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User Guide 6 3rd Paragraph Change to read: "These standards are both a voluntary and a definitive document, intended to spell out the requirements for satisfactory performance when referenced as part of contract documents. Sections in the document are interrelated and are intended to be used together, not in part. For example, if a project specification requires compliance with Section10, then compliance with the Preface; the Product (Items 2 - 4), Execution(Items 5 & 6), and Compliance (Item 7) portions of Sections 1-5; along with referenced portions of Appendix A and the Glossary are also required, as applicable. The Introduction, Table of Contents, Suggestion Form, General (Item1) portions of Sections 1-12, and Appendix B are not part of these standards for compliance purposes." 6/15/2010
Suggestion Form 10 New

The following email addresses are provided for each of the sponsor Associations:

  • AWI – pduvic@awinet.org
  • AWMAC – page10s@awmac.com
  • WI – AWSsuggestion@woodinst.com

6/18/2010
Preface 28 6.3.1.1 Shall be Deleted in its entirety. 1/24/2010
1 34 1.2.1.2.2.2 Change to read: “. . . documentation within the submittal package, requesting . . .” 6/15/2010
2 44 1.2.3.2.1 Change to read: “The table and map below (data adapted from USDA Forest Service, Agriculture Handbook) shows . . .” 2/20/2010
2 44 1.2.3.2.1 In the Table, change the first Geographical Location to read: “Most of U.S. and Canada” 2/20/2010
2 44 1.2.3.2.1 In the Table, change the second Geographical Location to read: “Damp Southern Coastal areas of the U.S. and Canadian Eastern Coastal Provinces.” 2/20/2010
2 47 4.1.2.2.6.1 Change to read: “. . . U.S., and Canadian Eastern Coastal Provinces . . .” 2/20/2010
2 47 4.1.2.2.7.1 Change to read: “. . . U.S., and Canadian Eastern Coastal Provinces . . .” 2/20/2010
3 55 4.2a.2 Change to read: “. . . exceed 1-1/16” (27 mm).” 12/24/2009
4 83 4.1.10.1 Change to read: “A single component in “AA” Face Grade.” 12/24/2009
4 83 4.1.10.2 Change to read: “The split-heart method in Face Grades “A D”, and:” 12/24/2009
4 84 4.2a.14.1 Change the word at the end of the 5th sentence to read “the manufacturer”. 6/15/2010
5 111 4.1.7 Change to read: “PANELING requires:” 6/15/2010
5 111 4.1.9 Change to read: “DOORS require all four faces to be finished and the top/bottom edges, and hardware preparation areas at hinges and lock edges to be sealed.” 7/29/2010
5 111 4.1.11.4 Change to read: “MOISTURE EXPOSURE EFFECTS such as raised grain or blue stain shall be removed.” 2/20/2010
5 112 4.1.11.6.1 Change to read: “. . . 72” (1830 mm)” 6/15/2010
5 112 4.1.11.7.1 Change to read: “. . . 72” (1830 mm)” 6/15/2010
5 112 4.1.11.9.1 Change to read: “. . . 72” (1830 mm)” 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.3.1.4 Change to read: 4.3.15.3.1.3 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.3.1.5 Change to read: 4.3.15.3.1.4 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.3.1.2 Add bullet to the Premium column. 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.3.1.3 Add bullet to the Premium column. 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.3.1.4 Add bullet to the Premium column. 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.5.1.3 Add bullet to the Premium column. 6/15/2010
5 116 4.3.15.5.1.4 Add bullet to the Premium column. 6/15/2010
6 132 4.2.9 Change vertical text to read: “Exposed Surfaces” 6/15/2010
6 133 4.2.9 Change vertical text to read: “Exposed Surfaces” 6/15/2010
6 139 4.4.1.8.1.1 Change to read:  “0.015” (0.38 mm)” 6/25/2010
6 139 4.4.1.8.1.2 Change to read:  “0.010” (0.25 mm)” 6/25/2010
6 139 4.4.1.8.1.3 Change to read:  “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 6/25/2010
6 141 4.4.1.13.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column. 7/29/2010
6 141 4.4.1.13.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column. 7/29/2010
6 149 6.1.10.3 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
