Roof Truss Nailing With Hurricane Clips

Question: 

If you use hurricane clips to secure roof trusses from uplift, are you allowed to use fewer than the typical three nails in the bearing heel of the roof truss? I am concerned because we want to do the right fastening schedule, but three nails in addition to the hurricane clip splits the wood. What is the standard recommendation?

Answer: 

When using hurricane clips, install the appropriately rated clip per the clip manufacturer’s instructions. No other nails are needed.

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