EN 252:2014
Field test method for determining the relative protective effectiveness of a wood preservative in ground contact

Standard No.

EN 252:2014

Release Date

2014

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

Latest

EN 252:2014

Replace

FprEN 252-2014

Scope

This European Standard specifies a field test method for evaluating the effectiveness of wood preservatives in a ground contact situation. Wood treated with a reference preservative is included for comparison. The protective effect of the test preservative is assessed in relation to the effect of a reference wood preservative applied by a specified treatment.

EN 252:2014 Referenced Document

• EN 335:2013 Durability of wood and wood-based products - Use classes: definitions@ application to solid wood and wood-based products
• EN 350-1:1994 Durability of Wood and Wood-Based Products - Natural Durability of Solid Wood Part 1: Guide to the Principles of Testing and Classification of the Natural Durability of Wood

EN 252:2014 history

• 2014 EN 252:2014 Field test method for determining the relative protective effectiveness of a wood preservative in ground contact
• 1989 EN 252:1989/AC1:1989 AMD 1 Field Test Method for Determining the Relative Protection Effectiveness of a Wood Preservative in Ground Contact
• 1989 EN 252:1989 Field Test Method for Determining the Relative Protection Effectiveness of a Wood Preservative in Ground Contact