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BS 8520-2:2009

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Equipment used in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials Negative pressure units. Specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-2009

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design and construction
5 Control equipment
6 Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance
7 Technical literature
8 Labelling
9 Conformity marking
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Airflow performance test
Annex B (informative) - Airflow performance test report
Bibliography

BS 8520-2 is based on PAS 60-2:2004.

Committee
HS/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS PAS 60-2(2004) and 09/30189955 DC. (12/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This British Standard specifies requirements for portable and/or transportable negative pressure units (NPUs) incorporating HEPA filters covered by BSEN1822 for use in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

This British Standard is also applicable to NPUs designed to create negative pressure within a portable decontamination unit facility or working enclosure and two-part NPUs.

This British Standard is not applicable to local exhaust ventilation.

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