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CHAPT 1. INTRODUCTION.
1. General
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Frequency Requirements
1.4 Terminology
2. Factors to Consider
2.1 Structural Properties of Wood
2.1-A Species
2.1-B Quality
2.1-C Condition
2.2 Conditions of use
2.2-A How the Building is Used and Unusual Loading
2.2-B Age of the Building
2.2-C Exposure of Wood Element
2.3 Deterioration
2.3-A Biological
2.3-B Physical
2.3-C Chemical Damage
3. Condition Rating System
3.1 No Attention Required
3.2 Some Maintenance Should Be Considered
3.3 Maintenance or Repair Require
3.4 Needs Immediate Attention
3.5 The Building is Unsafe
CHAPT 2. INSPECTION METHODS
1. Equipment
1.1 Lighting
1.2 Lifts
1.3 Linear Measurements
1.4 Probing
1.5 Sounding
1.6 Drilling
1.7 Treated Wood plugs
1.8 Moisture Content
1.9 Photography
2. Procedures
2.1 Visual Observation
2.1-A Physical
2.1-B Decay
2.1-C Insect
2.2 Interior Investigation
2.2-A Sounding
2.2-B Boring
2.2-C Probing
2.2-D Moisture Content
CHAPT 3. INSPECTION OF WOOD TRUSSES
1. Signs of Distress
1.1 Deflection
1.2 Checks and Splits
1.3 Loose Connectors
1.4 Evidence of Decay
1.4-A Rain Wetting
1.4-B Wetting from Condensation.
1.4-C Wetting by Piped Water
2. Rating System
3. Inspection Format
CHAPT 4. INSPECTION OF GLULAM ARCHES
1. Signs of Distress
1.1 Deflection
1.2 Delamination
1.3 Checks and Splits
1.4 Special Connector Problems
1.5 Evidence of Decay
2. Rating System
3. Inspection Format
CHAPT 5. USE OF CONDITION EVALUATION STANDARDS
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