1.1
The CSA O80 Series of Standards specifies requirements related to the preservation and fire retardance
of wood through chemical treatment (pressure and thermal impregnation). The subjects covered
include materials and their analysis, pressure and thermal impregnation procedures, and fabrication and
installation to put treated wood into service.
1.2
This Standard lists reference publications and provides definitions applicable to the entire CSA O80
Series of Standards. This Standard also describes how the CSA O80 Series of Standards differs from
related AWPA Standards and addresses the need for preservative registration. Recommendations on
the use of the CSA O80 Series of Standards and related AWPA Standards can be found in Annex A.
Note: In Canada, preservative registration is carried out through Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory
Agency.
1.3
The requirements and recommendations of the CSA O80 Series of Standards are based solely on the
treatment efficacy of the chemicals in question. The CSA O80 Series of Standards does not necessarily
take all laws and regulations into account.
Note: It is the responsibility of the users of the CSA O80 Series of Standards to ensure that their use of
preservatives does not conflict with applicable laws and regulations.
1.4
In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to
satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that
which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible
within the limits of the Standard.
Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a
note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.
Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as
requirements.
Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their
application.