Architectural Woodwork Standards, 2nd Edition

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT ADVISORY REGARDING
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE PROBLEMS IN
ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK
This advisory concerns prevention of dimensional prob- Oxidation is a reaction of acids in wood (e.g., tannic acid),
lems in architectural woodwork products as the result of with iron, oxygen, and moisture, whether this be relative
uncontrolled relative humidity. It is further intended as a humidity or direct moisture. Control of moisture is a simple
reminder of the natural dim en sion al properties of wood way to protect wood products from stains as a result of
and wood-based products such as plywood, particle- oxidation.
board, and high pressure decorative laminate (HPDL)
and of the routine and nece s sary care and responsibilities Together with proper design, fabrication, and installa-
which must be assumed by those involved. tion, humidity control is obviously the important factor in
pre venti ng dimensional change problems.
For centuries, wood has served as a successful material
for architectural woodwork, and as history has shown Architectural woodwork products are manufactured as
wood products perform with complete satisfaction when designed from wood that has been kiln dried to an ap-
correctly designed and used. Prob lems directly or indi- pro pri ate average moisture content and maintained at this
rectly at trib ut ed to di men siona l change of the wood are condition up to the time of delivery. Subsequent dimen-
usually, in fact, the result of faulty design, or improper hu- sional change in wood is and always has been an inher-
midity conditions during site storage, installation, or use. ent natural property of wood. These changes cannot be
the responsibility of the man u fac tur er or products made
Wood is a hygroscopic material, and under normal use from it. Specifi cally:
and conditions all wood products contain some moisture.
• Responsibility for dimensional change problems in
Wood readily exchanges this molecular moisture with the
wood products resulting from design rests with the
water vapor in the surrounding atmosphere ac cordi ng to
designer/architect/specifi er.
the existing relative humidity. In high humidity, wood picks
up moisture and swells. In low humidity, wood releases • Responsibility for dimensional change problems in
moisture and shrinks. As normal minor fl uctuations in wood products resulting from improper relative humid-
humidity occur, the resulting di mens ion al response in ity exposure during site storage and installation rests
properly designed construction will be in sig nifi cant. To with the general contractor.
reduce humidity related problems, the appropriate recom-
• Responsibility for dimensional change problems in
mendations from Section 2 of the AWS should be consid-
wood products resulting from humidity extremes after
ered. Uncontrolled extremes can likely cause problems.
occupancy rests with engineering and maintenance.
AWS 2nd Edition Cover
Architectural Woodwork Standards
2nd Edition
A Specifi cation of Qualities, Methods, and Workmanship
Requisite to the Production and Installation of Architectural Millwork
Adopted and Published Jointly, Effective October 1, 2014,
As the Successor, Replacement, and Latest Edition of the
Architectural Woodwork Standards
By the Following Sponsor Associations:
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
46179 Westlake Drive, Suite 120, Potomac Falls, VA 20165
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
www.awinet.org
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers
Association of Canada (AWMAC)
Unit 02A, 4803 Centre Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2Z6, Canada
Phone: [phone]
www.awmac.com
Woodwork Institute (WI)
P. O. Box 980247, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0247
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
www.woodworkinstitute.com
Joint Standards Committee Members:
Myron Jonzon - Chair Mike Bell - Vice Chair Clare Smith - Secretary
M M
AWI WI AWMAC
Michael Bell - Florida Bill Fenstermacher - California Kerry DePape - Saskatchewan
Randy Jensen - Alabama Mike Hansen - California Myron Jonzon - Alberta
William Munyan - North Carolina Bruce Humphrey - California Jim Taylor - British Columbia
Shows Leary - New York Dennis Milsten - Washington Martin Boutet - Quebec
Executive Editor:
Stanley R. (Rob) Gustafson, CAE, CSI
CEO - Woodwork Institute
© 2014 jointly by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC), and
Woodwork Institute (WI). All rights reserved under Pan American and International Copyright Conventions.
