Power Driven Staples and Nails 2019

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

SECTION: 06 05 23.13—NAILS
SECTION: 06 05 23.15—STAPLES
REPORT HOLDER:
INTERNATIONAL STAPLE, NAIL AND TOOL ASSOCIATION (ISANTA)
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
POWER-DRIVEN STAPLES AND NAILS
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Revised January 16, 2019
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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND  2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International
®
COMPOSITES Residential Code (IRC)
Section: 06 05 23.13—Nails
For evaluation for compliance with codes adopted by the
Section: 06 05 23.15—Staples
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS),
see the ESR-1539 LABC and LARC Supplement.
REPORT HOLDER:
Properties evaluated:
INTERNATIONAL STAPLE, NAIL AND TOOL  Bending yield strength
ASSOCIATION (ISANTA)
 Compliance with prescriptive requirements of the IBC
ADDITIONAL LISTEES: and IRC.
 Compliance with material requirements, dimensions and
AMERICAN FASTENERS CO. LTD. tolerances of ASTM F1667.
BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.  Use in diaphragms, shear walls and braced walls.
 Fastening schedules which are alternates to those
FALCON FASTENERS REG'D included in the codes.
2.0 USES
FASCO AMERICA, INC.
The nails and staples described in this report are used for
HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS engineered and nonengineered (prescriptive) structural
connections.
JAACO CORPORATION 3.0 DESCRIPTION
KOKI HOLDINGS AMERICA LTD. 3.1 General:
The fasteners recognized in this report are manufactured
KYOCERA SENCO INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, INC. by and for the additional listees on this report, which are
member companies of the International Staple, Nail and
MID-CONTINENT STEEL & WIRE (MID-CONTINENT Tool Association (ISANTA). Appendix B of this report lists
NAIL) the fasteners recognized for each listee.
OMAN FASTENERS, LLC. 3.2 Staples:

Recognized staples are manufactured from bright or zinc-
PASLODE, AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY coated carbon steel wire. Recognized staples comply with
Table 60 of ASTM F1667-17 and have the characteristics
PEACE INDUSTRIES shown in the table below. The staples have a minimum
7
crown width of /16 inch (11.1 mm) and a minimum leg
1
PRIMESOURCE BUILDING PRODUCTS length of 1 /2 inches (38 mm). The staples are collated into
strips and cohered with polymer coatings. Staple crown
SPECIALTY FASTENING SYSTEMS, INC. widths and leg lengths specified in this report are overall
dimensions.
STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER INC. TABLE 3.2—STAPLE CHARACTERISTICS
EVALUATION SUBJECT: NOMINAL NOMINAL MINIMUM

STAPLE WIRE STAPLE BENDING
POWER-DRIVEN STAPLES AND NAILS GAGE DIAMETER WIDTH MOMENT
(inch) (inch) (lbf.-in.)
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE 14 0.080 0.0855 4.3
15 0.0720 0.073 4.0
Compliance with the following codes:
16 0.0625 0.064 3.6
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building
® For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf-in = 0.113 N-m.
Code (IBC)
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3.3 Nails: engineered diaphragms and shear walls, in accordance

with the diaphragm and shear wall design tables in the IBC
Recognized nails are manufactured from bright steel wire,
and Tables 5 through 9, when the staples comply with the
galvanized steel wire, or stainless steel wire. The nails
requirements in the applicable table for gage, crown width
have full round heads or modified round heads, such as
and leg length. Diaphragm and shear wall deflection must
offset heads, clipped heads (“D” heads) and notched
be determined in accordance with Section A3.2.
heads, as shown in Figure 1. Nails have smooth or
deformed (threaded) shanks. Deformed shanks may be 4.1.3 Prescriptive Sheathing Attachments: The staples
annularly threaded (ring shank) or helically threaded recognized in this report may be used to attach sheathing
(screw shank). Dimensional tolerances conform to ASTM to wood framing as prescribed in the code tables
F1667. referenced in Table 2, when the staples comply with the
Nails designated as Metal Hardware Nails (MHN) are code requirements for gage, crown width and leg length.
primarily intended for use with metal hardware (e.g. joist 4.2 Design for Nails:
hangers, strap anchors, etc.), but may also be used in
other engineered and prescriptive wood-to-wood or metal- 4.2.1 Engineered Connections: All reference design
to-wood connections. They have full round heads and values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment
smooth or ring shanks. factors in accordance with the ANSI/AWC National Design
Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).
Nails with coating designated as EG are electro-
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A641, Class 1. Nails 4.2.1.1 Reference Lateral Design Values: The nails
with coating designated as HDG are hot-dip galvanized recognized in this report comply with the requirements of
and comply with the coating thickness requirement of IBC Section 2303.6 and may be used in lateral
ASTM A153, Class D. Both EG and HDG nails comply with connections designed in accordance with the NDS, using
the requirements of Section 10.1 of ASTM F1667. the specified minimum bending yield strength and the
nominal diameter shown in Appendix B, as applicable. The
Specific nail products are coated with proprietary yield mode equations in the NDS for nails are shown in
polymer coatings as indicated in Appendix B. These Section A1.2 of Appendix A to this report. Reference lateral
coatings are intended to aid in the driving of nails when design values for common wood-to-wood connections are
used with power tools. shown in Table 3A, and reference lateral design values for
Nails are collated and cohered into strips or coils for common metal-side-plate-to-wood connections are shown
loading into a power driving tool. Typical recognized in Table 3B.
products are illustrated in Figure 1. Table 1 lists nail sizes 4.2.1.2 Reference Withdrawal Design Values: The nails
addressed in this report. See Appendix B for detailed nail recognized in this report may be used in tension
descriptions including bending yield strength for products connections designed in accordance with the NDS, using
recognized for each listee. Nails for each listee having the the nominal diameter shown in Appendix B, as applicable,
same diameter, shank type and finish type as those listed and the embedded length of the nail in the holding
in Appendix B, are recognized for any length. member. For stainless steel nails, the reference withdrawal
3.4 Wood: design values must be determined in accordance with the
2018 NDS, for use under the 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and
Wood members must be as described in the tables in this 2006 IBC. Reference withdrawal design values for
report. Sawn lumber must have an assigned specific common wood specific gravities are shown in Table 4.
gravity (SG) equal to or greater than what is required in the The withdrawal equations in the 2018 NDS for nails are
applicable table. Where use of engineered wood products shown in Section A1.3 of Appendix A to this report.
is addressed in tables in this report, the products must
have an equivalent specific gravity (ESG) equal to or 4.2.1.3 Reference Head Pull-through Design Values:
greater than the SG that is addressed in the table, as For nails shown in Appendix B as having round heads,
shown in the applicable ICC-ES evaluation report for the reference head pull-through values must be determined in
engineered wood product. accordance with Section 12.2.5 of the 2018 NDS, for use
under the 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC. For nails
3.5 Steel Side Plates: shown in Appendix B as having other head styles,
Steel side plates must comply with ASTM A653 SS Grade determination of reference head pull-through design values
33 or 40, or with ASTM A36, as indicated in Table 3B. The is outside the scope of this report.
steel must have a minimum base steel thickness as 4.2.2 Prescriptive Framing Connections: The carbon
indicated in Table 3B. Holes in steel side plates must be steel nails may be used for prescriptive framing
predrilled or prepunched to allow for the installation of the connections when the nails comply with the requirements
nails. in the applicable code for diameter and length. In addition,
4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Tables 10, 11 and 12 show fastening designs for framing
connections under the 2018, 2015 and 2012 IBC and IRC,
4.1 Design for Staples: which are alternatives to what is prescribed in 2018 and
4.1.1 Engineered Connections: Reference withdrawal 2015 IBC Table 2304.10.1 (2012 IBC Table 2304.9.1) and
design values for staples recognized in this report may be in IRC Table R602.3(1). These alternative fastener designs
calculated in accordance with Section A2.3 of Appendix A. address the use of stainless steel nails. The alternative
Reference withdrawal design values for select connections fastener designs shown in Tables 10, 11 and 12 are
are shown in Table 4. The reference lateral design values summarized in Table 13.
for staples recognized in this report may be calculated in 4.2.3 Prescriptive Metal Hardware Connections: Nails
accordance with Section A2.2 of Appendix A.
designated as Metal Hardware Nails, as well as other nails
4.1.2 Engineered Diaphragms and Shear Walls: The recognized in this report as having full round heads and
staples recognized in this report may be used in the applicable dimensions, may be used to attach metal
hardware (e.g. joist hangers, foundation anchors) to wood 2015 IBC Section 1705.12.2 (2012 IBC Section 1705.11.2,
framing members as prescribed in ICC-ES evaluation 2009 and 2006 IBC Section 1707.3) when the nail spacing
reports on metal hardware. Use of Metal Hardware Nails in is 4 inches (102 mm) or less.
diaphragms and shear walls is outside the scope of this 4.5 Use in Treated Lumber: In accordance with 2018
report. and 2015 IBC Section 2304.10.5 (2012, 2009 and
4.2.4 Engineered Diaphragms and Shear Walls: The 2006 IBC Section 2304.9.5) and IRC Section R317.3 (2006
nails may be used in shear walls and diaphragms designed IRC Section R319.3), stainless steel (SS) and hot-dip
in accordance with the ANSI/AWC Special Design galvanized (HDG) nails listed in Appendix B, may be used
Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) and the tables in preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated lumber.
in this report when they are of the required material, shank Use of nails listed in Appendix B as having a proprietary
type, diameter and length indicated in Tables 5 through 8 coating for installation in preservative-treated lumber in
of this report, and when indicated in Appendix B as specific Exposure Conditions, is addressed in Appendix B
meeting the head area requirements for use in lateral force or in applicable ICC-ES evaluation reports referenced in
resisting assemblies for the applicable nail size. Appendix B. Nails and staples listed in Appendix B as
Allowable shear values for diaphragms comprised of bright must not be used in treated lumber. Use of nails and
wood structural panels attached to wood framing are staples with other coatings in treated lumber is outside the
shown in Tables 5 and 6. Design of roof diaphragms must scope of this report.
consider uplift due to wind. 5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
Allowable shear values for shear walls comprised of The nails and staples described in this report comply with,
wood structural panels attached directly to wood framing or or are suitable alternatives to what is specified in, those
over gypsum sheathing are shown in Tables 7 and 8. codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the
Design of exterior shear walls must also consider following conditions:
transverse (out-of-plane) loads on sheathing due to wind. 5.1 The nails and staples must be installed in accordance
Allowable shear values for shear walls comprised of with this report, the listee’s published installation
fiberboard sheathing, gypsum lath and plaster, gypsum instructions, the approved plans, if applicable, and
sheathing, gypsum wallboard, metal or wire lath and the applicable prescriptions in the code. In the case of
plaster, or plywood siding applied directly to wood framing a conflict amongst these documents, the most
are shown in Table 9. restrictive requirements govern.
Diaphragm and shear wall deflection must be determined 5.2 The fastener dimensions specified in the design
in accordance with Section A3.1. tables in this report are minimum nominal dimensions.
4.2.5 Prescriptive Sheathing Attachments: Table 2 When fasteners larger than those specified are used
references the code tables where nails are prescribed for for any application, consideration must be given to
attaching sheathing to framing. Carbon steel nails (bright restrictions on edge distance and close spacing.
or galvanized) shown in Appendix B as meeting the head 5.3 See Section 4.5 regarding use of staples and nails in
area ratio requirements for use in lateral force resisting treated wood.
assemblies may be used where the same nail types and 5.4 The nails and staples described in Appendix B of
sizes are prescribed in the referenced code tables. this report are manufactured under quality control
4.3 Installation: programs with inspections by ICC-ES.
The nails must be installed in accordance with this report, 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
the listee’s published installation instructions, the approved 6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
plans, if applicable, and the applicable prescriptions in the Criteria for Nails (AC116), dated March 2018.
code.
6.2 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
Nails used with metal hardware (joist hangers, truss Criteria for Staples (AC201), dated March 2018.
plates, etc.) must be installed in accordance with the metal
hardware manufacturer’s instructions and any applicable 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
ICC-ES evaluation report. 7.1 Containers of nails and staples must be identified with
The nails described in this report are packaged for use in the name of one of the listees identified in this report,
power tools. The nails must be installed using a tool the applicable brand name (shown in Appendix B),
recommended by the applicable listee. Individual nails may fastener size (nail diameter and length or staple gage,
also be manually driven. width and length), finish/coating designation, country
of origin and the evaluation report number
Edge distances, end distances, and spacings must be (ESR-1539).
sufficient to prevent splitting of the wood. Installation into
sawn lumber must be in accordance with the applicable 7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
requirements of 2018 and 2015 NDS Section 12.1.6 (2012 following:
NDS Section 11.1.6 for the 2012 IBC; 2005 NDS Section INTERNATIONAL STAPLE, NAIL AND TOOL
11.1.5 for the 2009 and 2006 IBC). ASSOCIATION
4.4 Special Inspection: 8735 WEST HIGGINS ROAD, SUITE 300
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60631
Periodic special inspection of nailing used in the (847) 375-6454
construction of main windforce-resisting systems is www.isanta.org
required by 2018 and 2015 IBC Section 1705.11.1 (2012 info@isanta.org
IBC Section 1705.10.1, 2009 IBC Section 1706.2) when
the nail spacing is 4 inches (102 mm) or less. Periodic 7.3 The Additional Listees’ contact information appears in
special inspection of nailing used in the construction of the Table B1 of Appendix B.
seismic force-resisting systems is required by 2018 and
INDEX TO TABLES, FIGURES AND APPENDICES
Figure No. Title Page

1 Basic Fastener Styles ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
10 Prescriptive Fastening Details – Wall Framing ......................................................................................................................... 18
11 Prescriptive Fastening Details – Ceiling and Roof Framing ...................................................................................................... 20
12 Prescriptive Fastening Details – Floor Framing ........................................................................................................................ 22
Table No. Title Page

1 Nail Diameters Addressed in This Report .................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Applicable Fastening Schedules in the Codes for Attachment of Sheathing to Framing ............................................................. 5
3A Reference Lateral Design Values of Face Nailed Single Shear Connections of “2-by” Members to Other Members of the Same
Species ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3B Reference Lateral Design Values of Face Nailed Single Shear Connections of Steel Side Members to Wood Members ........... 7
4 Nail and Staple Reference Withdrawal Design Values .............................................................................................................. 8
Horizontal Diaphragm Tables
5 Allowable Shear for Wind or Seismic Loading for Wood Structural Panel Horizontal Diaphragms - Structural I Sheathing ......... 9
6 Allowable Shear for Wind or Seismic Loading for Wood Structural Panel Horizontal Diaphragms - Rated Sheathing ............... 10
Footnote Explanations for Horizontal Diaphragm Tables 5 and 6 ............................................................................................. 11
Vertical Shear Wall Tables

7 Allowable Shear for Wind or Seismic Loading for Wood Structural Panel Shear Walls - Structural I Sheathing ........................ 12
8 Allowable Shear for Wind or Seismic Loading for Wood Structural Panel Shear Walls - Rated Sheathing................................ 13
Footnote Explanations for Shear Wall Tables 7 and 8 .............................................................................................................. 14
9 Allowable Shear for Wind or Seismic Loading for Shear Walls with Fiberboard Sheathing, Gypsum Lath, Gypsum Sheathing,
Gypsum Wallboard, Lath and Plaster or Plywood Siding Over Wood Framing ......................................................................... 15
Fastening Schedule for Framing Connections
10 Fastening Schedule – Wall Framing......................................................................................................................................... 16
11 Fastening Schedule – Ceiling and Roof Framing ..................................................................................................................... 19
12 Fastening Schedule – Floor Framing ....................................................................................................................................... 21
13 Summary of Alternative Fastening Designs Recognized in Table 10 through 12 ...................................................................... 23
Appendix Title Page No.

