Georgia Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code 2001

Adoption Info of Georgia Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code 2001

  • AITC 110-2001 (Standard for Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades) with Georgia-specific amendments

Effective Dates

  • January 1, 2001 – Present

Adopts with Amendments

  • AITC 110-2001 (Standard for Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades)

Scope

  • The Georgia Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code applies to the classification and grading of glued laminated timber (glulam) used in construction. This code provides standards for appearance, finish quality, and surface treatment of glulam products, ensuring aesthetic consistency while maintaining structural integrity. It is applicable to commercial, residential, and public building projects using glulam for structural or decorative purposes.

Exception #1: Non-structural glulam elements used purely for decoration may follow alternative guidelines based on project specifications.

Exception #2: Temporary glulam installations used in construction settings may not need to adhere to strict appearance grading requirements.

CODE REFERENCE GUIDE

Area Primary Supplement
Appearance Grades AITC 110 NONE
Surface Quality Standards AITC 110 NONE
Structural Integrity AITC 110 NONE
Durability and Treatment AITC 110 NONE
Grading Inspection AITC 110 NONE
Load-Bearing Classification AITC 110 NDS
Fire Resistance AITC 110 NFPA 101
Wind and Seismic Load Compliance AITC 110 ASCE 7