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Apa-The Engineered Wood Association This is a listed siding assembly. Listing 8140-2020:0001. This site cites SFM 12-7A-1. Match the model and orientation.
Listed · limited evidence. Active CAL FIRE BML listing 8140-2020:0001, expires 2027-06-30 (verified against the live BML 2026-08-25). Limited evidence: a single positive channel so far — more programs or documentation may still move this record. This status is computed from the cited evidence by the published rule, never hand-assigned.
▲ CAL FIRE BML 8140-2020:0001 · active
“APA 303®” plywood siding with shiplap edges, nominal 19/32” thick (19/32 Performance Category) or greater and grooves spaced no closer than 4” on center or without grooves and manufactured with veneers of all Southern Pine or Douglas Fir face, back and center with cross piles of PS1 Group 1 or 2 species, 4’x8’ *or taller panel. Refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions and product data sheets.
Kind: listed-assembly.
Brand: APA-THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION . Listing evidence: OSFM WUI handbook 2026-08-25.
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IWUIC Class 1 wall-base protection undocumented Field Required Documented value State Assembly role Assembly role = wall base protection Not documented undocumented Height Height ≥ 6 in Not documented undocumented Noncombustible Noncombustible = Yes Not documented undocumented
Colorado CWRC wall-base protection undocumented Field Required Documented value State Assembly role Assembly role = wall base protection Not documented undocumented Height Height ≥ 6 in Not documented undocumented Noncombustible Noncombustible = Yes Not documented undocumented
Kittitas IR1 one-hour wall undocumented Field Required Documented value State Fire resistance Fire resistance ≥ 60 min Not documented undocumented
Kittitas Table 503.1 N.C. wall undocumented Field Required Documented value State Fire resistance Fire resistance ≥ 60 min Not documented undocumented Noncombustible Noncombustible = Yes Not documented undocumented
2006 Utah UWUI Table 503.1 N.C. wall undocumented Field Required Documented value State Fire resistance Fire resistance ≥ 60 min Not documented undocumented Noncombustible Noncombustible = Yes Not documented undocumented
Apa-The Engineered Wood Association. FireApproved. https://fireapproved.com/materials/apa-the-engineered-wood-association/. Last verified 2026-08-23. Verify at the source. Every listing number and claim here links to its origin — listings change and local amendments govern, so check the current record before you specify.