Common use of Split Clause in Contracts

Split. A split is a separation of the wood extending from one surface to an opposite or adjacent surface. 1) In unseasoned ties, a split no more than 1/8 inch wide and/or 4 inches long is acceptable when antisplitting devices have been applied and the tie is brought back to its original sawn dimensions. 2) In a seasoned tie, a split no more than 1/4 inch wide and/or longer than the width of the face across which it occurs is acceptable when antisplitting devices have been applied and the tie is brought back to its original sawn dimensions. MW-99001 (Rev. B) 3) Multiple splits of no more than a three way split are acceptable. 4) In no instance will a tie be considered acceptable when a split extends into the rail bearing area.