Allows use of ungraded lumber in NC residential construction under certain conditions.

This bill allows the use of ungraded lumber in the construction of one- and two-family dwellings in North Carolina, provided specific conditions are met. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service must establish a lumber grading training program and small mills must register with the North Carolina Forest Service. Sawmill operators must be certified and provide a certificate with details about the lumber. The North Carolina Residential Code and Building Code must be amended to permit the use of ungraded lumber.

Allows use of ungraded lumber in NC residential construction under certain conditions.

This bill allows the use of ungraded lumber in the construction of one- and two-family dwellings in North Carolina, provided specific conditions are met. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service must establish a lumber grading training program and small mills must register with the North Carolina Forest Service. Sawmill operators must be certified and provide a certificate with details about the lumber. The North Carolina Residential Code and Building Code must be amended to permit the use of ungraded lumber.