Price: $125.00 USD
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT DISCLAIMERS If a conflict is found in these standards, it shall
Like all architectural components of the The Sponsor Associations shall not be responsible be brought to the attention of the Joint Standards
construction process, woodwork design and to anyone for the use of or reliance upon these Committee (JSC) by way of the AWS Improvement
configuration possibilities are limited only by the standards. The Sponsor Associations shall not Suggestion Form (found at end of Users Guide
creativity of the design professional. We have incur any obligation nor liability for damages, and the Inside Back Cover) and until specifically
included architectural wood products which including consequential damages, arising out of addressed, the least restrictive requirement shall
through evolution have become fixtures of our or in connection with the use, interpretation of, or prevail.
daily lives and have developed a measurable reliance upon these standards.
guideline to ensure these products meet these
standards. These Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS)
provide the minimum criteria for the concept,
While these Architectural Woodwork Standards design, fabrication, finishing, and installation
(AWS) are to be applied to the production of architectural woodwork. Provisions for
and installation of all architectural wood mechanical and electrical safety have not been
products, the performance of wood products included. References to life-safety requirements
once installed outside of a climate controlled are included for information only. Governmental
(interior) environment (as identified in Section agencies or other national standards-setting
2 of these standards) cannot be measured by organizations provide the standards for life-safety
these standards. Wood products installed in requirements.
non-climate controlled environments will have
varying degrees of performance and should be While the AWS does establish Assembly and
governed by contractual agreements between the Installation standards for all wood products, the
manufacturers and the buyers. joint flushness and gap tolerance performance for
wood products once installed outside of climate
It is the intent of these standards to assist the controlled (interior) environments (as identified in
design professional to specify a variety of millwork Section 2 of these standards) cannot be governed
products which meet the functional and esthetic by these Standards.
requirements of their clients. Encompassing all
products in these standards is not possible; but Illustrations are intended to assist in understanding
by understanding and applying these standards the standards and may not include all
and implementing the services provided by the requirements for a specific product or unit, nor
signatory Sponsor Associations, the design do they show the only method of fabrication.
professional will best serve their client needs Such partial drawings shall not be used to justify
and can be confident their quality criteria will be improper or incomplete design and/or construction.
achieved.
The appendix is provided as an additional
When design professionals reference the AWS for resource to the manufacturer, design professional,
their projects, they also assume the obligation that educator, user, or certifying organization. The
the quality standards are met. Appendix is only part of the standards when
referenced.
This AWS includes citations and quotes from other
industry Standards that are neither developed
nor published by the Sponsor Associations. The
reference to and usage of is not a validation of
these citations and quotations outside the context
of the AWS. Only when these citations and partial
quotations are applied in concert with all other
related provisions of this AWS are these citations
and partial quotations recognized for application to
architectural woodwork.
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SPONSOR ASSOCIATIONS
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
The Architectural Woodwork Institute is a • For more information about AWI, please visit OR, the contractor, upon award of the work, shall
nonprofit international trade association of the AWI website www.awinet.org or call the register the work under this Section with the AWI
architectural woodwork manufacturers, industry AWI National Office at 571-323-3636. Quality Certification Program at www.awiqcp.org
suppliers, and design professionals. AWI was or by calling QCC toll free 1-855-345-0991.
The AWI Quality Certification Program
established in 1953 as an expansion of the
In fulfilling its mission to inspect, report, enforce
Millwork Cost Bureau and is dedicated to goals In 1995, AWI’s Board of Directors established
and assist in architectural woodwork standards
that include: the Quality Certification Program (QCP) to give
compliance, the AWI Quality Certification
measurable confirmation that the architectural
• Updating, maintaining and promoting the Program retains a team of experienced
woodwork, specified as a QCP Certified Project
Architectural Woodwork Standards; compliance inspectors, each of whom have
meets the quality grade required and established
at least fifteen years of experience in the
• Providing networking, industry specific in the Architectural Woodwork Standards.
architectural woodwork industry. Each inspector
education, and learning opportunities for
Since 2007, the AWI Quality Certification has passed the initial qualification testing,
both members and the design community.
