What is BS 8576 - Investigations for ground gas about?
BS 8576 provides guidance on the monitoring and sampling of ground gases including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and permanent gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen.
It is intended to be used in conjunction with BS 10175 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites - Code of Practice.
Who is BS 8576 - Investigations for ground gas for?
- Local authorities
- Building regulators, housebuilders
- Site engineers/investigators
- Contaminated land officers and pollution specialists
- Waste and environmental/health and safety specialists
- Energy/gas industry
Why should you use BS 8576 - Investigations for ground gas?
BS 8576 provides guidance related to site investigations, specifically covering the monitoring and sampling of various gases.
The use of the standard should help reduce the potential risks to people, buildings, and the environment from contaminated land and brownfield sites where toxic gases exist.
On redevelopment sites emissions now have to be monitored properly to ensure they meet UK safety regulations. Inadequate investigation for ground gas can result in refusal of planning permission or delays.
This standard, used in conjunction with BS 10175, provides guidance to ensure the very latest UK requirements are met.