BSi - British Standards Institute

British Standards Institute - the National Standards Body of the UK, responsible for facilitating, drafting, publishing and marketing British Standards and other guidelines. Access UK standardization through European (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI) and international bodies (ISO, IEC).

Standard CodeYearTitleCategory
BS 88882002Technical product documentation (TPD). Specification for defining, specifying and graphically representing productsEngineering
BS PD 55002003Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vesselsEngineering
BS EN 102552004Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding or threadingMaterials and Chemicals
BS EN ISO 90012000Quality management systems. RequirementsManagement Systems
BS EN ISO 90042000Quality management systems. Guidelines for performance improvementsManagement Systems
BS 5839-12002Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenanceBuilding and Civil Engineering
BS EN ISO 100122003Measurement management systems. Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipmentManagement Systems
BS EN ISO 190112002Guidelines for quality and/or environmental management systems auditingManagement Systems
BS EN ISO 140011996Environmental management systems. Specification with guidance for useManagement Systems
BS 5266-11999Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises other than cinemas and certain other specified premises used for entertainmentBuilding and Civil Engineering
BS 76712001Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations. Sixteenth editionElectro technical

Standards Development Categories

BSi standards are organized into the following programmes:

  • Building and Civil Engineering
  • Materials and Chemicals
  • Engineering
  • Electro technical
  • Consumer Products and Services
  • Healthcare
  • Management Systems
  • DISC (Information Technology)

Standards Numbering

British Standards are titled: BS XXX:Year Title

Where XXX is the number of the standard.

Representations are sought from consumer organizations, professional institutions, certification bodies, educational establishments, research organizations, UK notified bodies, enforcement bodies, and government departments.

Over 15,000 British Standard publications have been published covering all major industries and sectors.