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8.5 Sampling

8.5.1 Cube Crushing Test 8.5.3 Marking

Compliance testing shall be demonstrated The following particulars shall be clearly
by the testing of three cubes of either 100 marked on the delivery notes, drawings
mm or 150 mm size made from the facing or supplier’s certificate supplied with a
mix and also from the backing mix where consignment of cast stone products:
applicable. The three cubes shall be
made from a single batch of mix and shall • The name trade mark or other means of
be compacted in the same way as the identification of the manufacturer.
finished cast stone. Compliance testing
shall be carried out on a minimum of a • Product reference and/or description.
weekly basis.
To comply with BS 1217: 2008 the
8.5.2 Capillary Absorption Test manufacturer must also clearly state the
weathering class i.e. either CAT and/
Select three samples of cast stone (when or ISAT and the number and date of the
tested these must be at least 17 days British Standard (i.e. BS 1217: 2008).
old). The sawing of specimens shall not
be permitted. Capillary absorption testing
shall be carried out on a minimum of a
quarterly basis.