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Current code only requires straps in very certain conditions, otherwise it's typical fastening.
I will agree that the weight of the roof is not necessarily all needed to restrain it from uplift. Consider the columns to support the beams that support the roof. If I was inspecting it while being constructed it would have structural fasteners.
Being that this is a "as constructed" issue I'd go with SS screws to connect that way rot or pressure treated lumber/fastener failure isn't an issue.
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