A Reference Design Information.................................................................................................................................................. 24
B Recognized Fasteners by Listee ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Smooth Ring Screw

STAPLE NAIL HEAD STYLES
NAIL SHANK STYLES
FIGURE 1—BASIC FASTENER STYLES

TABLE 1—NAIL DIAMETERS ADDRESSED IN THIS REPORT1
DESCRIBED IN ASTM F1667-17 OTHERS

SHANK COMMONLY
DIAMETER HEAD
TYPE AND LENGTH SHANK AVAILABLE SHANK
(inch) DIAMETER
PENNYWEIGHT (inches) STYLE LENGTHS STYLES
(inch)
(inches)
11/4, 11/2, 15/8,
Smooth, Smooth,
13/4, 2, 21/8,
0.092 6d cooler 17/8 0.250 Ring, Ring,
23/16, 21/4,
Screw Screw
23/8, 21/2
11/8, 11/2, 13/4, Smooth,
0.099 6d box 2 0.266 Smooth 17/8, 2, 21/4, Ring,
23/8 Screw
6d common 2 0.266 Smooth,
2, 21/4, 23/8,
0.113 8d box 21/2 0.297 Smooth Ring,
21/2
8d cooler 23/8 0.281 Screw
2, 21/4, 23/8,
Smooth,
21/2, 23/4, 3,
0.120 – – – – Ring,
31/4, 31/2, 33/4,
Screw
4
8d common 21/2 0.281 Smooth
1 1
2, 21/4, 23/8, Smooth,
0.131 1 /4, 1 /2, 21/2, 23/4, 3, Ring,
Smooth,
Metal Hardware2 21/4, 23/8, 0.281 31/4, 33/8, 31/2, Screw
Ring
21/2 33/4, 4
Ring,
0.135 16d box 31/2 0.344 Smooth 23/8, 21/2, 31/2
Screw
10d common 3 0.312
Smooth
12d common 31/4 0.312 2, 21/8, 21/4, Smooth,
0.148 11/4, 11/2, 23/8, 21/2, 3, Ring,
Smooth, 31/4, 31/2, 4 Screw
Metal Hardware2 21/2, 3, 0.281
Ring
31/2,
16d common 31/2 0.344 Smooth Smooth,
0.162 2 21/2, 3, Smooth, 3, 31/4, 31/2, 4 Ring,
Metal Hardware 0.281
31/2 Ring Screw
0.180 – – – – 53/8 Smooth
0.197 – – – – 53/8 Smooth
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
1
See Appendix B for recognized nail products for each listee.
2
Nails intended for use with metal hardware such as joist hangers. See Appendix B of this report for
associated designations on product labels.
TABLE 2—APPLICABLE FASTENING SCHEDULES IN THE CODES FOR

ATTACHMENT OF SHEATHING TO FRAMING
CONSTRUCTION CODE TABLE NUMBER

2018 and 2015 IBC 2304.10.1
Roof Sheathing Attachment 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC 2304.9.1
2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 IRC R602.3(1), R602.3(2)
2018 and 2015 IBC 2304.10.1
Wall Sheathing Attachment 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC 2304.9.1
2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 IRC R602.3(1), R602.3(2), R602.3(3)
2018 and 2015 IBC 2304.10.1
Floor Sheathing Attachment 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC 2304.9.1
2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 IRC R602.3(1), R602.3(2)
TABLE 3A—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES OF FACE NAILED SINGLE

SHEAR CONNECTIONS OF “2-BY” MEMBERS TO OTHER MEMBERS OF SAME SPECIES1,2,3,4,5,6
NAIL DIMENSIONS REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF: (lbf)
Length (inches) Nail Shank Diameter 0.42 (e.g., Spruce- 0.43 (e.g., Hem-fir) 0.50 (e.g., Douglas 0.55 (e.g., Southern
(inches) pine-fir) Fir-larch) Pine)
31/2 0.162 111 113 131 143
1
3 /4 0.148 100 102 118 128
3 0.148 100 102 118 128
1
3 /2 0.135 88 89 103 113
1
3 /4 0.131 82 84 97 106
3 0.131 82 84 97 106
1
2 /2 0.131 63 64 74 81
1
3 /4 0.120 69 71 81 89
3 0.120 69 71 81 89
1
2 /2 0.113 54 56 64 70
3
2 /8 0.113 47 49 56 61
21/4 0.099 36 36 42 46
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbf = 4.45N, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa.
1
Design values are based on a normal load duration.
2
Table values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in the NDS.
3
Table is based upon a 11/2-inch actual thickness of both attached member and receiving (“main”) member.
4
Design values are for connections in which the nail shank is driven into the side grain with shank axis perpendicular to wood fibers. Tabulated
values are based on a minimum fastener bending yield strength (Fyb) of 100,000 psi for nail diameters of 0.135 inch or less, and a minimum
fastener bending yield strength (Fyb) of 90,000 psi for nail diameters of 0.148 and 0.162 inch.
5
Calculations are based on a connection in which both members have the same specific gravity.
6
Reference lateral design values apply to nails with either a smooth shank or a deformed shank.
TABLE 3B—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES OF FACE NAILED SINGLE

SHEAR CONNECTIONS OF STEEL SIDE MEMBERS TO WOOD MEMBERS1,2,3,4
REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES5 OF: (lbf)

0.42 (e.g., Spruce-pine-fir) 0.50 (e.g., Douglas Fir-larch) 0.55 (e.g., Southern Pine)
STEEL SIDE Nail Diameter (inch) Nail Diameter (inch) Nail Diameter (inch)
MEMBER 0.131 0.148 0.162 0.131 0.148 0.162 0.131 0.148 0.162
THICKNESS6
(inch) Nail Length (inches) Nail Length (inches) Nail Length (inches)
1 1 1 1
2 /4, 2 /2, 2 /4, 2 /2, 21/4, 21/2,
21/2, 3, 21/2, 3, 21/2, 3,
11/2 23/8, 11/2 3, 11/2 23/8, 11/2 3, 11/2 23/8, 11/2 3,
31/2 31/2 31/2
21/2 31/2 21/2 31/2 21/2 31/2
ASTM A653, Grade 33 Steel Side Plate
0.033 - 0.036 82 82 97 97 117 94 94 112 113 136 102 102 122 123 147
0.044 - 0.048 83 83 97 98 117 95 95 112 114 136 102 102 122 124 148
0.055 - 0.060 84 84 97 99 118 96 96 113 115 138 104 104 122 125 149
0.068 - 0.075 86 86 98 102 121 98 98 114 118 140 106 106 123 127 151
0.097 - 0.105 93 93 103 108 127 105 105 118 125 147 113 113 128 135 159
0.127 - 0.134 102 102 109 118 137 115 115 126 135 157 124 124 135 146 170
0.171 - 0.179 116 116 123 137 157 132 132 138 154 177 142 142 149 166 190
0.228 - 0.240 111 116 119 140 168 127 132 137 160 192 138 144 148 174 209
ASTM A653, Grade 40 Steel Side Plate
0.033 - 0.036 83 83 97 98 117 95 95 113 114 137 103 103 123 124 149
0.044 - 0.048 84 84 98 99 118 96 96 114 116 138 104 104 123 125 150
0.055 - 0.060 86 86 99 101 120 98 98 115 117 141 106 106 124 127 151
0.068 - 0.075 89 89 101 104 123 101 101 117 121 144 109 109 126 130 155
0.097 - 0.105 97 97 107 113 132 110 110 123 130 155 118 118 133 140 164
0.127 - 0.134 108 108 115 124 143 122 122 133 143 168 131 131 143 154 178
0.171 - 0.179 116 116 127 141 167 133 133 145 161 193 145 145 157 175 203
0.228 - 0.240 112 116 120 141 169 128 133 137 161 193 139 145 149 175 210
ASTM A36, Steel Side Plate
0.250 111 117 117 139 169 128 134 137 162 194 139 145 157 186 222
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbf = 4.45N, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa.
1
Design values are for normal load duration and must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in the NDS.
2
The tabulated values have been calculated in accordance with the Yield Mode Equations in Appendix A1.2. Dowel bearing strengths (Fes)
used to calculate design values are 61,850 psi for ASTM A653, Grade 33; 75,600 psi for ASTM A653 Grade 40; and 87,000 psi for ASTM
A36 side member material.
3
Lateral design values are based on Fyb = 100,000 psi for 0.131-inch diameter nails; and Fyb = 90,000 psi for 0.148 and 0.162-inch diameter
nails.
4
Wood member must be of sufficient thickness for the nail point to be fully embedded in the wood.
5
Specific Gravity values must be the assigned specific gravity from Table A or 2018 or 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3A for the 2018 and 2015 IBC
(2012 NDS Table 11.3.3A for the 2012 IBC, 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2A for the 2009 and 2006 IBC) or the equivalent specific gravity for
engineered wood products, as shown in an ICC-ES evaluation report.
6
These thicknesses are base metal thicknesses and are based on typical steel thicknesses recognized in various ICC-ES evaluation reports
for metal hardware and on the thicknesses addressed in Table 12P of the 2018 and 2015 NDS.
TABLE 4—NAIL AND STAPLE REFERENCE WITHDRAWAL DESIGN VALUES1,2,3 (pounds-force per inch of penetration)
SMOOTH AND DEFORMED5 SHANK CARBON STEEL NAILS (BRIGHT OR SMOOTH AND DEFORMED5 SHANK STAINLESS STEEL NAILS, STAPLE GAGE AND
GALVANIZED), DIAMETER IN INCHES DIAMETER IN INCHES DIAMETER6, in inches
SPECIFIC
16 15 14
GRAVITY4
0.092 0.099 0.113 0.120 0.131 0.135 0.148 0.162 0.180 0.197 0.092 0.099 0.113 0.120 0.131 0.135 0.148 0.162 gage gage gage
0.063 0.072 0.080
0.31 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 15 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 9 11 12
0.35 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 16 13 14 16
0.36 10 10 12 13 14 14 16 17 19 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 13 15 17
0.37 11 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 23 10 10 12 13 14 14 15 17 14 17 18
0.38 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 24 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 15 18 20
0.39 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 24 26 10 11 13 14 15 15 17 18 16 19 21
0.40 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 23 25 28 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 17 20 22
0.41 14 14 17 18 19 20 22 24 27 29 11 12 14 15 16 16 18 20 19 21 24
0.42 15 15 18 19 21 21 23 26 28 31 12 13 14 15 17 17 19 21 20 23 25
0.43 15 16 19 20 22 23 25 27 30 33 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 21 24 27
0.44 16 17 20 21 23 24 26 29 32 35 12 13 15 16 18 18 20 22 22 26 28
0.46 18 19 22 24 26 27 29 32 36 39 13 14 16 17 19 20 21 24 25 29 32
0.47 19 20 24 25 27 28 31 34 38 41 14 15 17 18 20 20 22 24 26 30 33
0.49 21 22 26 28 30 31 34 38 42 46 15 16 18 19 21 22 24 26 29 33 37
0.50 22 24 28 29 32 33 36 40 44 48 15 16 19 20 22 22 24 27 30 35 39
0.51 24 25 29 31 34 35 38 42 46 50 16 17 19 20 22 23 25 27 32 37 41
0.55 28 30 35 37 41 42 46 50 56 61 17 19 21 23 25 26 28 31 39 45 50
0.58 33 34 40 42 46 48 52 57 64 70 19 20 23 25 27 28 30 33 44 51 57
0.67 47 49 57 61 66 68 75 82 91 100 23 25 29 31 33 34 38 41 63 73 81
0.68 48 51 59 63 69 71 78 85 95 104 24 26 29 31 34 35 39 42 66 76 84
0.71 54 57 66 70 77 79 87 95 106 115 26 28 31 33 36 38 41 45 73 84 94
0.73 58 61 71 75 82 85 93 102 113 124 27 29 33 35 38 39 43 47 79 90 101
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound-force per inch = 0.175 N/mm.
1
Design values are based on a normal (10 year) duration of load.
2
Table values must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in the NDS.
3
Withdrawal strengths are for fasteners driven perpendicular to the grain.
4
Specific Gravity values must be the assigned specific gravity from Table A or 2018 or 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3A for the 2018 and 2015 IBC (2012 NDS Table 11.3.3A for the 2012 IBC, 2005 NDS Table
11.3.2A for the 2009 and 2006 IBC) or the equivalent specific gravity for engineered wood products, as shown in an ICC-ES evaluation report.
5
Applies to deformed nails recognized in this report.
6
Values account for both staple legs.
TABLE 5—ALLOWABLE SHEAR FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINE AND STRUCTURAL I SHEATHING (plf)1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
NOMINAL NAIL BLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS UNBLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS

