Standards
This Code of Practice gives recommendations for storage of tyres, inner tubes and flaps.
This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2025. Therefore this version remains current.
This Code of Practice specifies the requirements for concrete and block masonry used in structures or buildings.
This Guyana Standard is a glossary which defines terms related to passenger car and commercial vehicle tyres. The standard is divided into six sections dealing respectively with general definitions, definitions related to structure, main components, tyre dimensions, service, injury and repair.
This standard specifies requirements for hollow blocks made from fired clay. The standard covers the general quality, dimensions and strength of the blocks.
This standard specifies requirements, including dimensions, materials, finish and selection for sampling for wire nails and cut nails. The following types of wire nails are covered by this standard: (a) Round plain head nails; (b) Round lost head nails; (c) Clout or slate nails; (d) Extra large head clout or felt nails; (e) Convex head roofing nails (chisel or diamond points); (f) Pipe nails (chisel point); (g) Panel pins; (h) Hardboard panel pins (round shank); (i) Hardboard panel pins (square shank); (j) Lath nails; (k) Plasterboard nails (jagged shank); (l) Oval brad head nails; (m) Oval lost head nails; (n) Tile pegs; (o) Tram nails with flat or raised head with chisel point; (p) Spring head twisted shank nails; (q) Square twisted shank flat head nails; (r) Washer head slab nails; (s) Dowels; (t) Annular ringed shank flat head nails; (u) Helical threaded shank flat head nails; and (v) Duplex head nails. The following types of cut nails are covered by this standard: (a) Cut clasp nails; and (b) Cut floor brads. The types of nail covered are illustrated in Tables 1 to 25 and in the corresponding diagrams, Figures 1 to 25.
1.2 Concrete masonry units covered by this specification are made from lightweight or normal weight aggregates, or both.
This standard specifies the conditions under which ready-mixed concrete shall be made and delivered, and the methods by which the purchaser can specify with his enquiry or order, the properties of the concrete required. It provides a specification for the production and supply of ready-mixed concrete. Methods of specifying ready-mixed concrete for nominal mixes, specified strength mixes and mixes for special purposes, to meet the requirements of standard codes of practice, are covered. It also gives guidance on the data to be provided by the purchaser when ordering ready-mixed concrete, the inspection facilities to be provided by the supplier and the appropriate tests. Routine tests which must be carried out by the supplier and those which are the responsibilities of the purchaser are also included. This standard does not cover the placing, compaction, curing or protection of the concrete after delivery, nor does it apply to materials for lean concrete or similar road care materials.