Interpretation #7113

Published November 28, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
23
Section
2315.1.11
Topic
Wet/Dry testing of panels

Question

Is it the intent of section 2315.1.11 to require wet/dry testing for door stiles and panels made from same species solid wood boards, face and edge glued together with a urea-formaldehyde resin?

Answer Published 11/28/2012 at 9:34 PM

No. Stiles, rails and panels shaped
from solid wood are not required to
undergo this testing. However, door
leaf stiles, rails and panels that are
made of wood-based structural panels
including fiberboard, hardboard or
particleboard require compliance with
section 2315.1.11 of the 2010 FBC for
use in the HVHZ.

Commentary

Reference to Miami-Dade County�s checklist #0475 is typically made when needing to elaborate how to affect the code prescribed moisture cycling test for wood-based structural panels including fiberboard, hardboard or particleboard.