Permanent Wood Foundation Acceptances
 
The Permanent Wood Foundation is accepted by the following major regulatory bodies and underwriting agencies, as well as by a growing number of states and local building codes and lending agencies.
 
Model Building Codes
 
National Building Code 1996 edition. Building Officials and Code 
Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA)
Uniform Building Code 1997 edition. International Conference of Building 
  Officials (ICBO)
Standard Building Code 1994 and 1997 editions. Southern Building Code 
  Congress International Inc. (SBCCI)
One and Two-Family Dwelling Code 1995 edition. Council of American 
Building Officials (CABO)
 
Federal Agencies
 
Farmers Home Administration (FmHA)
Veterans Administration (VA)
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC)
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
United States League of Savings Associations
Verex Assurance, Inc.
 
Lending & Mortgage Insurance Institutions
 
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC)
Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC)
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
United States League of Savings Associations
Verex Assurance, Inc.
 
Warranty & Fire Insurance Institutions
 
Home Owners Warranty Corporation (HOW)
Insurance Services Office (ISO)
 
 
Additional PWF Information
 
The Southern Pine  Council offers other helpful publications about the PWF plus how to specify and use Southern Pine lumber. Materials available and the cost for each include:
 
Permanent Wood Foundations: Design & Construction Guide   (#400, $3.00)
  Complete design specifications and structural requirements for using PWF systems. Typical applications are illustrated 52 pages.
A Home Buyers Guide to the Permanent Wood Foundation   (#402, $1.00)
  Construction basics, features of the system, industry testimonials, 8 pages.
Facts About Permanent Wood Foundations   (#401, $1.00)
  The advantages of using the PWF are detailed, countering 14 claims of the concrete industry. 12 pages.
Southern Pine Use Guide   (#200,$2.00)
  Grade descriptions, design values, and product specifications. 24 pages.
Pressure - Treated Southern Pine   (#300, $2.00)
  Explains the pressure treating process, preservative retentions, standards, proper use & handling. 16 pages.
   
Please order by publication number and enclose payment, plus $1.00 per order for shipping/handling. Send orders with payment to:
 
  SFPA,  Box 641700,  Kenner, LA  70064
  (504) 443-4464  /  Fax (504) 443-6612