FAP/FJA/FSA Foundation Anchors

FAP
(screws not included)

Typical FAP
Installation Foundation to Mudsill
Add a shim between plate and sill when space is between 3/16" and 1 1/2". When space exceeds 1 1/2" use the UFP. The shim must be fastened to the mudsill by means other than the FAP SDS wood screw.

Typical FSA Installation
Foundation to Joist

Typical FSA Installation
Foundation to Stud

Typical FJA Installation
Foundation to Joist

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The FAP Plate connects the mudsill to the foundation, and is designed to provide lateral load resistance.

The FJA Foundation Joist Anchor nails or bolts directly into floor joists, providing a direct connection between the foundation and joist to resist uplift and lateral forces. FSA Foundation Stud Anchor nails or bolts to floor joists, or nails to the stud. Plywood sheathing may require notching with stud-to-foundation installation.

Material: FAP - 7 gauge; all others - 12 gauge

Finish: Galvanized. May be ordered HDG, contact Simpson.

See Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
Refer to technical bulletin T-ANCHORSPEC for post-installed anchorage solutions

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top Load Table:See code report listings below

Allowable loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other load durations govern.
For redwood mudsills, reduce F₁ on FAP to 840 lbs.
Spacing to be specified by the Designer.
FAP shall use a minimum SDS wood screw length of 2 1/2" plus the shim thickness.
The shim must be fastened to the mudsill by means other than the FAP SDS wood screw.
FAP may be installed with 1/4" HDG lag bolts. Follow code requirements for predrilling.
NAILS: 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

top Code Reports (PDFs):

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
FAP			RR25293
FJA		ESR-2616	RR25158 / RR25726	FL474	NER-469	ER-5655
FSA		ESR-2616	RR25158 / RR25726	FL474	NER-469	ER-5655