ICC-ES AC201
Full Name
ICC-ES AC201 – Acceptance Criteria for Staples
Scope
ICC-ES AC201 establishes the guidelines for evaluating steel-wire staples used to connect wood or metal elements to wood and wood-based materials in construction. The criteria focus on ensuring the staples’ structural performance and suitability for various applications.
Key aspects covered by AC201 include:
- Material requirements: specifying acceptable materials for staples (typically steel wire) and their required properties for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
- Physical dimensions: defining acceptable ranges for staple dimensions such as wire diameter, crown width, and leg length, depending on the intended application and materials being connected.
- Performance testing: outlining standardized testing methods to evaluate the staples’ withdrawal resistance, shear resistance, and driving performance in different wood and wood-based materials.
- Corrosion resistance: assessing the staples’ ability to resist corrosion in various environments, especially when used with treated lumber or in outdoor applications.
- Manufacturing quality: establishing requirements for manufacturing processes and quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability in staple production.
By adhering to AC201, manufacturers can demonstrate that their staples meet the necessary performance and safety standards, giving building officials, designers, and contractors confidence in their use for structural fastening in wood-frame construction.
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Keywords
staples; steel-wire staples; acceptance criteria; withdrawal resistance; shear resistance; driving performance; corrosion resistance; wood; wood-based materials; metal; dimensions; wire diameter; crown width; leg length