BRITISH STANDARD

BS EN 1015-21:2002

Methods of test for mortar for masonry-Part 21:Determination of the compatibility of one-coat rendering mortars with substrates

The European Standard EN 1015-21:2002 has the status of a British Standard

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British Standards

BSEN1015-21:2002

National foreword

This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 1015-21:2002. EN 1015-21 is the subject of transitional arrangements agreed under the Commission mandate. The Member States have agreed a nominal transition period for the co-existence of the future "harmonized" European Standards and their corresponding national standard(s). It is intended that this period will comprise a nominal nine month period during which any required changes to national regulations are to be made, followed by a further nominal twelve month period for the implementation of CE marking. At the end of this co-existence period, the national standard(s) will be withdrawn. There is no corresponding UK national standard. Because EN 1015-21 is a supporting standard to the forthcoming "harmonized" European product standard specification EN 998-1 (Specification for mortar for masonry-Part 1: Rendering and plastering mortar) then the above-mentioned co-existence period will commence upon the date of availability of EN 998-1. An estimation of the date of commencement of this period cannot yet be given.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee B/519, Masonry and associated testing, to Subcommittee B/519/2, Mortar, which has the responsibility to:

• aid enquirers to understand the text;
• present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
• monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK.

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Cross-references

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Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Civil Engineering Sector Policy and Strategy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Summary of pages Strate零Committee on This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, 20 December 2002 pages 2 to 9 and a back cover. The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication BSI 20 December 2002 Amd.No. Date Comments 8 ISBN 058041020X [error]Page3-282111-url format illegal[/error]