Adoption Info
Effective Dates January 1, 1996 – Present
Adopts with Amendments AITC 119-96 Standard Specifications for Structural Glued Laminated Timber of Hardwood Species
Overview AITC 119-96 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) made from hardwood species. It includes specifications for the properties, dimensions, and quality of hardwood glulam products to ensure they meet both structural and performance requirements.
Read More: Ohio Structural Glued Laminated Timber Dimensions Code 2010
Ohio Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code 2001
The 1996 Ohio Structural Glued Laminated Timber of Hardwood Species Specifications Code is based on AITC 119-96 with Ohio-specific amendments. This code sets the minimum standards for the quality, manufacturing, and structural properties of glued laminated timber made from hardwood species 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 performance of hardwood glulam products.
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