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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this
Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.
1.02
REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified
by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be
applicable to this Project.
C. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with all applicable requirements and
standards.
1.03
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Single Source Responsibility for Fire Retardant Treated Wood: Obtain each type of fire
retardant treated wood products from one source for both treatment and fire retardant
formulation.
1.04
SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
[RETAIN BELOW WHERE APPLICABLE TO DIMENSION LUMBER, NORMALLY DELETE IF SPECIES AND
GRADE INDICATED FOR EACH USE].
[ARCHITECT/ENGINEER MUST DELETE EVERYTHING IN BLUE AND IN BRACKETS BEFORE PUBLISHING]
1. Material certificates for dimensional lumber specified to comply with minimum allowable
unit stresses. Indicate species and grade selected for each use as well as design values
approved by the Board of Review of American Lumber Standards Committee.
2. Wood treatment data as follows including chemical treatment manufacturer's instructions
for handling, storing, installation, and finishing of treated material:
a. For each type of preservative treated wood product include certification by treating
plant stating type of preservative solution and pressure process used, net amount of
preservative retained, and compliance with applicable standards.
b. For water borne treated products include statement that moisture content of treated
materials was reduced to levels indicated prior to shipment to the Project Site.
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For fire retardant treated wood products include certification by treating plant that
treated material complies with specified standard and other requirements.
d. Material test reports from qualified independent testing laboratory indicating and
interpreting test results relative to compliance of fire retardant treated wood products
with requirements indicated.
e. Warranty of chemical treatment manufacturer for each type of treatment.
[INSERT SPECIFIC MODEL CODE ORGANIZATION BELOW, OR REVISE IF REPORT MUST BE FROM
ANOTHER SOURCE.]
3. Research reports or evaluation reports of the model code organization acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction evidencing compliance of the following wood products with
specified requirements and building code in effect for Project.
a. Engineered wood products
b. Power driven fasteners
c.
Fire retardant treated wood
B. Record Documents:
1. Provide record approved submittals.
1.05
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Delivery and Storage: Keep materials under cover and dry. Protect against exposure to
weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Stack material above ground level on
uniformly spaced supports to prevent deformation.
[DELETE BELOW IF NOT APPLICABLE.]
1. For material pressure treated with waterborne chemicals, place spacers between each
bundle for air circulation.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
GENERAL
A. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, federal, state and local
requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
2.02
LUMBER, GENERAL
A. Furnish lumber manufactured to comply with PS 20 "American Softwood Lumber Standard"
and with applicable grading rules of inspection agencies certified by American Lumber
Standards Committee's (ALSC) Board of Review.
B. Furnish lumber with each piece factory marked with grade stamp of inspection agency that
indicates grading agency, grade, species, moisture content at time of surfacing, and mill.
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[DELETE BELOW IF NO EXPOSED FRAMING.]
1. For exposed lumber, furnish pieces marked on ends or back of each piece.
C. Inspection Agencies: Inspection agencies and the abbreviations used to reference them with
lumber grades and species include the following:
[BELOW ARE EXAMPLES ONLY. COORDINATE WITH PRODUCT LISTING AND DELETE THOSE NOT
REFERENCED. INSERT OTHERS AS REQUIRED.]
1. RIS Redwood Inspection Service
2. SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
3. WWPA Western Wood Products Association
[NOTE: DRESSED SIZES OF "GREEN" LUMBER ARE LARGER THAN "SEASONED" LUMBER SIZES UNDER
PS 20.]
D. Nominal sizes are indicated, except as shown by detail dimensions. Provide actual sizes as
required by PS 20, for moisture content specified for each use.
[REVISE BELOW IF ROUGH LUMBER IS ACCEPTABLE FOR ALL WORK.]
1. Provide dressed lumber, S4S, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Provide seasoned lumber with 19 percent maximum moisture content at time of dressing
and shipment for sizes 2 inches or less in nominal thickness, unless otherwise indicated.
2.03
DIMENSION LUMBER AND BOARDS FOR CONCEALED CONDITIONS
A. Species: Any wood species listed by PS 20.
B. Moisture Content: S DRY, KD 19 or MC 19 (19 percent maximum moisture content).
C. Grade: No. 2 or standard grade.
2.04
CONSTRUCTION PANELS
[MODIFY THE FOLLOWING PARA IF ONLY ONE TYPE OF PANEL IS RETAINED.]
A. Comply with requirements of PS 1 Voluntary Product Standard "Construction and Industrial
Plywood" for veneer plywood and APA PRP 108 "Performance Standards and Policies for
Structural Use Panels" for performance rated panels.
1. Furnish construction panels that are each factory marked with APA trademark for grade
specified.
B. Miscellaneous Concealed Panels: APA RATED SHEATHING, Exposure 1, span rating to suit
framing in each location.
[THE FOLLOWING PARA IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE. DELETE IF NOT REQUIRED].
C. Miscellaneous Exposed Plywood: A D Interior, thickness as indicated but not less than 1/2
inch (30.5 cm) nominal.
