carlarch
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the NJ IRC has a section re: building in flood zones. It states "preservative treated lumber" is required. In lieu of "pressure treated" wood I want to use the existing floor joist which are 1/2 way below the flood (BFE) and just treat them with "Borate". This is acceptable to FEMA standards (Tech. Bul. #2) and I would think the building code should allow it as well since applying Borate to existing lumber is a form of "preservative treating". My local building official would agree and allow this but he wants something in writing from the state (DCA here in NJ) but they won't give anything in writing.
Does anyone have thoughts or comments about this issue? Any help would be appreciated
Does anyone have thoughts or comments about this issue? Any help would be appreciated