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What is NYC BC § 2303.2.5.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for determining the effects of treatment and redrying methods on the flexure properties of fire-retardant-treated softwood plywood, as per ASTM D 5516. It mandates manufacturers to publish allowable maximum loads and spans for their treated plywood used as floor and roof sheathing. Applies to manufacturers of wood structural panels.

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2303.2.5.1 Wood structural panels.

BC § 2303.2.5.1

The effect of treatment and the method of redrying after treatment, and exposure to high temperatures and high humidities on the flexure properties of fire-retardant-treated softwood plywood shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 5516. The test data developed by ASTM D 5516 shall be used to develop adjustment factors, maximum loads and spans, or both, for untreated plywood design values in accordance with ASTM D 6305. Each manufacturer shall publish the allowable maximum loads and spans for service as floor and roof sheathing for its treatment.

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