DSP/SSP/SP/SPH/RSP4/TSP Stud Plate Ties

SSP
U.S. Patent 7,065,932
7,356,973

Typical SSP Installed to Sill Plate
(DSP similar for Double Stud)

DSP
U.S. Patent 7,065,932
7,356,973

Typical DSP Installed to Top Plate
(SSP similar for Single Stud)

Typical TSP Installed to Top Plate

Typical TSP Installed to Sill Plate

Installation

View step-by-step installation instructions

The Stud Plate Tie series offers various solutions for connecting the stud to the top and bottom plates. All models can be used to make a connection to either the top or bottom plate, and several are suitable for double top plates and studs.

SP3 and SP5 Discontinued in 2011
Simpson Strong-Tie will discontinue production of the SP3 and SP5 stud plate ties in 2011.

Material: DSP/SSP/SPH—18 gauge, TSP—16 gauge; all others—20 gauge

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
TSP/DSP/SSP - sill plate installation - fill all round holes.
TSP/DSP/SSP - top plate installation - fill all round and triangle holes
SP1/SP2/SP3/SP5 - one of the 10d common stud nails is driven at a 45° angle through the stud into the plate.

Some products may be installed with the Strong-Drive® SD Structural Connector screw - click here for details

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SP1	SP1 Nailing Profile	Typical SP2 Installation	Typical SP4 Installation (SPH similar)


Typical SPH4R installed on bottom of 2x stud wall (Sill plate anchorage not shown)	Typical SP5 Installed (SP3 similar installed at double plate)	Installation 1: Typical RSP4 Stud to Single Bottom Plate U.S. Patent 5,697,725	Installation 2: Typical RSP4 Stud to Double Top Plate (See footnote 4)

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 60% for wind or earthquake loading; no further increase allowed.
When cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension cannot be avoided, mechanical reinforcement to resist such forces should be considered.
Allowable loads for DSP installed to a rim joist are 660 lbs. (DF/SP), 545 lbs. (SPF/HF).
Noted values only apply to DF/SP members. For SPF values, multiply by 0.86.
Southern pine allowable uplift load is 585 lbs.
NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long.
See other nail sizes and information.

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.

These models are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive SD Structural-Connector screw.
See the load values.

SP1, 2, 3 and SP5: drive one stud nail at an angle through the stud into the plate to achieve the table load (see illustration).
Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
RSP4 - see Installation details (1) and (2) for reference.
RSP4 F₂ is 250 lbs. (installation 1) and 250 lbs. (installation 2). F₁ load is 210 lbs. for both installations.
Maximum load for SPH in Southern Yellow Pine is 1490 lbs for center loading and 745 lbs for side loading.
When cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension cannot be avoided, mechanical reinforcement to resist such forces should be considered.
For retrofit application see technical bulletin T-STRAPS.
Use Side (eccentric) load when uplift loads are applied to only one face of the top plate.
Use Center (concentric) loads when uplift loads are applied at the centerline of the top plate, or where equal loads are applied to both sides of the top plate. Center loads may also be used for stud to bottom plate loads.
NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long,
10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long,
8dx1 1/2 = 0.131" dia. x 1 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
DSP	ER-112 / ER-124		RR25814 / RR25489	FL10456 / FL13872
DSPZ	ER-112		RR25814 / RR25489	FL10456
RSP	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RSP4		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 * / ESR-3096	RR25718 / RR25910	FL10456
RSP4F2	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
RSPF1	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
SP	See specific model numbers for code listings.
SP1		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SP1Z		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SP2	ER-124	ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SP3	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
SP4	ER-124	ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *	RR25489	FL10456 / FL13872
SP4Z	ER-124	ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *	RR25489	FL10456 / FL13872
SP5	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
SP6	ER-124	ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *	RR25489	FL10456 / FL13872
SP6Z	ER-124	ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *	RR25489	FL10456 / FL13872
SP8		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SP8Z		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SPH	See specific model numbers for code listings.
SPH4		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SPH4R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
SPH4Z		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SPH6		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SPH6R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
SPH6Z		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SPH8		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *		FL10456
SPH8Z		ESR-2613 / ESR-2523 *
SSP	ER-112		RR25814 / RR25489	FL10456 / FL13872
SSPZ	ER-112		RR25814 / RR25489	FL10456
TSP	ER-124		RR25489	FL11470 / FL13872
TSPZ	ER-124		RR25489	FL11470 / FL13872

