BS 5642-2:1983+A1:2014

This standard BS 5642-2:1983+A1:2014 Sills, copings and cappings is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.060.10 Walls. Partitions. Façades

This Part of this British Standard specifies requirements for copings and cappings of precast concrete, cast stone, clayware, slate and other natural stone.

Appendix C gives recommendations for the design and installation of copings and cappings.

It does not cover masonry units conforming to the requirements of BS EN 771 (all parts).

NOTE Cast stone units not containing reinforcement or fixings and not exceeding 650 mm in any co-ordinating dimension are covered by BS EN 771-5.

Requirements for materials, mass, cross section dimensions and tolerances. The appendix gives recommendations for design and installation of coping systems.