Re: Branchline Restraint

Joe, perhaps it's a small difference however I believe that as there is specific guidance on the size and type of staples to be used for attaching restraint wire to a wood joist or rafter, just as there is for using a screw eye, as long as you met the minimums for them they're acceptable. I u

Re: Branchline Restraint

A bit of a joke, but what about the power driven staples for wood joists? I doubt the staples are listed either. The detail for a metal deck with concrete fill, which is what I have, says nothing on the size. I would assume it's the same but some more guidance would be helpful. In Montana, we have

Re: Branchline Restraint

Joe, when in doubt on something like this I pick up the phone and call the manufacturer of the powder-driven stud, and ask them if they have any information that their product can be used for that purpose. I take note that the annex detail A.9.3.6.1(a) calls for a "5/16" drill-in expansion a

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Autopeak

Kyle, LOL - I didn't say I always get it right but I think I'm into a 10 grid winning streak w/o the program calling me out. The peak paperwork always gets submitted and the numbers don't lie pal! :-)

RE: Branchline Restraint

Yes. That state agency can be a real pain. I’ve had that happen that my customer stated, just change it to a listed anchor and we will put it in to just make them go away. That’s why I was thinking to have it listed. Travis Mack, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G, SET MFP D

RE: Branchline Restraint

We have a state agency that has separate departmental plan reviews for FLS and structural. The structural reviews are like a proctological exam (sorry Ro) and we have seen ALL manner of comments on hanger, bracing and restraint details, from bullseyes to bull.The most frustrating thing

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Autopeak

I call BS on your last sentence. Either that, or you should be teaching lessons on that. The exact same system but with a different number of branch lines can easily move the remote area one head left or right. Are you really that good? ☺ I agree with the first two sentences. Unless it’s really

Re: Branchline Restraint

I question if they need to be listed at all? Other details show staples, #8 self-tapping screws for steel, 1/4" wood eyelets, etc... I can't imagine any of these are listed for EQ zones? Pipe EQ bracing it is clear, they have to be listed but I don't see where fasteners for restraint need to be? B

RE: Branchline Restraint

We use drilled anchors for bracing. Restraints are a bit different. Did you mean Powder-Driven? The is always “other approved means”. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CWBSP Design Manager /3-D Specialist Rapid Fire Protection Inc. 1530 Samco Road Rapid City, SD 57702 Office-

Re: Branchline Restraint

Are they listed for use in seismic applications? If so, I would believe you are good. If they aren’t listed for use in Seismic applications then not permitted. Travis Mack, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G, SET 480-505-9271 MFP Design, LLC www.mfpdesign,com Send large files to MFP Design via: https://www.high

Branchline Restraint

Are there any restrictions on using power-driven studs for branchline restraint? In the diagram, they show what looks like a wedge bolt anchor but I can't see where there is any size or requirements given for fasteners used for branchline restraint. [image: image.png] Best regards, *Joe Burtell,