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Can fire retardant coatings be recognized as fire retardant treated wood?

Published by FRTW on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

The answer is No according to Code Interpretation 17-005 issued by the California State Fire Marshal.  

California State Fire Marshal Code Interpretation 17-005

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