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SECTION 06 10 00 Page 1

SECTION 06 10 00

ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION (AF&PA)

AF&PA T10 (2001) Wood Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

AF&PA T101 (2001) National Design Specification (NDS)for Wood Construction

AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION (AHA)

AHA A135.4 (2004) Basic Hardboard

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION (AITC)

AITC 111 (2005) Recommended Practice for Protection of Structural Glued Laminated Timber During Transit, Storage and Erection

AITC A190.1 (2002) Structural Glued Laminated Timber

AITC OT-01 (2004) Timber Construction Manual

AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ALSC)

ALSC PS 20 (1970) American Softwood Lumber Standard

AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVERS ASSOCIATION (AWPA)

AWPA C1 (2003) All Timber Products - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C2 (2003) Lumber, Timber, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C20 (2003) Structural Lumber Fire-Retardant Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C27 (2002) Plywood - Fire-Retardant Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA C28 (2003) Standard for Preservative Treatment of Structural Glued Laminated Members and Lamination Before Gluing of Southern Pine, Coastal Douglas Fir, Hem fir and Western Hemlock by Pressure Processes

AWPA C9 (2003) Plywood - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes

AWPA M2 (2001) Standard for Inspection of Treated Wood Products

AWPA M6 (1996) Brands Used on Forest Products

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 2

APA - THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION (APA)

APA E30 (2005) Engineered Wood Construction Guide

APA E445S (2001; R 2002) Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Structural-Use Panels (APA PRP-108)

APA EWS R540C (1995; R 1996) Builder Tips Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams

APA EWS T300E (2005) Technical Note: Glulam Connection Details

APA F405L (1999) Performance Rated Panels

APA PS 1 (1995) Voluntary Product Standard for Construction and Industrial Plywood

APA PS 2 (2004) Voluntary Product Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B18.2.1 (1996; Addenda A 1999; Errata 2003; R 2005) Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series)

ASME B18.2.2 (1987; R 2005) Standard for Square and Hex Nuts

ASME B18.5.2.1M (2006) Metric Round Head Short Square Neck Bolts

ASME B18.5.2.2M (1982; R 2005) Metric Round Head Square Neck Bolts

ASME B18.6.1 (1981; R 1997) Wood Screws (Inch Series)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 307 (2007b) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength

ASTM A 653/A 653M (2008) Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

ASTM A 687 (1993) Standard Specification for High-Strength Nonheaded Steel Bolts and Studs

ASTM C 1136 (2006) Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation

ASTM C 208 (2008a) Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board

ASTM C 79/C 79M (2004a) Treated Core and Nontreated Core Gypsum Sheathing Board

ASTM D 1435 (2005) Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

ASTM D 198 (2005a) Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural Sizes

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ASTM D 2344/D 2344M (2000; R 2006) Standard Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates

ASTM D 2898 (2007) Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing

ASTM D 3498 (2003) Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Lumber Framing for Floor Systems

ASTM D 6108 (2003) Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Plastic Lumber and Shapes

ASTM D 6109 (2005) Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastic Lumber and Related Products

ASTM D 6111 (2003) Standard Test Method for Bulk Density and Specific Gravity of Plastic Lumber and Shapes by Displacement

ASTM D 6112 (1997; R 2005) Compressive and Flexural Creep and Creep-Rupture of Plastic Lumber and Shapes

ASTM D 6117 (1997; R 2005) Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes

ASTM D 696 (2003) Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30 degrees C and 30 degrees C With a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer

ASTM E 96/E 96M (2005) Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

ASTM F 1667 (2005) Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

ASTM F 547 (2006) Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials

COMPOSITE PANEL ASSOCIATION (CPA)

CPA A208.1 (2002) Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) For Interior Applications

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM DS 1-49 (2000) Perimeter Flashing

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

ICC IBC (2006; Errata 2006; Errata 2007; Supplement 2007; Errata 2007) International Building Code

NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION (NHLA)

NHLA Rules (2003) Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood & Cypress

NORTHEASTERN LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NELMA)

NELMA Grading Rules (2003) Standard Grading Rules for Northeastern Lumber

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 4

REDWOOD INSPECTION SERVICE (RIS) OF THE CALIFORNIA REDWOOD ASSOCIATION (CRA)

RIS Grade Use (1998) Redwood Lumber Grades and Uses

SOUTHERN CYPRESS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (SCMA)

SCMA Spec (1986; Supple. No. 1, Aug 1993) Standard Specifications for Grades of Southern Cypress

SOUTHERN PINE INSPECTION BUREAU (SPIB)

SPIB 1003 (2002) Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber

TRUSS PLATE INSTITUTE (TPI)

TPI 1 (2002) National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction; Commentary and Appendices

TPI HIB (1991) Commentary and Recommendations for Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

PS-56 (1973) Structural Glued Laminated Timber

PS-58 (1974) Basic Hardboard

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

CID A-A-1923 (Rev A; Notice 1) Shield, Expansion (Lag, Machine and Externally Threaded Wedge Bolt Anchors)

CID A-A-1924 (Rev A; Notice 1) Shield, Expansion (Self Drilling Tubular Expansion Shell Bolt Anchors

CID A-A-1925 (Rev A; Notice 1) Shield Expansion (Nail Anchors)

FS FF-B-588 (Rev E) Bolt, Toggle: and Expansion Sleeve, Screw

FS FF-T-1813 (Basic) Tack

FS MM-T-371 (Rev E) Ties, Railroad, Wood (Cross and Switch)

FS UU-B-790 (Rev A) Building Paper, Vegetable Fiber: (Kraft, Waterproofed, Water Repellent and Fire Resistant)

WEST COAST LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU (WCLIB)

WCLIB 17 (2000) Standard Grading Rules

WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (WWPA)

WWPA G-5 (1998) Western Lumber Grading Rules

1.2 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 5

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Structural glued laminated members; G Trussed rafters; G Trussed joists; G Fabricated structural members; G Modifications of structural members; G

Drawings of structural laminated members, fabricated wood trusses, engineered wood joists and rafters, and other fabricated structural members indicating materials, shop fabrication, and field erection details; including methods of fastening.

