diaphragm mechanical fastener inspections
 

diaphragm mechanical fastener inspections
when using mechanical fasteners (for example hilti x-edns) in lieu of puddle welding for diaphragm attachment of metal deck to joists/steel beams, at what frequency do you require the fasteners to be inspected (e.g. 10% of anchors etc)?
i could not find a standard governing inspection/special inspection of mechanical deck fasteners.
i would use the same frequency as welding...at least 10% of the fasteners. more if failure rate is greater than 10% of those inspected.
ron - where is the 10% of puddle welds number found - aws?