DIAMETER (inch) FASTENER SPACING (inch) AT DIAPHRAGM BOUNDARIES (ALL CASES), AT FASTENERS SPACED 6" MAX. AT
or MINIMUM MINIMUM CONTINUOUS PANEL EDGES PARALLEL TO LOAD (CASES 3, 4), AND AT ALL PANEL SUPPORTED EDGES
STAPLE GAGE REQUIRED WIDTH OF EDGES (CASES 5 & 6)
Nails must be smooth FASTENER FRAMING 6 4 21/2 2 Case 1 (No All other
or deformed, and must LENGTH MEMBER Nail spacing at other panel edges (Cases 1, 2, 3 & 4) unblocked edges or configurations
(inches) (inches) continuous joints (Cases 2, 3, 4,
be carbon steel (bright 6 6 4 3 parallel to load) 5 & 6)
or galvanized).
Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind
3
/8-inch Nominal Panel Thickness
2 270 375 360 505 530 740 600 840 240 335 180 255
0.131 13/4
3 300 420 400 560 600 840 675 945 265 370 200 280
2 230 320 305 435 455 635 515 720 200 290 150 220
0.120 13/4
3 255 360 340 480 510 720 580 810 225 320 170 240
2 205 290 275 390 410 570 465 645 180 260 135 200
0.113 13/4
3 230 325 305 430 460 645 520 725 205 285 155 215
2 175 245 235 330 350 490 400 560 155 215 115 160
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 Leg Length
3 200 280 265 370 395 550 450 630 175 245 130 180
15
2 320 445 425 595 640 895 730 1025 285 400 215 300
0.148 smooth 2
3 360 505 480 670 720 1005 820 1150 320 445 240 335
2 285 395 380 530 570 795 650 910 255 355 195 270
0.135 2
3 320 450 430 595 640 895 730 1020 285 395 215 300
2 270 375 360 505 540 755 610 865 240 340 180 255
0.131 2
3 305 425 405 565 605 845 685 970 270 375 200 285
2 230 325 310 435 465 650 525 745 205 290 155 220
0.120 2
3 260 370 350 490 520 730 590 835 230 325 175 245
2 210 295 280 395 420 590 475 675 185 265 140 200
0.113 2
3 235 335 315 440 470 660 535 755 210 295 155 220
2 175 245 235 330 350 490 400 560 155 215 120 160
3 200 280 265 370 395 550 450 630 175 245 130 180
See page 11 for footnote explanations and case diagrams.
TABLE 6—ALLOWABLE SHEAR FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINE AND RATED SHEATHING (plf)1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
NOMINAL NAIL BLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS UNBLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS

DIAMETER (inch) FASTENER SPACING (inch) AT DIAPHRAGM BOUNDARIES (ALL CASES), AT CONTINUOUS FASTENERS SPACED 6" MAX. AT
or MINIMUM MINIMUM PANEL EDGES PARALLEL TO LOAD (CASES 3, 4), AND AT ALL PANEL EDGES (CASES 5 & 6) SUPPORTED EDGES
STAPLE GAGE REQUIRED WIDTH OF 1
FASTENER FRAMING 6 4 2 /2 2 Case 1 (No All other
Nails must be smooth or LENGTH MEMBER Nail spacing at other panel edges (Cases 1, 2, 3 & 4) unblocked edges or configurations
deformed and must be carbon (inches) (inches) continuous joints (Cases 2, 3, 4,
steel (bright or galvanized). 6 6 4 3 parallel to load) 5 & 6)
Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Wind
3
3 2 240 335 320 445 480 670 545 760 215 300 160 225
0.131 1 /4
3 270 375 360 505 540 755 610 855 240 335 180 250
3 2 205 285 270 375 405 565 460 640 180 255 135 190
0.120 1 /4
3 230 315 305 425 455 640 515 720 205 285 150 210
3 2 180 255 240 335 360 505 410 575 160 225 120 170
0.113 1 /4
3 205 285 270 380 405 570 460 645 180 255 135 190
1 2 160 225 210 295 315 440 360 505 140 195 105 145
14, 15,16 Gage 1 /2 Leg Length
3 180 250 235 330 355 495 400 560 160 225 120 170
7
2 255 360 340 475 505 705 575 805 230 320 170 235
0.131 2
3 285 400 380 530 570 800 645 900 255 355 190 265
2 215 305 290 405 430 600 490 685 190 270 145 200
0.120 2
3 240 340 325 450 485 680 550 765 215 300 160 225
2 195 275 260 360 385 540 440 615 175 245 130 180
0.113 2
3 215 305 290 405 435 610 490 685 195 270 145 200
2 165 230 225 315 335 470 380 530 150 210 110 155
3 190 265 250 350 375 525 425 595 165 230 125 175
15
2 290 405 385 540 575 805 655 920 255 360 190 265
0.148 2
3 325 455 430 605 650 910 735 1030 290 405 215 300
2 255 355 340 475 505 710 580 810 225 315 170 235
0.135 2
3 285 400 380 530 575 800 650 910 255 355 190 265
2 270 380 360 505 530 740 600 840 240 335 180 255
0.131 2
3 300 420 400 560 600 840 675 945 265 370 200 280
2 230 325 305 430 630 510 715 205 285 155 220
0.120 2 450510
3 255 360 340 480 715 575 805 225 315 170 240
2 205 290 275 385 405 570 460 645 185 255 140 195
0.113 2
3 230 320 305 430 460 645 520 725 205 285 155 215
2 160 225 210 295 315 440 360 505 140 195 105 145
3 180 250 235 330 355 495 405 565 160 225 120 170
19
/32-inch Nominal Panel Thickness10
2 320 445 425 595 640 895 730 1025 285 400 215 300
0.148 21/4
3 360 505 480 675 720 1010 820 1150 320 445 240 335
2 285 395 375 525 565 795 645 905 255 355 190 265
0.135 21/4
3 320 450 425 595 640 895 725 1020 285 395 215 295
2 270 375 360 500 540 755 615 860 240 335 180 255
0.131 21/4
3 305 425 405 565 605 850 690 965 270 375 200 285
2 235 325 310 435 465 650 530 745 205 290 155 220
0.120 21/4
3 260 365 350 490 525 735 595 835 235 325 175 245
2 210 295 280 395 420 590 480 675 190 265 140 200
0.113 21/4
3 240 335 315 445 475 665 540 760 210 295 160 220
2 175 245 235 330 350 490 400 560 155 215 115 160
3 200 280 265 370 395 555 450 630 175 245 130 180
See page 11 for footnote explanations and case diagrams.
FOOTNOTE EXPLANATIONS FOR HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM TABLES 5 AND 6
1
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 plf = 14.6 N/m.
2
Diaphragm construction using nails must be in accordance with Section 4.2.6 and 4.2.7 of the 2015 and 2008 AWC Special
Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SPDWS), and diaphragm construction using staples must be in accordance with
2018 and 2015 IBC Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) (similar for earlier codes), as applicable.
3
Tabulated values are for short-time loading due to wind or seismic. The tabulated seismic values must be reduced by
37 percent and 44 percent for normal and permanent load duration, respectively.
4
The tabulated values are for fasteners installed in Douglas Fir-larch or Southern Pine framing. For framing of other species:
(1) Find the assigned specific gravity for the applicable species of lumber (see Section A1.3). (2) For staples find the shear
value from Table 5 (regardless of actual sheathing grade) and multiply the value by 0.82 for species with specific gravity of
0.42 or greater, or by 0.65 for all other species. (3) For nails find the shear value from the applicable table and multiply value
by the Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor = [1- (0.5 – G)], where G = Specific Gravity of the framing lumber. This adjustment
factor must not be greater than 1.
5
Diaphragm deflection must be determined in accordance with Section A3.0.
6
Structural I panels must comply with DOC PS1 or PS2. Rated Sheathing includes Sheathing and Single-Floor grades and
must comply with DOC PS1 or PS2.
7
Nails must be bright or galvanized carbon steel, flat head nails denoted in Appendix B as meeting the head area ratio
requirements for lateral force resisting assemblies. A deformed shank nail must have either a helical (screw) shank or an
annular (ring) shank. Diaphragm values for stainless steel nails are outside the scope of this report.
8
Staples must have a 7/16-inch minimum crown width and must be installed with their crowns parallel to the long dimension of
the framing members and must be driven flush with the surface of the sheathing.
9
Space fasteners maximum 12" o.c. along intermediate framing members (6 in. o.c. when supports are spaced 48 inches
o.c.).
10
Tabulated values apply to wood structural panels up to 11/8" in thickness, provided the nail penetration is at least
11/2 inches and the staple penetration is at least 1 inch.
CASE DIAGRAMS FOR HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM TABLES 5 AND 6

TABLE 7—ALLOWABLE SHEAR FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS
WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINE AND STRUCTURAL I SHEATHING (plf)1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
NOMINAL NAIL MINIMUM NOMINAL

DIAMETER (inch) FASTENER SEISMIC WIND
or LENGTH (inches)
STAPLE GAGE Panels Fastener Spacing at Panel Edges (inches) Fastener Spacing at Panel Edges (inches)
Nails must be smooth and Panels Applied
must be carbon steel Applied Over 1/2 inch
Directly or 5/8 inch 6 4 3 2 6 4 3 2
(bright or galvanized)
to Framing Gypsum
Sheathing
3
2 — 230 360 460 610 320 505 645 855
0.148
— 21/2 280 430 550 730 390 600 770 1020
2 — 230 360 460 610 320 505 645 855
0.135
— 21/2 250 380 485 645 345 530 680 900
13/4 — 230 360 460 610 320 505 645 855
0.131
— 21/2 235 360 460 610 330 505 645 855
13/4 — 200 310 395 520 275 435 550 730
0.120 1
— 2 /2 200 310 395 520 280 430 550 725
13/4 — 180 280 355 470 245 390 495 655
0.113
— 21/2 180 275 355 470 250 385 495 655
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 — 155 235 315 400 215 330 440 560
14, 15, 16 Gage — 2 155 235 310 400 215 330 435 560
7
2 — 260 395 505 670 355 550 705 935
0.148
— 21/2 280 430 550 730 390 600 770 1020
2 — 260 395 505 670 355 550 705 935
0.135 1
— 2 /2 250 385 490 650 345 535 685 905
2 — 260 395 505 670 355 550 705 935
0.131
— 21/2 235 365 465 615 330 505 650 860
2 — 225 340 435 580 305 475 610 805
0.120
— 21/2 205 310 400 530 285 435 555 735
2 — 205 310 395 520 280 430 550 730
0.113
— 21/2 170 260 330 440 235 360 460 610
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 — 170 260 345 440 240 365 485 615
14, 15, 16 Gage — 2 155 235 310 400 215 330 435 560
15
2 — 340 510 665 870 475 715 930 1215
0.148
— 21/2 280 430 550 730 390 600 770 1020
2 — 305 455 590 775 425 635 825 1080
0.135
— 21/2 250 385 490 650 350 535 685 905
2 — 280 430 550 730 390 600 770 1020
0.131
— 21/2 240 365 465 615 330 505 650 860
2 — 245 375 475 630 340 520 665 880
0.120
— 21/2 205 315 400 530 285 435 560 740
2 — 220 340 430 570 305 470 605 800
0.113 1
— 2 /2 185 285 365 480 260 395 510 670
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 — 185 280 375 475 260 390 525 665
14, 15, 16 Gage — 2 155 235 300 400 215 330 420 560
See page 14 for footnote explanations.
TABLE 8—ALLOWABLE SHEAR FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS
WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINE AND RATED SHEATHING (plf)1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
NOMINAL NAIL MINIMUM NOMINAL

