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| 9.24.1.1. |
Application
- This Section applies to sheet steel studs for use in non-loadbearing exterior and interior walls.
- Where loadbearing steel studs are used, they shall be designed in conformance with Part 4.
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| 9.24.1.2. |
Material Standards
- Steel studs and runners shall conform to AISI S201, "North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Product Data."
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| 9.24.1.3. |
Metal Thickness
- Metal thickness specified in this Section shall be the minimum base steel thickness exclusive of coatings.
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| 9.24.1.4. |
Screws
- Screws for the application of cladding, sheathing or interior finish materials to steel studs, runners and furring channels shall conform to
- ASTM C 954, "Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness," or
- ASTM C 1002, "Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs."
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| 9.24.1.5. |
Cladding, Sheathing and Interior Finish Required
- Cladding or sheathing, and interior finish shall be installed on steel stud framing and shall be fastened with screws
- spaced at the appropriate spacing described in Section 9.29., and
- penetrating not less than 10 mm through the metal.
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