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The official register of Somali Standards (SOS), comprising standards developed locally by the Somali Bureau of Standards through its Technical Committees, together with East African Standards and ISO, IEC, ARSO, ASTM, EN, Codex and AOAC standards formally adopted as Somali Standards. Each adopted standard retains its original reference for full traceability.

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  1. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 18-1-2017

    Adopts EAS 18-1-2017·EAS

    Cement — Part 1: Composition, specification and conformity Criteria for common cements

    This East African Standard gives the specifications which include mechanical, physical and chemical requirements of 27 distinct common cements, seven sulphate resisting common cements as well as three distinct low early strength blast furnace cements and two sulphate resisting low early strength blast cements and their constituents.The Standard also gives the composition of each cement in terms of propotions and requirements of the constituents which are to be combined to produce these distinct products in a range of nine strength classes. Furthermore this standard states the conformity criteria and related rules. Necessary strength durability requirements are also given.

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCementEd. 220178 ppView standard
  2. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 18-2-2017

    Adopts EAS 18-2-2017·EAS

    Cement — Part 2: Conformity evaluation

    This East African standard specifies the scheme for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of cements to their corresponding product specification standards, including certification of constancy of performance by a product certification body.This standard provides technical rules for factory production control by the manufacturer, including auto- control testing of samples, and for the tasks of the product certification body. It also provides rules for actions to be followed in the event of non-conformity, the procedure for the AVCP and requirements for dispatching centre.

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCementEd. 2201721 ppView standard
  3. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 54:1999

    Adopts EAS 54:1999·EAS

    Burnt building bricks — Specification

    This East African Standard specifies building bricks of burnt clay, shale or brick earth for use in buildings for decoratives, structural and non-structural purposes. It also specifies sampling and testing methods.

    ICS 91.100.25Building ProductsTerracotta building productsEd. 119995 ppView standard
  4. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 94:2002

    Adopts EAS 94:2002·EAS

    Burnt clay building blocks — Specification

    This East African Standard specifies requirements for type, quality, dimensions and other physical characterist, of burnt clay, shale or brick earth building blocks for use in buildings for structural and non-structural purposes. It also specifies sampling and testing methods.

    ICS 91.100.25Building ProductsTerracotta building productsEd. 120025 ppView standard
  5. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 131-1:2008

    Adopts EAS 131-1:2008·EAS

    Concrete — Specification

    This East African Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structures. The concrete may be mixed on site, ready-mixed concrete or produced in a plant for precast concrete products. This standard specifies requirements for: the constituent materials of concrete; the properties of fresh and hardened concrete and their verification; the limitations for concrete composition; the specification of concrete; the delivery of fresh concrete; the production control procedures; the conformity criteria and evaluation of conformity. This East African Standard applies to concrete compacted to retain no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air. This standard applies to normal-weight, heavy-weight and light-weight concrete. Other East African Standards for specific products e.g. precast products or for processes within the field of the scope of this standard may require or permit deviations from this standard. Additional or different requirements may be given in further parts of this standard or in other specific East African Standards, for example: concrete to be used in roads and other trafficked areas; concrete using other materials (e.g. fibres); concrete with an upper aggregate size of 4 mm or less (mortar); special technologies (e.g. sprayed concrete); concrete for disposal of liquids and gaseous waste; concrete for vessels for storage of polluting substances; concrete for massive structures (e.g. dams); dry mixed concrete. This standard does not cover health and safety requirements for the protection of workers during production and delivery of concrete

    ICS 91.100.30Concrete and concrete productsconcreteEd. 2200863 ppView standard
  6. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 148-1-2017

    Adopts EAS 148-1-2017·EAS

    Cement — Test methods — Part 1: Determination of strength

    This East African Standard describes the method for the determination of the compressive and, optionally, the flexural strength of cement mortar. The method applies to common cements and to other cements and materials and is used for assessing whether the compressive strength of cement is in conformity with its specification and for validation testing of standard sand, or alternative compaction equipment. This standard describes the reference equipment and procedure and allows alternative compaction equipment and procedures to be used provided that they have been validated in accordance with the appropriate.provisions in this standard. In the event of a dispute, only the reference equipment and procedure are used

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCement testingEd. 2201728 ppView standard
  7. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 148-2-2017

