: The terms defined in this standard are compulsory for use in all types of documentation, technical literature, and standardization activities.

Introduced on January 1, 1990, it was developed by the USSR Ministry of Forestry and approved by the USSR State Committee on Standards. It remains an active and critical foundational document for the woodworking, furniture, and construction industries across Russia and other CIS countries. Core Purpose and Scope

: For every concept, only one standardized term is permitted. The use of non-standardized synonyms is explicitly forbidden to maintain technical clarity. Content and Structure