WK66051 - New Test Method for Determining Ultimate Load and Failure Mode of Individual Mechanically Fastened Snow Retention Devices Attached to Wood Sheathing

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ASTM WK66051

New Test Method for Determining Ultimate Load and Failure Mode of Individual Mechanically Fastened Snow Retention Devices Attached to Wood Sheathing

1. Scope

This test method describes procedures to be followed in test protocols for the anchorage of all types of snow retention devices on roofs with wood structural sheathing installed assembly, commercial, educational, industrial, institutional, recreational and residential buildings. This topic has not been addressed previously and guidance is being requested by the design/building industry. The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

Keywords

Cold Climate; Ice; Snow; Test Method; Winter; Roof; Snow Retention; Snow Barriers; Snow Guards; Snow Devices; Snow Brackets;

Rationale

Standard is needed to help prevent possible injury/death from snow fall off roofs

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E06.55

Committee: E06

Staff Manager: Frank McConnell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 11-30-2018

Technical Contact: Michael Carter

Item: 002

Ballot: E06 (24-04)

Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution

Item: 001

Ballot: E06.55 (20-01)

Status: Withdrawn From Balloting

Item: 013

Ballot: E06 (21-02)

Status: Will Reballot Item

New Test Method for Determining Ultimate Load and Failure Mode of Individual Mechanically Fastened Snow Retention Devices Attached to Wood Sheathing

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New Test Method for Determining Ultimate Load and Failure Mode of Individual Mechanically Fastened Snow Retention Devices Attached to Wood Sheathing

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