Specification History

SWS Version Created Specification ID Title Specification Objective Supporting Materials Rationale Status
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:26 6.0101.1d Mechanical fastening

Fasten all ducts as follows:

Round metal-to-metal or metal-to-PVC with a minimum of three equally spaced screws

For other metal-to-metal or metal-to-PVC with welds, gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic-embedded-fabric systems, or tapes

Flexible duct-to-metal or flexible duct-to-PVC with tie bands using a tie band tensioning tool

PVC-to-PVC materials with approved PVC primer and cement

Fasten other specialized duct fittings in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Durable duct connections

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Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:26 6.0101.1d Mechanical fastening

Fasten all ducts as follows:

Round metal-to-metal or metal-to-PVC with a minimum of three equally spaced screws

For other metal-to-metal or metal-to-PVC with welds, gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic-embedded-fabric systems, or tapes

Flexible duct-to-metal or flexible duct-to-PVC with tie bands using a tie band tensioning tool

PVC-to-PVC materials with approved PVC primer and cement

Fasten other specialized duct fittings in accordance with manufacturer specifications

Durable duct connections

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