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BRITISH STANDARD BS ISO 15903:2002 Soil quality Format for recording soil and site information ICS 13.080.01 ? Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS ISO 15903:2002 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Health and Environment Sector Policy and Strategy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 September 2002 © BSI 30 September 2002 ISBN 0 580 40480 3 National foreword This British Standard reproduces verbatim ISO 15903:2002 and implements it as the UK national standard. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee EH/4, Soil quality, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the ISO title page, pages ii to iv, pages 1 to 5 and a back cover. The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. DateComments Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15903 First edition 2002-09-01 Reference number ISO 15903:2002(E) Soil quality Format for recording soil and site information Qualité du sol Format d'enregistrement des données relatives aux sols et aux sites BS ISO 15903:2002 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS ISO 15903:2002 ii Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ISO 09512002:3)E( © ISO 2002 r llAithgs reservde iii Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. International Standard ISO 15903 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 190, Soil quality, Subcommittee SC 1, Evaluation of criteria, terminology and codification. BS ISO 15903:2002 iii Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ISO :30951(2002)E vi© ISO 2002 Ar llithgr seresvde Introduction In any system where soil data are handled, but particularly in determinations of soil quality and evaluations for soil protection or sustainable uses of soil, it is essential that reliable and compatible information is obtained and recorded. This information must enable the site to be clearly identified and located. The documentation should include information collected about the nature of the site at the time of the site investigation and the nature of sampling. Details on the sampling include the place, date and mode of sampling, the size of the sample, whether single or composite and the storage and transportation conditions. In addition, details of the sample preparation and of the results of test methods undertaken on the samples should be recorded. Information should also be provided on the test methods used and their precision, as well as details of the laboratory undertaking the test methods together with information about the laboratory's accreditation and involvement in quality assurance schemes. BS ISO 15903:2002 iv Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ANRETNIITOTS LANDNADRAISO 09512002:3)E( © ISO 2002 r llAithgs reservde 1 Soil quality Format for recording soil and site information 1Scope The purpose of this International Standard is to achieve a high degree of harmonization in reporting results of on-site recording, sampling, on-site sample analyses and laboratory analyses of soil samples. To this end, it provides instructions for correctly specifying the quantities and units used to express results of analyses, the methods used and their precision. This International Standard also provides information to allow unique referencing of the sample, in both field and laboratory contexts, in order to ensure the traceability of the results. 2Normative references The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain registers of currently valid International Standards. ISO 11074-1, Soil quality Vocabulary Part 1: Terms and definitions relating to the protection and pollution of the soil ISO 11074-2, Soil quality Vocabulary Part 2: Terms and definitions relating to sampling 3Terms and definitions For the purposes of this International Standard, terms and definitions given in ISO 11074-1 and ISO 11074-2 apply. 4Preamble Given the large amount of data which result from site investigation, sampling, analysis of physical, chemical and biological properties of the sample and in the future evaluation of the risks to particular targets or particular land uses, it is essential that these data be recorded systematically. This approach will generate the basis of a codified information system for soil quality investigations. These data are most appropriately stored in a Geographical Information System (GIS). 5List of parameters 5.1General The range of parameters which can be recorded as a result of observations of on-site characteristics, on-site analysis and laboratory analysis of soil samples is large. It may be necessary to produce subsets of parameter listings, depending upon the hypotheses developed about the soils and sites and the questions to be answered by the analyses. There will be substantial differences in the content of the documentation, depending upon whether the data relate to preliminary or detailed investigations. The broad layout should however be similar, irrespective of the amount of detail reported. BS ISO 15903:2002 1 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ISO :30951(2002)E 2© ISO 2002 Ar llithgr seresvde In addition to the presentation of factual information, there may be an additional interpretative report. In most cases, particularly where any risk assessment will be undertaken, an interpretative report is likely to be required. In some cases the report will also indicate why the selection of parameters for observation has been made. In broad terms, a codified information system for soil quality investigations will require the information given in 5.2 to 5.11. 