Corporation (AWI QCC), an independent, receives ongoing training by the QCC and has
• Researching innovative materials and international credentialing body, has been the agreed to adhere to the QCC conflict of interest
methods of compliance, engineering, sole administrator of the AWI Quality Certification policy.
fabrication, finishing, and installation. Program. To fulfill its mission to inspect, report,
The QCP licenses eligible woodworking firms
enforce and assist in architectural woodwork
• And through AWI’s network of over twenty- to certify that a project’s work complies with the
standards compliance, the QCP annually
five chartered AWI chapters, operating project contract documents and the Architectural
performs more than 500 inspections of firms and
regionally on principles of sharing Woodwork Standards (AWS). QCP verifies
projects throughout North America, Asia, Africa,
knowledge, education, and networking. compliance with the contract documents and the
and Europe.
AWI’s education and networking events include: standards through the inspection process.
The design professional’s reputation depends on
• Face-to-face and online based seminars others when they specify architectural woodwork. Compliance inspections are performed for each
and workshops for AWI members, The Quality Certification Program (QCP) provides new QCP Licensee’s first two registered certified
the construction industry, and design the means to measure, confirm and report that projects, or any registered project where request
professionals (including AIA Continuing the quality specified is the quality provided. has been made to QCP administration for a
Education System (CES) credits). compliance inspection by the project’s design
QCP provides design professionals and owners professional, the general contractor or project
• Best Practices Groups for owners and top a means of verifying the skills and competence owner. Each year QCP performs compliance
management of manufacturing member of the architectural woodwork manufacturers on inspections on dozens of randomly chosen
companies. a project-specific basis. Inspections, reports and registered QCP projects throughout North
• Fall Annual Meeting and Convention. documentation give the design professional and America.
owner clear justification to reject any woodwork
• Spring Meeting & Leadership Conference. Woodworking firms earn their licensee
that does not meet contract documents. A major
certification credentials by successfully
AWI’s Publications and web content, include: benefit of QCP is that it provides the means
completing comprehensive testing, rigorous
to prevent noncompliant woodwork from being
• Design Solutions – AWI’s quarterly journal inspections, and by submitting no less than ten
installed on the job site.
with circulation of over 20,000 architects and trade references. Moreover, QCP Licensees
designers. Design professionals are encouraged to include must demonstrate the ability to fabricate, finish,
• AWI eCost Book - a web-based QCP’s suggested specification language in their and/or install work in accordance with the quality
manufacturing labor hour calculation system. contract documents: grade criteria set forth in the Architectural
Quality Standard: Unless otherwise indicated, Woodwork Standards (AWS).
• LEED® Resources – Simplifies the key points
to assist woodworkers with LEED® point comply with “Architectural Woodwork Standards” The AWI Quality Certification Program is
reporting process. for grades of interior architectural woodwork, endorsed by leading construction organizations
construction, finishes, and other requirements. that values quality, including the U.S. General
• Numerous member-centered education,
Quality Assurance: Provide AWI Quality Services Administration (GSA) and the American
resources and networking activities.
Certification Program (QCP) [labels] [certificates] Subcontractors Association (ASA). For more
• AWI’s Safety Solutions – a web-based indicating that woodwork [including installation] information about the AWI QCP, please visit the
resource for safety and OSHA compliance complies with requirements of grades specified. QCP website www.awiqcp.org or call the QCP
information. This project has been registered as AWI/QCP National Office toll free at [phone].
• AWI’s annual Cost of Doing Business Report Number ________. Consult the awiqcp.org website for additional
– provides manufacturing members with inspection services.
financial performance benchmarks, wage
and compensation data and business trends.