Nailers and Nailing Strips; G

Drawings of field erection details, including materials and methods of fastening nailers in conformance with Factory Mutual wind uplift rated systems specified in other Sections of these specifications.

SD-03 Product Data

Underlayment Composite Panels

Submit manufacturer documentation indicating type and percentage of biobased content or written justification of non-use per Paragraph 2.1.1.

Plastic Lumber Fiberboard Wall Sheathing

Submit manufacturer documentation indicating type of recovered material and the percentage of such material that is recovered (based on weight of materials in the insulating core). Alternately, submit written justification of non-use per Section 01 62 35 RECYCLED/RECOVERED MATERIALS

Cellulose Honeycomb Panels

Submit manufacturer documentation indicating type of recovered material and the percentage of such material that is post-consumer recycled content (based on weight of materials in the insulating core). Alternately, submit written justification of non-use per Section 01 62 35 RECYCLED/RECOVERED MATERIALS.

Fire-retardant treatment Engineered wood products Structural-use and OSB panels Oriented Strand Board Adhesives

SD-05 Design Data

Modifications of structural members; G

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Design analysis and calculations showing design criteria used to accomplish the applicable analysis.

SD-06 Test Reports

Preservative-treated lumber and plywood

SD-07 Certificates

Certificates of grade

Manufacturer's certificates (approved by an American Lumber Standards approved agency) attesting that lumber and material not normally grade marked meet the specified requirements. Certificate of Inspection for grade marked material by an American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) recognized inspection agency prior to shipment.

Preservative treatment

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Take-back program

Include contact information, summary of procedures, and the limitations and conditions applicable to the project. Indicate manufacturer's commitment to reclaim materials for recycling and/or reuse.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Local/Regional Materials; (LEED)

LEED documentation relative to local/regional materials credit in accordance with LEED Reference Guide. Include in LEED Documentation Notebook.

Plastic Lumber; (LEED) Fiberboard Wall Sheathing; (LEED) Cellulose Honeycomb Panels; (LEED)

LEED documentation relative to recycled content credit in accordance with LEED Reference Guide. Include in LEED Documentation Notebook.

Adhesives; (LEED)

LEED documentation relative to low emitting materials credit in accordance with LEED Reference Guide. Include in LEED Documentation Notebook.

Oriented Strand Board; (LEED)

LEED documentation relative to rapidly renewable materials credit in accordance with LEED Reference Guide. Include in LEED Documentation Notebook.

Engineered Wood Products; (LEED) Structural-use and OSB Panels; (LEED)

LEED documentation relative to low emitting materials credit in accordance with LEED Reference Guide. Include in LEED Documentation Notebook.

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Certified Wood; (LEED)

LEED documentation relative to certified wood credit in accordance with LEED Reference Guide. Include in LEED Documentation Notebook.

1.3 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Deliver materials to the site in an undamaged condition. Store, protect, handle, and install prefabricated structural elements in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as specified. Store materials off the ground to provide proper ventilation, with drainage to avoid standing water, and protection against ground moisture and dampness. Store materials with a moisture barrier at both the ground level and as a cover forming a well ventilated enclosure. Store wood I-beams and glue-laminated beams and joists on edge. Adhere to requirements for stacking, lifting, bracing, cutting, notching, and special fastening requirements. Laminated timber shall be handled and stored in accordance with AITC 111 or APA EWS R540C. Remove defective and damaged materials and provide new materials. Store separated reusable wood waste convenient to cutting station and area of work.

1.4 GRADING AND MARKING

1.4.1 Lumber

Mark each piece of framing and board lumber or each bundle of small pieces of lumber with the grade mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency. Such association or agency shall be certified by the Board of Review, American Lumber Standards Committee, to grade the species used.

Surfaces that are to be exposed to view shall not bear grade marks, stamps, or any type of identifying mark. Hammer marking will be permitted on timbers when all surfaces will be exposed to view.

1.4.2 Structural Glued Laminated Timber

Mark each member with the mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency that maintains continuing control over the quality of structural glued laminated timber products. The marking shall indicate compliance with AITC A190.1 and shall include all identification information required by AITC A190.1. Structurally end-jointed lumber shall also be certified and grade marked in accordance with AITC A190.1.

1.4.3 Plywood

Mark each sheet with the mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency that maintains continuing control over the quality of the plywood. The mark shall identify the plywood by species group or span rating, exposure durability classification, grade, and compliance with APA PS 1.Surfaces that are to be exposed to view shall not bear grade marks or other types of identifying marks.

1.4.4 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Mark each panel with the mark of a recognized association or independent inspection agency that maintains continuing control over the quality of the panel. The mark shall indicate end use, span rating, and exposure durability classification. Oriented Strand Board (OSB), APA F405L.

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1.4.5 Preservative-Treated Lumber and Plywood

The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of treated wood products.

Each treated piece shall be inspected in accordance with AWPA M2 and permanently marked or branded, by the producer, in accordance with AWPA M6.

The Contractor shall provide Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with the inspection report of an approved independent inspection agency that offered products comply with applicable AWPA Standards. The appropriate Quality Mark on each piece will be accepted, in lieu of inspection reports, as evidence of compliance with applicable AWPA treatment standards.

