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RPS Strap Ties

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

Finish: Galvanized, some products available in ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.

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.

RPS

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

These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.

Loads include a 60% load duration increase on the fasteners for wind or earthquake loading.
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 UES 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 / ESR-2523 *	RR25725	FL10864
RPS18Z		ESR-2608 / ESR-2523 *	RR25725	FL10864
RPS22		ESR-2608 / ESR-2523 *	RR25725	FL10864
RPS22Z		ESR-2608 / ESR-2523 *	RR25725	FL10864
RPS28		ESR-2608 / ESR-2523 *	RR25725	FL10864
RPS28Z		ESR-2608 / ESR-2523 *	RR25725	FL10864

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction

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