NBS Specification Clauses

Links to NBS (National Building Specification) approved specification clauses for Safeguard products are listed below. For assistance in specifying products for specific site applications, please call our technical department on 01403 210204.

Users of the NBS Plus software package are able to "drag and drop" our specification clauses directly into their specifications.

Alternatively, clauses can simply be "cut and pasted" from the specification links below.

NBS clauses should be used in conjunction with the CAD drawings and product datasheets available for free download from this website.

Further information about NBS can be found on the NBS website, www.thenbs.com.

• 630 - Ties (Epoxy / Polyester AC)
• 640 - Pinning (Epoxy / Polyester AC)

• 220 - Chemical Injection DPC System (Dryzone Damp-proofing Cream)

• 323 - Timber Preservative Treatment (ProBor)
• 343 - Masonry Fungicide Treatment (ProBor)

• 310 - Flexible Waterstops (Vandex Expaseal Range)

• 510 - Surface Hardener

• 110 - Proprietary Mortar (Vandex BB75 / Vandex Unimortar 1)
• 130 - Proprietary Crystalline Active Mortar (Vandex Super / Super White)
• 330 - Movement Joint System (Vandex Flextape System)
• 340 - Sealants (Construction Joint Tape)

• 130 - Cold Applied Damp-proofing (DryBase Vapour Membrane, ECS Epoxy Floor Coating)
• 280 - Protection of Coatings (Oldroyd Gtx)

• 70 - Protection of External Vertical Tanking (Oldroyd Gtx)
• 290 - High Density Polyethylene / Polypropylene Studded Damp-proof Membrane (Oldroyd Xs, Xv, P)
• 295 - Geocomposite Drainage / Venting Membrane (Oldroyd G)
• 380 - Protection of External Tanking (Oldroyd G)

• 880 - Green Roof Covering (Oldroyd Xv)

• 150 - Proprietary Waterproof Render (discontinued)
• 160 - Proprietary Render (Vandex Refurbishment Plaster)
• 624 - Waterproof Lathing (Oldroyd P)

• 170 - Masonry Coating (Raindance, Raincheck Plus)
• 180 - Floor Coating (ECS Epoxy Floor Coating)

• 350 - Drainage Layer (Oldroyd Xv Green Range)

• 165 - Groundwater Pressure Relief Fin Drains (Oldroyd G)

• 380 - Sheet Fin Drains (Oldroyd G)

These clauses are edited versions of generic NBS clauses and new clauses written for Safeguard Europe Ltd. To specify the product, some or all of these ‘proprietary’ clauses are incorporated into the NBS work section. It is not possible to produce a project specification by using the clauses in isolation – generic NBS clauses (including prelims) must also be used. The specification clauses and guidance notes provided in this section are based on the NBS subscription service and shall be subject to the provisions of Copyright Notice, Conditions of Sale and Disclaimer upon which that service is supplied. The information, to the extent that it relates exclusively to products manufactured and distributed by Safeguard Europe Ltd., is published under the sole authority of Safeguard Europe Ltd. The information is not meant to be exhaustive and is given in good faith to assist in defining specification for their products. All users must verify the information and ensure its suitability for the particular applications for which it is required. Safeguard Europe Ltd. and NBS Services can accept no liability for loss or damage which arise from the application of the information and they expressly exclude liability for such loss or damage to the extent permitted by the law.

These Specification Guides are intended for use by NBS subscribers. If you are not a subscriber and would like more information, please contact:

The Customer Services Department
NBS The Old Post Office,
St Nicholas Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne.
NE1 1RH
Telephone: 0191 232 9594
Fax:: 0191 232 5714
Email: info@theNBS.co.uk