7 162 4.4.1.7.1.1 Change to read:  “0.015” (0.38 mm)” 6/25/2010
7 162 4.4.1.7.1.2 Change to read:  “0.010” (0.25 mm)” 6/25/2010
7 162 4.4.1.7.1.3 Change to read:  “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 6/25/2010
7 164 4.4.1.12.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column. 7/29/2010
7 164 4.4.1.12.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column. 7/29/2010
7 168 6.1.10.3 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
8 181 1.2.12.3 Drawings are missing lines, see attached pdf for corrected drawings. See attached pdf. 4/12/2010 Sec08_Pg181
8 182 1.4.3 Change to read: “FURRING, when required, shall be in accordance with Section 803.11.1 of the International Building Code (IBC), which currently. . . . . “ 1/24/2010
8 187 4.2.11.6.1 Change to read: “Shall be of CONSTRUCTION STANDARD of the panel manufacturer and conform to the requirements of all applicable labeling agencies.” (NOTE, this item number was previous corrected by Errata on 12/24/09) 4/12/2010
8 187 4.2.11.6.2 Omit in its entirety. (NOTE, this item number was previous corrected by Errata on 12/24/09) 4/12/2010
8 187 4.2.12++ Change the first Item 4.2.12 at the top of the page (continued from page 186) and all of the sub-items thereafter) to 4.2.11 and 4.2.11+. 12/24/2009
8 191 4.4.1.8.1.1 Change to read:  “0.015” (0.38 mm)” 6/25/2010
8 191 4.4.1.8.1.2 Change to read:  “0.010” (0.25 mm)” 6/25/2010
8 191 4.4.1.8.1.3 Change to read:  “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 6/25/2010
8 194 4.4.6.5.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column. 7/29/2010
8 194 4.4.6.5.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column. 7/29/2010
8 200 6.1.16.3 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
8 201 6.2.4.2.3 Change to read:  “. . . every 120” (3048 mm) in . . .” 6/25/2010  
9 207 1.2.8.2.1 Omit in its entirety. 4/12/2010  
9 211 Entire Page In the CD Rom version of the AWS, Page 211 did not print correctly, the attached pdf is how it should look. 12/24/2009 Pdf file link
9 212 Entire Page In the CD Rom version of the AWS, Page 212 did not print correctly, the attached pdf is how it should look. 12/24/2009 Pdf file link
9 212 1.2.18.4.1.1 Change the word “engineered” to “high density” 4/12/2010
9 212 1.2.18.4.1.2 Change the word “engineered” to “high density” 4/12/2010
9 214 1.2.18.5.5 At the drawing, for the text “Rail” the line is incorrectly pointing to the core not the top rail as intended. 12/24/2009
9 215 1.2.18.5.7 At the drawing, for the second text of “Cross Band” the line is incorrectly pointing to the same item as the first “Cross Band” reference and was intended to be pointing at the cross band layer immediately below the face veneer.. 12/24/2009
9 216 1.2.18.8 Change to read: “. . . otherwise. As in all veneer matching, veneer length availability should be taken into consideration. – see examples below:” 4/12/2010
9 222 4.1.2.1 Omit in its entirety. 7/29/2010
9 224 4.1.19.1 Change to read: “. . . bundled in appropriately labeled sets or pre-fit and tacked in the appropriate light opening, and:” 12/24/2009
9 224 4.1 Add new Item: “4.1.21: DOORS require all four faces to be finished and the top/bottom edges, and hardware preparation areas at hinges and lock edges to be sealed.” 7/29/2010
9 231 4.2.6.2 Change the word “engineered” to “high density” 4/12/2010
9 231 4.3.2 In the first cell, remove the asterisk so it reads: “Minimum WDMA PERFORMANCE DUTY VALUES – Reprinted . . .” - In the sixth cell down add an asterisk (*) so that it reads: “Door Finish, Various ASTM test methods * “ 12/24/2009
9 232 4.3.6 Change to read: “. . . out on both sides, and/or:” 6/15/2010  
9 232 4.3.6.2 Change to read: “Use of glazing gaskets, tape or high density foam is acceptable.” 6/15/2010  
9 233 4.3.8.8.1.1 Change to read:  “0.010” (0.25 mm)” 6/25/2010  
9 233 4.3.8.8.1.2 Change to read:  “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 6/25/2010  
9 233 4.3.8

