This document gives guidelines on the criteria to be used for the on-site assessment of load-bearing timber structures in heritage buildings. It is intended for all those concerned with the conservation of heritage buildings which contain wooden elements, from the building owners or authorities who are responsible for them to the professionals employed. It should also help decision-making regarding the need for immediate measures. Its aim is to guarantee that condition survey and assessment provide the necessary data for historical analysis, structural safety assessment and planning of intervention works.

This document is applicable to any kind of timber member and to any kind of historic timber structures. It is not applicable to timber members made of engineered wood based panels and glued laminated timber.

This document provides a comprehensive procedure for the on-site assessment. With a practical and technical evaluation of the damage found and based on the responsibility of the involved professionals, a sufficient assessment can also be made when not all the steps are followed.

In each different country, the document is expected to be applied in accordance with National legislation and regulations.

Cross References:
EN 1995-1-1
EN 16085
EN 16096
EN 1912
EN 335
EN 14081-1:2016
UNI 11118
UNE 41808
EN 1990
EN 338
UNE 41809
UNI 11119
UNI 11138
UNI 11161
EN 844-3
EN 1998-3
EN 844-4:1997
EN 15898:2011
EN 1001-1:2005
ISO 13822:2010


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