ISO DIS 16696-1

Description / Abstract: This standard establishes the basic principles for component performance and minimum production requirements for Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). In addition, this standard also contains scheme requirements for conformance, as provided in Annex D.

The Standard is applicable to CLT products which are manufactured from solid-sawn timber or wood based panels built up of at least three layers in which the grain of adjoining layers are at right angles to each other.

This Standard provides CLT dimension tolerances; component requirements; performance criteria; production, testing and trade marking guidance; and minimum requirements for factory production control. This standard is based on known species, species combination and/or wood based panel structural performance and bondability.

CLT qualified in accordance with the provisions of this standard are intended to resist the effects of moisture on structural performance as may occur due to construction delays or other conditions of similar severity. This standard does not include how CLT is to be used and installed, as it will be detailed in Timber Structures –Cross Laminated timber—Part 2: Guidance on use and installation.