BS 8004:2015+A1:2020

This standard BS 8004:2015+A1:2020 Code of practice for foundations is classified in these ICS categories:

• 93.020 Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

This British Standard gives recommendations for the design and construction of foundations for the normal range of buildings and engineering structures. It provides non‑contradictory, complementary information for use in conjunction with BS EN 1997 and its UK National Annex.

Clause 4 gives general recommendations for the design and construction of all types of foundations; Clause 5 and Clause 6 give specific recommendations for the design and construction of spread foundations and pile foundations (respectively).

Annex A gives specific recommendations for the design and construction of helical steel piles.

Annex B gives specific recommendations for the design and construction of underpinning.

Annex C gives information about specific geological formations encountered in the UK.

Annex D gives information about the UK Government’s policy regarding archaeological finds.

NOTE 1 This standard does not cover the design and construction of earthworks, for which see BS 6031.

NOTE 2 This standard does not cover the design and construction of earth retaining structures, for which see BS 8002.

NOTE 3 This standard does not cover the design and construction of maritime works, for which see BS 6349.

NOTE 4 For non‑industrial structures of not more than four storeys, see BS 8103‑1.

NOTE 5 This standard does not cover the design and construction of foundations for reciprocating machinery.

NOTE 6 This standard does not cover the design and construction of offshore foundations, for which see BS EN ISO 19901‑4.