Prohibition of installation of sheer connectors and pour-stop angles to top flange of steel steel beams prior to decking.

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March 11, 2004

Mr. Mike Mathisen
Plant QA Manager
Central Western Fabricators, Inc.
400 West Second Street
Atlantic, Iowa 50022-1001

Re:  Part 1926 Subpart R, §1926.754(c)(1); shop-installed shear connectors; shop-installed pour-stop angles

Dear Mr. Mathisen: