R802.1.5.10

Section R802.1.5.10 is titled 'Moisture content' and covers requirements for roof-ceiling construction. The requirement for fire-retardant-treated wood used for roof-ceiling construction to be dried to a certain moisture content, and for kiln drying to not exceed a certain temperature is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure and to slow the spread of fire.

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