GOST R 1.5-2012 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 1.5-2012 — Standardization in the Russian Federation. National standards. Rules of structure, drafting, presentation and indication. This national standard sets rules for the construction, wording, formatting, presentation and designation of national standards of the Russian Federation (including forms for title pages and rules for amendments and corrections).

Abstract

This standard defines unified requirements and templates for preparing and presenting national standards of the Russian Federation: document structure, clause numbering, title-page and normative/informative annex formats, rules for introducing and formatting changes and amendments, and guidance to ensure consistency across national standards. It replaces the earlier 2004 edition and includes subsequent official amendments.

General information

• Status: In force / active (current national standard with amendments published).
• Publication date: Approved 23 November 2012; introduced into force 1 July 2013.
• Publisher: Approved by the Federal Agency for Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart); published commercially (e.g., Standartinform).
• ICS / categories: Generalities. Terminology. Standardization. Documentation — ICS 01 (standardization / general rules).
• Edition / version: GOST R 1.5-2012 (main text 2012); includes Amendment No. 1 (2016) and later editorial updates.
• Number of pages: Typically published as ~28 pages in the national edition (commercial copies list 28 pages; some catalog listings show 28–30 pages depending on format).

Scope

The standard applies to the preparation and presentation of national standards of the Russian Federation and preliminary national standards, and to the preparation and presentation of amendments to national standards. It prescribes document structure, required front matter and annex formats, numbering and cross-referencing rules, conventions for normative and informative material, and rules for indicating and publishing changes.

Key topics and requirements

• Rules for the structure and sequence of sections and clauses in national standards (titles, scopes, normative references, definitions, main text, annexes).
• Formatting and presentation requirements for front matter: title page, designation block, approval/implementation statements, and bibliographic data.
• Numbering, cross-references, and styling conventions for clauses, subclauses, figures, tables and formulas.
• Requirements for annexes (normative vs informative) and templates for title pages of standards and of amendments.
• Procedures and layout rules for drafting changes, corrections and amendments (how to present and register modifications to an established standard).
• Guidance on terminology, definitions and references to international/regional standards when incorporated into national documents.

Typical use and users

Primary users are standards developers and secretariats (national standards bodies and technical committees), authors and editors of national standards, regulatory and conformity assessment bodies, and publishers of standards. It is also used by organizations preparing internal normative documents that should align with national presentation rules.

Related standards

Related national and intergovernmental standards on standardization procedures and documentation include other parts of the "Standardization in the Russian Federation" series (for example, GOST R 1.0, GOST R 1.2 and GOST R 1.7), and international references on standardization and documentation captured under ICS 01.

Keywords

GOST R 1.5-2012; standardization; national standards; document structure; drafting rules; presentation; title page; amendments; Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 1.5-2012 is the Russian national standard that defines rules for structuring, drafting, presenting and designating national standards of the Russian Federation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the required front matter, clause organization, numbering and cross-referencing conventions, annex classification (normative/informative), templates for title pages and forms, and rules for preparing and publishing changes to national standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: National standards bodies, technical committees, standards authors and editors, publishers and organizations aligning internal documents with official national formatting and editorial rules.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST R 1.5-2012 replaced GOST R 1.5-2004 and was introduced into force on 1 July 2013; it remains in force with at least one official amendment (Amendment No. 1, 2016) and subsequent editorial updates. Consult the national standards register for the latest amendment history before formal use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the "Standardization in the Russian Federation" series of foundational documents (GOST R 1.x) covering general rules, terminology and procedures for national standard development and documentation.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Standardization, national standards, drafting rules, document formatting, title page, amendments, Rosstandart.