D-BLAZE^®

D-BLAZE^® fire-retardant treated (FRT) wood is available for interior applications where fire-resistant materials of construction are specified. D-BLAZE treated lumber and plywood is highly effective in controlling the spread of flame, smoke and devastation caused by fire. In most applications, D-BLAZE treated products offer a lower in-place cost than materials classified as noncombustible.

DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE

D-BLAZE fire-retardant treated products are backed by a 50-Year Limited Warranty against structural failure due to strength loss caused by high temperature and high humidity conditions. (See Warranty for details.) D-BLAZE treated products are fire resistant, durable, non-corrosive, non-hygroscopic, non-blooming, paintable, stainable, easy to handle and workable with common wood working tools.

D-BLAZE treated products carry an "FR-S" rating under UL classification, exhibiting a flame spread and smoke rating of 25 or less. At 30 minutes exposure to flame, D-BLAZE treated products show no evidence of significant progressive combustion. Testing for hygroscopicity has resulted in DBLAZE being classified as a Type A fire retardant as defined in AWPA Standards UCI, T1 and UCFA D-BLAZE FRT wood meets or exceeds the guidelines for testing construction materials as set forth in the new International Building Code as well as all major building codes and insurance rating bureaus.

APPLICATIONS

Lumber and plywood treated with D-BLAZE fire retardant can be used in a variety of interior applications where the humidity is not expected to exceed 95% for prolonged periods and where the wood is not exposed directly to weather.

Applications include:

• roof trusses
• floor trusses
• roof decks and sheathing
• subflooring
• beams and purlins
• blocking and furring
• interior nonload-bearing partitions
• studs
• paneling
• joists
• architectural millwork and trim
• exterior and load-bearing walls

Consult local building codes to determine specific uses permitted.

TESTED AND APPROVED

D-BLAZE products meet or exceed guidelines established by the:

• International Code Congress (ICC) -Legacy Report 562
• IBC (International Building Code)
• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) ES No. 5180
• City of Los Angeles Building Code Report RR 24502
• New York City Building Code (MEA Numbers 406-87 and 407-87)
• ASTM D5516
• ASTM D5664-95
• ASTM E-84
• American Wood Preservers Association (UCI, T1, and UCFA)
• Insurance Rating Bureaus
• Military Specifications (MIL-L-19140E)
• National Fire Protection Ass'n (255)
• American Forest and Paper Association "Policy on Design Values for Fire Retardant Treated Lumber"
• Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. #723
• All other major building codes

• Fire retardant
• Durable
• Non-corrosive
• Non-blooming
• Non-hygroscopic
• Paintable and Stainable
• Workable with common wood working tools
• Easy to handle

HOW TO SPECIFY AND BUY

See specifications on sweets.com or at www.treatedwood.com. Apply strength design reduction factors and span tables published by Viance. Visit www.treatedwood.com to locate your nearest supplier or e-mail: productinfo@viance.net.

All D-BLAZE FRT lumber and plywood:

• Shall be pressure-treated with D-BLAZE fire retardant chemicals to meet the Underwriters Laboratories FR-S rating denoting a surface-burning characteristic rating of 25 or less for flame spread and smoke developed in a test of 30 minutes' duration. *Shall bear the Underwriters Laboratories label or stamp attesting to the FR-S rating and to the fact that it also meets the AWPA Standard C20 and C27 for Type A use.
• Shall be kiln-dried to a maximum moisture content of 19% for lumber and 1 5% for plywood. *The fire retardant chemicals used shall be halogen and sulfate-free.
• Shall be kept dry at all times during transit, job site storage and erection.

*Note: The designer may wish to specify a lower moisture content for cabinet and millwork.

D-BLAZE FRT lumber and plywood is produced by selected national and regional manufacturers.

European Offices:

Viance Limited - Moorfield Road, Widnes WA8 3AA, UK

Viance OY - Messuaukio, 00251 Helsinki, Finland