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Fire testing is expensive and complex, which is why industry leaders look to the Forest Service for expertise. The Fire Lab at the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory conducts research that influences building codes and furthers fire science knowledge to ensure safety of buildings that include wood components.