Structural role of CLT
Gravity only (floors/roof panels, not SFRS)
Diaphragm (in-plane shear transfer)
Shear walls / part of SFRS
Roof panels only
Floor panels only
Hybrid / multiple roles
Delegated design for connections?
No — EOR designs & details connections on drawings
Yes — Contractor delegated connection design (PE-sealed)
Hybrid — EOR provides forces, contractor details
CLT grade (PRG 320)
(choose one)
E1
E2
V1
V2
TBD / allow multiple by application
Panel appearance
Industrial / non-architectural
Architectural / exposed-grade finish
Mixed (exposed in select areas)
Field cutting allowed?
Limited (minor trimming only; protect edges)
Yes (with approved procedure)
No (factory cut only except drilling for fasteners)
Fire strategy (pick closest)
Encapsulation (gypsum or similar) for rating
Charring / sacrificial thickness (exposed CLT)
Mixed (some exposed, some encapsulated)
Not decided yet
Fire-resistance rating required?
No specific rating called out
1 hour
2 hour
TBD
Exposed CLT allowed by design intent?
No
Yes
Some areas only
Connector approach
Allow proprietary connectors with ICC-ES / evaluation reports
Prescriptive fasteners/connectors (NDS-based)
Mixed
QA / certification level
PRG 320 certified + mill QC documentation
+ Third-party inspection / special inspection language
High assurance (DoD-like): submittals + hold points + third-party testing
Sustainability language
None (delete sustainability requirements)
Goal only (aspirational, not enforceable)
Mandatory (enforceable requirements)
FSC / SFI chain-of-custody?
Not required
FSC required
SFI required
Either FSC or SFI acceptable
Recycled content statement
Delete recycled content requirements
Goal: 25% (not mandatory)
Mandatory: 25%
Custom (write below)
Custom notes / project constraints (optional)
Tip: If you’re not sure on something (like fire strategy), leave it as “Not decided yet” — the output will flag what must be decided before issuing for bid.