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SPONSOR ASSOCIATIONS
Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers
Association of Canada (AWMAC)
The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers GUARANTEE AND INSPECTION SERVICE (GIS) GIS WORDING FOR SPECIFICATIONS
Association of Canada (AWMAC)/Association des AWMAC regional chapters manage the GIS Architectural woodwork shall be manufactured
Manufacturiers de la Menuiserie Architecturale monitoring program, initiated in 1990. AWMAC and/or installed to the current AWMAC
du Canada has its roots in the 1920s millwork GIS Certified Inspectors review, inspect and Architectural Woodwork Standards and shall
industry in Vancouver, Canada. Evolving from report on pre-tender specifications if requested, be subject to an inspection at the factory and/
regional associations, it has become a nonprofit sample units when specified and shop drawings. or site by an appointed AWMAC Certified
national registered association. AWMAC’s Inspectors also perform a comprehensive final Inspector. Inspection costs shall be included in
strength is the linkage between the national inspection of the architectural woodwork for the the tender price for this project. (Contact your
association, the regional AWMAC Chapters, and project owner. The AWMAC GIS program offers, local AWMAC Chapter for details of inspection
the manufacturer, supplier, educational, associate, through its members in good standing, a two year costs). Shop drawings shall be submitted to
and design professional members. Today, AWMAC AWMAC Guarantee Certificate on projects which the AWMAC Chapter office for review before
is the national voice of the Canadian architectural have the recommended GIS wording specified in work commences. Work that does not meet the
woodwork industry and is committed to: the tender documents. AWMAC Architectural Woodwork Standards,
• Partnering with other associations to define and as specified, shall be replaced, reworked and/
improve architectural woodwork standards. GIS MANDATE or refinished by the architectural woodwork
In order to ensure that the quality of materials contractor, to the approval of AWMAC, at no
• Collaborating with educational institutions to
and workmanship of the architectural woodwork additional cost to the owner.
enhance the apprentice and technical programs
specified are in compliance with the current
and to ensure a quality human resource for the
AWMAC Architectural Woodwork Standards If the woodwork contractor is an AWMAC
architectural woodwork industry.
(AWS), the AWMAC Guarantee and Inspection Manufacturer member in good standing, a
• Communicating the traditional, new, and Service program (GIS) must be specified and be two (2) year AWMAC Guarantee Certificate
innovative architectural woodwork assembly considered an integral component of the scope will be issued. The AWMAC Guarantee shall
methods and materials to governments, of work. cover replacing, reworking and/or refinishing
industry, design professionals, and their deficient architectural woodwork due to faulty
associations GIS OBJECTIVE workmanship or defective materials supplied and/
• Publishing The Sounding Board, a newsletter, The objectives of the Guarantee and Inspection or installed by the woodwork contractor, which
and the Salary/Business Conditions Survey. Service are: may appear during a two (2) year period following
1. To assist the design authority in the date of issuance.
• In conjunction with AWMAC, AWMAC Chapters
achieving “good architectural woodwork.”
provide:
2. To offer the owner, customer, design If the woodwork contractor is not an AWMAC
• Seminars from raw “green” products authority, and woodwork contractor an Manufacturer member they shall provide the
to installed architectural woodwork for assurance that strict monitoring of the owner with a two (2) year maintenance bond, in
architects, designers, and members. architectural woodwork requirements on lieu of the AWMAC Guarantee Certificate, to the
a given project will meet the specified full value of the architectural woodwork contract.
• Annual Awards that celebrate the
AWMAC standards.
best in quality, service, and design for
CONTACT
manufacturers, associates, and design
For more information about AWMAC and the GIS
professionals.
Program visit our website at www.awmac.com
• Administration of the Guarantee and and contact your local AWMAC Chapter office.
Inspection Service (GIS); initiated in
1990, the GIS Program (when specified
by the design professional) monitors and
guarantees projects that specify AWMAC
standards.
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SPONSOR ASSOCIATIONS
Woodwork Institute (WI)
Established in 1951 as a not-for-profit trade CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (CCP) Evidence of compliance is provided by issuance
organization dedicated to the preservation of the The Certified Compliance Program is a discipline of a Monitored Compliance Certificate, listing the
use of wood as a building material, Woodwork of quality control used in conjunction with the items certified, the applicable AWS Grade(s) and
Institute (WI) has grown to a national organization AWS which provides an unbiased means of whether installation is included. Additionally, if so
whose primary purpose is to assure excellence ensuring conformance to a project’s plans and specified, shop drawings and each elevation of
and craftsmanship in woodwork. specifications. CCP, together with the use of the casework and/or countertops are labeled with an
desired Grade(s) in the specifications, informs all individually serial-numbered “Compliance Label”.
