Author Topic: BS5839-1 any more updates due soon (Read 11013 times)

Thomas Brookes · « **on:** November 16, 2008, 04:53:30 PM »

Does anyone know if there are going to be any more updates to BS5839-1 before May 2009.
I need to get a upto date copy for my ECA inspection due May time, but I do not want to buy two copies before then.

Benzerari · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2008, 05:03:48 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Brookes

Does anyone know if there are going to be any more updates to BS5839-1 before May 2009.
I need to get a upto date copy for my ECA inspection due May time, but I do not want to buy two copies before then.

Give them a call Tom!

Thomas Brookes · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2008, 07:53:52 PM »

I will, but like everything with the BSI its never that simple as just giving them a call.

Galeon · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2008, 08:15:01 PM »

You might get lucky , and M

Galeon · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2008, 08:16:09 PM »

You might get lucky , and Mr T will be passing .

messy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2008, 10:55:47 PM »

My copy of BS5839-1:2002+A2:2008 (as the title suggests) was updated on 31st March 2008 and supersedes BS 5839-1 2002+A1:2004 which is withdrawn.

It's a complicated business - this BSI numbering system (overcomplicated some would argue) which I accept I don't fully understand. Perhaps someone else would explain the system.

However, the latest (31st March 2008) version does make a number of minor changes. So surely there won't be any more amendments before next May?

??

Unless the impending recession makes the BSI issue money making amendments to keep them in profit?!

Thomas Brookes · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2008, 07:30:13 AM »

Quote from: messy

Unless the impending recession makes the BSI issue money making amendments to keep them in profit?!

There is a credit crunch on, & they have to keep Mr T in tea and biscuits when hes there.

Benzerari · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2008, 09:35:49 AM »

Normaly people who are members they could find out, as a members the should be closer, but about the recession every body will be suffer from the macro to the nano :lol:

David Rooney · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2008, 02:05:59 PM »

I was told that they are not allowed to issue a complete new standard within X number of years of issuing the original due to the unfair cost it would put upon the people needing it.

Funny then they can issue loads of amendments and still charge the same money they would for a complete new guide.....

Always more than one way to skin a cat.....

David Rooney · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2008, 02:06:12 PM »

I was told that they are not allowed to issue a complete new standard within X number of years of issuing the original due to the unfair cost it would put upon the people needing it.

Funny then they can issue loads of amendments and still charge the same money they would for a complete new guide.....

Always more than one way to skin a cat.....

Thomas Brookes · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2008, 06:29:19 PM »

Had a email back from the British Standards

Dear Mr Brookes,

Thank you for your email.

The document was last updated this year.

I can find no plans to update this standard again at present.

If I can be of further assistance please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Benzerari · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2008, 07:48:20 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Brookes

Had a email back from the British Standards

Dear Mr Brookes,

Thank you for your email.

The document was last updated this year.

I can find no plans to update this standard again at present.

If I can be of further assistance please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

You see Tom, it's always worth to give a try...

colin todd · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2008, 07:52:34 PM »

There will be no amendments before May, as no work is in progress to make amendments. However, work is in hand to produce a new PD 6531, which designers etc ought to have. I have cut down on biscuits, but I see no commensurate reduction in the cost of standards. Ergo the cost cannot be my fault. Anyhow, BS 9999 will make enough money to buy enough biscuits to see me out the rest of my days. Good money for a fundamentally flawed standard.

Benzerari · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2008, 08:14:11 PM »

Quote from: colin todd

There will be no amendments before May, as no work is in progress to make amendments. However, work is in hand to produce a new PD 6531, which designers etc ought to have. I have cut down on biscuits, but I see no commensurate reduction in the cost of standards. Ergo the cost cannot be my fault. Anyhow, BS 9999 will make enough money to buy enough biscuits to see me out the rest of my days. Good money for a fundamentally flawed standard.

Just biscuits?

I can even get you 'turkish baklava...' every single day, and for one year, if you can get me all parts related to BS5839... , good deal though :lol:

Thomas Brookes · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2008, 09:02:08 PM »

Quote from: colin todd

There will be no amendments before May, as no work is in progress to make amendments. However, work is in hand to produce a new PD 6531, which designers etc ought to have. I have cut down on biscuits, but I see no commensurate reduction in the cost of standards. Ergo the cost cannot be my fault. Anyhow, BS 9999 will make enough money to buy enough biscuits to see me out the rest of my days. Good money for a fundamentally flawed standard.

Im interested in what are the flaws in BS9999?

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Author Topic: BS5839-1 any more updates due soon (Read 11013 times)

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