Rationale

The rationale is as follows: 1. Section A2.3.2 references “plastic-backed metal plaster base”. This is an antiquated and obsolete term. 2. Section A2.3.2 uses subjective language such as “sparingly scatter nail” and “approved span capability of the plaster base”. These terms are not defined anywhere in the standard or any test report. The proposed change references lath fastening requirements specified in C1063. 3. The term “metal plaster base” is replaced with the more appropriate “lath” throughout this section.