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

top Load Table: See code report listings below
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  1. 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.
  2. To meet the prescriptive IRC requirement 10dx1 1/2 (0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long) may be used.
  3. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 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
RPSSee 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        

   
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