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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.


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

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Table
  1. Loads include a 60% load duration increase on the fasteners for wind or earthquake loading.
  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.
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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 / 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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RPSNone for this model RPS: DWG | DXF
RPS18 RPS18: DWG | DXF
None for this model
RPS22 RPS22: DWG | DXF
None for this model
RPS28 RPS28: DWG | DXF
None for this model

   
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