IS 1609 : 1991 Damp-Proofingtreatmentusing Bitumenfelts- Codeofpractice

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the methods of application of bitumenfelts for damp-proofing treatment to foundations, basements andwalls of buildings to prevent the penetration of moisture and waterfrom an external source at or below ground level.

2 References

IS 269 : 1989 33Grade ordinary portland cement

IS 702 : 1988Industrial bitumen

IS 1322 : 1982Bitumen felts for waterproofing and damp-proofing

IS 1346 : 1991 Codeof practice for waterproofing of roofs with bitumenfelts

IS 2116 : 1980 Sandfor masonry mortars

IS 3067 : 1988 Codeof practice for general design details andpreparatory work for damp-proofing and waterproofing ofbuildings

IS 3384 : 1986Bitumen primer for use in waterproofing anddamp-proofing

IS 4911 : 1986Glossary of terms relating to bituminous waterproofingand damp-proofing of building

IS 7193 : 1974 Glassfibre base coal tar pitch and bitumen felts