Div. B › Part 9 › 9.23 › 9.23.3 — Fasteners

9.23.3.1 — Standards for Nails and Screws

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(1) Except as provided in Sentence (2) and elsewhere in this Part, nails specified in this Section shall be common steel wire nails or common spiral nails, conforming to,
(a) ASTM F1667, “Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and Staples”, or
(b) CSA B111, “Wire Nails, Spikes and Staples”.
(2) Nails used to comply with Table 9.23.3.4. shall have a diameter not less than that required by Table 9.23.3.1.
(3) Wood screws specified in this Section shall conform to ANSI/ASME B18.6.1., “Wood Screws (Inch Series)”.
Tables & Figures referenced
Table 9.23.3.1 : Diameter of Nails for Framing : Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.1.(2)
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Table 9.23.3.4 : Nailing for Framing : Forming Part of Sentence 9.23.3.4.(1)
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