GOST 15155-99 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 15155-99 — "Wood products for tropical regions. Protection means and protective parameters". The standard defines methods of protection for wood products intended for use in tropical climatic regions and sets required protective parameters against biological deterioration (fungi, insects) for such products.

Abstract

This interstate (GOST) standard specifies accepted protective treatments, protection parameters (such as required levels of preservative penetration and retention), and classification criteria for timber and wood products intended for tropical climates. It was developed to harmonize protective practices for wood used in aggressive biological environments and to support durability and export requirements.

General information

• Status: Superseded — replaced by GOST 15155-2025; original GOST 15155-99 has been withdrawn from current use with the new edition introduced in 2026.
• Publication date: Adopted 1999 (designation year 1999); introduced into effect 1 July 2000 (entry-into-force date shown in official records).
• Publisher: Interstate standard published under the authority of Gosstandart / the Interstate Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (accepted by the interstate bodies and entered by the State standard authority of Russia).
• ICS / categories: 71.100.50 (protection of wood and wood-based materials; wood preservation).
• Edition / version: Designation GOST 15155-99 (original 1999 edition). Replaced by GOST 15155-2025 (new edition introduced Feb 1, 2026).
• Number of pages: 11 pages (original 1999/2000 text).

Scope

Applies to wood products and timber intended for use in tropical climatic regions and establishes recommended protection methods (including preservative treatments), acceptable protective parameters (for example, depth of penetration and preservative retention), and classification of protective effectiveness to reduce biological degradation by fungi and insects. The scope covers both domestic applications and wood products intended for export to tropical zones.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of wood products for tropical climates (use categories based on exposure and biological risk).
• Accepted methods of protection (preservative types and application methods such as pressure impregnation, surface treatments, or oil-based treatments).
• Protective parameters and performance criteria (penetration depth, preservative retention / dosage levels, and resistance class targets).
• Requirements for marking, documentation and declaration of treated wood when exported or placed on the market.
• Reference to related test methods and normative documents for verifying preservative effectiveness and safety.

Typical use and users

Used by timber and wood-product manufacturers, preservative treatment plants, certification and testing laboratories, exporters and importers dealing with tropical-region applications, architects and designers specifying durable wood components, and regulatory or procurement bodies that require standardized protective performance for wooden goods. The standard historically supported manufacturers preparing wood for use in high-biodegradation environments.

Related standards

Replaced by GOST 15155-2025 (new edition, effective 01.02.2026). Other related documents cover wood protection test methods and parameters (examples of adjacent GOSTs in the wood-protection series include earlier standards on protective agents and test methods that have been reviewed or withdrawn in recent updates). Users should consult the 2025 edition and related up-to-date normative documents for current technical requirements.

Keywords

wood protection, tropical climate, preservatives, preservative retention, penetration, biological durability, timber, GOST 15155-99, GOST 15155-2025.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 15155-99 is an interstate (GOST) standard titled "Wood products for tropical regions. Protection means and protective parameters" that defined protective methods and parameters for wood used in tropical climates.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers recommended protection methods (preservative application techniques), required protective parameters (such as penetration and preservative retention), and classification/marking requirements for wood intended for tropical regions to resist fungal and insect attack.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of wood products, treatment plants, testing and certification laboratories, exporters/importers, designers and procurement bodies concerned with the durability of wood in tropical environments.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded — GOST 15155-99 was replaced by a revised edition GOST 15155-2025; the new edition was approved and scheduled for introduction (entry into force) in early 2026. Check the replacement text (GOST 15155-2025) for the most current technical requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the suite of GOST/standards dealing with protection of wood and wood-based materials (ICS 71.100.50). Related standards address preservatives, test methods and parameters for wood protection. For up-to-date references, consult the latest national/international lists and the replacement GOST 15155-2025.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Wood protection, tropical climate, preservatives, preservative retention, penetration depth, biological protection, timber durability, GOST.