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fasat

English translation: bevelled

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Swedish term or phrase:fasat
English translation:bevelled
Entered by: Helen Johnson

16:26 Nov 25, 2010
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. / housing
Swedish term or phrase: fasat
About a building entrance:
Utan nivåskillnad utvändigt (högst xx mm **fasat**, tröskelramp lutning högst 1:12).
TIA
Helen Johnson
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:15
bevelled
Explanation:
Should be bevelled. Max slope 1:2. over 1/2. Treat as ramp. ... to pass behind other parked vehicles to access the building entrance, ramp or walkway. ...
www.foshlaninc.com/knowledgebase/slu.../code_appendixF.htm
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Barry Appleby
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:15
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Many thanks
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5 +2bevelled
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bevelled


Explanation:
Should be bevelled. Max slope 1:2. over 1/2. Treat as ramp. ... to pass behind other parked vehicles to access the building entrance, ramp or walkway. ...
www.foshlaninc.com/knowledgebase/slu.../code_appendixF.htm

Example sentence(s):
  • WEnterance ramps are often bevelled to facilitate their use.

    Reference: http://www.foshlaninc.com/knowledgebase/slu_building-codes/c...
Barry Appleby
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:15
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PRO pts in category: 4
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agree  Anna Grynfeld Smith
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