GOST 2.503-90 PDF
Name in English:
GOST 2.503-90
Name in Russian:
ГОСТ 2.503-90
Unified system for design documentation. Rules of making modifications
Full title and description
GOST 2.503-90 — Единая система конструкторской документации. Правила внесения изменений (Unified system for design documentation. Rules of making modifications). The standard defines the form, procedure and rules for introducing, recording and documenting modifications (amendments and revisions) in design, technological and software documentation within the ESKD (Unified System for Design Documentation) framework.
Abstract
This standard establishes rules for preparing and registering changes to engineering and technological documents: types of changes, revision (change) record sheets, marking and notation on drawings and other documents, approval signatures and dates, traceability of amendments, and rules for accompanying change documentation and amendments. It is intended to ensure consistent handling of modifications throughout the product lifecycle.
General information
- Status: Replaced / withdrawn (superseded by GOST 2.503-2013).
- Publication date: Enacted/introduced 01 January 1991 (designation year 1990). End of validity recorded 01 June 2014.
- Publisher: State standards body (originally the State Committee for Standards of the USSR — Gosstandart; later maintained under Russian standards authorities).
- ICS / categories: 01.100.01 — Technical drawings in general; documentation and standardization for design documentation (ESKD).
- Edition / version: GOST 2.503-90 (original 1990/1991 edition); contains subsequent amendments and was later replaced by GOST 2.503-2013.
- Number of pages: Varies by publisher and format (commonly shown as 24–27 pages in commercial databases).
Scope
GOST 2.503-90 applies to the preparation, registration and presentation of changes (amendments and revisions) in construction/design, technological and program documentation. It covers how changes are recorded on revision record sheets and on the documents themselves, requirements for accompanying notes and approvals, and rules for maintaining document version history to preserve clarity and traceability of modifications across engineering and production activities.
Key topics and requirements
- Classification of changes (amendments, corrections, revisions) and their permissible application to documents.
- Format and content of the revision (change) record sheet and rules for filling it.
- Marking and notation of changes directly on drawings and documents (symbols, indices, and placement).
- Approval and authorization procedures: required signatures, dates and responsible persons for each change.
- Rules for issuing and distributing amended documents and for maintaining traceability/history of revisions.
- Interaction with related documentation standards and normative references within the ESKD system.
Typical use and users
Used by mechanical and electrical design engineers, CAD/PLM administrators, technical documentation specialists, manufacturing planners, quality assurance personnel, and document control offices to ensure consistent, auditable handling of changes to drawings and related technical documents in design and production organizations. Also referenced by regulatory and certification bodies when reviewing document control practices.
Related standards
GOST 2.503-90 is part of the ESKD family and references and interacts with other GOSTs for design documentation, including (examples of normative links): GOST 2.004-88, GOST 2.102-68, GOST 2.104-2006, GOST 2.105-95, GOST 2.113-75, GOST 2.301-68, GOST 2.501-88, and later replacement GOST 2.503-2013. These related standards cover general provisions for documentation, drawing formats, title blocks, and other documentation rules.
Keywords
ESKD, design documentation, amendments, revisions, change record sheet, drawing revision, document control, modification rules, technical drawings, GOST 2.503.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: GOST 2.503-90 is a national standard from the Unified System for Design Documentation (ESKD) that prescribes rules and procedures for introducing and recording changes to technical (design), technological and software documentation.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers classification of changes, the format and filling of revision/change record sheets, marking changes on documents and drawings, required approvals and signatures, distribution of amended documents and maintenance of revision history.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Design and engineering teams, CAD and document control specialists, manufacturing and QA personnel, and organizations that prepare or maintain technical drawings and related documents use this standard to ensure consistent change control.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: GOST 2.503-90 has been superseded — it was replaced by GOST 2.503-2013. Records show the standard was introduced on 01 January 1991 and its formal end of validity is recorded as 01 June 2014. Users should refer to GOST 2.503-2013 for the current rules.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it is part of the GOST "2.xxx" series that comprise the Unified System for Design Documentation (ESKD), which includes standards on drawing formats, title blocks, lines, notations and related documentation procedures.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Key keywords include: amendments, revision sheet, change control, design documentation, ESKD, modification rules, drawing revision, document traceability.