Fire-retardant wood is a common and increasingly required building construction material used to ensure public health and safety. In this course, you will learn about the benefits of wood, fire-retardant wood attributes, manufacturing, code compliance and testing, and project planning and design. We will also cover common applications tied to life-safety as well as proper storage and handling.

Credits: 1 LU | HSW 0.1 ICC

At the end of this session, attendees will:

• Gain an understanding of why fire-retardant treated wood is needed as a building material.
• Recognize various product attributes of fire-retardant treated wood.
• Comprehend fire-risk assessment of a building and its relationship to subsequent building code and life-safety requirements.
• Discover fire-retardant treated wood common uses for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of occupants within the built environment.
• Analyze storage and handling requirements for fire-retardant treated wood