GOST R 56704-2015 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 56704-2015 — "Мембрана полимерная гидроизоляционная из поливинилхлорида. Технические условия" (English: "Polymeric waterproofing membrane made of polyvinylchloride. Specifications"). The standard establishes technical requirements, safety and acceptance rules, test methods, and storage/transport requirements for non-reinforced PVC waterproofing membranes used in industrial and civil construction (tunnels, foundations and underground parts of buildings and structures).

Abstract

This national standard of the Russian Federation defines product characteristics and normative test methods for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) flexible waterproofing membranes (nominal thicknesses typically from 1 to 3 mm), including mechanical properties, water impermeability, low-temperature flexibility, and quality/acceptance criteria. The 2015 edition was approved in November 2015 and entered into force on 1 May 2016; it was later replaced by GOST R 56704-2022 (effective 1 February 2023).

General information

• Status: Replaced (superseded by GOST R 56704-2022).
• Publication date: Approved 13 November 2015; date of introduction into effect 01 May 2016.
• Publisher: National standard of the Russian Federation (approved by the Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology — Rosstandart); official printed edition issued by Standartinform.
• ICS / categories: Construction materials and building — OKC/ICS classification indicated as 91.100.99 (other construction materials); related subject area: waterproofing (ICS 91.120.30).
• Edition / version: 2015 national standard (GOST R 56704-2015).
• Number of pages: 8 pages (official edition).

Scope

The standard applies to non‑reinforced polymeric PVC waterproofing membranes intended for use in industrial and civil construction — for waterproofing of tunnels, foundations and underground parts of buildings and structures. It sets requirements for nominal thickness, dimensional tolerances, mechanical performance, impermeability to water under pressure, low‑temperature flexibility, acceptance rules, testing methods, and requirements for transport and storage. The document is intended to be used alongside normative documents for specific membrane types.

Key topics and requirements

• Product definition and terms (membrane: flexible waterproofing sheet made from polymeric material).
• Nominal thickness range (typically 1–3 mm) and dimensional tolerances to be defined in normative documents for specific membrane types.
• Mechanical properties: minimum tensile strength (example characteristic in the standard context: ~8 MPa along/across) and minimum relative elongation at break (example: ~200% along/across).
• Water impermeability: no traces of water penetration at a test pressure of 60 kPa for 24 h (performance requirement for impermeability testing).
• Low-temperature flexibility: specified maximum brittle‑point/temperature for flexibility (example value in the standard: −20 °C).
• Requirements for acceptance, sampling and test methods (laboratory tests to verify mechanical and impermeability characteristics), plus transport and storage rules and safety provisions for handling PVC membranes.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers of PVC waterproofing membranes, testing and certification laboratories, building material suppliers, project engineers, architects, contractors and specifiers in civil and industrial construction (particularly for tunnels, foundations and underground structures). Regulatory bodies and procurement/specification teams use the standard to assess compliance of PVC membranes with Russian national requirements.

Related standards

Relevant/related documents include the subsequent national revision GOST R 56704-2022 (which replaces this 2015 edition), and international/regional references commonly applied to membranes (for example EN 13967:2004 — flexible sheets for waterproofing — specifications for plastic and rubber bitumen damp proof sheets etc., cited in catalog records as related). The 2022 edition updates and consolidates technical requirements for PVC membranes.

Keywords

GOST R 56704-2015; PVC membrane; polyvinyl chloride; waterproofing membrane; membrane specifications; hydroisolation; construction materials; test methods; impermeability; low‑temperature flexibility.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the Russian national standard GOST R 56704-2015 that specifies technical requirements and test methods for polymeric waterproofing membranes made of polyvinyl chloride.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, nominal dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties, impermeability tests (e.g., 60 kPa/24 h), low-temperature flexibility requirements, acceptance and sampling rules, test methods, and transport/storage and safety provisions for PVC membranes used in construction.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Membrane manufacturers, testing laboratories, construction designers and engineers, contractors, building material suppliers, certification bodies and procurement/specification teams.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST R 56704-2015 has been superseded — it was replaced by GOST R 56704-2022, which became effective on 1 February 2023. For current normative requirements and the latest test specifications, refer to the 2022 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The document sits within the set of construction and building-material standards (OKS/ICS group for construction materials and waterproofing). It is related to other national and international standards covering waterproofing sheets and test methods (catalog records reference EN standards and related GOSTs).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: PVC membrane; polyvinyl chloride; waterproofing; membrane; hydroisolation; technical conditions; test methods; tensile strength; elongation; low-temperature flexibility.