1.4.6 Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber

Mark each piece in accordance with AWPA M6, except pieces that are to be natural or transparent finished. In addition, exterior fire-retardant lumber shall be distinguished by a permanent penetrating blue stain. Labels of a nationally recognized independent testing agency will be accepted as evidence of conformance to the fire-retardant requirements of AWPA M6.

1.4.7 Hardboard, Gypsum Board, and Fiberboard

Mark each sheet or bundle to identify the standard under which the material is produced and the producer.

1.5 SIZES AND SURFACING

ALSC PS 20 for dressed sizes of yard and structural lumber. Lumber shall be surfaced four sides. Size references, unless otherwise specified, are nominal sizes, and actual sizes shall be within manufacturing tolerances allowed by the standard under which the product is produced. Other measurements are IP or SI standard.

1.6 MOISTURE CONTENT

Air-dry or kiln-dry lumber. Kiln-dry treated lumber after treatment. Maximum moisture content of wood products shall be as follows at the time of delivery to the job site:

a. Framing lumber and boards - 19 percent maximum.

b. Timbers 5 inches and thicker - 25 percent maximum.

c. Roof planking - 15 percent maximum.

d. Materials other than lumber - Moisture content shall be in accordance with standard under which the product is produced.

1.7 PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT

Treat lumber and timber in accordance with AWPA C1 and AWPA C2, and plywood in accordance with AWPA C1 and AWPA C9. Treat structural glued laminated timber in accordance with AWPA C1 and AWPA C28."Pressure-treated wood products shall not contain arsenic, chromium, or other agents classified as carcinogenic, probably carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic to humans (compounds in Groups 1, 2A, or 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France. Pressure-treated wood products shall not

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 9 exceed the limits of the U.S. EPA's Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP), and shall not be classified as hazardous waste. Submit certification from treating plant stating chemicals and process used and net amount of preservatives retained are in conformance with specified standards."

a. 0.25 pcf intended for above ground use.

b. 0.40 pcf intended for ground contact and fresh water use. 0.60 pcf intended for Ammoniacal Copper Quaternary Compound (ACQ)-treated foundations.

0.80 to 1.00 pcf intended for ACQ-treated pilings. All wood shall be air or kiln dried after treatment. Specific treatments shall be verified by the report of an approved independent inspection agency, or the AWPA Quality Mark on each piece. Brush coat areas that are cut or drilled after treatment with either the same preservative used in the treatment or with a 2 percent copper napthenate solution. Plastic lumber shall not be preservative treated. The following items shall be preservative treated:

1. Wood framing, woodwork, and plywood up to and including the subflooring at the first-floor level of structures having crawl spaces when the bottoms of such items are 24 inches or less from the earth underneath.

2. Wood members that are in contact with water.

3. Exterior wood steps, platforms, and railings; and all wood framing of open, roofed structures.

4. Wood sills, soles, plates, furring, and sleepers that are less than 24 inches from the ground, furring and nailers that are set into or in contact with concrete or masonry.

5. Nailers, edge strips, crickets, curbs, and cants for roof decks.

1.8 FIRE-RETARDANT TREATMENT

Fire-retardant treated wood shall be pressure treated in accordance with AWPA C20 for lumber and AWPA C27 for plywood. Material use shall be defined in AWPA C20 and AWPA C27 for Interior Type A and Exterior Type. Treatment and performance inspection shall be by an independent and qualified testing agency that establishes performance ratings. Each piece or bundle of treated material shall bear identification of the testing agency to indicate performance in accordance with such rating. Treated materials to be exposed to rain wetting shall be subjected to an accelerated weathering technique in accordance with ASTM D 2898 prior to being tested. Such items which will not be inside a building, and such items which will be exposed to heat or high humidity, shall receive exterior fire-retardant treatment. Fire-retardant-treated wood products shall be free of halogens, sulfates, ammonium phosphate, and formaldehyde. Items to be treated include the following:

a. Items to be treated are called out on the Delivery Order.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.9.1 Drawing Requirements

For fabricated structural members, trusses, qlu-lam members, indicate materials, details of construction, methods of fastening, and erection details. Include reference to design criteria used and manufacturers design

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 10 calculations. Submit drawings for all proposed modifications of structural members. Do not proceed with modifications until the submittal has been approved.

1.9.2 Data Required

Submit calculations and drawings for all proposed modifications of structural members. Do not proceed with modifications until the submittal has been approved.

1.9.3 Certificates of Grade

Submit certificates attesting that products meet the grade requirements specified in lieu of grade markings where appearance is important and grade marks will deface material.

1.9.4 Plastic Lumber Performance

Plastic lumber intended for use in exterior applications shall have no fading or discoloration and no change in dimensional stability as tested in accordance with ASTM D 1435 for a period of 5 years.

1.10 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.10.1 Local/Regional Materials

See Section 01 33 29 LEED(tm) DOCUMENTATION for cumulative total local material requirements. Wood and materials may be locally available.

