Pave the Way with a New British Standard

This standard complements an existing one on the design of such pavements (BS 7533-101:2021) which BALI reported on in 2022.

Together, the two standards go some way towards consolidating a 12-part series of BS 7533 standards produced in the 2000s.

A third standard, BS 7533-103, is currently being drafted and is expected to be available for public comment in June this year.

The new standard provides recommendations and guidance on the installation of pavements with bound and unbound surface construction and using:

• concrete paving blocks conforming to BS EN 1338:2003;
• concrete paving flags conforming to BS EN 1339:2003;
• concrete kerb units conforming to BS EN 1340:2003;
• natural stone slabs conforming to BS EN 1341;
• natural stone setts conforming to BS EN 1342;
• kerbs of natural stone conforming to BS EN 1343;
• clay paving units conforming to BS EN 1344:2013; and
• porcelain paving slabs

It covers all layers above the formation, including capping, sub-base, base, bedding and surface layers, as well as the opening, reinstatement and cleaning of surfaces.

The standard is not applicable to pavements in airports, ports, and other specialised industrial areas.

BALI is a nominating member of the BSI committee which produces these standards and our members play an important role in helping shape them.