AMENDMENTS TO THE BOCA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE/1996

CHAPTER 23 - WOOD

(Amd) 2303.1.1 Identification: All lumber utilized for load supporting purposes, including end-jointed or edged-glue lumber, shall have the grade identified on the label (grade mark) of an approved lumber grading or an approved inspection agency. Grading practices and identification shall be in accordance with rules published by an approved agency. In lieu of such a label on the material, a certificate of inspection as to species and grade which is issued by an approved lumber grading or an approved inspection agency shall be accepted for precut, remanufactured or rough-sawn lumber, and for sizes larger than 3 inches nominal in thickness. Fireretardent-treated wood shall be labeled in accordance with Section 2310.2.2.

Exception: Pursuant to section 29-256b, C.G.S., the use of ungraded lumber shall be allowed in Utility and Miscellaneous structures in accordance with Section 312.0.

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