1.10.2 Certified Wood

Wood products shall be FSC-certified as specified herein. See Section 01 33 29 LEED(tm) DOCUMENTATION for cumulative total certified wood requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Engineered Wood Products

Products shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde if exposed to interior spaces. "Composite Panels shall comply with biobased content requirements established by the USDA's BioPreferred program (2002 Farm Bill) unless the designer, requirements generator, or Contractor determines that no biobased product can be obtained within the cost, performance, or availability requirements of the contract. If such determination of non-use is made, the Contractor or subcontractor shall complete and submit the Joint Base Lewis- McChord Construction Green Procurement Exception Form. Using this form, the Contractor shall specify the reason for exception (unreasonable price, inadequate performance, non-availability) and provide all associated information (including copies of all supporting evidence). This form is available from the contracting official or the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Green Procurement Program Coordinator (Building 1210, (253) 966-6466, LEWISPWGreenProcurement@conus.army.mil). The Contractor shall submit the completed form via e-mail (with copies of supporting documents included) to the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall include the following address in the carbon copy ("cc") line of the e-mail:

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 11

LEWISPWGreenProcurement@conus.army.mil. The Contractor shall keep attached file sizes to a minimum to avoid transmission errors associated with Joint Base Lewis-McChord security. If use of e-mail is not possible, the Contractor shall coordinate the submission of these documents with the Contracting Officer's Representative and ask that they forward copies to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Green Procurement Coordinator (Bldg 1210, 966-6466). More information can be found at http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProposedAndFinalRegulations.aspx.

2.1.2 Plastic Lumber

HDPE lumber shall contain a minimum of 75 percent recycled content, with a minimum of 25 percent post-consumer recycled content. Mixed plastics and cellulose lumber shall contain a minimum of 100 percent recycled content, with a minimum of 50 percent post-consumer recycled content. HDPE/fiberglass lumber shall contain a minimum of 95 percent recycled content with a minimum of 75 percent post-consumer recycled content. Other mixed resin lumber shall contain a minimum of 95 percent recycled content with a minimum of 50 percent post-consumer recycled content.

2.1.2.1 Shear Parallel to Length

Maximum 1,000 psi in accordance with ASTM D 2344/D 2344M.

2.1.2.2 Density

ASTM D 6111.

2.1.2.3 Compressive Strength

a. Secant Modulus: Minimum 70,000 psi in accordance with ASTM D 6108.

b. Stress at 3 percent strain: Minimum 1,500 psi in accordance with ASTM D 6108.

c. Compression Parallel to Grain: Minimum 3,000 psi in accordance with ASTM D 6112.

d. Compression Perpendicular to Grain: Minimum 1,000 psi in accordance with

ASTM D 6112.

2.1.2.4 Flexural Strength

Minimum 2,000 psi in accordance with ASTM D 6109.

2.1.2.5 Tensile Strength

Minimum 1,250 psi in accordance with ASTM D 198.

2.1.2.6 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Maximum 0.000080 in/in/degree F in accordance with ASTM D 696.

2.1.2.7 Screw Withdrawal

350 lbs in accordance with ASTM D 6117.

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2.1.2.8 Nail Withdrawal

150 lbs in accordance with ASTM D 6117.

2.2 LUMBER

2.2.1 Structural Lumber

Except where a specific grade is indicated or specified, Any of the species and grades listed in AF&PA T101 that have allowable unit stresses in pounds per square inch (psi) not less than allowable unit stresses indicated. Use for joists, rafters, headers, trusses, beams (except collar beams), columns, posts, stair stringers, girders, and all other members indicated to be stress rated. Structural lumber exposed to view in shall be appearance grade species indicated meeting the allowable unit stresses specified . Design of members and fastenings shall conform to AITC OT-01. Other stress graded or dimensioned items such as blocking, carriages, and studs shall be standard or No. 2 grade except that studs may be Stud grade.

2.2.2 Framing Lumber

Framing lumber such as studs, plates, caps, collar beams, cant strips, bucks, sleepers, nailing strips, and nailers and board lumber such as subflooring and wall and roof sheathing shall be one of the species listed in the table below. Minimum grade of species shall be as listed. Finger-jointed lumber may be used in the same applications as solid lumber of an equivalent species and grade, provided the finger-jointed lumber meets all the requirements of the certification and the quality control programs of the rules writing agency having jurisdiction and all applicable requirements of PS-56.

Table of Grades for Framing and Board Lumber

Grading Rules Species Framing Board Lumber

WWPA G-5 Aspen All Species: All Species:

standard grading Douglas Fir-Larch Standard Light No. 3 Common rules Douglas Fir South Framing or No.

Engelmann Spruce 3 Structural -Lodgepole Pine Light Framing Engelmann Spruce (Stud Grade for Hem-Fir 2x4 nominal size, Idaho White Pine 10 feet and shorter) Lodgepole Pine Mountain Hemlock Mountain Hemlock -Hem-Fir Ponderosa Pine -Sugar Pine Ponderosa Pine -Lodgepole Pine Subalpine Fir White Woods Western Woods Western Cedars Western Hemlock

WCLIB 17 Douglas Fir-Larch All Species: All Species:

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 13 standard grading Hem-Fir Standard Light Standard rules Mountain Hemlock Framing or No.

Sitka Spruce 3 Structural Western Cedars Light Framing Western Hemlock (Stud Grade for 2x4 nominal size, 10 feet and shorter)

SPIB 1003 Southern Pine Standard Light No. 2 Boards standard grading Framing or No.

rules 3 Structural Light Framing (Stud Grade for 2x4 nominal size, 10 feet and shorter)

SCMA Spec Cypress No. 2 Common No. 2 Common standard specifications

NELMA Grading Rules Balsam Fir All Species: All Species:

standard grading Eastern Hemlock Standard Light No. 3 Common rules -Tamarack Framing or No. except Stan- Eastern Spruce 3 Structural dard for Eastern White Light Framing Eastern White Pine (Stud Grade for and Northern Northern Pine 2x4 nominal size, Pine Northern Pine 10 feet and Cedar shorter)

RIS Grade Use Redwood All Species: Construction standard Standard Light Heart specifications Framing or No.

