MIL-DTL-45449C
d. Government procured. Grade B (interplant reusable) pallets shall have identification
markings identical to Grade A pallets except the letters
"PA", "PB" or "PC" as applicable, shall be omitted.
3.15 Heat treatment quality marking. The quality mark for the pallet cover and base shall
be placed on two opposite end posts on the same side as the preservative marking. Each pallet
cover and base shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection
Convention Standard. Pallets made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat treated and marked
appropriately. All non-manufactured wood used in the pallet shall be heat treated to a core
temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. The pallet manufacturer and the
manufacturer of wood to build the pallet shall be affiliated with an inspection agency accredited
by the American Lumber Standards Committee and ensure traceability of the heat treated lumber
to the mill.
3.16 Workmanship. Pallet shall be free of imperfections which may affect their utility.
The pallets shall be free of exposed splinters, metal projections, or sharp edges which may cause
injury when manually handled. All required markings shall be neat and sharply defined. Where
two or more different defect characteristics not exceeding requirements occur in the same piece,
the combination of characteristics shall be considered as a major defect.
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