Scope The design of cold-formed steel trusses for load carrying purposes in buildings shall be in accordance with AISI S100 {CSA S136} and AISI S200, except as modified by the provisions of this standard. This standard shall also apply to manufacturing, quality criteria, installation and testing as they relate to the design of cold-formed steel trusses. This standard shall not preclude the use of other materials, assembles, structures or designs not meeting the criteria herein, when the other materials, assemblies, structures or designs demonstrate equivalent performance for the intended use to those specified in this standard. Where there is a conflict between this standard and other reference documents the requirements contained within this standard shall govern.
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