DIAMETER (inch) FASTENER SEISMIC WIND
or LENGTH (inches)
STAPLE GAGE Panels Fastener Spacing at Panel Edges (inches) Fastener Spacing at Panel Edges (inches)
Nails must be smooth and Panels Applied
must be carbon steel Applied Over 1/2 inch
Directly or 5/8 inch 6 4 3 2 6 4 3 2
(bright or galvanized)
to Framing Gypsum
Sheathing
3
2 — 220 320 410 530 305 445 575 740
0.148
— 21/2 260 380 490 640 365 530 685 895
2 — 220 320 410 530 305 445 575 740
0.135 1
— 2 /2 230 335 430 560 320 465 600 785
13/4 — 220 320 410 530 305 445 575 740
0.131
— 21/4 200 300 390 510 280 420 545 715
13/4 — 185 270 345 450 260 375 485 625
0.120
— 21/2 170 255 330 430 235 355 460 605
3
1 /4 — 200 300 390 510 280 420 545 715
0.113
— 21/4 150 225 295 385 210 315 410 540
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 — 140 210 280 360 195 295 390 505
14, 15, 16 Gage — 2 140 210 280 360 195 295 390 505
7
21/2 — 240 350 450 585 335 490 630 820
0.148
— 21/2 260 380 490 640 365 530 685 895
2 — 240 350 450 585 335 490 630 820
0.135 1
— 2 /2 230 335 435 565 320 465 605 790
2 — 240 350 450 585 335 490 630 820
0.131
— 21/2 215 315 410 535 305 440 570 745
2 — 205 300 385 495 285 415 535 695
0.120
— 21/2 185 270 345 455 260 375 485 635
2 — 185 265 345 445 255 375 480 625
0.113
— 21/2 165 240 310 405 230 335 435 570
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 — 155 230 310 395 215 320 435 555
14, 15, 16 Gage — 2 140 210 280 360 195 295 390 505
15
2 — 310 460 600 770 435 645 840 1075
0.148
— 21/2 260 380 490 640 365 530 685 895
2 — 275 405 530 680 385 570 740 950
0.135
— 21/2 230 335 430 565 320 465 605 790
2 — 260 380 490 640 365 530 685 895
0.131
— 21/2 215 315 410 535 305 440 570 745
2 — 220 325 420 545 310 450 585 765
0.120
— 21/2 185 270 350 455 260 375 490 635
2 — 200 290 375 490 280 405 525 685
0.113 1
— 2 /2 165 245 315 410 235 340 440 575
14, 15, 16 Gage 11/2 — 170 255 335 430 240 355 470 600
14, 15, 16 Gage — 2 140 210 280 360 195 295 390 505
19
0.148 21/4 — 340 510 665 870 475 715 930 1215
0.135 21/4 — 300 450 590 770 420 635 825 1075
0.131 21/4 — 285 430 560 735 400 600 785 1025
0.120 21/4 — 245 370 485 635 345 520 675 885
0.113 21/4 — 225 335 440 575 315 470 615 800
3
14, 15, 16 Gage 1 /4 — 185 280 375 475 260 390 525 665
See page 14 for footnote explanations.
FOOTNOTE EXPLANATIONS FOR SHEAR WALL TABLES 7 AND 8
1
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 plf = 14.6 N/m.
2
Shear wall construction using nails must be in accordance with Section 4.3.6 and 4.3.7 of the 2015 and 2008 AWC/AF&PA Special Design
Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SPDWS), and shear wall construction using staples must be in accordance with 2018 and 2015 IBC Table
2306.3(1) (similar for earlier codes), as applicable.
3
Tabulated values are for short-time loading due to wind or seismic. The tabulated seismic values must be reduced by 37 percent and
44 percent for normal and permanent load duration, respectively.
4
The tabulated values are for fasteners installed in Douglas Fir-larch or Southern Pine. For framing of other species: (1) Find the assigned
specific gravity for species of lumber (see Section A1.3) (2) For staples find shear value from Table 7 (regardless of actual sheathing grade)
and multiply value by 0.82 for species with specific gravity of 0.42 or greater, or 0.65 for all other species. (3) For nails find shear value from
the applicable table and multiply by the following Specific Gravity Adjustment Factor = [1 - (0.5 – G)], where G = Assigned Specific Gravity of
the framing lumber. This adjustment factor must not be greater than 1.
5
Shear wall deflection must be determined in accordance with Section A3.0.
6
Structural I and Rated Sheathing panels must comply with DOC PS1 or PS2. Install panels either horizontally or vertically. All panel edges
must be backed by framing members.
7
In structures assigned to Seismic Design category D, E, or F, where the allowable shear design value exceeds 350 plf, all framing members
receiving edge nailing from abutting panels must not be less than a single 3-inch nominal member. Panel joint and sill plate nailing must be
staggered in all cases. See Section 4.3.6.4 of SDPWS, or 2006 IBC Section 2305.3.11 for sill plate size and anchorage requirements, as
applicable.
8
Space fasteners maximum 6 inches on center along intermediate framing members - Exception: When panel thickness is greater than
7
/16-inch or studs are spaced less than 24 inches on center, space fasteners maximum 12 inches on center.
9
Nails must be bright or galvanized carbon steel, flat head nails denoted in Appendix B as meeting the head area ratio requirements for lateral
force resisting assemblies. A deformed shank nail must have either a helical (screw) shank or an annular (ring) shank. Shear wall values for
stainless steel nails are outside the scope of this report.
10
Staples must have a 7/16-inch minimum crown width and must be installed with their crown parallel to the long dimension of the framing
members, and must be driven flush with the surface of the sheathing.
11
The values for 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch panels applied directly to framing using nails may be increased to values shown for 15/32-inch-thick panels
of the same panel grade, provided studs are spaced a maximum of 16 inches on center or panels are applied with long dimension across
studs.
TABLE 9—ALLOWABLE SHEAR FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING FOR SHEAR WALLS WITH FIBERBOARD SHEATHING, GYPSUM
LATH, GYPSUM SHEATHING, GYPSUM WALLBOARD, LATH AND PLASTER OR PLYWOOD SIDING OVER WOOD FRAMING (plf)1,3,4,5
REQUIRED
SHEAR VALUE
SPACING
SHEATHING THICKNESS WALL (plf) FASTENER
(inches on center) COMMENTS
MATERIAL OF MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Panel Field
Seismic Wind
Edges
4 150 210
11/4" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage
3 200 280
staple
1 2 225 315
/2" Blocked 6
4 220 310
11/4" long, 1” crown,
3 290 405 Reference 2018, 2015 and
16, 15 & 14 gage staple
Fiberboard 2 325 455 2012 IBC Table 2306.3(2)
Sheathing 4 150 210 [2009 IBC Table 2306.6]
1
1 /2" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage for applicable notes
3 200 280
staple
25 2 225 315
/32" Blocked 6
4 220 310
11/2" long, 1” crown,
3 290 405
2 325 455
3
/8" 11/8" long, 3/4” crown,
Gypsum Lath Unblocked 5 100
+ 1/2" Plaster 16, 15 & 14 gage staple
1
/2" x 2' x 8' Unblocked 75
Gypsum 4 13/4" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage
1 Blocked 1752
Sheathing /2" x 4' staple
Unblocked 7 100
752
7
100
Unblocked
1 1102 11/2" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage
/2" 4
125 staple
7 125
Blocked Reference 2018, 2015 and
4 150
2012 IBC Table 2306.3(3)
Gypsum 7 1152
Wallboard Unblocked [2009 IBC Table 2306.7]
4 1452 5
1 /8" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage for applicable notes
7 145 staple
Blocked
5
/8" 4 175
15/8" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage
Base Ply - 9
staple
Blocked two-ply 250
21/4" long, 15 & 14 gage
Face Ply - 7
staple
Expanded metal
or woven wire 6" On Center @ 7
7 /8" long, 3/4” crown,
lath and /8" Unblocked Each Framing 180
Portland cement Member
plaster
6 160 225
4 240 335 21/2 x 0.113 smooth nail Reference SDPWS Table
6
3 310 435 (carbon steel) 4.3A for applicable notes
Panels Applied 2 410 575
Directly To Framing 6 140 195 Reference 2018, 2015 and
Plywood Panel 4 210 295 11/2” long, 16, 15 & 14 gage 2012 IBC Table 2306.3(1)
6
Siding Shear 3 280 390 staple [2009 IBC Table 2306.3]
Walls with 2 360 505 for applicable notes
3
Framing of /8"
Douglas Fir- 6 160 225
Larch or 4 240 335 3 x 0.131 smooth nail Reference SDPWS Table
6
Southern Pine2 3 310 435 (carbon steel) 4.3B for applicable notes
Panels Applied Over 2 410 575
1
/2" or 5/8" Gypsum
Sheathing 6 140 195 Reference 2018, 2015 and
4 210 295 2" long, 16, 15 & 14 gage 2012 IBC Table 2306.3(1)
6
3 280 390 staple [2009 IBC Table 2306.3]
2 360 505 for applicable notes
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 foot = 305 mm; 1 plf = 14.6 N/m.
1
Shear values are based on maximum framing spacing of 16 inches on center, unless otherwise noted.
2
Shear values are based on maximum framing spacing of 24 inches on center.
3
Staples must have a minimum crown width of 7/16 inch, measured outside the legs, unless otherwise noted.
4
Nails must be bright or galvanized carbon steel, flat head nails denoted in Appendix B as meeting the head area ratio requirements for lateral
force resisting assemblies. Shear wall values for stainless steel nails are outside the scope of this report.
5
In addition to requirements presented above for fastening of shear walls all other requirements of the applicable model code (such as, but not
limited to, conditions of use and modification of design values for certain Seismic Design Categories) pertaining to shear wall design and
construction must be met.
TABLE 10—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ WALL FRAMING1
MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN THE CODE ALTERNATIVE FASTENING REQUIREMENTS

2012 IBC 2012 IRC 2018 and 2015 IBC 2018 and 2015 IRC Nails may be carbon steel or stainless steel, except where noted
CONNECTION otherwise.
DESCRIPTION Table 2304.9.1 Table R602.3(1) Table 2304.10.1 Table R602.3(1)
Nail Size Nail Size Nail Size Nail Size Nail Size Nail Size Nail Size
# # # # # # #
(Type, inch) (Type, inch) (Type, inch) (Type, inch) (Type, inch) (Type, inch) (Type, inch)
Connection 9 Connection 12 Connection 8 Connection 8
Stud-to-stud @ 24” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 8” o.c.
(double studs) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 12d com (31/4 x .148) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131)
not at braced walls @ 8” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. 1 10d com (3 x .148) 1 31/4 x .120
1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 3 x .120
See Figure 10A 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 31/4 x .131
1 3 x .131
Stud-to-stud and Connection 9 Connection 9
abutting studs at @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 8” o.c.
intersecting wall 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 12d com (31/4 x .148) 1 31/4 x .120
corners @ 12” o.c. @ 12” o.c. 1 10d com (3 x .148) 1 3 x .120
at braced walls 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 16d box (31/2 x .135)
1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 31/4 x .131
See Figures 10A and
1 3 x .131
10B
Abutting studs at @ 24” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 8” o.c.
corners and 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 31/4 x .131
intersections
@ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. 1 12d com (31/4 x .148) 1 3 x .131
not at braced walls
1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 10d com (3 x .148) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131)
See Figure 10B 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 31/4 x .120
1 3 x .120
@16” o.c. @16” o.c. @16” o.c. @16” o.c. @12” o.c. @8” o.c.
Built-up header along each edge along each edge along each edge along each edge along each edge along each edge
2-by to 2-by 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 12d com (31/4 x .148)
(with or without
1 @12” o.c. @12” o.c. 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 10d com (3 x .148)
/2” spacer)
1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 31/4 x .131
See Figure 10C 1 3 x .131
1 31/4 x .120
1 3 x .120
Continuous header to 4 8d com (21/2 x .131) 4 8d box (21/2 x .113) 4 8d com (21/2 x .131) 4 8d com (2½ x .131) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 31/4 x .131 5 31/4 x .120
stud (toe-nail)
4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 12d com (31/4 x .148) 4 3 x .131 5 3 x .120
See Figure 10D 5 8d box (21/2 x .113) 4 10d com (3 x .148) 4 8d com (21/2 x .131) 6 8d box (21/2 x .113)
4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 6 23/8 x .113
Connection 10a Connection 13 Connection 12 Connection 12
@ 16” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 8” o.c.
Double top plates to 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 12d com (31/4 x .148) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131)
each other
@ 12” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 12” o.c. 1 10d com (3 x .148) 1 31/4 x .120
See Figure 10E 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 3 x .120
1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 31/4 x .131
1 3 x .131
(continued)
TABLE 10—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ WALL FRAMING1 (cont.)

CONNECTION
Table 2304.9.1 Table R602.3(1) Table 2304.10.1 Table R602.3(1) otherwise.
DESCRIPTION
# # # # # # #
Connection 13
Connection 10b Connection 14 Connection 13
(13a for the 2015 IRC)
Nails each side of joint Nails each side of joint
Top plate to top plate 8 16d com (31/ x .162) 8 16d box (31/ x .135) 8 16d com (31/ x .162) 8 16d com (31/ x .162) 8 16d com (31/ x .162) 12 16d box (31/ x .135)
2 2 2 2 2 2
@ end joint (lap splice) 12 3 x .131 12 3 x .131 12 16d box (31/2 x .135) 12 12d com (31/4 x .148) 12 31/4 x .131
12 10d box (3 x .128) 12 3 x .131 12 10d com (3 x .148) 12 3 x .131
See Figure 10F
12 10d box (3 x .128)
Connection 13b (2015)
12 16d box (31/2 x .135) 10 16d com (31/2 x .162) 12 12d com (31/4 x .148) 12 10d com (3 x .148)
Top plate overlap at Connection 13 Connection 19 Connection 18 Connection 17
corners and 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 10d box (3 x .128) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 31/4 x .131
intersections 3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 12d com (31/4 x .148) 3 3 x .131
3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 4 31/4 x .120
See Figure 10G 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 3 x .120
Connection 6a Connection 15 Connection 14 Connection 14
Bottom plate to joist, @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 8” o.c.
rim joist, band joist or 1 16d box (31/ x .135) 1 16d box (31/ x .135) 1 16d com (31/ x .162) 1 16d com (31/ x .162) 1 16d com (31/ x .162) 1 12d com (31/ x .148) 1 31/ x .120
2 2 2 2 2 4 4
blocking
@ 8” o.c. @ 12” o.c. @ 12” o.c. 1 10d com (3 x .148) 1 3 x .120
not at braced walls
1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 16d box (31/2 x .135)
See Figure 10H 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 31/4 x .131
1 3 x .131
Bottom plate to joist, Connection 6b Connection 16 Connection 15 Connection 15
rim joist, band joist or @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 16” o.c. @ 12” o.c.
blocking 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 12d com (31/4 x .148) 4 31/4 x .131 2 16d com (31/2 x .162)
at braced walls 4 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 4 3 x .131
4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 31/4 x .120
See Figure 10H 5 3 x .120
Connections 17 (2015)
Connections 7 and 8b Connection 18 Connection 16b
Top or bottom plate to and 16b
stud (face/end nail) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d box (31/2 x .135) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 31/4 x .131 4 31/4 x .120
1 1
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 16d box (3 /2 x .135) 3 12d com (3 /4 x .148) 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .120
See Figure 10J 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 3 x .131 3 10d com (3 x .148) 4 8d com (21/2 x .131)
1
3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 16d box (3 /2 x .135)
Connection 8 Connection 17 Connection 16a Connection 16a
1
Stud to top or bottom 4 8d com (2 /2 x .131) 3 8d box (21/2 x .113) 4 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 31/4 x .131 5 31/4 x .120
1 1 1
plate (toe nail) 4 3 x .131 2 16d box (3 / 2 x .135) 4 3 x .131 4 8d com (2 / 2 x .131) 4 12d com (3 / 4 x .148) 4 3 x .131 5 3 x .120
4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 3 x .131 4 10d com (3 x .148) 4 8d com (21/2 x .131) 6 8d box (21/2 x .113)
See Figure 10K 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 6 23/8 x .113
4 8d box (21/2 x .113) 6 6d com (2 x .113)
Connection 18
Connection 20 Connection 20 Connection 18 Nails must be carbon steel, bright or galvanized.
(19 for 2015 IBC)
1” Diagonal brace to 2 8d com (21/ x .131) 2 8d box (2 1
/ x .113) 2 8d com (21
/ x .131) 2 8d com (21
/ x .131) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 31/4 x .131 3 31/4 x .120
2 2 2 2
stud/plate (face-nail)
2 3 x .131 2 3 x .131 3 8d box (21/2 x .113) 2 12d com (31/4 x .148) 2 3 x .131 3 3 x .120
2 10d box (3 x .128) 2 10d box (3 x .128) 2 10d com (3 x .148) 2 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 8d box (21/2 x .113)
See Figure 10L 1
2 16d box (3 /2 x .135) 3 23/8 x .113
4 21/4 x .099
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
1
Alternative fastening requirements shown in this table have been evaluated as alternatives to the 2018, 2015 and 2012 IBC and IRC. They can be used under earlier editions of the IBC and IRC
where the prescriptive fastening requirements are no worse than those shown in the table above for the 2018, 2015 and 2012 codes.
Figure 10A—Stud-to-Stud Figure 10B—Stud-to-Stud and Abutting Figure 10C—Built-up Header Figure 10D—Continuous Header to
(Double Stud) Studs at Intersecting Wall Corners (2-by to 2-by) Stud (toe-nail)
Figure 10E—Double Top Plates to Figure 10F—Top Plate to Top Plate at End Figure 10G—Top Plate Overlap at Figure 10H—Bottom Plate to Joist,
Each Other Joint (lap splice) Corners and Intersections Rim Joist, Band Joist or Blocking
Figure 10J—Top or Bottom Plate To Stud Figure 10K—Stud to Top or Bottom Plate Figure 10L—1” Diagonal Brace to
(end nail) (toe-nail) Stud / Plate (face nail)
FIGURE 10—PRESCRIPTIVE FASTENING DETAILS - WALL FRAMING
TABLE 11—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ CEILING AND ROOF FRAMING1

