What is BS 1139-6 - Specifications for tower scaffolds about?
Tower scaffolds facilitate workers to work at height, promoting stability and preventing falling. BS 1139-6 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of metal scaffolds. BS 1139-6 specifies requirements for the structural design of prefabricated tower scaffolds utilizing components from mobile access and working towers specified in BS EN 1004‑1 but in configurations that are outside of the scope of BS EN 1004‑1.
BS 1139-6 includes high-level tower scaffolds outside the maximum height limits of BS EN 1004‑1, tower scaffolds with more than one working platform at one time, large deck tower scaffolds, linked tower scaffolds, cantilever tower scaffolds, stepped tower scaffolds, tower scaffolds used as a means of access to another place, non-mobile towers built on base plates instead of castors and tower scaffolds subject to wind loads greater than 0.1 kN/m2.
Who is BS 1139-6 - Specifications for tower scaffolds for?
BS 1139-6 on specifications for tower scaffolds is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of tower scaffolds
- Manufacturers and suppliers of scaffolding components
- Manufacturers and suppliers of mobile scaffolds
- Manufacturers and suppliers of prefabricated parts
- Companies associated with designing and installation of construction equipment
- Construction companies
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Builders
- Product designing teams
Why should you use BS 1139-6 - Specifications for tower scaffolds?
Scaffolds are temporary structures, stages, or elevated platforms that serve to aid construction and maintenance projects at a height. They are configured by the use of frame and brace scaffolding. There are certain standardized specifications regarding the structure of a tower scaffold.
BS 1139-6 discusses terms, definitions, symbols, classifications and materials that depict a user-friendly idea of tower scaffolds. BS 1139-6 also provides users with structural designs and requirements for structural design which contributes to the structural characteristics of tower scaffolds ensuring their reliability. The guidelines in BS 1139-6 help you perceive specifications for tower scaffolds that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.