S/PSPN58 and S/PSPN516 protecting shield plate fastener stoppers meet IRC, IBC and the International Plumbing Code. S/PSPN516 meets the code plumbing protection requirements as well as having additional fasteners if the Designer chooses to use it as a track splice strap.

Material: 54 mil (16 ga)

Finish: Galvanized, available in ZMAX®

Installation: S/PSPN – #10 screws.

Codes:

S/PSPN516 at top plates
• International Residential Code® - 2000/2003/2006 P2603.2.1
• International Plumbing Code - 2000/2003/2006 305.8
  

S/PSPN516 at bottom plate.
• International Plumbing Code - 2000/2003/2006 305.8

S/PSPN58 at top plates and bottom plate.
• International Plumbing Code - 2000/2003/2006 305.8

Note that the IBC section 2308.9.8 and the IRC section 602.6.1 require a 54 mil (16 ga) strap with 6-16d nails and 8-16d nails respectively each side at a hole or notch in a wood top, sill or sole plate. The Designer or local building jurisdiction may permit an equivalent fastener strength (i.e. screws in lieu of nails) to be used for the same condition in a CFS top or bottom track.