Fire Retardant-Treated Wood: Specification and Use
Review of fire retardant wood products
Sponsored by Western Wood Preservers Institute
The purpose of this course is to explain that for some applications, building codes provide for the use of fire retardant-treated wood products as an alternative to noncombustible materials. This course offers a review of fire retardant wood products, including their manufacturer, the applications and types of fire retardants that are available, and the factors that must be considered to ensure fire retardant wood products are properly specified.
Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) is a nonprofit member trade organization representing the interests of the preserved wood products industry throughout western North America for more than 70 years. WWPI is responsible for supporting the safe and proper use of preservative-treated wood products in construction through education and technical support.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in April 2022
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discover how FR-treated lumber is manufactured, the steps taken to assure proper quality control and the fire retardants used today.
- Learn how to specify FR-treated wood products and make necessary adjustments in design values when used in engineered applications.
- Discover how fire retardants are tested for efficacy and how they provide fire protection.
- Explore how the International codes allow use of FR-treated wood products for specific applications.
- Consider appropriate interior and exterior applications of FR-treated wood.
