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	SECTION 06071
	PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Viance; preservative and fire-retardant treatments of wood and plywood. This section is based on pressure treatments for wood developed by Viance, located at the following address: One Woodlawn Green, Suite 250 200 E. Woodlawn Road Charlotte, NC 28217 Toll Free Te1: (800) 421-8661 Tel: (704) 522-0825 Fax: (704) 527-8232 Web: www.treatedwood.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. All of us at Viance appreciate your interest in our products and are here to ensure you find the right solution to suit your treated wood requirements. At Viance, we supply wood treatment technology and preservative formulations to companies that produce a wide range of high quality treated wood products. It's our business to provide advanced solutions to improve wood and make it last! Manufacturers using Viance preservatives and fire-retardant treatments to produce top quality pressure-treated wood are located coast-to-coast throughout the United States and Canada. .
	PART 1	GENERAL
	1.1	SECTION INCLUDES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.
		A.	Preservative treatment of lumber and plywood.
		B.	Fire-retardant treatment of lumber and plywood.
	1.2	RELATED SECTIONS
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
		A.	Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
		B.	Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry.
	1.3	REFERENCES
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.
		A.	APA A400 - Permanent Wood Foundation Guide to Design and Construction; American Plywood Association.
		B.	ASTM International (ASTM) A 153/A 153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
		C.	ASTM International (ASTM) D3201 Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Base Products.
		D.	ASTM International (ASTM) D5516 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Softwood Plywood Exposed to Elevated Temperatures.
		E.	ASTM International (ASTM) D5664 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Effects of Fire-Retardant Treatments and Elevated Temperatures on Strength Properties of Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber.
		F.	ASTM International (ASTM) E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
		G.	American Wood-Preservers Association (AWPA) C2 - Lumber, Timber, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties -- Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes; American Wood-Preservers' Association.
		H.	American Wood-Preservers Association (AWPA) C20 - Structural Lumber -- Fire-Retardant Treatment by Pressure Processes; American Wood-Preservers' Association.
		I.	American Wood-Preservers Association (AWPA) C22 - Lumber and Plywood for Permanent Wood Foundations -- Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes; American Wood-Preservers' Association.
		J.	American Wood-Preservers Association (AWPA) C27 - Plywood -- Fire-Retardant Treatment by Pressure Processes; American Wood-Preservers' Association.
		K.	AWPA P17 Fire Retardant Formulations.
		L.	UCFA U1 Use Category System Specifically for Treated Wood Products.
		M.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Permanent Wood Foundation System: Design, Fabrication, Installation Manual; National Forest Products Association.
		N.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 255 Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
		O.	Underwriters Laboratories, 1nc. (UL) 723 Tests for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
		P.	Department of Defense (DOD), Military Specification (Mil)-L-19140E Lumber and Plywood, Fire-Retardant Treated.
	1.4	SUBMITTALS
		A.	Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
		B.	[ Product Data ]: Treating plant's instructions for use, including requirements for storage, cutting, and finishing.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete either of the following two paragraphs if treatment is not required.
		C.	Preservative Treatment Certification: Treating plant's certification of compliance with specified standards, process employed, and preservative retention values.
		D.	Fire-Retardant Treatment Certification: Treating plant's certification of compliance with specified requirements.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the folowing article if fire-retardant treatment is not required.
	1.5	QUALITY ASSURANCE
		A.	Fire-Retardant Treatment: Mark each piece of plywood and lumber to show compliance with specified standards.
		B.	Regulatory Requirements: Provide fire retardant treatment which complies with the following regulatory requirements:
			1.	Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA), BOCA ES No. 95.42.
			2.	City of Los Angeles, California, RR 24502.
			3.	City of New York, New York Building Code, MEA 406; New York Building Code MEA 407.
			4.	International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), ICBO ES 5180.
			5.	Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI), SBCCI ES No. 9657.
			6.	National Evaluation Service (NES), NER 562.
	1.6	DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
		A.	Protect wood products against moisture and dimensional changes, in accordance with instructions from treating plant.
	1.7	WARRANTY
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following paragraph applies to ULTRAWOOD(R) treatment and D-Blaze fire retardant treatment. Delete if not required.
		A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard 50-year limited warranty for pressure-treated wood.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** The following paragraph applies to SUPATIMBER(R), DESIGNWOOD(R) SUPATIMBER, and ACQ(R) PRESERVE(R). Delete if not required.
		B.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard lifetime warranty for pressure treated wood.
	PART 2	PRODUCTS
	2.1	MANUFACTURERS
		A.	Provide wood treatment by or under license from Viance, One Woodlawn Green, Suite 250, 200 E. Woodlawn Road, Charlotte, NC 28217. ASD. Tel: (800) 421-8661.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs. Coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
		B.	Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
		C.	Substitutions: Not permitted.
	2.2	MATERIALS
		A.	Dimension Lumber: As specified in Section 06100.
		B.	Structural Plywood: As specified in Section 06100.
		C.	Finish Lumber and Plywood: As specified in Section 06200.
		D.	Fasteners: For treated wood and where wood is in ground contact, subject to high relative humidity, or exposed to weather, provide steel fasteners with hot-dip zinc coating per ASTM A 15 3/A 153M.
	2.3	PRESERVATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT OF WOOD
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Viance offers the following preservative treatments: . ACQ(R) Preserve(R): Environmentally designed treatment that protects against rot, decay, and termite damage. It is free of arsenic and chromium and does not require special handling of refuse. . UltraWood(R): Includes water repellent in preservative treatment to fight checking, cracking, spitting, and warping. 50-year performance warranty. . SupaTimber(R): Clean and odor-free pressure treatment contains waterborne arsenical preservatives; requires some precautions in use and handling. . DesignWood(R) SupaTimber: Prefinished preservative treatment includes redwood color to eliminate the need for applying paints or stains.Ecolife(R) is protected with a revolutionary, non-metallic preservative plus wood stabilizer system.