3 Structural Light Framing (Stud Grade for 2x4 nominal size, 10 feet and shorter)

NHLA Rules Cypress No. 2 Dimension No. 2 Common rules for the measurement and inspection of hardwood and cypress lumber

2.2.3 Structural Glued Laminated Timber

AITC A190.1, allowable working stress values for loads of normal duration in pounds per square inch (psi) not less than the properties as indicated on the Delivery Order.

Fabricated with wet-use adhesives. Beams shall use glue-laminated and FSC-certified laminated-strand or laminated-veneer lumber as indicated. Posts and studs shall use laminated-strand lumber. Joists shall use laminated-veneer lumber. Members shall be Industrial, Architectural, or Premium Appearance

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Grade, as indicated on the Delivery Order, sealed with a penetrating sealer, and wrapped as standard with the manufacturer and approved. Members shall be complete with hardware for joining laminated members and for their connection to other construction.

2.3 PLYWOOD, STRUCTURAL-USE, AND ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) PANELS

APA PS 1, APA PS 2, APA E445S, and APA F405L respectively.

2.3.1 Subflooring

2.3.1.1 Plywood

C-D Grade, Exposure 1 durability classification, Span rating of 24/16 or greater.

2.3.1.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Exposure 1, Span Rating of 32/16 or greater. OSB, APA E445S, Rated Sturd-I-Floor.

2.3.2 Combination Subfloor-Underlayment

2.3.2.1 Plywood

Underlayment Grade, Exposure 1 . FSC-certified. Minimum thickness shall be as listed below except where indicated to have greater thickness.

Underlayment Support Spacing Minimum Thickness

16 inches 1/2 inch for Group 1 species 19/32 inch for Group 2 and 3 species 23/32 inch for Group 4 species

24 inches 23/32 inch for Group 1 species 7/8 inch for Group 2 and 3 species one inch for Group 4 species

2.3.2.2 Structural-Use Panel

Combination subfloor-underlayment grade with durability equivalent to Interior plywood with Exterior glue (Exposure 1) , Span Rating of 24 or greater.

2.3.3 Wall Sheathing

2.3.3.1 Plywood

C-D Grade, Exposure 1, and a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch, except where indicated to have greater thickness. FSC-certified.

2.3.3.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Exposure 1, Span Rating of 24/0 or greater. OSB, APA Rated Sheathing. OSB shall be a phenolic-glued, low-formaldehyde board. FSC-certified.

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2.3.4 Roof Sheathing

2.3.4.1 Plywood

C-D Grade, Exposure 1, with an Identification Index of not less than 24/0.

FSC-certified. Provide exterior grade particleboard with phenol resin for interior and exterior applications.

2.3.4.2 Structural-Use Panel

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Exposure 1, Span Rating of 24/0 or greater.

2.3.5 Diaphragms

2.3.5.1 Plywood

Structural I, Structural II, C-C or C-D grade, Exposure 1, and a minimum thickness as indicated on the Delivery Order. FSC-certified.

2.3.5.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Exposure 1 and a minimum thickness as indicated on the Delivery Order. FSC-certified.

2.3.6 Shear Walls

2.3.6.1 Plywood

Structural I, Structural II, C-C or C-D Grade and a minimum thickness as indicated on the Delivery Order. FSC-certified.

2.3.6.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Sheathing grade with durability equivalent to Interior plywood with Exterior glue (Exposure 1) and a minimum thickness as indicated on the Delivery Order.

FSC-certified.

2.3.7 Other Uses

2.3.7.1 Plywood

Plywood shall be FSC-certified.

2.3.7.2 Structural-Use and OSB Panels

Panels shall be FSC-certified.

2.4 UNDERLAYMENT

"Hardboard and Particleboard shall comply with biobased content requirements established by the USDA's BioPreferred program (2002 Farm Bill) unless the designer, requirements generator, or Contractor determines that no biobased product can be obtained within the cost, performance, or availability requirements of the contract. If such determination of non-use is made, the Contractor or subcontractor shall complete and submit the Joint Base Lewis-

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McChord Construction Green Procurement Exception Form. Using this form, the Contractor shall specify the reason for exception (unreasonable price, inadequate performance, non-availability) and provide all associated information (including copies of all supporting evidence). This form is available from the contracting official or the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Green Procurement Program Coordinator (Building 1210, (253) 966-6466, LEWISPWGreenProcurement@conus.army.mil). The Contractor shall submit the completed form via e-mail (with copies of supporting documents included) to the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall include the following address in the carbon copy ("cc") line of the e-mail:

LEWISPWGreenProcurement@conus.army.mil. The Contractor shall keep attached file sizes to a minimum to avoid transmission errors associated with Joint Base Lewis-McChord security. If use of e-mail is not possible, the Contractor shall coordinate the submission of these documents with the Contracting Officer's Representative and ask that they forward copies to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Green Procurement Coordinator (Bldg 1210, 966-6466). More information can be found at http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProposedAndFinalRegulations.aspx. Underlayment shall conform to one of the following.

2.4.1 Hardboard

AHA A135.4 service class, sanded one side, 1/4 inch thick, 4 feet wide.

Hardboard shall conform to USDA biobased content requirements as stated in Paragraph 2.4.

2.4.2 Particleboard

CPA A208.1, Grade 1-M-1, 1/4 inch thick, 4 x 4 feet. Compressed. FSC-certified wood fibers with polymeric methylene diisocyanate (PMDI) resin binder.

2.4.3 Plywood

Plywood shall conform to APA PS 1, underlayment grade with exterior glue, or C-C (Plugged) exterior grade 11/32 inch thick, 4 feet wide.

