Ohio Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code 2001 Adoption Info
Effective Dates January 1, 2001 – Present
Adopts with Amendments ANSI/AITC A190.1-1992 American National Standard for Structural Glued Laminated Timber
Read More: Ohio Typical Timber Construction Details Code 2003
Overview ANSI/AITC A190.1 is a standard developed by the American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) that provides guidelines and requirements for the manufacturing, quality control, and structural design of glued laminated timber (glulam). It includes specifications for different appearance grades to ensure that glulam products meet both structural and aesthetic requirements.
The 2001 Ohio Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code is based on ANSI/AITC A190.1-1992 with Ohio-specific amendments. This code sets the minimum standards for the quality, manufacturing, and appearance of structural glued laminated timber within the state of Ohio. The Ohio-specific amendments include additional provisions tailored to the unique structural and environmental conditions in Ohio, ensuring the safety, reliability, and aesthetic quality of glulam products.
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