This section applies to any powder actuated fastening system designed to use the expanding gases from a powder load to propel a stud, pin, fastener, or other object into hard structural material.
Exemption:
This section does not apply to:
1. Devices designed to attach objects to soft construction material such as wood, plaster, tar, and dry wallboard;
2. Stud welding equipment.
Your responsibility:
Make sure powder actuated fastening systems are used safely.