2012 awpa book of standards

Federal register standards and specifications for timber. Click here to download the table of contents from the current awpa book of standards. There are currently no updates to the 2020 awpa book of standards. The titles and headings of the sections, subsections, and subparts are intended for reference and are not considered as bearing on their interpretation. Leaching and decay resistance of alder and pine wood treated with. Purchase the awpa book of standards purchasedownload individual standards. The complete awpa book of standards may be purchased directly from awpa as a printed book or as a searchable electronic format on a secured usb memory. Specifications, regulations, standards, manuals or codes referenced in the contract or general revisions or additions to this book of standard specifications that are issued under the title of supplemental specifications. All other provisions in the manual remain in full force and effect.

Refer to awpa standard m4, section 7 for accepted field treatment preservative systems. If proposals are promulgated in the spring, updates will be posted here. Southern pines ease of treatability has made it the preferred. Wood preservative solutions for creative and sustainable. Tfec 12010 standard for design of timber frame structures and commentary. This annuallyupdated, 652page publication contains all of awpas current standards.

In case of a conflict between the awpa and astm standards, the. Apply field treatment preservatives according to awpa standard. Supplemental specifications shall be considered part of the standard specifications. Certainly, in many instances, there are other ways of accomplishing the desired construction utilizing alternate methods and materials. American wood protection association awpa develops standards for wood. Not all wood preservative systems are produced under the awpa u1 standards. Five of the 25 creosotetreated posts have failed one in. Pem09 2012 method for evaluating the durability of treated wood products in a uc3a field exposure. By purchasing the ebook format, purchaser agrees that they will not copy, nor distribute a copy of the apwa plans and specifications in ebook format to any individual or organization. Six members and six alternates are nominated by the agcc, and one member and one alternate are each nominated by the. Adopted in 1999, amended in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 20, 2014, and 2015. This specification covers the requirements for design and construction of testing sieves using a medium of woven wire cloth mounted in a frame for use in testing for the classification of materials according to designated particle size and wire cloth meeting the specifications.

American wood preservers association awpa book of standards. This annuallyupdated, paperbound publication contains all of awpas current standards. Another helpful tool to identify wood treated in accordance with awpa standard u1 is the checkmark program developed by the western wood preservers institute. By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d. By purchasing the e book format, purchaser agrees that they will not copy, nor distribute a copy of the apwa plans and specifications in e book format to any individual or organization.

Some wood preservative products in the market that are not listed in the awpa u1 use standards ucs and are not subject to the awpas inspection protocol. Standard plan s for public works construction 2012 edition written and promulgated by public works standards, inc. American wood protection association awpa develops standards for wood preservatives and treated wood products. The american wood protection association awpa is the standardswriting organization for the u. Strength loss in decayed wood accessscience from mcgraw. American wood protection association awpa develops standards for wood preservatives and treated. Awpas book of standards provides consensusbased guidance on methods, preservatives and other technologies that protect wood products. The following requirements, as modified or supplemented by other awpa standards, apply to each of the treating processes and to all species and types of material. Awpa standardization update modifications to the current awpa standards that were proposed and passed in the 2015 meetings will become effective upon the release of the 2016 book of standards. The standards are recognized and used by customers worldwide, who purchase and use treated wood for applications in the building products, electrical, marine, railroad transportation, and road construction industries.

Apr 28, 2016 free download awpa standards free pdf ebooks. The american public works association apwa serves professionals in all aspects of public works, with a worldwide membership of more than 30,000. Also available as a secured readonly pdf on usb stick pc or mac compatible, or as a printed bookusb combination. This annuallyupdated, 652page publication contains all of awpa s current standards. Pressuretreated southern pine culpeper wood preservers. Wood preservatives are accepted for model build ing code compliance by reference to the awpa book of standards. Awpa standards are developed by its technical committees in an ansiaccredited, consensusbased process that involves individuals from all facets of. Published by buiding 11ews division of bni publications, inc. Reproduced in part from the 2006 awpa book of standards with the permission of the. Awpa e109 standard method for laboratory evaluation to determine. However, note that awpa s standards development process allows consideration of urgent or timesensitive proposals in a special spring standardization cycle. Council of american structural engineers case national practice guidelines for specialty structural engineers.