# # # # # # #
Blocking between Connection 11 Connection 1 Connection 1 Connection 1
joists or rafter to top Nails (total) Nails (total) Nails at each end Nails (total) Nails at each end
plate (toe-nail) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 8d box (21/2 x .113) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 31/4 x .131 4 31/4 x .120
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 12d com (31/4 x .148) 3 3 x .131 4 3 x .120
See Figure 11A 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 5 8d box (21/2 x .113)
4 8d box (21/2 x .113) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135)
Ceiling joist to plate Connection 15 Connection 2 Connection 2 Connection 2 Nails must be carbon steel, bright or galvanized.
(toe-nail) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 8d box (21/2 x .113) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 31/4 x .131 5 8d box (21/2 x .113)
nail thru each side 5 3 x .131 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 12d com (31/4 x .148) 3 3 x .131 5 23/8 x .113
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 10d com (3 x .148) 4 31/4 x .120 5 6d com (2 x .113)
See Figure 11B 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 3 x .120
Ceiling joist (not Connection 17 Connection 3 Connection 3 Connection 3
connected to parallel 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 5 31/4 x .120
rafter - no thrust), laps 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 12d com (31/4 x .148) 4 31/4 x .131 5 3 x .120
over partition 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d com (3 x .148) 4 3 x .131
See Figure 11C
Connection 18 Connection 4 Connection 4
See 2018 IRC Section
Ceiling joist to parallel
R802.5.2 and Table
rafters and at laps See IBC Section See IBC Section
R802.5.2 (2015 IRC
2308.1.4.1 and Table 2308.7.3.1 and Table
Section R802.3.1,
See Figure 11D 2308.1.4.1 2308.7.3.1
R802.3.2 & Table
R802.5.1(9)
Collar tie to rafter 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 31/4 x .131 5 31/4 x .120
1
4 3 x .131 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 3 12d com (3 /4 x .148) 4 3 x .131 5 3 x .120
See Figure 11E 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 3 10d com (3 x .148) 5 8d com (21/2 x .131) 6 8d box (21/2 x .113)
4 16d box (31/2 x .135)
Connection 19 Connection 5 Connection 6 Connection 6 Nails must be carbon steel, bright or galvanized.
3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 31/4 x .131 4 31/4 x .120
Roof rafter to plate 3 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 1
12d com (3 /4 x .148) 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .120
(toe-nail) + connectors per IBC 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 3 10d com (3 x .148) 4 8d com (21/2 x .131)
Section 2308.10.1 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135)
See Figure 11F + connectors per IBC
+ connectors per IBC
Section 2308.7.5
Connection 28b Connection 6 Connection 7a Connection 7b
Ridge beam 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 31/4 x .131
(face/end nail)
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 3 x .131
See Figure 11G 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 3 x .131 4 10d com (3 x .148) 5 31/4 x .120
3 10d box (3 x .128) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 5 3 x .120
Connection 28a Connection 6 Connection 7b Connection 7a
Roof rafter to 2-by 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 5 31/4 x .131 6 8d box (21/2 x .113)
ridge beam
3 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 12d com (31/4 x .148) 5 3 x .131 6 23/8 x .113
(toe nail)
4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 10d com (3 x .148) 5 8d com (21/2 x .131) 6 6d com (2 x .113)
See Figure 11H 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 6 31/4 x .120
6 3 x .120
(continued)
TABLE 11—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ CEILING AND ROOF FRAMING1 (cont.)

# # # # # # #
Connection 27a Connection 6 Connection 7b Connection 7a
Jack rafter to hip 3 10d com (3 x .148) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 5 31/4 x .131
(toe nail)
4 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 12d com (31/4 x .148) 5 3 x .131
See Figure 11J 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 10d com (3 x .148) 5 8d com (21/2 x .131)
4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135)
Connection 27b Connection 6 Connection 7a Connection 7b
Jack Rafter to Hip 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162)
(face/end nail)
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 12d com (31/4 x .148)
See Figure 11K 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 3 x .131 4 10d com (3 x .148)
3 10d box (3 x .128) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135)
1
Figure 11A—Blocking Between Figure 11B—Ceiling Joist to Plate Figure 11C—Ceiling Joist (not Figure 11D—Ceiling Joist to Paralled Figure 11E—Collar Tie to Rafter
Joists, Rafter or Trusses to Top Plate (toe-nail through each side) connected to parallel rafter, no thrust) Rafters and at Laps
or Other Framing Below (toe-nail) Laps Over Partition
Figure 11F—Roof Rafter to Plate Figure 11G—Ridge Beam (end nail) Figure 11H—Roof Rafter to 2-by Figure 11J—Jack Rafter to Hip Rafter Figure 11K—Jack Rafter to Hip Rafter
(toe-nail) Ridge Beam (toe-nail) (toe-nail) (end nail)
FIGURE 11—PRESCRIPTIVE FASTENING DETAILS - CEILING AND ROOF FRAMING

TABLE 12—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ FLOOR FRAMING1

# # # # # # #
Connection 21
Joist to sill or girder Connection 1 Connection 24 Connection 21
(22 for the 2015 IBC)
(toe-nail) 3 1
8d com (2 /2 x .131) 1
3 8d box (2 /2 x .113) 1
3 8d com (2 /2 x .131) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 31/4 x .131 4 3 x .120
nail thru each side
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 12d com (31/4 x .148) 3 3 x .131 5 8d box (21/2 x .113)
See Figure 12A 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 8d com (21/2 x .131) 5 23/8 x .113
4 8d box (21/2 x .113) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 31/4 x .120 5 6d com (2 x .113)
Connection 22
Rim joist to top plate 6” o.c. 6” o.c. 6” o.c. 4” o.c. @ 6” o.c.. @ 6” o.c. @ 4” o.c.
(toe-nail) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131) 1 8d box (21/2 x .113) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131) 1 8d box (21/2 x .113) 1 16d com (31/2 x .162) 1 3 x .131 1 8d box (21/2 x .113)
1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 6” o.c. 1 12d com (31/4 x .148) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3
1 2 /8 x .113
See Figure 12B 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 8d com (21/2 x .131) 1 10d com (3 x .148) @ 4” o.c. @ 3” o.c.
1 3 x .131 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 31/4 x .120 1 2 x .113
1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 31/4 x .131 1 3 x .120 1
1 2 /4 x .099
Connection 28
Joist to band joist Connection 29 Connection 26
(face/end nail)
3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 6 31/4 x .120
4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 12d com (31/4 x .148) 4 31/4 x .131 6 3 x .120
See Figure 12C
4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 10d com (3 x .148) 4 3 x .131
Connection 26
face nail at top and bottom staggered on opposite side: face nail at top and bottom staggered on opposite side:
@ 32” o.c. @ 32” o.c. @ 32” o.c @ 32” o.c @ 32” o.c. @ 24” o.c. @ 16” o.c.
1 20d com (4 x .192) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 20d com (4 x .192) 1 20d com (4 x .192) 1 20d com (4 x .192) 1 10d com (3 x .148) 1 31/4 x .120
Built up girder or beam @ 24” o.c. . @ 24” o.c @ 24” o.c @ 24” o.c. 1 16d box (31/2 x .135) 1 3 x .120
1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 3 x .131 1 16d com (3 x .162) 1 31/4 x .131
See Figure 12D
1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 10d box (3 x .128) 1 12d com (31/4 x .148) 1 3 x .131
AND at each end or splice (face nail): AND at each end or splice (face nail):
2 20d com (4 x 0.192) 2 10d box (3 x .128) 2 20d com (4 x .192) 2 20d com (4 x .192) 2 20d com (4 x .192) 3 10d com (3 x .148) 3 3 x .131
3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 3 x .131 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 31/4 x .120
3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 10d box (3 x .128) 3 12d com (31/4 x .148) 3 31/4 x .131 4 3 x .120
Connection 27
Ledger strip (28 for the 2015 IBC)
(face nail) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 3 16d com (31/2 x .162) 5 31/4 x .131 6 31/4 x .120
4 3 x .131 4 3 x .131 4 16d box (31/2 x .135) 4 12d com (31/4 x .148) 5 3 x .131 6 3 x .120
See Figure 12E 4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 3 x .131 4 10d com (3 x .148) 6 8d com (21/2 x .131)
4 10d box (3 x .128) 4 16d box (31/2 x .135)
Connection 29
Connection 2 Connection 29
Bridging to Joist Nails (total) Nails at each end Nails at each end Nails at each end
(toe nail) 2 8d com (21/2 x .131) 2 8d com (21/2 x .131) 2 10d box (3 x .128) 2 16d com (31/2 x .162) 2 31/4 x .131 3 8d box (21/2 x .113)
2 3 x .131 2 3 x .131 (2018 IRC only) 2 12d com (31/4 x .148) 2 3 x .131 3 23/8 x .113
See Figure 12F 2 10d box (3 x .128) 2 8d com (21/2 x .131) 2 10d com (3 x .148) 2 8d com (21/2 x .131) 3 6d com (2 x .113)
2 3 x .131 2 16d box (31/2 x .135) 3 31/4 x .120 4 21/4 x .099
3 3 x .120
1
Figure 12A—Joist to Sill or Girder Figure 12B—Rim Joist to Top Plate Figure 12C—Joist to Band Joist
(toe-nail) (toe-nail) (face nail)
Figure 12D—Built-up Girder or Beam Figure 12E—Ledger Strip (face nail) Figure 12F—Bridging to Joist (toe-nail)
staggerd on both sides
FIGURE 12—PRESCRIPTIVE FASTENING DETAILS – FLOOR FRAMING

TABLE 13—SUMMARY OF ALTERNATIVE FASTENING DESIGNS RECOGNIZED IN TABLES 10 THROUGH 121,2,3,4
NAIL SIZE (DIAMETER X LENGTH) (inches)

CONNECTION 1 1 1
3 /2 x 3 /4 x 3x 3 /2 x 31/4 x 3x 21/2 x 31/4 x 3x 21/2 x 23/8 x 2x 21/4 x
0.162 0.148 0.148 0.135 0.131 0.131 0.131 0.120 0.120 0.113 0.113 0.113 0.099
Wall Framing
Double studs (face nail) 24" 16" 16" 16” 16" 16" 8" 8" 8"
Typical o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
At braced walls 16" 12" 12" 12” 12" 12" 8" 8"
o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
Abutting studs at corners and
12” 12” 12” 12” 8” 8” 8" 8" 8"
intersections
o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
Typical
At braced walls 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 8" 8"
Built up header 2” to 2” w/ ½” 12” 8” 8” 12” 8” 8” 8” 8”
spacer o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
Continuous header to stud
3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6
(toe nail)
Double top plates to each other 16" 12" 12" 12” 12" 12" 8" 8" 8"
(face nail) o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
Top plate to top plate at end
joint (lap splice) 8 12 12 12 12 12
(each side of joint)
For 2015 IRC Connection 13b 10 12 12
Top plate overlap at corners and
2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4
intersections (face nail)
Sole plate to joist or blocking not 16" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 8" 8"
at braced wall panels o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
Sole Plate to joist or blocking at 2@ 3@ 3@ 3@ 4@ 4@ 4@ 5@
braced wall panel 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16" 16"
Top or sole plate to stud (end
3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
nail)
Stud to top or sole plate (toe-
3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6
nail)
Diagonal bracing to stud/plate5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4
Ceiling and Roof Framing
Blocking Between Joists or
Rafter to Top Plate (toe-nail) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5
(each end)
Ceiling joist to plate5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5
Ceiling joists laps over partitions
3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
(no thrust)
Ceiling joist to parallel rafter See Table 11
Collar tie to rafter 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6
Roof rafter to plate (toe-nail)
3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
(+ connectors per IBC) 5
Roof rafter to 2-by ridge beam
3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
(end-nail rafter to beam)
Roof rafter to 2-by ridge beam
3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6
(toe-nail rafter to beam)
Jack rafter to hip (toe-nail) 3 4 4 4 5 5 5
Jack rafter to hip (end nail) 3 4 4 4
Floor Framing
Joist to sill or girder (toe-nail) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5
Rim joist to top plate(Toe-nail) 6" 6" 6" 6” 6" 6" 6" 4" 4" 4" 4" 3" 3"
o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
Joist to band Joist (face nail) 3 4 4 4 4 4 6 6
Built-up girders & beams 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 24” 16” 16”
Face-nail @ top and bottom o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
PLUS # at ends or splice 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4
Ledger Strip 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6
Bridging to Joist (toe-nail) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4
1
Alternative fastening requirements shown in this table have been evaluated as alternatives to the 2018, 2015 and 2012 IBC and the 2018, 2015 and
2012 IRC. They can be used under earlier editions of the IBC and IRC where the prescriptive fastening requirements are no worse than those shown
in the Tables 10 through 12.
2
This fastening schedule applies to framing members having an actual thickness of 11/2" (nominal “2-by” lumber).
3
Fastening schedule only applies to buildings of conventional wood frame construction where wind or seismic analysis is not required by the applicable
code. In areas where wind or seismic analysis is required, required fastening must be determined by structural analysis.
4
Nails may be carbon steel (bright or galvanized) or stainless steel, unless otherwise noted.
5
Nails must be carbon steel (bright or galvanized).
APPENDIX A—REFERENCE DESIGN INFORMATION

