SNZ - NZS 3640
Chemical Preservation of Round and Sawn Timber
| Organization: | SNZ |
| Publication Date: | 10 December 2003 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 47 |
scope:
This Standard sets out requirements for the preservative treatment and identification of timber to provide protection from decay and insect attack. This includes marine borers in all likely exposure conditions throughout New Zealand. The requirements are based on six hazard classes that are described in this Standard.
The requirements for hazard class H1.1 and H1.2 apply to all species for which hazard class H1.1 and H1.2 is specified in NZS 3602. Hazard classes H2, H3.1, H3.2, H4, H5 and H6 apply only to Pinus species.
This Standard is intended for use by treatment plants. Assessment of compliance is to apply at the plant gate.
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