ISO 5327-1978 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 5327:1978 — Solid wood paving blocks — General characteristics. Specifies general manufacturing characteristics, shapes, dimensions, tolerances, inspection and delivery conditions, marking and protective treatment methods for solid wood paving blocks intended for indoor and outdoor paving.

Abstract

This International Standard establishes the general characteristics of solid wood paving blocks (including common and special shapes shown in figures), defines dimensional and tolerance requirements, describes inspection and delivery conditions and marking, and gives guidance on protective treatment. It applies to blocks used for covering (indoor) and open (outdoor) paved areas.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: 1 February 1978 (Edition 1).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 79.080 (Wood and products of wood).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1978).
• Number of pages: 5.

Scope

ISO 5327:1978 covers the general characteristics of solid wood paving blocks: their manufacture, shapes (common and special), dimensions and tolerances, inspection and quality requirements for delivery, marking, and recommended protective treatments. The standard is intended for paving blocks made from barked timber and applies to blocks for both covered (indoor) and open (outdoor) paved areas.

Key topics and requirements

• Specifications for manufacturing and common/special block shapes.
• Dimensional requirements and permissible tolerances for block sizes and profiles.
• Inspection, quality requirements and conditions for delivery of batches.
• Marking requirements for identification and traceability on delivery.
• Guidance on protective treatments and methods to improve durability in service.
• Application notes distinguishing indoor use from outdoor use (protective measures, species considerations).

Typical use and users

Used by timber product manufacturers, block and parquet producers, quality controllers, procurement officers, architects and specifiers, civil/landscape engineers, heritage and restoration professionals, and standards bodies. The standard supports specification, production control, inspection and procurement of solid wood paving blocks for building and urban paving projects.

Related standards

Closely related standards in the same subject area include ISO 5326 (solid wood paving blocks — hardwood quality requirements), ISO 5328 (softwood paving blocks — quality requirements), ISO 5329 (vocabulary for solid wood paving blocks). A modern revision project addressing characteristics and requirements is registered as ISO/AWI 25813 (under development).

Keywords

solid wood paving blocks, wood paving, paving blocks, hardwood, softwood, dimensions, tolerances, inspection, marking, protective treatment, ISO 5327

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 5327:1978 is an international standard that defines the general characteristics of solid wood paving blocks, covering shapes, dimensions, tolerances, inspection/delivery conditions, marking and protective treatments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers manufacture, common and special shapes (illustrated), dimensional limits and tolerances, inspection and delivery conditions, marking for delivery, and methods of protective treatment for blocks used indoors and outdoors.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Timber and paving-block manufacturers, specifiers (architects, engineers), procurement and quality-control personnel, restoration specialists and standards organizations use the standard to specify, produce and inspect wood paving blocks.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 5327 was published on 1 February 1978 (Edition 1) and remains a published International Standard. It was subject to periodic review and was confirmed in recent reviews. A work item (ISO/AWI 25813) has been registered to revise/update the requirements, so a revised edition is under development.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 5327 is part of a group of related ISO standards on solid wood paving blocks and their quality requirements (for example ISO 5326, ISO 5328, ISO 5329). These documents together cover vocabulary, species-specific quality criteria and general characteristics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Wood paving blocks; solid wood; paving; hardwood; softwood; dimensions; tolerances; inspection; marking; protective treatment.