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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
DSP	DSP: DWG \| DXF DSP front view: DWG \| DXF DSP left view: DWG \| DXF DSP right view: DWG \| DXF DSP top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D36: Top Plates to Stud: DWG \| DXF DSP on Bottom Plate: DWG \| DXF DSP On Top Plate: DWG \| DXF
DSPZ	None for this model	None for this model
RSP	None for this model	None for this model
RSP4	RSP4: DWG \| DXF RSP4 front view: DWG \| DXF RSP4 right view: DWG \| DXF RSP4 top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D38: Top Plates to Stud: DWG \| DXF Top Plate to Stud Connectors: DWG \| DXF
RSP4F2	None for this model	None for this model
RSPF1	None for this model	None for this model
SP	None for this model	None for this model
SP1	SP1: DWG \| DXF SP1 front view: DWG \| DXF SP1 left view: DWG \| DXF SP1 right view: DWG \| DXF SP1 top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D46: Stud to Sill Plate: DWG \| DXF SP1 View 1: DWG \| DXF SP1 View 2: DWG \| DXF Sill Plate to Foundation Connections: DWG \| DXF
SP1Z	None for this model	None for this model
SP2	SP2: DWG \| DXF SP2 front view: DWG \| DXF SP2 left view: DWG \| DXF SP2 right view: DWG \| DXF SP2 top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D114: Load Path Installation Considerations: Overlapping Connectors: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D37: Top Plates to Stud: DWG \| DXF SP2: DWG \| DXF
SP3	SP3: DWG \| DXF SP3 front view: DWG \| DXF SP3 left view: DWG \| DXF SP3 right view: DWG \| DXF SP3 top view: DWG \| DXF	SP3: DWG \| DXF
SP4	SP4: DWG \| DXF SP4 front view: DWG \| DXF SP4 left view: DWG \| DXF SP4 right view: DWG \| DXF SP4 top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D38: Top Plates to Stud: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D46: Stud to Sill Plate: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D52: Header to Wall Framing: DWG \| DXF SP4: DWG \| DXF Sill Plate to Foundation Connections: DWG \| DXF Top Plate to Stud Connectors: DWG \| DXF
SP4Z	None for this model	None for this model
SP5	SP5: DWG \| DXF SP5 front view: DWG \| DXF SP5 left view: DWG \| DXF SP5 right view: DWG \| DXF SP5 top view: DWG \| DXF	SP5: DWG \| DXF
SP6	SP6: DWG \| DXF SP6 front view: DWG \| DXF SP6 left view: DWG \| DXF SP6 right view: DWG \| DXF SP6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
SP6Z	None for this model	None for this model
SP8	SP8: DWG \| DXF SP8 front view: DWG \| DXF SP8 left view: DWG \| DXF SP8 right view: DWG \| DXF SP8 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
SP8Z	None for this model	None for this model
SPH	None for this model	None for this model
SPH4	SPH4: DWG \| DXF SPH4 front view: DWG \| DXF SPH4 left view: DWG \| DXF SPH4 right view: DWG \| DXF SPH4 top view: DWG \| DXF	SPH4: DWG \| DXF
SPH4R	None for this model	None for this model
SPH4Z	None for this model	None for this model
SPH6	SPH6: DWG \| DXF SPH6 front view: DWG \| DXF SPH6 left view: DWG \| DXF SPH6 right view: DWG \| DXF SPH6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
SPH6R	None for this model	None for this model
SPH6Z	None for this model	None for this model
SPH8	SPH8: DWG \| DXF SPH8 front view: DWG \| DXF SPH8 left view: DWG \| DXF SPH8 right view: DWG \| DXF SPH8 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
SPH8Z	None for this model	None for this model
SSP	SSP: DWG \| DXF SSP front view: DWG \| DXF SSP right view: DWG \| DXF SSP top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D36: Top Plates to Stud: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D39: Stud to Band Joist: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D43: Floor to Masonry/Concrete: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D46: Stud to Sill Plate: DWG \| DXF SSP On Sill Plate: DWG \| DXF SSP On Top Plate: DWG \| DXF
SSPZ	None for this model	None for this model
TSP	TSP: DWG \| DXF TSP front view: DWG \| DXF TSP right view: DWG \| DXF TSP top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D117: Load Path Installation Considerations: Overlapping Connectors: Solution: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D36: Top Plates to Stud: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D46: Stud to Sill Plate: DWG \| DXF
TSPZ	None for this model	None for this model