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[CCMC evaluation requirements] CSA-S347-14

From: National Research Council Canada

This document provides a summary of the minimum requirements imposed by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) for all evaluations based on the below criteria document. Additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary for a particular evaluation, and are detailed in the individual evaluation.

Criteria document

Scope

The design values for the metal truss connector plates are based on test results obtained in accordance with CSA S347-14, “Method of Test for Evaluation of Truss Plates used in Lumber Joints.”

Material requirements

The evaluation holder must demonstrate that the product meets the following requirements (additional requirements may be imposed by the CCMC when necessary, and are detailed in the individual evaluation):

CSA S347 requires testing on the following properties:

  • lateral resistance of teeth (Cl. 7.4.2);
  • tensile strength of plate (Cl. 7.4.3);
  • shear strength of plate (Cl. 7.4.4);
  • ultimate tensile strength of plate material (Cl. 7.4.5);
  • roller press lateral resistance (Cl. 7.5); and
  • moisture response for truss plate joints in structural composite lumber (Cl. 7.6).

Clause 12.8.1.2 of CSA O86-14 does not apply to truss plates in situations where corrosive conditions exist, or in lumber that has been treated with a fire retardant and that is used in wet service conditions or in locations prone to condensation.

Truss plates must be manufactured from galvanized sheet steel and should be of G90 coating class meeting Clause 12.8 of CSA O86-14.

© CSA Group. This information is excerpted from the referenced standard published by CSA Group. The full version of the standard should be referenced, and can be obtained from CSA Group.

Installation requirements

The CCMC requires that evaluation holders provide instructions for the installation of the product(s) that:

Manufacturing requirements

The CCMC requires that evaluation holders, at a minimum, demonstrate that the associated production process:

Labelling requirements

The CCMC requires that evaluation holders ensure that product labels:

Classification information

Products falling within the scope of this document are commonly classified by:

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  • 06 00 00 Wood, Plastics, and Composites

Published CCMC evaluations

The following products have been evaluated to these requirements by the CCMC:

CCMC number:Manufacturer:Product names:
08384-LLondon Roof Truss Inc.ES-20
12888-LLondon Roof Truss Inc.ES-16
10319-LMiTek Canada, Inc. MII 16
11996-LMiTek Canada, Inc. MT20
13270-LMiTek Canada, Inc. MT18HS
12182-LAlpine Systems Corporation Alpine HS20 Truss Plate
12802-LAlpine Systems Corporation Alpine Wave Plate
13124-LAlpine Systems Corporation Alpine HS18 Truss Plate
13326-LSimpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited AS-20 Truss Plate
13418-LSimpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited AS-18-HS Truss Plate

Code references

National Building Code of Canada 2015

Code references Code provision
4.3.1.1.Design Basis for Wood
Table 4.1.8.9.SFRS Ductility-Related Force Modification Factors, R, Overstrength-Related Force Modification Factors, R, and General Restrictions