    Adopts EAS 148-2-2017·EAS

    Cement — Test methods — Part 2: Chemical analysis

    This East African standard specifies the methods for the chemical analysis of cement. The East African Standard describes the reference methods and, in certain cases, an alternative method which can be considered to be equivalent. In the case of dispute, only the reference methods are used.The East African Standard also describes methods which apply principally to cements, but which can also be applied to their constituent materials and other materials

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCement testingEd. 2201728 ppView standard
  8. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 148-3-2017

    Adopts EAS 148-3-2017·EAS

    Cement — Test methods — Part 3: Determination of setting times and soundness

    This East African Standard specifies the methods for determining standard consistence, setting times and soundness of cements. The method applies to common cements and to other cements and materials.This East African Standard describes the reference methods and allows the use of alternative procedures and equipment provided that they have been calibrated against the reference methods

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCement testingEd. 2201767 ppView standard
  9. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 148-7-2017

    Adopts EAS 148-7-2017·EAS

    Cement — Test methods — Part 7: Methods of taking and preparing samples

    This East African Standard describes the equipment to be used, the methods to be followed and the provisions to be complied with for taking samples of cement representative of given lots for testing to assess the quality of products prior to, during or after delivery. The provisions of this East African Standard are only applicable when samples of cement are requested for verifying the compliance

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCement testingEd. 2201717 ppView standard
  10. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 148-8-2017

    Adopts EAS 148-8-2017·EAS

    Cement — Test methods— Part 8: Heat of hydration – Solution method

    This East African standard lays down the methods for determining the heat of hydration by means of solution calorimetry, also known as the solution method. The heat of hydration is expressed in joules per gram of cement. This East African Standard is applicable to cements and hydraulic binders whatever their chemical composition

    ICS 91.100.10Cement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarCement testingEd. 2201714 ppView standard
  11. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-1:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-1:2006·EAS

    Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products - Part 1: Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes (including jacking pipes) and fittings with flexible joints

    EAS 419 specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete pipes and fittings, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with flexible joints and nominal sizes not exceeding DN 1750 or WN/HN 1200/1800, for which the main intended use is the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure in pipelines that are generally buried. The scope includes pipes (collectively referred to as “jacking pipes”) intended to be installed by pipe jacking, microtunnelling or other trenchless technology. This part of EAS 426 specifies complementary requirements to those in EAS 419 for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes and fittings, as provided for in that European Standard, with nominal sizes not exceeding DN 1500 for circular pipes with base and WN/HN 800/1200 for egg-shaped pipes. Full requirements for reinforced concrete circular trench and jacking pipes with nominal sizes greater than DN 1750, but not exceeding DN 3000, are also specified.

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200615 ppView standard
  12. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-2:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-2:2006·EAS

    Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products - Part 2: Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete manholes and soakaways

    EAS 418 specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete manholes of circular, rectangular (with or without chamfered or rounded corners) or elliptical cross-section, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with nominal sizes or nominal lengths not exceeding DN 1250 or LN 1250, respectively. The intended use of EAS 418 is to permit access to, and to allow aeration of, drain or sewer systems for the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure, mainly installed in areas subjected to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. This part of EAS 426 specifies complementary requirements to those in EAS 418 for unreinforced and reinforced concrete manholes of circular and rectangular cross-section (with or without chamfered or rounded corners), as provided for in that European Standard, i.e. units with nominal sizes or nominal lengths not exceeding DN 1250 or LN 1250, respectively. Full requirements for unreinforced and reinforced concrete manholes with nominal sizes greater than DN 1250, but not exceeding DN 3000, are also specified. The manholes are intended to be installed in carriageways of roads (including pedestrian streets), hard shoulders and parking areas for all types of road vehicles, though provision is also made for units subject to lighter traffic loading. Requirements for soakaways, landing slabs and corbel slabs are also specified. Steel fibre concrete manholes are not manufactured in the United Kingdom and so have been excluded from this part of EAS 426. EN 752-2, -3 and -4, EN 1295-1 and EN 1610 deal with the planning, design, installation and testing of drains and sewers

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200628 ppView standard
  13. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-3:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-3:2006·EAS

    Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products - Part 3: Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete inspection chambers

