BS EN 15497:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Performance characteristics for structural finger
  jointed timber
6 Assessment and Verification of Constancy of
  Performance (AVCP)
7 Marking and labelling
Annex A (normative) - Release of Formaldehyde
Annex B (normative) - Additional test methods and provisions
        for adhesives
Annex C (normative) - Bending tests with finger joints (including
        compliance criteria)
Annex D (normative) - Measurement of moisture content
Annex E (normative) - Equipment
Annex F (normative) - Separation tests with finger joints produced
        with contact-free application of adhesive
Annex G (normative) - Minimum production provisions
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of EU Construction Products
         Regulation
Bibliography

Provides provisions regarding the performance characteristics for structural finger jointed timber with rectangular cross section for use in buildings and bridges.

This European Standard sets out provisions regarding the performance characteristics for structural finger jointed timber with rectangular cross section for use in buildings and bridges.

The use of structural finger jointed timber may be limited to certain service classes in some member states.

It also lays down minimum production provisions and procedures for Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance for structural finger jointed timber.

This European Standard is applicable to structural finger jointed timber made of coniferous timber species listed in this standard or poplar.

Although it may be possible to produce structural finger jointed timber made from specific broadleaf species based on some provisions of this European Standard, this standard is not applicable to these products.

This European Standard is only applicable to finger joints between timber sections of the same species.

This European Standard does not cover impressed (die-formed) finger joints.

This European Standard covers structural finger jointed timber untreated or treated against biological attack. Structural finger jointed timber treated with fire retardants is not covered.