RPS Strap Ties

Typical RPS Installation
(Only one strap may be necessary to meet IRC requirements)

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RPS Strap Ties

The RPS meets IBC, IRC, UBC and City of Los Angeles code requirements for HVAC and pipes in walls.

Finish: Galvanized, some products available in ZMAX® finish. See Corrosion-Resistance.

Installation:Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.

Codes: Also see Code Reports.

Use RPS22 or RPS28 (16 gauge) to reinforce top plate.
Use RPS18Z, RPS22Z or RPS28Z (16 gauge ZMAX®) to reinforce sill plate.

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Loads include a 33% or 60% load duration increase on the fasteners for earthquake or wind loading, but DO NOT include a 33% stress increase on the steel capacity.
To meet the prescriptive IRC requirement 10dx1 1/2 (0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long) may be used.
NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
RPS	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RPS18		ESR-2608	RR25281 / RR25725	FL1901		ER-5357
RPS18Z		ESR-2608	RR25725
RPS22		ESR-2608	RR25281 / RR25725	FL1901		ER-5357
RPS22Z		ESR-2608	RR25725
RPS28		ESR-2608	RR25281 / RR25725	FL1901		ER-5357
RPS28Z		ESR-2608	RR25725