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602.4.1 Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood in Exterior Walls

FBC, Building 2017 > 6 Types of Construction > 602 Construction Classification > 602.4 Type IV > 602.4.1 Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood in Exterior Walls

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Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies with a 2-hour rating or less.

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