Recommendations for treatment of timbers for use in the United Kingdom to protect them from degradation by wood-destroying organisms. Does not cover the remedial treatment of existing timber in old buildings, protection against fire, or preserving appearance against weathering or staining.Cross References:BS 144BS 144:Part 1BS 144:Part 2BS 589BS 881BS 913BS 1203BS 1282BS 1990:Part 1BS 3051BS 4072:Part 1BS 4072:Part 2BS 4261BS 5250BS 5268:Part 2 BS 5589BS 5666:Part 2BS 5707:Part 1BS 5707:Part 2BS 5707:Part 3BS 5750BS 6100:Part 4BS 6566:Part 7BWPA Manual 1986Control of Pollution Act 1974Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986