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Cover of Cold Applied Sealant Joints
Cold Applied Sealant Joints
  • Publication no: ATS-5620-26
  • Published: 2 October 2026
  • Edition: 1.2

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5620 sets out the requirements for cold applied sealant joints in bridges, including sealant selection and installation. These may also be referred to as flexible plug joints. It excludes joints with an elastomeric concrete nosing.

The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

Edition 1.2 published October 2026

  • Clarifies requirements in clauses 7.1 and 7.2
  • Removes clause 7.3

Superseded editions

Edition 1.1 published October 2023

Edition 1.0 published December 2022

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Sealant Selection
  • 6. Materials
  • 7. Sealant Testing
  • 8. Installation
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
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