Scope This standard shall apply to the design and installation of structural members and non-structural members utilized in cold-formed steel framing applications where the specified minimum bas steel thickness is between 18 mil (0.0179 inches) (0.455mm) and 118 mils (0.1180 inches) (2.997mm). Elements not specifically addressed by this standard shall be constructed in accordance with applicable building code requirements or an approved design. This Standard shall not preclude the use of other materials, assemblies, structures or designs not meeting the criteria herein, when the other materials, assemblies, structures or designs demonstrate equivalent performance of 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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