A1.0 Reference Design Values for Nailed Connections:
The information in this section is applicable to the nails recognized in Appendix B of this report.
A1.1 Source:
The equations shown here for nailed connections are found in the 2018, 2015, 2012 and 2005 ANSI/AWC National Design
Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction.
A1.2 Reference Lateral Design Values:
Reference lateral design values are based on the yielding of connections as wood fibers are crushed and/or fastener shanks
are bent. Reference lateral design values are determined from the lowest resulting value from six yield limit equations. These
equations and depictions of these yield modes are shown below:
For Mode Im For Mode IIIm
Dlm Fem k 2 Dlm Fem

(1 + 2 Re )Rd
Z= Z=
Rd
For Mode Is For Mode IIIs
Dls Fes k 3 Dl s Fes

(2 + Re )Rd
Z= Z=
Rd
For Mode II For Mode IV
k1 Dls Fes D2 2 Fem Fyb

Z= Z=
Rd Rd 3(1 + Re )
where:
Z = Reference lateral design value, lbf
Re + 2 Re2 (1 + Rt + Rt2 ) + Rt2 Re3 − Re (1 + Rt ) Re = Fem / Fes
K1 = lm = Length of nail in main member (member holding point), inches
(1 + Re ) ls = Length of nail in side member, inches
Fem = Dowel bearing strength of main member (member holding point), psi
K2 = -1 + 2 Fyb (1 + 2 Re )D 2 [See 2018 and 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3 (2012 NDS Table 11.3.3,
2(1 + Re ) + 2 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2)]
3Fem l m
Fes = Dowel bearing strength of side member, psi [See 2018 and 2015
NDS Table 12.3.3 (2012 NDS Table 11.3.3, 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2)]
Fyb = Bending yield strength of nail, psi (see Appendix B)
2(1 + Re ) 2 Fyb (2 + Re )D
2
K3 = -1 + D = Nail diameter, inch (When annularly threaded nails are used with
+ 2
Re 3Fem l s threads at the shear plane, D = root diameter of threaded portion of
nail)
Rd = 2.2 for D ≤ 0.17", 10D +0.5 for 0.17 < D < 0.25
Rt = lm / ls
A1.3 Reference Withdrawal Design Values:

A1.3.1 Smooth or Deformed Shank, Carbon Steel (Bright or Galvanized) Nails:
The reference withdrawal design value per unit length of penetration of a smooth or deformed shank, carbon steel nail driven
into the side grain (perpendicular to the fiber) of the wood is calculated as follows:
5/2
W = 1380 G D (Eq. A1.3.1)
Where:
W = Nail reference withdrawal design value in pounds-force per lineal inch of penetration into the member holding the
nail point.
D = Nominal diameter of the nail shank in inches, for 0.092 ≤ D ≤ 0.375.
G = The assigned specific gravity of the wood found in Table A or the tables indicated below, as applicable:
5/2
For SI: W = 9.515 G D (Eq. A1.3.2)
Where:
W = Nail reference withdrawal design value in Newtons per lineal millimeter of penetration into the member holding
the nail point.
D = Nominal diameter of the nail shank in millimeters, for 2.33 ≤ D ≤ 9.525.
G = The assigned specific gravity of the wood found in Table A or the tables indicated below, as applicable:
Code Sawn Lumber Wood Structural Panels

2018 and 2015 IBC 2018 and 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3A 2018 and 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3B
2012 IBC 2012 NDS Table 11.3.3A 2012 NDS Table 11.3.3B
2009 and 2006 IBC 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2A 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2B
A1.3.2 Smooth or Deformed Shank, Stainless Steel Nails:

The reference withdrawal design value per unit length of penetration of a smooth or deformed shank, stainless steel nail driven
into the side grain (perpendicular to the fiber) of the wood is calculated as follows:
3/2
W = 465 G D (Eq. A1.3.3)
Where:
W = Nail reference withdrawal design value in pounds-force per lineal inch of penetration into the member holding the
nail point.
D = Nominal diameter of the nail shank in inches, for 0.092 ≤ D ≤ 0.375.
G = The assigned specific gravity of the wood found in Table A or the tables referenced in Section A1.3.1, as
applicable.
3/2
For SI: W = 3.206 G D (Eq. A1.3.4)
Where:
W = Nail reference withdrawal design value in Newtons per lineal millimeter of penetration into the member holding
the nail point.
D = Nominal diameter of the nail shank in millimeters, for 2.33 ≤ D ≤ 9.525.
G = The assigned specific gravity of the wood found in Table A or the tables referenced in Section A1.3.1, as
applicable.
TABLE A—ASSIGNED SPECIFIC GRAVITY AND DOWEL BEARING STRENGTH FOR SELECT WOOD SPECIES
SPECIFIC DOWEL-BEARING STRENGTH Fe (psi)

SPECIES
GRAVITY1 Nailed Connections Stapled Connections
Aspen 0.39 2,950 3,850
Balsam Fir 0.36 2,550 3,450
Beech-birch-hickory 0.71 8,850 9,750
Coast Sitka Spruce 0.39 2,950 3,850
Douglas Fir-larch 0.50 4,650 5,550
Douglas Fir-south 0.46 4,000 4,900
Eastern Hemlock 0.41 3,200 4,100
Eastern Hemlock-tamarack 0.41 3,200 4,100
Eastern Hemlock-tamarack (north) 0.47 4,150 5,050
Eastern softwoods 0.36 2,550 3,450
Eastern Spruce 0.41 3,200 4,100
Eastern White Pine 0.36 2,550 3,450
Hem-Fir 0.43 3,500 4,400
Mountain Hemlock 0.47 4,150 5,050
Northern Pine 0.42 3,350 4,250
Northern Species 0.35 2,400 3,300
Northern White Cedar 0.31 1,900 2,800
Ponderosa Pine 0.43 3,500 4,400
Red Oak 0.67 7,950 8,850
Red Pine 0.44 3,650 4,550
Sitka Spruce 0.43 3,500 4,400
Southern Pine 0.55 5,550 6,450
Spruce-Pine-Fir 0.42 3,350 4,250
Western Cedars 0.36 2,550 3,450
Western Cedars (North) 0.35 2,400 3,300
Western Hemlock 0.47 4,150 5,050
Western White Pine 0.40 3,100 4,000
White Oak 0.73 9,300 10,200
Yellow Poplar 0.43 3,500 4,400
WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS
Plywood: Structural 1, Marine 0.50 4,650 5,550
Plywood: Other Grades 0.42 3,350 4,250
Oriented Strand Board All Grades 0.50 4,650 5,550
For SI: 1 psi = 6.89 kN/m2.
1
Specific gravity based on weight and volume when oven dry.
A2.0 Reference Design Values for Stapled Connections:

A2.1 Source:
The equations shown here for stapled connections are found in the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Staples (AC201) dated
March 2018.
A2.2 Reference Lateral Design Values:
Reference lateral design values for stapled connections must be determined using the minimum result from the equations
shown below. These equations are relevant to wood-to-wood connections and to connections in which steel sheet metal is
stapled to wood. The steel side member shall have sufficient thickness to prevent tearing of the steel sheet when loaded.
Determination of dowel bearing strength of the sheet metal must consider Section I.2 of Appendix I of the NDS. Reference
lateral design values are for normal load duration and must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors in accordance
with the NDS.
Yield Mode I:
2𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠 𝑑𝑑
𝑍𝑍 =
𝐾𝐾𝐷𝐷
Yield Mode II:
2𝑑𝑑𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑚 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 2 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠 2 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 3 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠 2 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠
𝑍𝑍 = � � �� + 2� � �1 + + � � � + � � � � − �1 + ��
𝐾𝐾𝐷𝐷 𝐹𝐹 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑚 𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑚 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑚 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑚
1 + 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
Yield Mode III:
⎡ ⎤
2 ⎢ −𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑑 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠2 𝑙𝑙𝑠𝑠2 4𝑀𝑀 ⎥
𝑍𝑍 = + 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑑 2+ +
𝐾𝐾𝐷𝐷 ⎢2 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 + 1 � 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
2
𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
+ 1 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑑 �2
𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 ⎥
+ 1�⎥
⎢ 𝐹𝐹 �2 + 1� 𝐹𝐹 𝐹𝐹
⎣ 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
⎦
Yield Mode IV:
4𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑑 𝑀𝑀
𝑍𝑍 =
𝐾𝐾𝐷𝐷 �𝐹𝐹 𝑑𝑑 �1 + 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 �
𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒 𝐹𝐹𝑒𝑒𝑒𝑒
where:
Z = Reference lateral design value for staple (2 legs), lbf.
Fem = Dowel bearing strength of the main member, psi = 900 psi + Fe from 2018 and 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3
1
(2012 NDS Table 11.3.3, 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2) for D< /4"
Fes = Dowel bearing strength of the side member, psi = 900 psi + Fe from 2018 and 2015 NDS Table 12.3.3
1
(2012 NDS Table 11.3.3, 2005 NDS Table 11.3.2) for D< /4"
d = Nominal wire diameter, inch, from Table 3.2.
M = Minimum staple bending moment, in-lbs, from Table 3.2.
ls = Length of staple in side member, inches.
lm = Length of staple in main member, inches, (minimum of 12D, where D is the nominal wire diameter from
Table 3.2).
KD = Diameter coefficient for staple connections = 2.2
A2.3 Reference Withdrawal Design Values:

The reference withdrawal design value per unit length of penetration of staples driven into the side grain (perpendicular to the
fiber) of the wood is calculated as follows:
5/2
W = 2760 G D (Eq. A1.3.5)
where:
W = Staple reference withdrawal design value, in pounds-force per lineal inch of penetration into the member holding
both staple legs.
G = the assigned specific gravity of the wood (see Table A and Section A1.3.1).
D = Nominal wire diameter, in inches, from Table 3.2.
5/2
For SI: W = 19.03 G D (Eq. A1.3.6)
where:
W = Staple reference withdrawal design value, in Newtons per linear millimeter of penetration into the member
holding both staple legs.
G = The assigned specific gravity of the wood (see Table A and Section A1.3.1).
D = Nominal wire diameter, in millimeters, from Table 3.2.
A3.0 DESIGN INFORMATION FOR DEFLECTION CALCULATIONS FOR DIAPHRAGMS AND SHEAR WALLS
A3.1 NAILS:
To determine the deflection of diaphragms and shear walls constructed as described in Tables 5 through 9, refer to Sections
4.2.2 and 4.3.2 of the AWC Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS), respectively. For 0.120 inch nails, use
the Ga values shown in the SDPWS for the 6d common nails.
A3.2 STAPLES:
The staple deformation values shown in Table B must be used to determine diaphragm deflection in accordance with the IBC
Section 2305.2 or shear wall deflection in accordance with the IBC Section 2305.3, as applicable.
TABLE B—STAPLE DEFORMATION VALUES, en, FOR USE IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM

AMD SHEAR WALL DEFLECTION ANALYSIS 1, 4
Staple Gage 16 15 14
Length (Inches) 11/2 2 13/4 21/2 2 21/2
Load Per
Fastener2 Connection Deflection3 (Inches)
(Pounds)
60 0.008 0.003 0.008 0.005 0.005 0.003
80 0.016 0.006 0.016 0.010 0.011 0.006
100 0.032 0.008 0.028 0.015 0.019 0.009
120 0.055 0.010 0.048 0.025 0.032 0.014
140 0.087 0.024 0.077 0.040 0.050 0.021
160 0.135 0.037 0.118 0.060 0.077 0.031
180 0.205 0.052 0.173 0.088 0.113 0.044
200 — 0.092 0.244 0.127 0.157 0.060
220 — 0.198 0.299 0.178 0.219 0.080
240 — — 0.346 0.220 0.287 0.097
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 lbf = 4.45 N.
1
Increase deformation value by 20% for plywood grades other than Structural I sheathing.
2
Load per fastener is the diaphragm’s maximum shear per foot divided by the number of fasteners per foot at interior panel edges.
3
Values must be doubled for unseasoned lumber.
4
Values are for en in equations found in the IBC.
APPENDIX B
RECOGNIZED FASTENERS BY LISTEE
TABLE B1—INDEX TO LISTEE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
LISTEE PAGE NO.

