Standards

This Code of Practice specifies the requirements for concrete and block masonry used in structures or buildings.

This Code of Practice specifies the methods of drying, pre-seasoning and post-seasoning treatment, storage, and the categories of moisture content for various hardwood lumber.

This Code of Practice specifies the requirements for the materials, construction, workmanship and finish employed in the manufacture of furniture such as upholstered furniture, built in furniture, craft furniture and inclusive of common types and style of furniture, manufactured internationally, now extant and what may be developed in the future.

This Code of Practice does not cover metal or metal frame furniture, plastic furniture or hospital furniture.

This Code of Practice establishes the minimum requirements for the manufacture and production of wooden craft items. The document is more focused on performance than prescriptive requirements for craft items. The Code of Practice may be applied to all wooden craft items in the manufacturing stage or at the point of sale to retailers and end consumers. It focuses on work made by individual craftspersons by hand. However, to improve efficiency and production, some craftspersons and manufacturers may employ tools, technology and other expertise to their best advantage. This Code of Practice does not apply to production techniques used solely for high volume output if such techniques: a) do not add to the overall quality and design; and b) are not performed with the skill and craftsmanship required.

This document applies to single storey houses up to 7.62 m x 12.19 m (25 ft x 40 ft) plan, with hollow block masonry or timber framed walls, and timber framed or concrete roofs.  It provides the user with the technical information to supervise the construction of a safe and durable house, and to facilitate checks on whether a safe and durable house is being built.

This document does not include construction details for utilities (including plumbing, electrical, communications, security, and natural gas.  It also does not include construction details for solid brick masonry.

This standard specifies the labelling requirements for furniture, when offered for sale in Guyana, whether locally manufactured or imported. It shall be read in conjunction with the latest version of GYS 9-1, “Specification for labelling of commodities - Part 1: General principles”.

This standard specifies the requirements for brown sugar which is the initial product made from sugar-cane juice packed in containers not exceeding 50 kg, net weight.

This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2025. Therefore this version remains current.

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.