5.2Objectives of the investigation The reasons for the investigation, including information on the intended use of the site and whether the investigation is a preliminary investigation or a detailed investigation, shall be given. A full discussion and description of the hypotheses which have been formulated, should be included. This information may include, for example, conclusions relating to the presence or absence of (and the type and nature of) any contaminants, if the concern is with a potentially contaminated site. 5.3General information The following general information shall be provided: a)site reference number or site name; b)location: national code (ISO); administrative division; c)geographical references: coordinates and other relevant information for locating (map) and describing the area of the site; elevation; d)date and time of sampling or site observation; e)name and other details: the sampler or site observer as well as responsible person; the organization responsible for sampling or observing the site; the owner of the site. 5.4Site details In describing the soil and site, ISO 11259 should be followed where appropriate. The following site details should be provided: a)surface relief features of the site; b)slope and appearance of the site; c)signs of erosion and soil movement; d)climate at the site; e)weather conditions at the time of recording the site information and sampling; f)details about land use, including past and present uses of the site; g)current site plan, for example the presence of concrete or tarmac pathways, of buildings and remains of demolished buildings, vegetation, refuse, domestic pipelines and underground tanks and services; h)geology of the site; i)hydrology of the site, in particular the groundwater regime and fluctuations, soil water conditions, sea water incursions; BS ISO 15903:2002 2 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ISO 09512002:3)E( © ISO 2002 r llAithgs reservde 3 j)soil description: k)any other features and events which might influence the interpretation of the data gathered; l)details of sources of information which have been consulted (including references to background/source material). 5.5Quantitative on-site observations including additional and non-intrusive investigations Information such as strata logs or ground gas profiling and monitoring should be summarized, and where appropriate full information presented in annexes. Details and results of non-intrusive sampling procedures (for example ground- penetrating radar, magnetic surveys, electrical conductivity resistivity surveys, seismic refraction surveys, and infrared photography) should be presented. 5.6List of parameters recorded on-site and analyses undertaken on site These might include site survey of elevation, measurements of resistance, infiltration, soil temperature, soil gas sampling and analysis. 5.7Details concerning the sample The following details concerning the sample shall be provided: a)exact geographic location of the sample; b)design of the sampling plan and location of the samples1); c)safety precautions taken1); d)whether the sample is disturbed or undisturbed1); e)tools used to obtain the samples1); f)depth of sample, including upper and lower limits of the horizon/layer if the sample is taken as a representative sample of the layer; g)volume of sample; h)whether a single or composite sample; if composite, give the number and distribution of sampling points; i)moisture status of sample when collected (for further information, see ISO 11259); j)sample containers used (e.g. polyethylene buckets, wide-mouthed bottles, strong bags); k)labelling; once a sample is obtained, it shall be clearly and uniquely labelled1); l)once sampled, a “chain of custody” shall be established and fully documented. This is essential if the samples and analytical results are required for legal purposes; m) qualitative information about the samples, to reflect subjective observations, for example smell, pore distribution in undisturbed soil cores, colour or other observations. Categories might include: not detectable (below detection limit); detectable; readily detectable. 5.8Transport and storage of samples Full details of transport and sample storage conditions shall be recorded (temperature, light, humidity, type of bottle, duration of transport, etc.). 1)For further information, see the relevant parts of ISO 10381. BS ISO 15903:2002 3 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ISO :30951(2002)E 4© ISO 2002 Ar llithgr seresvde 5.9List of laboratory analyses required and appropriate analytical procedures to be used Full specification of methods, including references to the relevant International Standards. 5.10Laboratory reception and pretreatment The following elements shall be provided: a)name and address of laboratory; b)laboratory number; c)pretreatment1): sample drying; grinding and sieving; other pretreatment. 5.11Quantitative laboratory information about the samples The following elements shall be propvided: a)results of analysis; b)details of methods used (references to the appropriate International Standards); c)precision of methods; d)limits of detection; e)units used to report results. BS ISO 15903:2002 4 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ISO 09512002:3)E( © ISO 2002 r llAithgs reservde 5 Bibliography 1ISO 10381 (all parts), Soil quality Sampling1) 2ISO 11259, Soil quality Simplified soil description 1)At the time of publication of this International Standard, only ISO 10381-3 and ISO 10381-6 have been published; the other parts are at different stages of preparation. BS ISO 15903:2002 5 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 26 03:19:39 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS ISO 15903:2002 BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL BSI British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsib