Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) is an international nonprofit,
technical organization which began in 1950. CTI
provides the ability for exchange of technical information
pertaining specifically to cooling tower technology, and
users of treated wood found in cooling towers. CTI,
through technical committees and individuals with various
areas of interest and expertise on wood preservative treating,
meet on a regular basis to develop and maintain this
standard for preservatives and treated wood products found
in cooling towers. This standard is intended to be used for
cooling tower lumber only and it is intended to ensure that
wood products are treated with suitable preservatives for use
in cooling towers.