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D. Electrical/Telephone Backing Panels: C D Plugged, Exposure 1 plywood panels, fire
retardant treated, thickness as indicated but not less than 1/2 inch (30.5 cm) nominal.
2.05
FIBROUS FELTED BOARD
A. Fiberboard Underlayment/Wall Panels: 1/2 inch (30.5 cm) thick structural fiberboard panels
containing no asbestos or formaldehyde. Provide 4 foot. (1.2 meters) wide sheets in
manufacturer's standard lengths as appropriate to each specific application.
1. Product: "440 Homasote" by Homasote Company, or approved equal.
2. Where required for flame spread classification, provide "N.C.F.R. Homasote".
2.06
FASTENERS
A. Where miscellaneous carpentry is exposed to weather, in ground contact, or in area of high
relative humidity, provide fasteners with a hot dip zinc coating per ASTM A 153 or of AISI
Type 304 stainless steel.
B. Nails, Wire, Brads and Staples: FS FF N 105.
C. Bolts: ASTM A 307, Grade A; with ASTM A 563 hex nuts and flat washers.
D. Wall Plug Anchors: "Anchortite" or equivalent, 24 gage galvanized metal plugs extending 21/2 inch minimum into masonry substrate.
E. Adhesives: Formulation complying with APA AFG 01 that is approved for use with type of
construction panel indicated by both adhesive and panel manufacturer.
2.07
PRESERVATIVE WOOD TREATMENT BY PRESSURE PROCESS
A. Obtain preservative treated lumber complying with AWPA Standard C2. Mark each treated
item with AWPB or SPIB Quality Mark Requirements. Coat surfaces cut after treatment to
comply with AWPA M4.
B. Above Ground Wood Treatment: Pressure treat with waterborne preservatives to a minimum
retention of 0.25 pcf.
1. Kiln dry interior dimension lumber after treatment to 19 percent maximum moisture
content.
2. Kiln dry interior construction panels after treatment to 15 percent maximum moisture
content.
3. Treat wood items indicated and in the following circumstances:
a. In contact with roofing, flashing, or waterproofing.
b. In contact with masonry or concrete.
c.
Within 18 inches (45.7 cm) of grade.
C. Ground Contact Wood Treatment:
minimum retention of 0.40 pcf.
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D. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:
1. "Wolmanized," Hickson Corporation.
2. "Dixie CCA" Hoover Treated Wood Products.
3. "K-33," Osmose Wood Preserving Co, Inc.
2.08
FIRE RETARDANT TREATMENT BY PRESSURE PROCESS
A. Identify treated wood with appropriate classification marking of Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
or other testing and inspection agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Dimension Lumber: Comply with AWPA C20.
C. Plywood: Comply with AWPA C27.
D. Treatment Types: Interior Type A for protected wood and Exterior Type for wood exposed to
weather.
E. Inspect each piece after drying and discard damaged or defective pieces.
F. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:
1. Interior Type A Fire Retardant Treated Wood:
a. "Dricon," Hickson Corporation.
b. "Pyro Guard," Hoover Treated Wood Products.
c.
"Flameproof LHC HTT," Osmose Wood Preserving Co, Inc.
2. Exterior Type Fire Retardant Treated Wood:
a. "Exterior Fire X," Hoover Treated Wood Products.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements,
referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations.
C. Discard units of material with defects that impair quality of miscellaneous carpentry and in
sizes that would require an excessive number or poor arrangement of joints.
D. Cut and fit miscellaneous carpentry accurately. Install members plumb and true to line and
level.
E. Coat cut edges of preservative treated wood to comply with AWPA M4.
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F. Securely fasten miscellaneous carpentry as indicated and according to applicable codes and
recognized standards.
G. Countersink nail heads on exposed carpentry work and fill holes.
H. Use fasteners of appropriate type and length. Predrill members when necessary to avoid
splitting wood.
3.02
WOOD GROUNDS, NAILERS, BLOCKING, AND SLEEPERS
A. Install where shown and where required for screeding or attachment of other work. Cut and
shape to required size. Coordinate location with other work involved.
B. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loading. Countersink bolts and nuts flush
with surfaces, unless otherwise indicated.
3.03
WOOD FURRING
A. Install at spacing indicated, with closure strips at edges and openings. Shim with wood as
required for tolerance of finished work.
B. Furring to Receive Plywood Paneling: Install 1 inch (2.5 cm) by 3 inch (7.6 cm) furring at 2
feet (0.6 meters) on center, horizontally and vertically. Select furring strips for freedom from
knots that could cause bent over nails and damage to paneling.
C. Furring to Receive Gypsum Board: Install 1 inch (2.5 cm) by 2 inch (5.1 cm) furring at 16
inches (40.6 cm) on center, vertically.
D. Furring to Receive Plaster Lath: Install 1 inch (2.5 cm) by 2 inch (5.1 cm) furring at 16 inches
(40.6 cm) on center, vertically.
3.04
CONSTRUCTION PANELS
A. Comply with applicable installation recommendations in APA Form E30 "Design/Construction
Guide Residential & Commercial."
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