The Ontario Building Code | Nails
9.29.5.6. Nails
(1) Nails for fastening gypsum board to wood supports shall conform to,
(a) ASTM F1667, "Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes and Staples", or
(b) CSA B111, "wire Nails, Spikes and Staples".
In Plain Language
Nails used for this interior finish must meet the requirements set out in this article.
This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.