What is BS 5502-20 - Design considerations for agricultural buildings and structures about?
BS 5502-20 is a standard that covers the design considerations for agricultural buildings and structures, enabling the design and planning of functional and aesthetic requirements within the constraints of statutory legislation.
BS 5502-20 gives recommendations on the general design considerations in relation to agricultural buildings and structures.
Note: BS 5502-20 does not cover construction materials, structural design and loading, fire protection, energy management or services.
Who is BS 5502-20 - Design considerations for agricultural buildings and structures for?
BS 5502-20 on design considerations for agricultural buildings and structures applies to:
- Farm and building associations
- Civil engineers and architects
- Construction companies
- Contractors and surveyors
- Safety inspection services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS 5502-20 - Design considerations for agricultural buildings and structures?
The general design considerations apply to farm buildings, market gardens and nursery. A nursery is a smallholding on which plants are raised. Market gardens are places that hold flowers, fruit and vegetables where they’re grown to maturity for the market. Farm buildings consist of farmsteads comprising the main working buildings, yards, adjacent roadways and outlying buildings for special purposes.
BS 5502-20 provides users guidance on design objective and classification, including objective, adaptability, classification, durability, ensuring structural stability, integrity and longevity in agricultural applications.
BS 5502-20 provides users guidance on statutory requirements including, legislation, planning amenities, nature conservancy, animal welfare, pollution, historic buildings, archaeological remains, highways, footways, and fire precautions, enabling users to comply with the regulatory requirements.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5502-20, users can design and develop agricultural buildings and structures, ensuring safety, durability and stability in agricultural construction applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 5502-20:1990 supersedes BS 5502-1.4, BS 5502-1.6, BS 5502-2.1, BS 5502-3.8, BS 5502-3.11 and BS 4903 which are now withdrawn.