BS AU 242a:1998

This standard BS AU 242a:1998 Automotive windscreen repair. Code of practice is classified in these ICS categories:

• 43.040.65 Glazing and wiper systems
• 43.180 Diagnostic, maintenance and test equipment

This British Standard gives recommended practices for repairing laminated windscreens damaged by impacts. It applies to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), coaches and passenger cars.

Recommendations include:

1. the type and size of damage that can be repaired;
2. the area on the windscreen in which repairs of particular types and size can be made;
3. procedures for the repairer;
4. steps to assess the quality of finished repairs;
5. reports and records for completion and retention by the repairer.

This standard does not apply to special types of glazing such as bullet-resistant glazing and glass–plastics glazing.