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
What to Look for in Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood: Performance, Engineering and Code Compliance Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood Is More Than a Treatment — It Is an Engineered Building Technology Fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) is often described as wood that
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
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