Add new Item: 4.3.8.13
Item for Sec. 9, item# 4.4.8.13

 1/24/2010
8 233 4.3.8.13.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column. (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
8 233 4.3.8.13.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column. (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
9 235 4.3.9.6.2.1 Change to read: “. . . a distance of 48” (1219 mm).” 12/24/2009
9 236 4.3.10.7.3 Change to read: “GRAIN shall run vertically.” 6/15/2010
9 239 6.1.14.2.5 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
10 249 Entire Page In the CD Rom version of the AWS, Page 249 did not print correctly, the attached pdf is how it should look. 12/24/2009 Pdf file link
10 253 1.2.21.2.1 Change to read: “50 lbs per sq ft (244.1 kg/m2) for . . .” 12/24/2009
10 253 1.2.21.2.2 Change to read: “40 lbs per sq ft (195.3 kg/m2) for . . .” 12/24/2009
10 257 1.5.6.2.2 Change Item # to read: “1.5.6.1.1” 12/24/2009
10 257 1.5.6.2.2.1 Change Item # to read: “1.5.6.1.1.1” 12/24/2009
10 260 4.1.8 Add new Item: “4.1.8.11: Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
10 260 4.1.19 Remove the dot from Custom Grade; this is only applicable to Premium Grade. 6/15/2010
10 261 4.1.20.2.3 In the first sentence, remove the wording: “(even in a bank of drawers)” 7/29/2010
10 263 4.2.7.3.3.1 Change to read: “. . . prefinished hardwood lumber or 7- or 9- . . .” 6/15/2010
10 263 4.2.7.3.3.2 Change to read: “. . . prefinished hardwood lumber or 7- or 9- . . .” 6/15/2010
10 264 4.2.8.3.2.1.2 Change to read: “. . . (15.9 mm) for drawers up to 30” (762 mm) wide and ¾” (19 mm) for drawers over 30” (762 mm) wide. 6/15/2010
10 265 4.4.1.3.1.1 Change to read: “0.015” (0.38 mm)” 03/08/2010
10 265 4.4.1.3.1.2 Change to read: “0.010” (0.25 mm)” 03/08/2010
10 265 4.4.1.3.1.3 Change to read: “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 03/08/2010
10 266 4.4.2 Change to read: “Fixed HORIZONTAL cabinet members, including tops and bottoms, shall be either flush or set back a maximum of 1/16” (1.6 mm) at their intersection with vertical ends and shall be uniform throughout the room. 12/24/2009
10 268 4.4.5.11.1 Change to read “. . . locked position, or:” 6/15/2010
10 268 4.4.5.11.1 Add new Item “4.4.5.11.1.1: STRIKES are required.” 6/15/2010
10 268 4.4.5.11.2 Change to read: “STRIKES are required at spring loaded latches.” 6/15/2010
10 268 4.4.5.14.5.1 Change to Item 4.4.5.14.6 6/15/2010
10 269 4.4.6.4 Change to read: “. . .in width and 84” (2134 mm) in height.” 12/24/2009
10 269 4.4.6.8.1 Change to read “. . . locked position, or:” 6/15/2010
10 269 4.4.6.8.1 Add new Item “4.4.6.8.1.1: STRIKES are required.” 6/15/2010
10 269 4.4.6.8.2 Change to read: “STRIKES are required at spring loaded latches.” 6/15/2010
10 274 4.4.8.9 Change to read: “. . . shall be installed with concealed fasteners.” 12/24/2009
10 274 4.4.9.2.3 Change to read: “. . . EDGES of the cabinet ends . . .” 6/18/2010
10 274 4.4.9.2.3 Eliminate the indicator “dot” at Custom Grade 6/18/2010
