DRAFT 6/27/2018
FlamePRO® brand fire retardant treated wood (FRTW) is lumber and plywood pressure impregnated with FlamePRO Interior Type A High Temperature (HT) fire retardant chemicals. FlamePRO brand fire retardant is a proven successful formulation based on the American Wood Protection Association P50 Standard for Fire Retardants.
STRUCTURAL DURABILITY The structural durability of FlamePRO brand fire retardant treated lumber and plywood has been verified by the certified engineers according to the latest and most stringent versions of ASTM strength durability standards. FirePro brand fire retardant treated lumber and plywood has been tested by independent accredited laboratories, following industry standards ASTM D5564 & ASTM D5516 to develop strength design factors for various use conditions.
AVAILABLE SPECIES FlamePRO brand fire retardant treated lumber is available in a wide range of softwood species including: • Southern Pine • Western Hemlock • Lodgepole Pine • Spruce-Pine-Fir • Red Pine • White Fir • Balsam Fir • Engelmann Spruce • Douglas Fir • Alpine Fir • White Spruce • Red Spruce • Ponderosa Pine • Hem Fir • Jack Pine • Black Spruce FlamePRO fire retardant treated plywood is available in Southern Pine and Douglas-Fir.
1 Hour Tested Wall Assembly (ASTM E119) Max. Tested Load: 100% of Design Load Fire Ratings: 1 hour, load bearing rated from one side (interior side only). For details refer to ESR Report 4244. 1 Hour Load Bearing Wall 6. Exterior Facings 1. Drywall 2. FlamePRO Lumber 3. Insulation 4. FlamePRO Plywood 5. House Wrap 6. Exterior Facings 5. House Wrap 1. Drywall 3. Insulation 2. FlamePRO Fire Retardant Treated Lumber (Optional ORANGE tint for identification) 4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Do not burn fire retardant treated wood. • Wear NIOSH N95 dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood. • Wear gloves when working with wood. • Some fire retardant treated wood chemicals 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.
