BS 4484-1:1969

This standard BS 4484-1:1969 Specification for measuring instruments for constructional works is classified in these ICS categories:

• 17.040.30 Measuring instruments

This British Standard specifies the requirements for the metric graduation and figuring of the following instruments:

1. Folding rules.

2. Laths.

3. Folding and multi-folding rods.

4. Graduated squares.

5. Retractable coated and plated steel pocket rules.

6. Coated steel tapes and etched steel tapes and bands.

7. Synthetic material tapes.

8. Studded steel band chains

9. Land chains.

10. Levelling staffs.

Form of graduation and figuring, in metric units, of rules, laths, squares, etc., and of steel pocket rules, tapes and bands, tapes in synthetic material, and land chains and levelling staffs. Some instruments are illustrated.