2.4.4 Oriented Strand Board

OSB underlayment grade 0.225 inch.

2.5 OTHER MATERIALS

2.5.1 Hardboard Underlayment

PS-58, service class, sanded on one side, 1/4 inch thick 4 feet wide.

2.5.2 Fiberboard Wall Sheathing

ASTM C 208, 2 feet wide by 1/2 inch thick for supports 16 inches (o.c.) and 25/32 inch thick for supports 24 inches o.c. or 4 feet wide by 1/2 inch thick for supports 16 inches o.c. or 3/4 inch thick for supports 24 inches o.c., except only 4 feet wide by 1/2 inch thick sheathing over supports at 16 inches o.c. may be applied without corner bracing of framing. Sheathing shall be asphalt impregnated or asphalt coated to render the sheathing water resistant but vapor permeable. Structural fiberboard shall contain a minimum of 80 percent recycled content. Non-structural fiberboard shall contain a

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 17 minimum of 100 percent post-consumer recycled content. See Section 01 33 29 LEED(tm) DOCUMENTATION for cumulative total recycled content requirements.

This item may contain post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content.

2.5.3 Gypsum Wall Sheathing

ASTM C 79/C 79M, 1/2 inch thick fire retardant (Type X) 5/8 inch thick; 4 feet wide with square edge for supports 24 inches o.c. with corner bracing of framing; 2 feet wide with V-tongue and groove (T&G) edge for supports 16 or 24 inches o.c. with corner bracing of framing.

2.5.4 Foil-Faced Insulative Sheathing

Wood fiber core, chemically treated for water resistance, with aluminum foil laminated under pressure to both sides with water-resistant adhesive; 48 inches or 48 3/4 inches wide; 0.078 inch thick when used with corner bracing,

0.115 inch thick with studs up to 16 inches o.c. without corner bracing, or

0.137 inch thick with studs up to 24 inches o.c. without corner bracing. The sheathing and installation shall have been accepted by ICBO as conforming to ICC IBC. The sheathing alone shall have a thermal resistance value (R value) of not less than 0.20.

2.5.5 Cellulose Honeycomb Panels

ASTM C 208. Panels shall be made of fire retardant paper and shall be impregnated with phenolic resins for moisture resistance. Panels shall contain a minimum of 100 percent post-consumer recycled content.

2.5.6 Building Paper

FS UU-B-790, Type I, Grade D, Style 1.

2.5.7 Trussed Rafters

Metal plate connected trusses designed in accordance with TPI 1 and TPI HIB and fabricated in accordance with TPI 1.

2.5.8 Trussed Joists

Metal plate connected parallel chord wood trusses designed and fabricated in accordance with TPI 1.

2.5.9 Roof Decking

Roof decking shall be select grade with minimum design value of 1,100 psi in bending. Decking shall be as indicated 2 inches thick with single tongue and groove or 4 inches thick with double tongue and groove; V-jointed, matched and dressed. As an option, fabricated laminated lumber decking with interlocking tongue and groove joints may be provided.

2.5.10 Miscellaneous Wood Members

2.5.10.1 Nonstress Graded Members

Members shall include bridging, corner bracing, furring, grounds, and nailing strips. Members shall be in accordance with TABLE I for the species used.

Sizes shall be as follows unless otherwise shown:

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Member Size (inch)

Bridging 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 for use between members 2 x 12 and smaller; 2 x 4 for use between members larger than 2 x 12.

Corner bracing 1 x 4.

Furring 1 x 3.

Grounds Plaster thickness by 1-1/2.

Nailing strips 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 when used as shingle base or interior finish, otherwise 2 inch stock.

2.5.10.2 Wood Bumpers

FS MM-T-371, Type I, Form A or B, and shall be oak.

2.5.10.3 Sill Plates

Sill plates shall be standard or number 2 grade.

2.5.10.4 Blocking

Blocking shall be standard or number 2 grade.

2.5.10.5 Rough Bucks and Frames

Rough bucks and frames shall be straight standard or number 2 grade.

2.5.11 Adhesives

Comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials and as specified. Interior adhesives, sealants, primers and sealants used as filler must meet the requirements of LEED low emitting materials credit.

2.6 ROUGH HARDWARE

Unless otherwise indicated or specified, rough hardware shall be of the type and size necessary for the project requirements. Sizes, types, and spacing of fastenings of manufactured building materials shall be as recommended by the product manufacturer unless otherwise indicated or specified. Rough hardware exposed to the weather or embedded in or in contact with preservative treated wood, exterior masonry, or concrete walls or slabs shall be zinc-coated.

Nails and fastenings for fire-retardant treated lumber and woodwork exposed to the weather shall be copper alloy.

2.6.1 Bolts, Nuts, Studs, and Rivets

ASME B18.2.1, ASME B18.5.2.1M, ASME B18.5.2.2M, ASME B18.2.2, and ASTM A 687.

2.6.2 Anchor Bolts

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ASTM A 307, size as indicated, complete with nuts and washers.

2.6.3 Expansion Shields

CID A-A-1923, CID A-A-1924, and CID A-A-1925. Except as shown otherwise, maximum size of devices shall be 3/8 inch.

2.6.4 Lag Screws and Lag Bolts

ASME B18.2.1.

2.6.5 Toggle Bolts

FS FF-B-588.

2.6.6 Wood Screws

ASME B18.6.1.

