BSI · STANDARD

BS EN
ISO 14713-2

Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for hot dip galvanizing

§ 01

Overview

What this standard covers

Design guidance for galvanizing: venting and draining holes, distortion control, joint detailing and expected coating life by environment.

Design guidance for galvanizing: venting and draining holes, distortion control, joint detailing and expected coating life by environment.

Who uses it

Designers, galvanizers and coating inspectors agreeing coating thickness, venting and appearance.

§ 02

Details

Reference data

Standard number
BS EN ISO 14713-2
Title
Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for hot dip galvanizing
Organisation
BSI
Country
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Subject
Galvanizing
Subcategory
Design guidance
Type
STANDARD
Application
Contractual
Availability
Paid
Status
CURRENT
Roles
coating standard
Last verified
2026-09-06

Official source: knowledge.bsigroup.com

§ 03

Related

Standards used alongside this one

  • BS EN ISO 1461

    Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles

    Minimum mean coating thickness by article thickness, plus appearance, adhesion and repair requirements for hot dip galvanizing after fabrication.

    United KingdomGalvanizingCURRENTPaid

  • ASTM A123/A123M

    Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

    US coating thickness grades by material category and thickness — the ASTM counterpart to ISO 1461.

    United StatesGalvanizingCURRENTPaid

  • ASTM A153/A153M

    Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

    Galvanized coatings on bolts, nuts and small hardware, where centrifuging and thread clearance matter.

    United StatesGalvanizingCURRENTPaid

  • ASTM A385/A385M

    Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip)

    Design and detailing practice for galvanizing, including venting, drainage and avoiding overlapping surfaces.

    United StatesGalvanizingCURRENTPaid

  • EN ISO 1461

    Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles

    European coating thickness and quality requirements for galvanizing after fabrication.

    European UnionGalvanizingCURRENTPaid

  • IS 2629

    Recommended Practice for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Iron and Steel

    Indian recommended practice for hot dip galvanizing, including preparation and handling.

    IndiaGalvanizingCURRENTPaid

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