The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has issued the following publication after recent concerns of non-code compliant fire-retardant-treated wood being used in local construction projects. The publication points out the building code requirements for fire-retardant-treated wood and the importance of labeling for proper product identification.
Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood and the Minnesota Building Code
Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (FRTW) is a vital safety tool for contractors, code officials, architects and other building professionals. Getting the most out of the materials requires understanding how to cut, drill, and fasten the material correctly
Across the country, communities are facing a shared challenge: how to build more housing while managing growing safety risks. Bipartisan efforts at the federal, state and local levels continue to push for increased housing production
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