ISO 5323-2019 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 5323:2019 — Wood flooring and parquet — Vocabulary. This International Standard defines and clarifies terms and definitions used for wood flooring, parquet and raw parquet blocks to promote consistent use of terminology across the industry and to avoid confusion with other types of flooring.

Abstract

This document establishes terms and definitions for expressing as correctly as possible concepts relating to wood flooring, parquet and raw parquet blocks. It is intended as a vocabulary reference to clarify terminology used by manufacturers, specifiers, testers and regulators.

General information

• Status: Published / Current.
• Publication date: 22 July 2019.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 79.080 (Semi-manufactures of timber); 01.040.79 (Wood technology — Vocabularies).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2019).
• Number of pages: 10.

Scope

ISO 5323:2019 provides a standardized vocabulary for terms and definitions specifically related to wood flooring and parquet, including raw parquet blocks. The scope covers terminology needed for clear communication between designers, producers, suppliers, testing laboratories and regulatory bodies, helping to distinguish wood/parquet flooring types from other flooring categories and to harmonize usage of key terms.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized terms and definitions for wood flooring, parquet and raw parquet blocks.
• Clarification of names for product forms (e.g., parquet, strip, block) and principal components to reduce ambiguity in specifications.
• Vocabulary to support procurement, conformity assessment, test reporting and technical communication within the supply chain.
• Harmonisation of multilingual terminology used in international trade and documentation.
• Reference terminology to aid development and interpretation of related technical standards and specifications.

Typical use and users

Typical users include flooring and parquet manufacturers, product designers, architects and specifiers, testing and certification laboratories, standards committees, procurement professionals, and regulators. The standard is used when writing specifications, creating product literature, preparing test reports, and aligning terminology in contracts and national/adopted standards.

Related standards

ISO 5323:2019 replaces ISO 5323:1984. It is published under the work of ISO/TC 218 (Timber) and has identical national/adopted publications such as BS ISO 5323:2019 and NF ISO 5323:2019. Users often consult other ISO/TC 218 outputs and regional standards on wood flooring and parquet for test methods, performance and product specifications.

Keywords

wood flooring, parquet, parquet blocks, vocabulary, terminology, definitions, ISO 5323, timber, semi‑manufactures, ISO/TC 218

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 5323:2019 is an ISO vocabulary standard that defines terms and definitions used for wood flooring, parquet and raw parquet blocks to ensure consistent use of terminology across the industry.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standardised terms and definitions for product forms and principal concepts related to wood flooring and parquet, intended to remove ambiguity in specifications, communications and documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Flooring and parquet manufacturers, architects and specifiers, testing and certification laboratories, procurement teams, standards committees and regulatory bodies use this vocabulary standard.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 5323:2019 is the current edition (Edition 2, published 22 July 2019). The 1984 edition was withdrawn and replaced by the 2019 edition; the 2019 version was reviewed and confirmed in ISO’s periodic review process.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone vocabulary standard within the portfolio of ISO/TC 218 (Timber) work on wood flooring and related products. It complements other technical standards (test methods, performance criteria and product specifications) developed by ISO/TC 218 and national bodies.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include: wood flooring, parquet, parquet blocks, vocabulary, terminology, definitions, timber, ISO/TC 218.