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| Effective January 1, NELMA’s Revised Pre-Warning System for Lumber Manufacturers | 2009-01-06 |
· The condition of 2nd-Pre-Warning will be implemented at a mill that receives a 1st Pre-Warning a second time within a 12-month period, or a third time within a 24-month period.
· A mill that receives a Pre-Warning condition will be required to provide NELMA with a detailed written “Plan of Action” for corrective procedures, to be approved by NELMA.
The members of the Board of Directors and Grading Committee believe these revisions are a positive reinforcement of the Association’s quality control programs and standards. In addition, the new system should streamline the process to ensure a high standard is maintained throughout the NELMA grading system.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the new Pre-Warning policy, please contact NELMA at 207-829-6901 anytime. | |
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The NELMA Board of Directors unanimously approved a revised Pre-Warning system for lumber manufacturers at their September meeting, effective January 1. The revisions are based on the recommendations forwarded by NELMA’s Grading Committee last year, following their full review of the existing 4-year old “Pre-Warning” system within the Association’s lumber grading policy. A revised NELMA Grading Services Policy & Procedures booklet will be mailed to each member in January (and on the website under the "Members Area") These changes will also be reviewed with mill personnel by NELMA’s lumber inspection staff during their next mill visit. As a summary, the basic changes include the following:
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