American Fasteners Company Ltd. (American Fasteners Brand)
11175 Inland Avenue 31
Jurupa Valley, California 91752
Building Material Distributors, Inc. (Master Fasteners Brand)
225 Elm Avenue 31
Galt, California 95632
Falcon Fasteners Reg’d
251 Nantucket Boulevard
32
Toronto, Ontario M1P 2P2
CANADA
FASCO America, Inc. (Fasco, Fasco/Beck, Beck Fastener Group Brands)
105 Industrial Park Drive 33
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661
Huttig Building Products (Huttig-Grip Brand)
555 Maryville University Drive, Suite 400 34
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
JAACO Corporation (NailPro Brand)
18080 NE 68th Street, Suite C130 34
Redmond, Washington 98052
Koki Holdings America Ltd. (Metabo HPT Brand)
1111 Broadway Avenue 35
Braselton, Georgia 30517
KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc. (Senco Brand)
4270 Ivy Pointe Boulevard 36
Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Mid-Continent Steel and Wire (Mid-Continent Nail) (Magnum Fasteners Brand)
2700 Central Avenue 37
Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901
Oman Fasteners, LLC.
Plot No. 5117, Sohar PEIE Industrial Area – Phase 5, PO Box 584 37
Sohar, Sultanate of Oman, PC322
Paslode, an Illinois Tool Works Company (Paslode, Lightning Strike, Duo-Fast Brands)
888 Forest Edge Drive 38
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3105
Peace Industries (Spotnails Brand)
1100 Hicks Road 38
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008
PrimeSource Building Products (Grip-Rite, Fasteners Unlimited, Fits Rite Brands)
1321 Greenway Drive 39
Irving, Texas 75038
Specialty Fastening Systems, Inc. (Specialty Fasteners Brand)
424 South Baggett 39
Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753
Stanley Black and Decker Inc. (BOSTITCH, DEWALT Brands)
701 East Joppa Road 40
Towson, Maryland 21286
General Notes for Appendix B:

1. For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa.
2. For each listee, nails having the diameter, shank type and finish type indicated in the applicable table are
recognized for any length. Staples having the indicated diameter and finish are recognized for any leg
length greater than 11/2 inches.
3. All nails are formed from carbon steel wire, unless designated in the tables below as stainless steel.
4. For a depiction of the various head styles, see Figure 1.
Terminology
LFRA = Lateral force resisting assembly: A diaphragm, shear wall or braced wall.
Head Area Ratio Requirements
Y =6d = Meets the head requirements for use in sheathing attachment in LFRAs where a 6d common nail is prescribed in the code.
Y ### = Meets the head requirements for a 0.### diameter nail for use in sheathing attachment in shear walls and diaphragms in
accordance with Tables 5 through 8 of this report.
N = Not recognized for use in sheathing attachment in LFRAs.
n/a = Nail size is not prescribed in the code or listed in the diaphragm tables in this report for use in LFRAs. Use of Metal Hardware
Nails in LFRAs is outside the scope of this report.
Shank Type
S = Smooth shank nail
R = Ring shank nail
Sc = Screw shank nail
Finish/ Coating Types
X = The fasteners are carbon steel, “bright” (ungalvanized, uncoated).
H = Hardened (Bright) = Bending yield strength complies with Table S1.2 of ASTM F1667.
HT = Bright, heat treated or hardened nail (may be the full nail or only a portion of the nail, such as the tip; compliance with Table S1.2 of
F1667 has not been evaluated)
SS = Stainless Steel
HDG = Hot-dipped galvanized, complying with ASTM A153 Class D.
EG = Electrogalvanized, complying with ASTM A641, Class 1.
HHDG = Hardened and hot dip galvanized (Bending yield strength complies with Table S1.2 of ASTM F1667; galvanization complies with
ASTM A153 Class D.)
HEG = Hardened and electrogalvanized (Bending yield strength complies with Table S1.2 of ASTM F1667; galvanization complies with ASTM
A641 Class 1.)
HTHDG = Heat Treated or hardened and hot dip galvanized (Hardening may affect the full nail or only a portion of the nail, such as the tip;
compliance with Table S1.2 of F1667 has not been evaluated. Galvanization complies with ASTM A153 Class D.)
PP = Proprietary polymer coating applied to nail shank to aid in driving collated nails. May be applied over ungalvanized, galvanized or
stainless steel nails.
P# = Denotes a proprietary coating recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report, as follows:
P1 = ThickCoat™ recognized in ESR-1482.
AMERICAN FASTENERS COMPANY LTD.

NAILS (Brand name: AMERICAN FASTENERS)
MEETS HEAD AREA SPECIFIED
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
TYPE OF HEAD RATIO SHANK PP BENDING YIELD
DIAMETER FOR USE IN FINISH/ COATING
COLLATION STYLE REQUIREMENTS TYPE COATING STRENGTH
(inch) FRAMING
FOR USE IN LFRAs Fyb (psi)
0.131 Y Y =8d S X, HDG Y 100,000
Plastic, paper 0.135 Full round Y Y 135 S X, HDG Y 100,000
0.148 Y Y =10d S X, HDG Y 90,000
Metal Hardware Nails
Designated as “Metal Connector Nail” on package labeling
0.131 Y n/a S X, HDG Y 100,000
Paper Full round
0.148 Y n/a S X, HDG Y 90,000
BUILDING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

NAILS (Brand name: MASTER FASTENERS)
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
S X, HDG, EG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
R X, EG Y
S, Sc X Y
0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
R X, EG Y
Wire, plastic,
S X Y
paper 0.131 Full Round Y Y =8d 100,000
R X, EG Y
0.135 Y n/a S X Y 100,000
S X, HDG Y
0.148 Y Y =10d 90,000
R X Y
Plastic 0.162 Y Y =16d S X, HDG Y 90,000
S X, HDG, EG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
R X, EG Y
S, Sc X Y
Paper 0.120 Clipped Y Y 120 100,000
R X, EG Y
S X, HDG, EG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
R X, EG Y
FALCON FASTENERS REG’D

NAILS
SPECIFIED
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED MEETS HEAD AREA
TYPE OF HEAD SHANK PP BENDING YIELD
DIAMETER FOR USE IN RATIO REQUIREMENTS FINISH/ COATING
COLLATION STYLE TYPE COATING STRENGTH
(inch) FRAMING FOR USE IN LFRAs
Fyb (psi)
0.092 Y* n/a S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
S X, HDG, SS, HT, HTHDG Y
Wire
0.099 Y n/a R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
Full round
0.120 Y Y 120 R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Wire, plastic, Sc X, HDG Y
paper S X, HDG, SS, HT, HTHDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
0.148 Y Y =10d 90,000
R X, HDG, SS Y
0.162 Y Y =16d S X, HDG, HT, HTHDG Y 90,000
0.113 Y Y =6d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
Paper, wire 0.120 Notched Y Y 120 R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
0.120 Y Y 120 R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Paper Clipped Sc X, HDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
0.148 Y Y =10d 90,000
R X, HDG, SS Y
0.113 Y Y =6d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
Paper, wire 0.120 Y Y 120 R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Offset Sc X, HDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d R X, HDG, SS Y 100,000
Sc X, HDG Y
Paper 0.148 Y Y =10d 90,000
R X, HDG, SS Y
Metal Hardware Nails - Designated as “Metal Connector Nail” or “Joist Hanger Nail” on package labeling
0.131 Y 100,000
R X, HDG, SS Y
Paper Full round** n/a S X, HDG, SS, HT, HTHDG Y
0.148 Y 90,000
R X, HDG, SS Y
0.162 Y S X, HDG, HT, HTHDG Y 90,000
*Recognition is limited to use in connections subjected to tension only.
**Head markings for Metal Hardware Nails:
‘8’ for 11/2 x 0.131; ‘8d’ for 21/2 x 0.131; ‘10’ for 11/2 x 0.148; ‘10L’ for 21/2 x 0.148; ‘16’ for 21/2 x 0.162
FASCO AMERICA, INC.

NAILS (Brand names: FASCO, FASCO/BECK, BECK FASTENER GROUP)
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
S, R X, HDG,EG, SS Y
0.092 Y* n/a 100,000
Sc X, HDG, EG Y
S, R X, HDG, EG,SS Y
0.099 Y n/a 100,000
Sc X, HDG, EG Y
S, Sc X, HDG, EG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
R X, HDG, EG,SS Y
Wire, plastic,
paper S X, HDG, EG Y
0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
R, Sc X, HDG, EG,SS Y
Full round S X, HDG, EG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
R, Sc X Y
0.135 Y N S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
S, R X, HDG, EG Y
0.148 Y Y =10d 90,000
Sc X, HDG Y
S, Sc X, HDG Y
Wire, plastic 0.162 Y N 90,000
R X Y
0.180 Y n/a S X Y 80,000
Plastic
0.197 Y n/a S X Y 80,000
S, R X, HDG, EG, SS Y
0.092 Y* n/a 100,000
Sc X, HDG, EG Y
S, Sc X, HDG, EG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
R X, HDG, EG,SS Y
Wire, plastic,
Clipped S X, HDG, EG Y
paper 0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
S X, HDG, EG Y
0.131 Y N 100,000
R, Sc X Y
0.135 Y N S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
S, Sc X, HDG, EG Y
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
Wire, plastic, R X, HDG, EG,SS Y
Offset
paper S X, HDG, EG Y
0.120 Y N 100,000
Designated “Paper Tape joist Hanger Nails” on package labeling
0.131 Y n/a S X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
Paper 0.148 Full Round Y n/a S X, HDG, EG Y 90,000
0.162 Y n/a S X, HDG, EG Y 90,000
STAPLES (Brand names: FASCO, FASCO/BECK, BECK FASTENER GROUP)
GAGE NOMINAL CROWN WIDTH (inch) FINISH/ COATING
7
16 /16 X
7
15 /16 X
14 1 X
HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS

NAILS (Brand name: HUTTIG-GRIP)
SPECIFIED
MEETS HEAD AREA
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED BENDING
TYPE OF HEAD RATIO SHANK PP
DIAMETER FOR USE IN FINISH/ COATING YIELD
COLLATION STYLE REQUIREMENTS TYPE COATING
(inch) FRAMING STRENGTH
FOR USE IN LFRAs
Fyb (psi)
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
0.120 Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
Plastic Full round
0.135 Y Y 135 S X Y 100,000
0.148 Y Y =10d S, R, Sc X Y 90,000
0.162 Y Y =16d S X Y 90,000
JAACO CORPORATION
NAILS (Brand name: NAILPRO)
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
0.113 Y Y =6d S X Y 100,000
Wire, plastic
0.120 Y Y 120 S, R X Y 100,000
Wire, plastic, Y
0.131 Full Round Y Y =8d S X 100,000
paper
0.148 Y N S X Y 90,000
Paper
0.162 Y N S X Y 90,000
Designated “Joist Hanger Nail” on package labeling
0.131 Y n/a S X N 100,000
Paper 0.148 Full Round Y n/a S X N 90,000
0.162 Y n/a S X N 90,000
KOKI HOLDINGS AMERICA LTD.

NAILS (Brand name: METABO-HPT)
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG, SS Y
0.092 Y* n/a 100,000
Sc X, EG, HDG Y
0.099 Y n/a S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
X, EG, HDG, SS, Y
S
HT
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
R X, EG, HDG, SS Y
Sc X, EG, HDG Y
X, EG, HDG, SS, Y
S
HT
0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
Wire, plastic, R X, EG, HDG, SS Y
Full round
paper Sc X, EG, HDG Y
X, EG, HDG, SS, Y
S
HT
0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
R X, EG, HDG, SS Y
Sc X, HDG Y
X, EG, HDG, SS, Y
S
HT
0.148 Y Y =10d 90,000
R X, EG, HDG, SS Y
Sc X, HDG Y
0.162 Y N S X, EG, HDG Y 90,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
Paper 0.120 Clipped Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
Wire, paper 0.120 Offset Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
Designated “Metal Connector Nail” on package labeling
Paper 0.148 Full round Y n/a S X, HT Y 90,000
KYOCERA SENCO INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, INC.

NAILS (Brand name: SENCO)
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
Plastic, wire S, Sc X, EG, HDG Y
0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
R X, HDG Y
S X, EG, HDG Y
Plastic, 0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
Full Round R X, HDG Y
paper, wire
0.135 Y Y 135 S X Y 100,000
Plastic,
0.148 Y Y =10d S X, HDG Y 90,000
paper
Paper 0.162 Y Y =16d S X, HDG, HT Y 90,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
S X, EG, HDG Y
0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
R X, HDG Y
Paper Clipped
S X, EG, HDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
R X, HDG Y
0.135 Y Y 135 S X Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R X, HDG Y 100,000
Paper 0.120 Offset Y Y 120 S, R X, HDG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R X, HDG Y 100,000
(Designated “Hardened Metal Connector Nails” on package labeling)
0.131 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 130,000
Paper 0.148 Full Round Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 115,000
0.162 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 115,000
STAPLES (Brand name: SENCO)
GAGE NOMINAL CROWN WIDTH (inch) FINISH/ COATING
7
14 /16 X
7
15 /16 X, EG
7
16 /16, 1 X, EG
MID-CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE (MID-CONTINENT NAIL)

NAILS (Brand name: MAGNUM FASTENERS)
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
Wire 0.099 Y n/a S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
Wire, paper, Y 100,000
0.120 Y Y 120 S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG
plastic
0.131 Full round Y Y =8d S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
Wire, plastic 0.135 Y Y 135 S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG Y 100,000
0.148 Y Y =10d S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG Y 90,000
Plastic
0.162 Y N S,R,Sc X, EG, HDG Y 90,000
0.113 Y N S,R,Sc X, HDG Y 100,000
Paper 0.120 Offset Y N S,R,Sc X, HDG Y 100,000
0.131 Y N S,R,Sc X, HDG Y 100,000
Designated “Hardware Nails” on package labeling
0.131 Y n/a S X, HDG Y* 100,000
Paper,
0.148 Full round Y n/a S X, HDG Y* 90,000
plastic
0.162 Y n/a S X, HDG Y* 90,000
*Proprietary polymer coating added to 21/2” length nails only.
OMAN FASTENERS
PLOT NO. 5117
SOHAR PEIE INDUSTRIAL AREA – PHASE 5
POST OFFICE BOX 584
SOHAR, SULTANATE OF OMAN, PC 322
NAILS
NOMINAL RECOGNIZED
(inch) FRAMING
0.092 Y* n/a S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
Wire
0.099 Y n/a S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
Wire, plastic 0.120 Full Round Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.148 Y Y =10d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 90,000
Plastic
0.162 Y Y =16d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 90,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.120 Clipped Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
Paper
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.120 Offset Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
(Designated “Hardened Joist Hanger Nail” on package labeling)
0.131 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 130,000
Full
Paper 0.148 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 115,000
Round**
0.162 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 115,000
**Head markings for metal hardware nails:
‘1’ for 11/2 x 0.131; ‘2’ for 21/2 x 0.131; ‘3’ for 11/2 x 0.148; ‘4’ for 21/2 x 0.148; ‘5’ for 21/2 x 0.162
PASLODE, AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY

