IS 5390 : 1984 Code of practice for construction of timber ceilings

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the fabrication and fixing of timber ceilings.

2 References

IS 2 :1960Rules for rounding off numerical values

IS 287 :1973Recommendations for maximum permissiblemoisture content for timber used fordifferent purposes

IS 401 :1982 Code of practice for seasoning of timber

IS 451 :1972Specification for technical supplyconditions for wood screws

IS 707 :1976Glossary of terms applicable to timbertechnology and utilization

IS 723 :1972Specification for steel countersunk headwire nails

IS 1141 : 1973Code of practice for preservation of timber

IS 3629 :1966Specification for structural timber inbuildings

IS 3670 :1966Code of practice for construction of timberfloors

IS 5986 :1970Specification for hot-rolled plates andflats for cold-forming and flangingoperations

IS 6313 : Part 1 to 3 : 1981 Code of practice foranti-termite measuresin buildings:

Part 1 Constructionalmeasures

Part 2 Pre-constructional chemicaltreatment measures

Part 3 Treatment forexisting buildings