10 274 4.4.9.2.3 Add new Item 4.4.9.2.3.1 “EXPOSED EDGES of cabinet ends shall be banded with material compatible to the exposed faces.” And show an indicator “dot” for Custom Grade only. 6/18/2010
10 274 4.4.9.2.8 Change to read: “If CABINET ENDS Extend . . .” 6/18/2010
10 274 4.4.9.2.8 Eliminate the indicator “dot” at Custom Grade 6/18/2010
10 274 4.4.9.2.8 Add new Item 4.4.9.2.8.1 “If CABINET ENDS EXTEND below the bottom, the interior exposed surface of the end shall be of material compatible to the exposed surface.” And show an indicator “dot” for Custom Grade only. 6/18/2010
10 274 4.4.9.3.2.1 Change to read: “CABINET END shall be BANDED to match other exposed surfaces.” 6/18/2010
10 275 4.4.12 Add new item “4.4.12.11: Visible joints are not permitted at exposed interior or semi-exposed interior cabinet backs.” 6/15/2010
10 275 4.4.13.2 Eliminate in its entirety 6/18/2010
10 275 4.4.13.5 Change to read: “. . . at separate toes at a maximum of 48” (1219 mm) on . . .” 6/15/2010
10 276 4.4.13 Add new Item “4.4.13.8: MOVEBALE TOES at ADA base cabinets shall not have a vertical gap exceeding that allowable for the doors above.“ 6/15/2010
10 276 4.4.14.9.2 Change to read: “CORES to be subject to 40 lbs per sq ft (195.3 kg/m2) load . . .” 12/24/2009
10 276 4.4.14.9.3 Change to read: “With a 50 lbs per sq ft (244.1 kg/m2) load . . .” 12/24/2009
10 277 4.4.14.10.1.6.1 Change to read: “50 lbs per sq ft (244.1 kg/m2) for . . .” 12/24/2009
10 277 4.4.14.10.1.6.2 Change to read: “40 lbs per sq ft (195.3 kg/m2) for . . .” 12/24/2009
10 282 4.4.20 Add new Item 4.4.20.9: “Joinery by other than the above requirements is permitted, provided it has been independently tested to show compliance to the Wall Cabinet Structural Integrity Test as shown in Appendix A.” 2/20/2010
10 282 4.4.20.6.3 Change to read: “. . . (49.3 mm) . . .” 6/15/2010
10 282 4.4.20.6.4 Change to read at two occurrences: “1-15/16” (49.3 mm) MAX.” 6/15/2010
10 282 4.4.20.7.2 Change to read: “. . . (49.3 mm) . . .” 6/15/2010
10 282 4.4.20.7.5 Change to read at two occurrences: “1-15/16” (49.3 mm) MAX.” 6/15/2010
10 282 4.4.20.8.1 Change to read: “. . . minimum #20 or . . .” 6/15/2010
10 282 4.4.21.3.1 Change to read: SCRIBE MOLDS are not permitted. 1/24/2010
10 283 4.4.22.1 Change to read: “. . . (38 mm) . . .” 6/15/2010  
10 283 4.4.22.2 Change to read: “. . . (38 mm) . . .” 6/15/2010  
10 283 4.4.23.1 Change to read: “AT DOORS and DRAWERS, EDGE alignment . . .” 3/08/2010  
10 284 4.4.23.3.5 Change to read: “DOORS and DRAWERS shall be on the same plane as one another and shall not exceed:” 3/08/2010  
10 284 4.4.23.3.5 Add new Item 4.4.23.3.5.1: “1/8” (3.18 mm)” with indicator for Economy Grade 3/08/2010  
10 284 4.4.23.3.5 Add new Item 4.4.23.3.5.2: “1/16” (1.59 mm)” with indicator for Custom Grade 3/08/2010  
10 284 4.4.23.3.5 Add new Item 4.4.23.3.5.3: “1/32” (0.79mm)” with indicator for Premium Grade 3/08/2010  
10 285 4.4.25.4.4 Change to read: “. . . metal dowel screwed, pocket-screwed, or biscuit-joined, and:” 6/15/2010  
10 286 4.4.26

