ISO 7573-2008 PDF
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Full title and description
Technical product documentation — Parts lists. ISO 7573:2008 specifies minimum requirements for parts lists used in production, procurement and maintenance and applies to both manually prepared and computer-generated parts lists.
Abstract
ISO 7573:2008 provides requirements and recommendations for the content and presentation of parts lists (item/parts lists or bills of materials) so they convey necessary information for identification, production, procurement and maintenance of parts. The document sets out the minimum data elements and general principles to ensure consistent, unambiguous lists across technical product documentation.
General information
- Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in review).
- Publication date: November 2008 (2008-11).
- Publisher: ISO — International Organization for Standardization.
- ICS / categories: 01.110 (Technical product documentation).
- Edition / version: Edition 2 (2008).
- Number of pages: 8 pages (ISO official listing).
Scope
Applies to the preparation and presentation of parts lists forming part of technical product documentation. The standard covers both manual and computer-generated lists and focuses on the minimum information required so parts can be produced, procured and maintained. It does not extend to other specialised lists used for timekeeping or stock-taking that are outside end‑product drawings.
Key topics and requirements
- Minimum content elements for parts lists (item reference, designation/name, quantity, basic identification data and procurement/production notes).
- Rules for presentation and layout to ensure clarity in manual and computer-generated lists.
- Interaction with other technical drawing/documentation standards (references and alignment with related ISO technical product documentation standards).
- Normative references and cross-references (examples include ISO 128‑20 and ISO 5457 as related technical drawing/documentation standards).
Typical use and users
Used by technical authors, design engineers, documentation specialists, manufacturing engineers, maintenance planners and procurement teams to create consistent parts lists (bills of materials) that support production, purchasing and servicing. Also used by organisations implementing technical documentation management or PLM/CAD systems to standardise parts-list outputs.
Related standards
Closely related to other technical product documentation standards such as ISO 128‑20 (general principles of presentation — basic conventions for lines), ISO 5457 (sizes and layout of drawing sheets) and ISO 6433 (cross-referencing of item references). ISO 7573:2008 replaces ISO 7573:1983 (withdrawn).
Keywords
parts list; item list; bill of materials; technical product documentation; parts identification; product documentation; ISO 7573.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 7573:2008 is an International Standard that defines minimum requirements for parts lists used in technical product documentation to ensure parts can be identified, produced, procured and maintained.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers the content and presentation of parts lists (manual and computer‑generated), specifying the basic data elements and general layout principles required for clear, consistent lists. It does not cover specialised administrative lists outside the scope of end‑product drawings.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Documentation authors, design and manufacturing engineers, maintenance and procurement personnel, and organisations standardising technical documentation and PLM/CAD outputs.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 7573:2008 is the current edition (Edition 2, 2008). The standard was reviewed and confirmed during its periodic review cycle (confirmed in 2023) and therefore remains current; the previous edition ISO 7573:1983 was withdrawn and replaced by the 2008 edition.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It forms part of the ISO technical product documentation family of standards (ISO/TC 10/SC 1) and is intended to be used alongside related drawing and documentation standards (for example ISO 128 and ISO 5457).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Parts lists, bill of materials, item lists, technical product documentation, parts identification, ISO 7573.