Use and Care Manual
FirePro
®
is a registered trademark of S-T-N Holdings, Inc.
©9/2004 SZ
GET ALL THE FACTS BEFORE YOU BUILD
Call the manufacturer/distributor above or call Osmose, Inc. at
1-800-241-0240 or e-mail us at treatedwood@osmose.com.
For information on products in Canada, contact Timber Specialties at (905) 854-2244.
TESTING AND STANDARDS
• ASTM D3201-94 (Hygroscopicity) • ASTM D3359-87 (Finish Adhesion)
• ASTM D5516-96 (Plywood Strength Testing) • ASTM E162 (Radiant Panel)
• ASTM D6305-98 (Plywood Strength Calculations) • ASTM E84 (Surface Burning Characteristics)
• ASTM E662 (Smoke Density) • AWPA C27-93 (FRT Plywood)
• AWPA C20-93 (FRT Lumber) • AWPA E12-94 (Fastener Corrosion)
• AWPA E1-97 (Termite Testing) • NFPA 255 (Surface Burning Characteristics)
• AWPA E6-97 (Hygroscopicity) • NYS Mod. Pittsburgh Protocol (Smoke Toxicity)
• UL 723 (Surface Burning Characteristics) • BSS 7239 (Smoke Toxicity)
• ASTM E1354-97 (Oxygen Consumption) • ANSI/TPI-1995 (Truss Plate Withdrawal)
• ASTM D5664-95 (Lumber Strength Testing)
Copies of tests are available to design professionals upon request.
For a complete specification visit www.sweets.com or call Osmose at 1-800-241-0240.
This is not a stand alone document and must be read in conjunction with other FirePRO brand fire retardant treated wood literature and
test data cited in the literature. For example, refer to other Sweets brochures, the FirePRO Specifications and the Osmose FirePRO
Limited Warranty Agreement. The only warranties made by Osmose are as set forth in the “Osmose FirePRO Limited Warranty
Agreement”. OSMOSE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE.
*The USDA Forest Products Laboratory tested fire retardant formulation FR226-07. FR226-07 is the formulation used to produce Osmose FirePro brand fire retardant treated
wood. It is the policy of the USDA Forest Products Laboratory not to endorse any product.
**“Other available species” were not part of the test protocol and the values were assigned the highest reduction value for each mechanical property from those species tested.
***When designing any structure it is the responsibility of the design professional to take into account environmental, duration of load and other factors as set forth in the NDS
and all other applicable design standards, codes, etc. This brochure should be regarded as an adjunct to, and not a substitute for these mandatory and historical references.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Do not burn fire retardant treated wood.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some fire retardant may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the treated wood surface
upon contact with skin. Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
• Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
• Do not use fire retardant treated wood as mulch.
• Only fire retardant treated wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used.
• If the wood is wet during construction, it should be replaced.
• Disposal recommendations: Fire retardant treated wood may be disposed of in landfills or burned in commercial or industrial
incinerators or boilers in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Use fasteners and other hardware which are in compliance with building codes for the intended use.
• Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state and local building codes and ordinances governing
the construction in your area, and in accordance with the National Design Specifications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.
• Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including untreated and treated wood, during prolonged
surface exposure to excessive moisture conditions. To remove mold from the treated wood surface, wood should be allowed
to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining surface mold. For more information visit www.epa.gov
• For more information visit www.fireretardanttreatedwood.com
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