As the Institute has grown, so too has its Quality parties of the design professional’s expectations,
Control Options. As a means of establishing without bidder discrimination. CERTIFIED SEISMIC INSTALLATION
quality control, WI along with AWI and AWMAC PROGRAM (CSIP)
has collaborated on the Architectural Woodwork By specifying CCP for both shop drawings and Certified Seismic Installation Program is
Standards (AWS). This book is the essence of fabrication/installation of millwork products the WI’s most recent certification program. It is
building and installing quality products. design professional is assured that all items a standalone Quality Control and Seismic
conform to the contract documents and the Compliance Option, but can be specified in
Unique to WI are its certification programs which requirements of the AWS. conjunction with CCP or MCP. CSIP offers
include the Certified Compliance Program (CCP), design professionals and property owners
the Monitored Compliance Program (MCP) and CCP does not restrict bidding or bidders. Anyone specified use of WI’s seismic casework pre-
the Certified Seismic Installation Program (CSIP). may use the CCP inspection service without the approvals from the Office of Statewide Health
requirement of being a member or licensee. Planning and Development (OSHPD) without
As well, WI provides Independent Inspection additional engineering costs and/or requirements.
Services (IIS) for projects and Expert Witness Evidence of certification is provided by issuance It further assures:
Services (EWS), when requested by a party to of a Certified Compliance Certificate, listing the
the contract. items certified, the applicable AWS Grade, and • Proper backing has been installed in the
whether installation is included. Additionally, if walls when and where required.
DIRECTORS OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE so specified, shop drawings and each elevation
• Certified acknowledgement that the project’s
(DAS) of casework and/or countertops are labeled
seismic casework installation requirements
Our Director’s of Architectural Services provide with an individually serial-numbered “Certified
meet OSHPD and/or the Division of State
a wealth of knowledge to the architectural Compliance Label.”
Architect (DSA) compliance requirements.
community and the construction industry.
Their primary focus is compliance verification MONITORED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (MCP)
INDEPENDENT INSPECTION SERVICE (IIS)
(inspection services) through CCP, MCP and The Monitored Compliance Program is
The Independent Inspection Service is available
CSIP. a discipline of quality affirmation used in
on a fee basis with respect to issues pertaining
conjunction with the AWS which provides
to the architectural woodwork industry as defined
Concentrating on the design community, the ongoing reviews/inspections of a project from its
within or covered by the AWS.
DAS are available to review specifications, beginning through completion.
answer millwork related Requests for Information,
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE (EWS)
consult on design issues and present seminars The design professional, in specifying MCP, is
Expert Witness Service is available on a fee
for continuing education units as required by ensuring that strict conformance to his/her design
basis with respect to issues pertaining to the
the Architectural Institute of America (AIA). As intent is adhered to throughout the millwork
architectural woodwork industry as defined within
well, the DAS are available to assist a design fabrication and installation process.
or covered by the AWS.
professional should they need an impartial
opinion about millwork fabricated or installed on Shop drawings, millwork products, finishing
For more information please visit WI’s website
a project. and installation (of all involved parties) will be
at www.woodworkinstitute.com or call the
progressively inspected for compliance to the
administrative office at [phone].
Focusing on fabricators and installers the DAS contract documents and the specified AWS
are available for free and unbiased consultation Grade(s). Reports will be issued to all involved
regarding specification interpretation, compliance parties at each review/inspection.
issues, shop-drawing protocol, standards
interpretation and other matters.