Add new Item: 4.4.26.4
Item for Sec. 10, item# 4.4.26.4

 1/24/2010
10 286 4.4.26.4.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column.  (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
10 286 4.4.26.4.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column.  (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 0/24/10) 7/29/2010
10 288 6.1.5.1 Change to read: “. . . flush joint tolerances as set forth in these standards. 3/08/2010
10 292 6.1.12.6.1 Change to read: “Separate bases or toes are required to be mechanically fastened in the field to the cabinet bottom with flat-head screws set flush or slightly recessed, to prevent their movement.” 6/18/2010
10 293 6.1.18.3 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
10   Special Notice

"Projects specified to be in compliance with the Woodwork Institute’s Manual of Millwork for Laboratory Grade and falling under the purview the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS) shall meet all of the AWS requirements for Premium Grade plus the following additional requirements (from the 11th Edition, Manual of Millwork):

  • a) Interior cabinet surfaces shall conform to SEFA's, 1-hour exposure chemical resistance test procedures as explained in Appendix A, Page 349 of the AWS.
  • b) Toe kicks shall be any material complying with the Base Cabinet Submersion Test, as explained in Appendix A, Page 372 of the AWS.
  • c) Components within 2" of the finished floor shall be constructed of solid lumber, exterior plywood, or exterior particleboard.
  • d) At base cabinets, backs shall be removable.
2/20/2010
11 299 Entire Page In the CD Rom version of the AWS, Page 299 did not print correctly, the attached pdf is how it should look. 2/20/2010
11 303 3.4 Change “. . . CUSTOM GRADE . . . “ to “. . . PREMIUM GRADE . . . “ 1/24/2010
11 304 4.2.5.1 Change to read: “Shall be HPDL, a minimum of .039” (0.99 mm) in thickness.” 3/08/2010  
11 304 4.2.5.1.1 Omit in its entirety. 3/08/2010  
11 308 4.4.14.1 Change to read: “. . . (see Test D and Test H illustrations in COMPLIANCE) . . . “ 3/08/2010  
11 308 4.4.14.1.1 Change to read: “0.030” (0.76 mm)” 3/08/2010  
11 308 4.4.14.1.2 Change to read: “0.020” (0.51 mm)” 3/08/2010  
11 308 4.4.14.1.3 Change to read: “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 3/08/2010  
11 309 4.4.15.1.1 Change to read:  “0.015” (0.38 mm)” 6/25/2010  
11 309 4.4.15.1.2 Change to read:  “0.010” (0.25 mm)” 6/25/2010  
11 309 4.4.15.1.3 Change to read:  “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 6/25/2010  
11 310 4.4.15

Add new Item: 4.4.15.19
Item for Sec. 11, item# 4.4.15.19

 1/24/2010
11 310 4.4.15.19.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column.  (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
11 310 4.4.15.19.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column.  (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
11 315 6.1.12.1 Change to read:  “. . . WOOD and HPDL to HPDL shall . . .” 6/25/2010
11 315 6.1.12.3 Change to read:  “. . . ELEMENTS, excluding HPDL to HPDL, shall . . .” 6/25/2010
11 316 6.1.15.3 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
12 327 4.4.3.6.1 Change to read:  “0.005” (0.13 mm)” 6/25/2010  
12 328 4.4.3

Add new Item: 4.4.3.10
Item for Sec. 9, item# 4.4.3.10

 1/24/2010
12 328 4.4.3.10.3.2 Change bullet from Custom to Premium column.  (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
12 328 4.4.3.10.3.3 Change bullet from Premium to Custom column.  (NOTE, this item number was previous established by Errata on 1/24/10) 7/29/2010
12 332 6.1.20.3 Change to read: “Installed using all furnished fasteners or fastener provisions and when fastener provisions are countersunk, fasteners shall be countersunk.” 12/24/2009
Appendix A 340 Bldg. Code Change “National Uniform Building Code (UBC)” reference to: “International Building Code (IBC)” 1/24/2010
Appendix A 340
Bldg. Code		 Change “(UBC)” reference to: “(IBC)” 1/24/2010
Glossary 386 Add new term DOOR FURNISHER: As used in PRODUCT of Section 09, is defined as the party responsible for the take off, ordering and supplying of the doors to a project. 4/12/2010
Glossary 386 Dowel Remove the wording: “or a metal screw” 12/24/2009
Glossary 395 Add new term NON-WOOD: As used in EXECUTION sections of this standard refers to components made of material other than wood and that are subject to this standard's tolerance threshold values. 12/24/2009
6/18/2010