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Abstract

Specifies dimensions and requirements for nails used in building and similar industries, including bullet head, flat head, hardboard, wallboard, cement sheet, flex sheet, soft sheet, clout, plasterboard, decking spike, duplex, roofing and fencing staple types.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-029 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Reconfirmed documents cannot be amended, but may be formally revised and a new
edition published.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest
versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this
Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 22 July 2015.
Reconfirmed documents cannot be amended, but may be formally revised and a new
edition published.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-029:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of Australia & NZ
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
CSIRO
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Materials Australia
National Association of Steel-Framed Housing
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia
Steel Construction New Zealand
Swinburne University of Technology.

Scope

This standard specifies requirements for steel nails, intended for building and general fixing purposes, and including decking spikes and fencing staples.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 28/08/2015. Reconfirmation Notice 28/08/2015
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-029
Supersedes	DR 73100