2.6.7 Nails

ASTM F 547, size and type best suited for purpose. For sheathing and subflooring, length of nails shall be sufficient to extend 1 inch into supports. In general, 8-penny or larger nails shall be used for nailing through 1 inch thick lumber and for toe nailing 2 inch thick lumber; 16-penny or larger nails shall be used for nailing through 2 inch thick lumber. Nails used with treated lumber and sheathing shall be galvanized. Nailing shall be in accordance with the recommended nailing schedule contained in AF&PA T10.

Where detailed nailing requirements are not specified, nail size and spacing shall be sufficient to develop an adequate strength for the connection. The connection's strength shall be verified against the nail capacity tables in AF&PA T101. Reasonable judgment backed by experience shall ensure that the designed connection will not cause the wood to split. If a load situation exceeds a reasonable limit for nails, a specialized connector shall be used.

2.6.8 Wire Nails

ASTM F 1667.

2.6.9 Tacks

FS FF-T-1813.

2.6.10 Timber Connectors

Unless otherwise specified, timber connectors shall be in accordance with TPI 1, APA EWS T300E or AITC OT-01.

2.6.11 Clip Angles

Steel, 3/16 inch thick, size as indicated; or zinc-coated steel or iron commercial clips designed for connecting wood members.

2.6.12 Joist Hangers

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Steel or iron, zinc coated, sized to fit the supported member, of sufficient strength to develop the full strength of the supported member in accordance with ICC IBC, and furnished complete with any special nails required.

2.6.13 Tie Straps

For joists supported by the lower flange of steel beams, provide 1/8 by 1-1/2 inch steel strap, 2 feet long , except as indicated otherwise.

2.6.14 Joist Anchors

For joists supported by masonry walls, provide anchors 3/16 by 1-1/2 inch steel tee or strap, bent and of length to provide 4 inches embedment into wall and 12 inches along joist except as indicated otherwise. For joists parallel to masonry or concrete walls, provide anchors 1/4 by 1-1/4 inch minimum cross-sectional area, steel strap, length as necessary to extend over top of first three joists and into wall 4 inches, and with wall end of bend or pin type, except as indicated otherwise.

2.6.15 Door Buck Anchors

Metal anchors, 1/8 by 1-1/4 inch steel, 12 inches long, with ends bent 2 inches, except as indicated otherwise. Anchors shall be screwed to the backs of bucks and built into masonry or concrete. Locate 8 inches above sills and below heads and not more than 24 inches intermediately between.

Anchorage of bucks to steel framing shall be as indicated.

2.6.16 Metal Bridging

Where not indicated or specified otherwise, No. 16 U.S. Standard gage, cadmium-plated or zinc-coated.

2.6.17 Toothed Rings and Shear Plates

AF&PA T101.

2.6.18 Beam Anchors

Steel U-shaped strap anchors 1/4 inch thick by 1-1/2 inches wide, except as indicated otherwise.

2.6.19 Metal Framing Anchors

Construct anchors to the configuration shown using hot dip zinc-coated steel conforming to ASTM A 653/A 653M, G90. Except where otherwise shown, Steel shall be not lighter than 18 gage. Special nails supplied by the manufacturer shall be used for all nailing.

2.6.20 Panel Edge Clips

Extruded aluminum or galvanized steel, H-shaped clips to prevent differential deflection of roof sheathing.

2.7 AIR INFILTRATION BARRIER

Air infiltration barrier shall be building paper meeting the requirements of ASTM C 1136, Type IV, style optional or a tear and puncture resistant olefin

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Conform to AF&PA T10 unless otherwise indicated or specified. Select lumber sizes to minimize waste. Fit framing lumber and other rough carpentry, set accurately to the required lines and levels, and secure in place in a rigid manner. Do not splice framing members between bearing points. Set joists, rafters, and purlins with their crown edge up. Frame members for the passage of pipes, conduits, and ducts. Do not cut or bore structural members for the passage of ducts or pipes without approval. Reinforce all members damaged by such cutting or boring by means of specially formed and approved sheet metal or bar steel shapes, or remove and provide new, as approved. Provide as necessary for the proper completion of the work all framing members not indicated or specified. Spiking and nailing not indicated or specified otherwise shall be in accordance with the Nailing Schedule contained in ICC IBC; perform bolting in an approved manner. Spikes, nails, and bolts shall be drawn up tight. Timber connections and fastenings shall conform to AF&PA T101. Provide 2 inch minimum clearance between chimneys and wood framing; provide 4 inch minimum clearance at fireplaces. Fill the spaces with strips of approved noncombustible material. Use slate or steel shims when leveling joists, beams, and girders on masonry or concrete. Do not use shimming on wood or metal bearings. When joists, beams, and girders are placed on masonry or concrete, a wood base plate shall be positioned and leveled with grout. The joist, beam, or girder shall then be placed on the plate. When joists, beams, and girders are set into masonry or concrete, a pocket shall be formed into the wall. The joist, beam, or girder shall then be placed into the pocket and leveled with a steel shim.

3.1.1 Sills

Set sills level and square and wedge with steel or slate shims; point or grout with non-shrinking cement mortar to provide continuous and solid bearing. Anchor sills to the foundations as indicated. Where sizes and spacing of anchor bolts are not indicated, provide not less than 5/8 inch diameter bolts at all corners and splices and space at a maximum of 6 feet o.c. between corner bolts. Provide at least two bolts for each sill member.

Lap and splice sills at corners and bolt through the laps or butt the ends and through-bolt not more than 6 inches from the ends. Provide bolts with plate washers and nuts. Bolts in exterior walls shall be zinc-coated.

3.1.1.1 Anchors in Masonry

Except where indicated otherwise, Embed anchor bolts not less than 15 inches in masonry unit walls and provide each with a nut and a 2 inch diameter washer at bottom end. Fully grout bolts with mortar.