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CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATIONS
The Following Associations Are Gratefully Acknowledged:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)
Composite Panel Association (CPA)
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
The Engineered Wood Association (APA)
Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA)
Interior Design of Canada (IDC)
International Solid Surface Fabricators Association (ISSFA)
International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
Laminating Materials Association (LMA)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA)
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association (SEFA)
Stair Manufacturer Association (SMA)
Western Wood Products Association (WWPA)
Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)
Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers Association (WMMPA)
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Woodwork Standards
USER’S GUIDE
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USER’S GUIDE
Sponsored by the Architectural Woodwork • Product, covering minimum • Section 2 - Care & Storage - Addresses
Institute, the Architectural Woodwork manufacturing (material, machining, and minimum care and storage (environmental
Manufacturers Association of Canada, and the assembly) requirements. condition) requirements to be maintained
Woodwork Institute (hereinafter called the Sponsor before, during, and after the delivery,
• Installation, minimum installation
Associations), these joint standards represent the storage, and installation of product and is
requirements (not applicable to Sections
best of what all three organizations have to offer in further subdivided as follows:
1-5).
defining the minimum requirements of material and
• Table of Contents
workmanship for the fabrication and installation • Test - covers the ways of verifying
• Introductory Information
of architectural woodwork in a climate controlled compliance with the standards (not
• Specify Requirements For
interior environment. The joint standards are applicable to Sections 1-4).
• Recommendations
based on three definitive levels of materials and
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PART OF THE • Compliance Requirements
workmanship: Economy, Custom, and Premium
AWS FOR COMPLIANCE PURPOSES: • GENERAL
Grade.
• Basic Considerations
• Introduction • Grades
These standards are both a voluntary and a
• Industry Practices
definitive document, intended to spell out the • Table of Contents
• PRODUCT
requirements for satisfactory performance when • Introductory Information Portion of Each • Scope
referenced as part of contract documents. Material or Product/Installation Section • Default Stipulation
Sections in the document are interrelated and
• Design Ideas • Rules
are intended to be used together, not in part.
• Basic Rules
For example, if a project specification requires • Index
compliance with Section 10, then compliance with • Section 3 - Lumber - Addresses the
Sections 1-5 along with the Appendix and the THE AWS IS SUBDIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: minimum acceptable performance and
Glossary are also required, as applicable. appearance characteristics of lumber to be
• Introduction - Provides an Introductory
used within the standards’ product Sections
Statement, Disclaimers and a brief
The INSIDE FRONT COVER provides an 6-12. This section does not attempt to
description about the Sponsor Associations.
important PRODUCT ADVISORY regarding establish raw material grades. It defines the
dimensional change problems in architectural • User’s Guide - Provides a tool to enhance minimum characteristics for lumber when
woodwork and its review and consideration is your understanding of the philosophy behind used in a product governed by Sections
recommended by the Sponsor Associations. the layout of these standards. 6-12 based on the specified Grade of work
• Table of Contents (Economy, Custom, or Premium) and is
The INSIDE BACK COVER provides reference further subdivided as follows:
for access to an AWS IMPROVEMENT • Preface - Provides information in areas
SUGGESTION FORM which can be filled out of importance that should be reviewed in • Table of Contents
and submitted online through any of the Sponsor advance of using the standards. • Introductory Information
• Specify Requirements For
Associations web sites. • Section 1 - Submittals - Addresses
• Recommendations
minimum submittal requirements, including
• Compliance Requirements
Each SECTION is organized into two distinct shop drawings, samples, etc., and is further
• GENERAL
elements, that of: subdivided as follows:
• Basic Considerations
• Introductory Information - Consisting of • Table of Contents • Grades
educational materials and resources relevant • Introductory Information • Industry Practices
to the Section that are not standards or • Specify Requirements For • PRODUCT
compliance requirements, and: • Recommendations • Scope
• Specific specification requirements. • Compliance Requirements • Default Stipulation
• General recommendations. • GENERAL • Rules
• Compliance Requirements - Consisting of • Basic Considerations • Basic Rules
the standards requirements (rules) which are • Grades • Hardwood Material Rules
further organized into: • Industry Practices • Softwood Material Rules
• PRODUCT
• Basic Considerations, including grades,
• Scope
general subject matter and industry
• Default Stipulation
practices applicable to the scope of work.
• Rules
• Basic Rules
• Section 6-12 Rules
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