		A.	Preservative Treatment for Above Ground Use:
			1.	Treatment: ACQ Preserve as manufactured by Viance.
			2.	Treatment: UltraWood as manufactured by Viance.
			3.	Treatment: SupaTimber as manufactured by Viance.
			4.	Treatment: DesignWood SupaTimber as manufactured by Viance.
			5.	Treatment: EcoLife as manufactured by Viance.
				a.	Ecolife is described in the ICC-ES Report No. ESR-1851 and meets all applicable major model building code requirements. Registered with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
			6.	Use 0.25 lb/cu ft (4.0 kg/cu m) retention.
			7.	Kiln dry after treatment to 19 percent maximum moisture content for lumber and 18 percent for plywood.
			8.	Treat wood in the following locations:
				a.	In contact with roofing, flashing, or waterproofing.
				b.	In contact with masonry or concrete.
				c.	Within 18 inches (450 mm) of grade.
				d.	Exposed to weather.
				e.	Other locations indicated.
		B.	Preservative Treatment, Ground and Fresh Water Contact:
			1.	Treatment: ACQ Preserve as manufactured by Viance.
			2.	Treatment: UltraWood as manufactured by Viance.
			3.	Treatment: SupaTimber as manufactured by Viance.
			4.	Treatment: DesignWood SupaTimber as manufactured by Viance.
			5.	Use 0.40 lb/cu ft (6.4 kg/cu m) retention.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Use 0.60lb/cu ft (9.6 kg/cu m) retention for utility poles. Use 0.80 to 1.0 lb/cu ft (12.8 to 16.0 kg/cu m) retention for pilings, per AWPA Standards. Use 2.50 lbs/cu ft (40.0 kg/cu m) for salt water marine pilings.
			6.	Kiln dry after treatment to 19 percent maximum moisture content for lumber and 18 percent for plywood.
			7.	Treat wood in the following locations:
				a.	In contact with ground.
				b.	In contact with fresh water.
				c.	Used as posts, landscaping timbers, retaining walls, piers, or docks.
		C.	Preservative Treatment for Wood Foundation Systems:
			1.	Pressure-treat softwood lumber, timber, and plywood for wood foundation systems with waterborne preservatives to comply with AWPA C22-96 .
			2.	Treatment: ACQ Preserve as manufactured by Viance.
			3.	Treatment: UltraWood as manufactured by Viance.
			4.	Treatment: SupaTimber as manufactured by Viance.
			5.	Treatment: DesignWood SupaTimber as manufactured by Viance.
			6.	Use 0.60 lb/cu ft (9.6 kg/cu m) retention.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** D-Blaze Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) lumber and plywood is highly effective against the spread of flame and smoke. Its built-in UL FRS classified properties have a flamespread and smoke rating of 25 or less. D-Blaze FRT materials are independently tested. They qualify with all major building codes and insurance rating bureaus. They are noncorrosive, easy to handle and workable with common tools. In most cases, they feature a lower in-place cost than noncombustible classified materials. Lumber and plywood treated with D-Blaze fire retardant can be used in a variety of interior applications where the humidity is not expected to exceed 95% for prolonged periods and where the wood is not directly exposed to weather. D-Blaze fire retardant treated wood is available for interior applications where fire retardant construction materials are specified.
	2.4	FIRE RETARDANT PRESSURE TREATMENT OF WOOD
		A.	Fire retardant treatment for wood, including roof and floor trusses, roof decks and sheathing; subflooring, beams and purlins, blocking and furring, studs, joists and paneling, architectural millwork and trim, interior non-load bearing partitions and exterior load-bearing walls.
			1.	Lumber: Comply with AWPA C20 .
			2.	Plywood: Comply with AWPA C2 7, Type A.
	** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** D-Blaze(R) fire-retardant treatment can be used in a variety of interior applications where the humidity is not expected to exceed 95 percent for prolonged periods and where the wood is not exposed directly to weather. Surface Burning Characteristics: UL FRS rating; flame spread and smoke developed ratings of 25 or less in a test of 30 minutes' duration.
			3.	Treatment: D-Blaze FRT as manufactured by Viance.
			4.	Treatment Testing: Provide D-Blaze FRT wood treatment which has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) of Northbrook, IL, and has been designated UL classification FRS which signifies a flame spread and smoke developed rating of 25 or less. When tested for 30 minutes, there shall be no evidence of significant progressive combustion. Each piece of treated material shall bear a UL classification stamp and meet or exceed requirements for Class 1 or Class A flame spread ratings.
			5.	Treat wood used for the following applications:
				a.	Roof and floor trusses.
				b.	Roof decks and sheathing.
				c.	Subflooring.
				d.	Beams and purlins.
				e.	Millwork and trim.
	PART 3	EXECUTION
	3.1	INSTALLATION
		A.	Framing and Sheathing: Comply with installation requirements in Section 06100.
		B.	Millwork and Trim: Comply with installation requirements in Section 06200.
		C.	Fire-Retardant Treated Wood:
			1.	Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product carton instructions for installation.
			2.	End cuts and drilling are permitted. Do not rip or mill lumber or plywood after fire-retardant treatment.
		D.	Wood Foundation System: Install in accordance with the following:
			1.	NFPA Permanent Wood Foundation System.
			2.	NFPA Technical Report No. 7.
			3.	APA Form A400.
	END OF SECTION