Awpae11 standard specification for woven wire test sieve. Bending, compression, hardness, and the torsional properties of wood at various stages of fungal decay have been measured. Awpa standard e2212 is an accelerated laboratory method for testing the efficacy of preservatives against decay fungi using compressive strength, which may be used as an indicator of aboveground performance. Deletions delete the following specifications and plans. Apply field treatment preservatives according to awpa standard m4 after field drilling. Also available as a secured readonly pdf on usb stick pc or mac compatible, or as a printed book usb combination. Joist span joists attached at house and to side of beam. Seventeen members and 17 alternates from designated public agencies and utilities are nominated by the apwa. Awc wfcm 2012 wood frame construction manual for one and twofamily dwellings american wood protection association awpa awpa book 2015 awpa book of standards awpa m2 2016 standard for the inspection of preservative treated wood products for industrial use awpa m6 20 brands used on preservative treated materials. From source to storage, from treatment to distribution, awwa standards cover all areas of water treatment and supply.

Aluminum should not be used in direct contact with lumber treated with preservatives that contain copper such as acq. This annuallyupdated, paperbound publication contains all of awpa s current standards. If awpa is not present, then it probably does not meet awpa standards. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide 5 american wood council figure 1b. Awpas book of standards provides consensusbased guidance on methods. The american wood protection association awpa is the stan dardswriting organization for the u. Standard method of testing wood preservatives by laboratory. Greenbook committee of public works standards, inc. The titles and headings of the sections, subsections, and subparts are intended for reference and are. The construction industry has embraced this manual because it provides construction uniformity among contracting agencies that have adopted the use of this manual.

However, note that awpas standards development process allows consideration of urgent or timesensitive proposals in a special spring standardization cycle. This document modifies a portion of the 2012 manual of standard plans. If these requirements are to be otherwise modified to meet special conditions, complete detailed instructions shall be given. American wood protection association awpa standard retentions for pressuretreated longleaf pine pinus. The executive committee met in san juan, puerto rico. Strong and versatile southern pines ease of treatability has made it the preferred species. San diego, california andaz hyatt san diego september 16 20, 2012.

Proposed evaluation methods awpa american wood protection. The awpa standards referenced in rus specifications could best be kept current by simply referencing two broad awpa standards, awpa standard u1, user specification for treated wood and awpa standard t1, processing and treatment standard, rather than listing each individual awpa standard that is currently referenced in the rus wood product. Standard method for laboratory evaluation to determine resistance to subterranean termites. The checkmark, combined with the logo of an alsc accredited agency, demonstrates conformance to awpa. Introduction to this book of standards at the front of this. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide. Standard method for analysis of treated wood and treating solutions by xray spectroscopy. Compliance with awpa u1 and alsc inspection will be noted by the checkmarkof quality on the product end tags. They recognize that this document can only be purchased from the utah chapter of the american public works association. The american wood protection association awpa, formerly the american wood preservers association is a nonprofit organization responsible for promulgating voluntary wood preservation standards. Online volume subscriptions html and pdf are accessed via the astm compass platform. Canadian standards association csa 08609 engineering design in wood. Excerpt from awpa u1 copyright 2015 awpa all rights reserved.

Section 32 12 05 asphalt concrete section 32 12 06 superpave. Timber and lumber, timber piles, posts and blocks for guardrails, sign posts, mailbox posts, guard posts, guide posts, fence posts, and timber for rustic construction must meet the requirements of this section. Purchase the awpa book of standards purchasedownload individual standards meetings. Wood preservatives are accepted for model building code. Prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide 3 american wood council 11. American wood protection association awpa book of standard. Awpa standards awpa american wood protection association. Awp sb ok fst andrp v i ecub g on methods, preservatives and other technologies that protect wood products. Cc2 curb ty,i 150 0 concrete post with \ i o 250 2om 80 cost in field. The greenbook committee is composed of at least 25 members and 25 alternates appointed by public works standards, inc.