Building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, they were all 
invented over time as the safe minimum. Going below code is scary. 
That's why they are there.
  Fortunately there is not much reason to go below code. I find most all 
codes to be a practical minimum. Sometimes I won't even go that low, 
really.

  In a completely perfect world it might be understood that one piece of 
wood may be 5 times stronger, or 5 times weaker, even though its the 
same kind of wood.
   Wood is --not-- a uniform substance (tm).
   But codes are meant to cover the average margin of safety.

  oh PS.. Stickers, for stacking units of wood, are the same 4' standard 
here.
  Besides lath, they cut stickers at 4 foot too.
   Made it easy at the sawmill.
   Are stickers 4' 6" in AU?
I love that you guys simply call our wood Oregon....I just love that.
       yours Scott


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