacture,
supply and installation of industrial type flooring and stair treads for manufacturers and suppliers that are common to parts 1 to 5 of
BS 4592, for the design of industrial type flooring, stair treads and
protective barriers.
In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in Clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.
NOTE 1 Annex A gives methods of calculation and testing of the strength and deflection of flooring and walkways.
NOTE 2 Annex B gives recommendations for installation of floor panels.
NOTE 3 Annex C gives details of slip resistance testing.
This standard does not cover agricultural uses (see BS 5502).
Parts 1 to 5 of BS 4592 give specific requirements additional to those in this part (see Foreword).
BS 4592-0:2006 history
2006BS 4592-0:2006+A1:2012 Flooring,stair treads and handrails for industrial use.Part 0:Common design requirements and recommendations for installation
2006BS 4592-0:2006 Industrial type flooring and stair treads - Common design requirements and recommendations for installation
1995BS 4592-5:1995 Industrial type flooring, walkways and stair treads - Specification for solid plates in steel, aluminium and glass reinforced plastics
1992BS 4592-4:1992 Industrial type flooring, walkways and stair treads - Specification for glass reinforced plastics open bar gratings
1987BS 4592-3:1987 Industrial type flooring, walkways and stair treads - Specification for cold formed planks