How SB 87 changes current law

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This bill establishes a lumber grading training program and certification system in Alaska.

• AS 41.17

  Article 6A. Lumber Grading. Sec. 41.17.610. Lumber grading training program.

  It adds a new article to the Alaska Statutes establishing a lumber grading training program.

• AS 41.17.610

  (a) The division shall establish a lumber grading training program to train mill operators to grade lumber. (b) The training program must be offered at least once each year.

  It mandates the creation of a lumber grading training program that must be held annually.

• AS 41.17.620

  Sec. 41.17.620. Lumber grading certificates.

  It adds a section for issuing lumber grading certificates to individuals who complete the training program.

• AS 41.17.620

  (c) An individual holding a certificate, including an individual who received an initial certificate under (b) of this section, must successfully complete the lumber grading training program to renew the individual's lumber grading certificate.

  It requires ongoing education for renewal of lumber grading certificates.

• AS 41.17.630

  Sec. 41.17.630. Use of graded and certified lumber.

  It establishes regulations for the use of lumber graded and certified under the new program.

• AS 41.17.630

  (a) Load-bearing dimensional lumber graded and certified in accordance with this section may be used in one-, two-, and three-family dwellings in this state.

  It specifies that only certified lumber may be used for construction in residential buildings.

• AS 41.17.630

  (c) An individual holding a lumber grading certificate issued under AS 41.17.620 may grade load-bearing dimensional lumber that the individual mills.

  It enables certified individuals to grade their own milled lumber.

• AS 41.17.630

  (e) Upon receiving written certification required by (c) of this section, an inspector... may authorize the use of the lumber, reject the use of the lumber, or authorize the use of the lumber subject to more restrictive construction requirements.

  It establishes a process for inspection and authorization of the use of graded lumber.