MIL-DTL-15011K
Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and
ASTM D3953
Seals
Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content
ASTM D4442
Measurement of Wood and Wood- Base Materials
Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of
ASTM D6199
Containers and Pallets
(Copies of ASTM standards are available online from https://www.asq.org/ and from
American Society for Quality, P.O. Box 3005, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005.)
INTERNATIONAL PLANT PROTECTION CONVENTION
Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in
ISPM 15
International Trade
(Copies of ASTM standards are available online from https://www.ispm15.com/start.htm
and from International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures
2.4. Order of precedence. Unless otherwise specified herein or in the contract, in the event of a
conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a
specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS.
3.1. First article. When specified (see 6.3), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in
accordance with 4.2.
3.2. Materials. The materials shall be as specified herein.
3.2.1. Wood. Unless otherwise specified, Style 1, Style 1A, or Style 1B pallets shall be
constructed of any of the species of wood or combination thereof from Group IV of ASTM D6199.
3.2.1.1. Wood quality. Wood shall be free of decay which can be detected visually or by
abnormal brashness (see 6.4) when picked with a sharp instrument. Lumber shall be free from insects,
beetles, powder post beetle deterioration, and any other infestation at time of delivery that may result in
subsequent pallet destruction. All hardwood and softwood component parts shall be absolutely free from
bark. The quality of the wood selected for pallet construction shall also be free of defects set forth in
3.2.1.2. Heat treatment. Unless otherwise specified, (see 6.3) pallets shall be fabricated from
wood heat treated in accordance with Defense Ammunition Center Drawing ACV00831. This drawing
satisfies the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15).
3.2.1.3. Wood defects. The following defects shall apply to lumber as cut to size and assembled
in the pallet.
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