FJA/FSA Foundation Anchors
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.
The 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
- 12 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized. May be ordered HDG; contact Simpson Strong-Tie. See Corrosion Information.
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- FJA and FSA may be bent along bend line up to 20° to accommodate installation. Bend one time only.
Related Literature
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Conectores para la construcción en madera 2017–2018C-C-2017SPInformación completa de productos, de la aplicación, de las tablas de cargas y de la instalación, para más de 3,000 conectores de madera a madera, madera a concreto y concreto a mampostería.Catalog -
High Wind-Resistant Construction Application GuideF-C-HWRCAG16The newly updated High Wind-Resistant Construction Application Guide offers new applications, updated loads, as well as more fastening information that is used to resist high-wind.Product Guide -
Flood-Resistant Construction Guide for Flood-Prone RegionsF-C-FLOODCON13This flier is designed to educate Specifiers, Building Officials, and Dealers about how to build code-compliant structures to resist the forces created by flooding and high wind.Flier -
Seismic Retrofit GuideF-SEISRETRGD12RA guide for homeowners to aid in the inspection and potential retrofit of their homes using Simpson Strong-Tie products to improve the chances of surviving a seismic event.Flier -
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Load Tables
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.
- Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other load durations govern.
- Spacing to be specified by the Designer.
- For additional retrofit information, see flier F-SEISRETRGD.
- NAILS: 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.
Code Reports
| Part | IAPMO UES ER | ICC-ES ESR | City of Los Angeles | State of Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJA | ESR-2616 ESR-2523 | RR25726 | FL10866 | |
| FSA | ESR-2616 ESR-2523 | RR25726 | FL10866 | |
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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