BS 3882:2007

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Specification for topsoil and requirements for use

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3	Contents Introduction 1 1 Scope 2 2 Normative references 2 3 Terms and definitions 2 4 Topsoil classification and characteristics 4 5 Use and handling of topsoil 5 Annexes Annex A (normative) Determination of the extractable phosphate content 10 Annex B (normative) Extraction of the exchangeable cations in soil 13 Annex C (normative) Calculation of exchangeable sodium percentage of soil 15 Annex D (normative) Determination of phytotoxic contaminants and trace elements 16 Annex E (normative) Supplier’s declaration of compliance 17 Annex F (normative) Method for laboratory density of soil 19 Annex G (normative) Method for preparing a laboratory sample of air-dried soil 20 Bibliography 21 List of figures Figure 1 – Textural classification (limiting percentage of sand, silt and clay sized particles for the mineral texture class) 9 List of tables Table 1 – Topsoil characteristics 6
4	Foreword
5	Introduction
6	1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 3.1 topsoil 3.2 natural topside
7	3.3 manufactured topsoil 3.4 subsoil 3.5 soil texture 3.6 soil structure 3.7 soil organic matter 3.8 soil pH value 3.9 available plant nutrient content 3.10 soil electrical conductivity 3.11 carbon:nitrogen ratio
8	3.12 soil contaminant 3.13 visible contaminant 3.14 sharp 3.15 coarse fragment 3.16 soil source 4 Topsoil classification and characteristics 4.1 Classification a) Multipurpose topsoil b) Specific purpose topsoil 1) Acidic. 2) Calcareous. 3) Low fertility. 4) Low fertility acidic. 5) Low fertility calcareous.
9	4.2 4.2 Characteristics 5 Use and handling of topsoil 5.1 Sourcing topsoil 5.2 Declaration of compliance 5.3 Sampling and analysis
10	Table 1 Topsoil characteristics
11	5.4 Handling 5.5 Storage
12	5.6 Preparation of the receptor site and spreading
13	Figure 1 Textural classification (limiting percentage of sand, silt and clay sized particles for the mineral texture class)
14	Annex A (normative) Determination of the extractable phosphate content A.1 General A.2 Principle A.3 Reagents
15	A.4 Apparatus A.5 Procedure A.5.1 Test portion and preparation of test solution A.5.2 Blank test
16	A.5.3 Preparation of standard graph A.5.4 Determination
17	A.6 Calculation and expression of results A.7 Test report a) a complete identification of the sample; b) a reference to this British Standard, i.e. BS 3882:2007; c) the results expressed in accordance with A.6; d) any unusual features noticed during the determination; e) any operation not included in this method or regarded as optional. Annex B (normative) Extraction of the exchangeable cations in soil B.1 General B.2 Principle B.3 Reagents B.4 Apparatus
18	B.5 Procedure B.5.1 Preparation of test sample B.5.2 Blank extraction B.5.3 Determination B.6 Calculation and expression of results B.7 Test report a) a complete identification of the sample; b) a reference to this British Standard, i.e. BS 3882:2007; c) the results expressed in accordance with B.6; d) any unusual features noticed during the determination; e) any operation not included in this method or regarded as optional.
19	Annex C (normative) Calculation of exchangeable sodium percentage of soil C.1 General C.2 Principle
20	C.3 Calculation and expression of results Annex D (normative) Determination of phytotoxic contaminants and trace elements 1) D.1 Sample preparation D.2 Microwave conditions D.3 Testing
21	Annex E (normative) Supplier’s declaration of compliance
23	Annex F (normative) Method for laboratory density of soil F.1 General F.2 Principle F.3 Apparatus F.4 Procedure
24	Annex G (normative) Method for preparing a laboratory sample of air-dried soil G.1 General G.2 Sample preparation
25	Bibliography [1] NELSON, D. W., and L. E. SOMMERS. Total carbon, organic carbon and organic matter. Methods of soil analysis Part 3 Chemical … [2] ENVIRONMENT AGENCY. Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment (CLEA). [3] ENVIRONMENT AGENCY. Performance Standard for Laboratories Undertaking Chemical Testing of Soil, Version 3. Environment Agency, March 2006. [4] MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FOOD/ AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT & ADVISORY SERVICE. The analysis of agricultural materials. MAFF/ADAS Reference Book 427. Third edition. London: The Stationery Office, 1986. [5] LOVELAND, P.J. Electrical conductivity, salts and soils. Landscape Design. 1990, 188, 33-35. [6] LAMBKIN D. et al. NRM Standard Operating Procedures, HORIZONTAL WP2: Towards producing harmonised methods, with quantified precision, for sampling sludges, treated biowastes and soils in the landscape, 2004.

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Status	Withdrawn
Title	Specification for topsoil and requirements for use
Corrects	BS 3882:2007
Replaces	BS 3882:1994
Publisher	BSI
Committee	AW/20
Pages	26
Publication Date	2007-11-30
Withdrawn Date	2015-04-30
Replaced By	BS 3882:2015
ISBN	978 0 580 61009 7
Standard Number	BS 3882:2007
Descriptors	Storage, Size, Grades (quality), Stone, Soil profile, Soil classification tests, Chemical properties, Chemical analysis and testing, Soil testing, Soil science, Classification systems, Soil sampling, Materials handling, Top soil, Contamination, Texture, Soil improvement, Soils
ICS Codes	93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

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