3.1.1.2 Anchors in Concrete

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Except where indicated otherwise, Embed anchor bolts not less than 8 inches in poured concrete walls and provide each with a nut and a 2 inch diameter washer at bottom end. A bent end may be substituted for the nut and washer;

bend shall be not less than 90 degrees. Powder-actuated fasteners spaced 3 feet o.c. may be provided in lieu of bolts for single thickness plates on concrete.

3.1.2 Beams and Girders

Set beams and girders level and in alignment and anchor to bearing walls, piers, or supports with U-shaped steel strap anchors. Embed anchors in concrete or masonry at each bearing and through-bolt to the beams or girders with not less than two bolts. Provide bolts not less than 1/2 inch in diameter and with plate washers under heads and nuts. Install beams and girders not indicated otherwise with 8 inch minimum end bearing on walls or supports. Install beams and girders into walls with 1/2 inch clearance at the top, end, and sides or standard steel wall-bearing boxes. Provide joints and splices over bearings only and bolt or spike together.

3.1.3 Roof Framing or Rafters

Tops of supports or rafters shall form a true plane. Valley, ridge, and hip members shall be of depth equal to cut on rafters where practicable, but in no case less than depth of rafters and nominally 2 inches thick. Rafters shall be notched and have full and solid bearing on plates. Valleys, hips, and ridges shall be straight and true intersections of roof planes. Necessary crickets and watersheds shall be formed. Rafters, except hip and valley rafters, shall be spiked to wall plate and to ceiling joists with no less than three 8-penny nails. Rafters shall be toe-nailed to ridge, valley, or hip members with at least three 8-penny nails. Rafters shall be braced to prevent movement until permanent bracing, decking or sheathing is installed.

Hip and valley rafters shall be secured to wall plates by clip angles.

Openings in roof shall be framed with headers and trimmers. Unless otherwise indicated, headers carrying more than two rafters and trimmers supporting headers carrying more than one rafter shall be double. Hip rafters longer than the available lumber shall be butt jointed and scabbed. Valley rafters longer than the available lumber shall be double, with pieces lapped not less than 4 feet and well spiked together. Trussed rafters shall be installed in accordance with TPI HIB. Engineered wood joists shall be installed in accordance with distributor's instructions.

3.1.4 Joists

Provide joists of the sizes and spacing indicated, accurately and in alignment, and of uniform width. Joists shall have full bearing on sills, plates, beams, girders, and trusses; provide laps over bearing only and spike. Where joists are of insufficient length to produce a 12 inch lap, butt joists over bearing and provide wood scabs 2 nominal inches thick by depth of joists by 24 inches long or metal straps 1/4 by 1-1/2 inch by not less than 18 inches long nailed to each joist with not less than four 10-penny nails, or approved sheet metal connectors installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Provide joists built into masonry with a beveled fire cut so that the top of the joist does not enter the wall more than 1 inch or standard steel wall bearing boxes. Provide metal hangers for joists framing into the side of headers, beams, or girders. When a portion of the joist extends above the top flange of a steel beam or girder, provide a 3/8 inch space between the top flange and the extended portion of the joists

SECTION 06 10 00 Page 23 to allow for shrinkage of joists. The minimum joist end bearing shall be 4 inches, and joists built into concrete or masonry shall have a 1/2 inch minimum clearance at the top, end, and sides. For joists approved to be bored for the passage of pipes or conduits, bore through the neutral axis of the joist. Provide steel joist hangers of proper size and type to receive the ends of all framed joists.

3.1.4.1 Floor (Ceiling) Framing

Except where otherwise indicated joists shall have bearings not less than 4 inches on concrete or masonry and 1-1/2 inches on wood or metal. Joists, trimmers, headers, and beams framing into carrying members at the same relative levels shall be carried on joist hangers. Joists shall be lapped and spiked together at bearings or butted end-to-end with scab ties at joint and spiked to plates. Openings in floors shall be framed with headers and trimmers. Headers carrying more than two tail joists and trimmers supporting headers carrying more than one tail joist shall be doubled, unless otherwise indicated. Joists built into masonry shall be provided with a beveled fire cut so that the top of the joist does not enter the wall more than 1 inch or standard steel wall bearing boxes. Engineered wood joists shall be installed in accordance with distributor's instructions.

3.1.4.2 Doubled Joists

Provide under bearing walls and partitions running parallel with the floor joists, around stairways, chimneys, fireplaces, and at other openings where joists are cut and framed. Double, space for clearance, block apart 4 feet on center, rigidly frame, and spike together joists under partitions that are to receive ducts, pipes, and conduits.

3.1.4.3 Tie Straps

For joists supported by the lower flange of steel beams, provide straps at every fourth joist and the corresponding fourth joist on the opposite side.

Tie joists across the top of the steel beam with a steel strap. Form straps to lie flat across the top of the beam and twist at the ends to provide flat contact with the side of each joist. Nail each strap at each end with three 10-penny nails spaced 2 inches o.c.

3.1.4.4 Joist Anchors

Provide anchors for each fourth joist supported by a masonry wall. Build wall end of anchors into the wall. Nail anchor to the joist with three 10-penny nails spaced 2 inches o.c. Anchor the first three joists parallel to concrete or masonry walls at bridging points, but not less than 8 feet o.c. from end walls. Let anchors into the tops of each joist and spike to the top of joist with one 10-penny nail. Extend anchors at least 4 inches into the wall.

3.1.5 Bridging

Provide bridging for floor and ceiling joists and for roof rafters having slopes of less than 1/3. Locate bridging as indicated and as specified herein.

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