    EAS 418 specifies requirements and describes test methods for precast concrete inspection chambers, designed to be used for inverts not exceeding 2 metres deep, of circular, rectangular (with or without chamfered or rounded corners) or elliptical cross-section, unreinforced, steel fibre and reinforced, with nominal sizes or nominal lengths not exceeding DN 1250 or LN 1250, respectively. The intended use of EAS 418 is to permit access to, and to allow aeration of, drain or sewer systems for the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure, mainly installed in areas subjected to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. This part of EAS 426 specifies complementary requirements to those in EAS 418 for unreinforced and reinforced concrete inspection chambers of circular and rectangular cross- section (with or without chamfered or rounded corners), as provided for in that European Standard. This part also specifies requirements for inspection chamber units less than or equal to DN 1000 or LN/WN 1000/675 not exceeding 1 metre depth to invert. The inspection chambers are mainly intended for installation in areas outside the highway and where vehicle loading is restricted.

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200636 ppView standard
  14. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-4:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-4:2006·EAS

    Concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products - Part 4: Specification for pre-stressed non-pressed non-pressure pipes and fittings with flexible joints

    This standard specifies requirements and describes test methods for prestressed concrete non-pressure circular pipes and fittings with flexible joints (with seals either integrated in the units or supplied separately) and nominal sizes not exceeding DN 3200, for which the main intended use is the conveyance of sewage, rainwater and surface water under gravity or occasionally at low head of pressure, in pipelines that are generally buried.

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200618 ppView standard
  15. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-5:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-5:2006·EAS

    Precast concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products - Part 5: Specification for ogee pipes and fittings (including perforated)

    This standard specifies requirements for precast concrete cylindrical units, perforated or unperforated, each with ogee or other rebated joints, either unreinforced or reinforced with steel cages or hoops. Perforated unreinforced pipes are also included. The units specified are intended for drainage and for the construction of culverts, other than systems carrying foul water. The specification covers constituent materials, dimensional requirements, performance requirements, appropriate test methods and inspection procedures. This standard does not include the structural or hydraulic design of the pipeline, its durability under unusual environmental conditions or standards of workmanship and supervision during construction and operation

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200625 ppView standard
  16. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-6:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-6:2006·EAS

    Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Part 6: Specification for porous pipes

    This standard specifies requirements for unreinforced porous concrete pipes which are intended to admit water through the pipe wall throughout their full length and full circumference or, in the case of pipes with non-porous inverts, throughout part of their circumference. Porosity of the joint is not a requirement. The specification covers constituent materials, dimensional requirements, performance requirements, appropriate test methods and inspection procedures. Combinations of special cements have not been included in this standard in the absence of experience with them in this context

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200625 ppView standard
  17. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 426-7:2006

    Adopts EAS 426-7:2006·EAS

    Precast concrete pipes and ancillary concrete products - Part 7: Specification for road gullies and gully cover slabs

    This standard specifies requirements for precast concrete road gullies manufactured from monolithic concrete or prefabricated sections of concrete. A gully outlet may incorporate a permanent former, with or without a jointing profile for the connection of pipelines. Requirements are also specified for gully cover slabs

    ICS 91.100.30Construction materials and buildingConstruction materialsEd. 1200625 ppView standard
  18. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 489:2008

    Adopts EAS 489:2008·EAS

    Concrete poles for telephone, power and lighting purposes — Specification

    This East African Standard specifies the characteristics of pre- cast reinforced, partially prestressed and prestressed concrete poles. Possible uses for the poles include electrical reticulation and distribution, railway traction, telephone line support, street lighting standards and high mast lighting structures. NOTE:When concrete poles are used as traction poles, load/deflection characteristics, cross-section at ground level and resistance to impact may have to be considered.

    ICS 91.080.40cONCRETEEd. 1200817 ppView standard
  19. Adopted Somali Standard
    SOS EAS 1017-1:2021

    Adopts EAS 1017-1:2021·EAS

    Sanitary appliances (vitreous china) — Part 1: General requirements (1st Edition)

    This East African Standard covers terminology, general requirements relating to material and manufacture, glazing, defects, minimum thickness, tolerances, performance, sampling and test methods for sanitary appliances. (Indicate if there is any withdrawal and replacement). This standard is only applicable to sanitary appliances that are coated with enamel (vitreous china).

    ICS 91.140.70Construction materials and buildingsInstallations in buildingsEd. 1202120 ppView standard

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