National Design Specification. 1991. Paragraph 4.1.6
American Forest Products Association
"Structural end-jointed or edge glued lumber shall be permitted
to be used interchangeably with sawn lumber members of the same species and grade."
For builders and code officials, the use of structurally finger jointed lumber is accepted for building design in the US. All major code organizations reference the NDS or use similar language in their model Building Codes used in the US.
SBCCI (Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.).
Standard Building Code. 1994. Paragraph 2301.2.5
BOCAI (Building Officials and Code Administrators International).
National Building Code. 1993. Paragraph 2303.1.
ICBO (International Conference of Building Officials).
Universal Building Code. 1994. Paragraph 2303.2
CABO (Council of American Building Officials).
One and Two Family Dwelling Code. 1992. Paragraph R-402.1.