NAILS (Brand names: PASLODE, LIGHTNING STRIKE, DUO-FAST)
NOMINAL HEAD STYLE RECOGNIZED
TYPE OF RATIO SHANK FINISH/ PP BENDING YIELD
DIAMETER (Applicable FOR USE IN
COLLATION REQUIREMENTS TYPE COATING COATING STRENGTH
(inch) Brand Name) FRAMING
S X Y
0.113 Y Y =6d 100,000
R X, HDG Y
Plastic, 0.120 Y Y 120 R, Sc HDG Y 100,000
Full Round
paper S X, HDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
Sc HDG Y
0.148 Y Y =10d S X Y 90,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R X, HDG Y 100,000
S X Y
0.120 Y Y 120 100,000
Offset R HDG Y
Paper
(RounDrive™) S X, HDG Y
0.131 Y Y =8d 100,000
R HDG Y
0.135 Y Y 135 S X Y 100,000
0.120 Clipped Y Y 120 S, R X Y 100,000
Paper
0.131 (Paslode) Y N S, R X Y 100,000
S X Y
0.113 Y Y 6d 100,000
R X, HDG Y
Clipped
Paper S X Y
0.120 (Duo-Fast) Y Y 120 100,000
R HDG Y
0.131 Y Y 8d S X, HDG Y 100,000
PEACE INDUSTRIES
NAILS (Brand name: SPOTNAILS)
SPECIFIED
MEETS HEAD AREA
TYPE OF HEAD RATIO SHANK FINISH/ PP
DIAMETER FOR USE IN YIELD
COLLATION STYLE REQUIREMENTS TYPE COATING COATING
FOR USE IN LFRAs
Fyb (psi)
S X, EG Y 100,000
0.099 Y n/a R EG Y 100,000
Sc X Y 100,000
Wire 0.113 Y Y =6d S, R X Y 100,000
S X, EG Y 100,000
0.120 Y Y 120
Full Round R, Sc X Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S X Y 100,000
S, Sc X Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d
R X, EG Y 100,000
Plastic S, Sc X Y 100,000
0.120 Y Y 120
R EG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S X Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d R X Y 100,000
Paper 0.120 Clipped Y Y 120 R HDG Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S X Y 100,000
(Designated “Joist Hanger Nail” on package labeling)
0.131 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 130,000
Paper 0.148 Full Round Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 115,000
0.162 Y n/a S H, HHDG, HEG Y 115,000
PRIMESOURCE BUILDING PRODUCTS

NAILS (Brand names: GRIP-RITE, FAS’NERS UNLIMITED, FITS RITE)
SPECIFIED
MEETS HEAD AREA
TYPE OF HEAD RATIO SHANK FINISH/ PP
DIAMETER FOR USE IN YIELD
COLLATION STYLE REQUIREMENTS TYPE COATING COATING
FOR USE IN LFRAs
Fyb (psi)
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
Wire 0.120 Full Round Y Y 120 S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R, Sc X Y 100,000
0.135 Y Y 135 S X Y 100,000
Plastic 0.148 Full Round Y Y =10d S, R, Sc X Y 90,000
0.162 Y Y =16d S, R, Sc X Y 90,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S, R X Y 100,000
D head
Wire, paper 0.120 Y Y 120 S, R X Y 100,000
(clipped)
0.131 Y Y =8d S, R X Y 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d S X Y 100,000
Wire, paper 0.120 Offset Y Y 120 S X Y 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d S X Y 100,000
SPECIALTY FASTENING SYSTEMS, INC.

NAILS (Brand names: SPECIALTY NAIL CO., SPECIALTY FASTENERS)
SPECIFIED
MEETS HEAD AREA
TYPE OF HEAD RATIO SHANK PP
DIAMETER FOR USE IN FINISH/ COATING YIELD
COLLATION STYLE REQUIREMENTS TYPE COATING
FOR USE IN LFRAs
Fyb (psi)
0.092 Y* n/a S,R,Sc X N 100,000
S X, HDG, SS, HT N 100,000
0.099 Y n/a R X, HDG, SS N
Sc X, HDG N
S X, HDG, SS, HT N 100,000
0.113 Y Y =6d R X, HDG, SS N
Sc X, HDG N
Plastic, S X, HDG, SS, HT N 100,000
Full round
paper 0.120 Y Y 120 R X, HDG, SS N
Sc X, HDG N
S X, HDG, SS, HT N 100,000
0.131 Y Y =8d R X, HDG, SS N
Sc X, HDG N
S X, HDG, SS, HT N 90,000
0.148 Y Y =10d
R X, HDG, SS N
0.162 Y Y =16d S X, HDG, HT N 90,000
STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER INC.

NAILS (Brand name: BOSTITCH, DEWALT)
SPECIFIED
NOMINAL MEETS HEAD AREA
TYPE OF HEAD RECOGNIZED FOR SHANK FINISH/ BENDING YIELD
DIAMETER RATIO REQUIREMENTS PP COATING
COLLATION STYLE USE IN FRAMING TYPE COATING STRENGTH
(inch) FOR USE IN LFRAs
Fyb (psi)
S, R X, HDG Y
0.092 Y n/a 100,000
Sc X Y
X, HDG,
0.099 Y n/a S, R, Sc Y 100,000
P1(B)1
X, HDG, EG,
Y Y =6d S, R Y
P1
0.113 100,000
Y Y =6d Sc X, HDG, P1(B) Y
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y 120 S, R Y
0.120 P1
Wire, plastic Full Round Y Y 120 Sc X, HDG, P1(B) Y
X, HDG, EG,
Y Y =8d S Y
P1
0.131 Y Y =8d R X, HDG, EG Y 100,000
Y Y =8d Sc X, HDG, P1(B) Y
0.135 Y Y 135 S X Y 100,000
0.148 Y Y =10d S, Sc X Y 90,000
0.162 Y N S X, P1(B) Y 90,000
X, HDG, EG, 100,000

Y Y =6d S, R Y
0.113 P1
Y Y =6d Sc X, HDG, P1 Y
X, HDG, EG,
Y Y 120 S, R Y
Paper 0.120 Clipped P1 100,000
Y Y 120 Sc X, HDG, P1 Y
X, HDG, EG,
Y Y =8d S, R Y
0.131 P1 100,000
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y =6d S, R Y
0.113 P1
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y 120 S, R Y
Wire, paper 0.120 Offset P1
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y =8d S, R Y
0.131 P1
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y =6d S, R Y
0.113 P1
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y 120 S, R Y
Wire 0.120 Notched P1
X, HDG, EG, 100,000
Y Y =8d S, R Y
0.131 P1
Designated as “Metal Connector Nail” on package labeling**
0.131 Y n/a S X, P1, HT Y 100,000
Full
Paper, plastic 0.148 Y n/a S X, P1, HT Y 90,000
Round**
0.162 Y n/a S X, P1, HT Y 90,000
**Head markings for metal hardware nails:
‘B1’ for 11/2 x 0.131; ‘B2’ for 21/2 x 0.131; ‘B3’ for 11/2 x 0.148; ‘B4’ for 21/2 x 0.148; ‘B5’ for 21/2 x 0.162
STAPLES (Brand name: BOSTITCH, DEWALT)
GAGE NOMINAL CROWN WIDTH (inch) FINISH/COATING
7
16 /16, 1/2, 1 X, EG
1
P1(B) means that the P1 coating is only available under the BOSTITCH Brand Name.
ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1539 LABC and LARC Supplement
Reissued July 2018

REPORT HOLDER:
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that the Power-Driven Staples and Nails described in ICC-ES
master evaluation report ESR-1539, have also been evaluated for compliance with the codes noted below as adopted by the
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Applicable code editions:
 2017 City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC)
 2017 City of Los Angeles Residential Code (LARC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Power-Driven Staples and Nails, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the master evaluation report ESR-1539,
comply with the LABC Chapter 23 and the LARC and are subject to the conditions of use described in this supplement.
3.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Power-Driven Staples and Nails described in this evaluation report must comply with all of the following conditions:
• All applicable sections in the master evaluation report ESR-1539.
• The design, installation, conditions of use and identification of the nails and staples are in accordance with the 2015
®
International Building Code (2015 IBC) provisions noted in the master evaluation report ESR-1539.
• The design, installation and inspection are in accordance with additional requirements of LABC Chapters 16 and 17, and
Sections 2304.10, 2305, 2306 and 2308, and LARC Sections R502, R503, R602, R802 and R803, as applicable.
• In accordance with LABC Sections 2306.2 and 2306.3, engineered diaphragms and shear walls constructed with staples
as described in Section 4.1.2 of the master evaluation report ESR-1539 are permitted only for structures assigned to
Seismic Design Category A, B or C.
• Nails and staples made from bright steel wire must not be used in exterior or exposed conditions.
• The hillside building provisions in LABC Section 2301.1 are excluded from this supplement.
This supplement expires concurrently with the master report, reissued July 2018 and revised January 16, 2019.
ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1539 FBC Supplement
Reissued July 2018

REPORT HOLDER:
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that Power-Driven Staples and Nails recognized in ICC-ES
master evaluation report ESR-1539, have also been evaluated for compliance with the codes noted below.
Applicable code editions:
 2017 Florida Building Code—Building
 2017 Florida Building Code—Residential
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Power-Driven Staples and Nails, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 and Appendix B of the master evaluation report
ESR-1539, comply with the Florida Building Code—Building and the Florida Building Code—Residential, provided the
®
design and installation are in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) provisions noted in the master
report under the following conditions:
• For stainless steel nails, the reference withdrawal design value must be determined in accordance with the 2018
ANSI/AWC National Design Specification (NDS).
• For nails shown as having round heads in Appendix B of the master report, reference head pull-through values must be
determined in accordance with Section 12.2.5 of the 2018 NDS.
Use of the Power-Driven Staples and Nails has also been found to be in compliance with the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
provisions of the Florida Building Code—Building and the Florida Building Code—Residential.
For products falling under Florida Rule 9N-3, verification that the report holder’s quality assurance program is audited by a
quality assurance entity approved by the Florida Building Commission for the type of inspections being conducted is the
responsibility of an approved validation entity (or the code official, when the report holder does not possess an approval by
the Commission).
This supplement expires concurrently with the master report, reissued July 2018 and revised January 16, 2019.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

INTERNATIONAL STAPLE, NAIL AND TOOL ASSOCIATION (ISANTA)

POWER-DRIVEN STAPLES AND NAILS

“2014 Recipient of Prestigious Western States Seismic Policy Council

Copyright © 2019 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved.

OMAN FASTENERS, LLC. 3.2 Staples:

EVALUATION SUBJECT: NOMINAL NOMINAL MINIMUM

3.3 Nails: engineered diaphragms and shear walls, in accordance

INDEX TO TABLES, FIGURES AND APPENDICES

Figure No. Title Page

Table No. Title Page

Vertical Shear Wall Tables

Appendix Title Page No.

Smooth Ring Screw

FIGURE 1—BASIC FASTENER STYLES

TABLE 1—NAIL DIAMETERS ADDRESSED IN THIS REPORT1

DESCRIBED IN ASTM F1667-17 OTHERS

TABLE 2—APPLICABLE FASTENING SCHEDULES IN THE CODES FOR

CONSTRUCTION CODE TABLE NUMBER

TABLE 3A—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES OF FACE NAILED SINGLE

TABLE 3B—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES OF FACE NAILED SINGLE

REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITIES5 OF: (lbf)

ASTM A36, Steel Side Plate

NOMINAL NAIL BLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS UNBLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS

NOMINAL NAIL BLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS UNBLOCKED DIAPHRAGMS

FOOTNOTE EXPLANATIONS FOR HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM TABLES 5 AND 6

CASE DIAGRAMS FOR HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM TABLES 5 AND 6

NOMINAL NAIL MINIMUM NOMINAL

NOMINAL NAIL MINIMUM NOMINAL

FOOTNOTE EXPLANATIONS FOR SHEAR WALL TABLES 7 AND 8

TABLE 10—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ WALL FRAMING1

MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN THE CODE ALTERNATIVE FASTENING REQUIREMENTS

TABLE 10—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ WALL FRAMING1 (cont.)

TABLE 11—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ CEILING AND ROOF FRAMING1

TABLE 11—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ CEILING AND ROOF FRAMING1 (cont.)

MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN THE CODE ALTERNATIVE FASTENING REQUIREMENTS

FIGURE 11—PRESCRIPTIVE FASTENING DETAILS - CEILING AND ROOF FRAMING

TABLE 12—FASTENING SCHEDULE ̶ FLOOR FRAMING1

FIGURE 12—PRESCRIPTIVE FASTENING DETAILS – FLOOR FRAMING

TABLE 13—SUMMARY OF ALTERNATIVE FASTENING DESIGNS RECOGNIZED IN TABLES 10 THROUGH 121,2,3,4

NAIL SIZE (DIAMETER X LENGTH) (inches)

APPENDIX A—REFERENCE DESIGN INFORMATION

For Mode Im For Mode IIIm

Dlm Fem k 2 Dlm Fem

For Mode Is For Mode IIIs

Dls Fes k 3 Dl s Fes

For Mode II For Mode IV

k1 Dls Fes D2 2 Fem Fyb

A1.3 Reference Withdrawal Design Values:

Code Sawn Lumber Wood Structural Panels

A1.3.2 Smooth or Deformed Shank, Stainless Steel Nails:

SPECIFIC DOWEL-BEARING STRENGTH Fe (psi)

A2.0 Reference Design Values for Stapled Connections:

Yield Mode II:

A2.3 Reference Withdrawal Design Values:

TABLE B—STAPLE DEFORMATION VALUES, en, FOR USE IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGM

RECOGNIZED FASTENERS BY LISTEE

TABLE B1—INDEX TO LISTEE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

LISTEE PAGE NO.