Grade Stamp Recognition

The grade stamp shown below was recently observed in the state of Washington. The facility in Port Alberni, British Columbia that produced the material is not registered with a CLSAB Accredited Agency for the production of structural lumber and/or timber.

The stamp is not recognized by the National Building Code of Canada as:

The timbers were not inspected, graded and identified in accordance with the CLSAB approved grading rules and regulations.

Any questions concerning this should be directed to:

Chuck Dentelbeck, President & CEO, Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board
cdentelbeck@clsab.ca or 613-482-2480

 

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