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Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood:
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Originally presented on September 8, 2011 by Dr. Bueche
Fire-Retardant-treated wood is recognized in the International Building Code as an alternative to steel and concrete in noncombustible Type I and Type II construction. There have been significant changes to the chapter 23 definition of fire retardant treated wood in the 2009 IBC. This presentation focuses on this change and points out the difference between fire retardant paint and fire retardant treated wood.
Dr. Bueche has over 30 years of construction experience in both academia and industry. In addition to his hands-on experience as a carpenter, superintendent, and project manager, he has been a research scientist at Colorado State University, taught college courses in construction technology and forest products, was a field representative for APA-The Engineered Wood Association, and an applications engineer for the American Galvanizers Association. He is active in building code development, serves on NFPA Committees that develop standards on the performance of materials in fire and in building construction, is a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, the Society of Wood Science and Technology and the Forest Products Society.
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Engineers and non-member architects can receive a certificate of completion for their participation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
AIA Course #: OLT054
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Recognize why wood is green. |
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Learn what FSC Certified fire retardant treated wood products are available. |
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Understand the new code definition and requirements for using fire-retardant-treated wood. |
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Understand interior and exterior applications for fire-retardant-treated wood. |
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