scope:

This standard applies to all new and altered finishes as a part of all LU premises.

The scope of this standard excludes the primary structure to which the finishes may be fixed but includes the fixing elements.

Finishes shall be designed and specified for the location in which they are to be installed. The requirements of this standard primarily apply to public facing assets. For finishes within staff and maintenance areas, the design and specification shall be demonstrably fit for purpose, in accordance with the appropriate standards.

This standard applies to designers, contractors, suppliers and maintainers undertaking work within LU owned, managed or occupied operational premises.

Note: This standard is supported by G0135 'Guidance on premises finishes'.

Note: For the appearance of finishes, including heritage considerations, refer to S1374 'Customer experience in London Underground stations'. See also clause 3.1.20 below.

Note: For fixings, also refer to S1063 'Civil engineering - cutting, grinding, drilling, fixing to and supporting from existing structures'.

Note: For surface coatings, refer to G0230 'Good practice guide for the application of surface coatings to premises'.

Note: For signage requirements, refer to S1006 'Signage in the TfL environment'.

Note: For finishes' loading requirements refer to S1053 'Civil engineering - building and station structures'.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the requirements for determining performance for finishes in public and non-public areas as a part of all London Underground (LU) premises. These may include, but are not restricted to finishes to roofs, walls, floors (including entrance matting and access covers), ceilings, screens, signs, housings to equipment & services etc.