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Can you do a diagram with metal fascia as your diagram now is with timber fascia?

Woodsolutions Answer

Metal or timber fascias can be used in BAL-FZ areas, over fire-resistant linings. This is shown in our Regulatory Information Report RIR 23626A which can be downloaded from our website free of charge via this link https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/resources/standards-codes/fire-test-reports. Refer section 9 of the report for details of the fire resistant fascia linings, and section 10 for installation of the fascia itself.

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I noticed in the BAL FZ you have 15mm ply. Can you use any type of 15 mm ply on top of the trusses and rafters?

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The metal sheet roof system for BAL-FZ (Flame Zone), assessed by Warringtonfire, was based on 15mm pine plywood or 15mm OSB roof lining. 

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Just wondering if cut stringers are allowable under the BCA and if so where can I locate the relevant span tables for stringers and treads in mgp10 treated pine.

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Our Technical Design Guide #08 includes span tables for stringers and stair treads. A copy can be downloaded free of charge from our website via this link https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/publications. Alternatively, a hard copy can be purchased here https://www.intertekinform.com/en-au/search/standard/?searchTerm=WS08&productFamily=STANDARD&q=WS08. Note that the Guide refers to F5 grade treated pine rather than MGP10 since much of the treated pine in the marketplace is graded F5 or F7.

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