Other Code Acceptance

City of Los Angeles Nos. RR 24197 and 25209/Fabricators License No. 00986. Meets the California Division of Architects (DSA), FHA and HUD Standards.

Acceptance Conditions:

The following conditions must be met to receive item evaluation/acceptance on wood hangers and framing devices:

Tests conducted under the supervision of an ICBO approved independent testing laboratory having adequate experience and equipment to conduct such tests.

Descriptive literature, detailed drawings, calculations and load test reports must be submitted. With this information, the connectors are designed with a safe, sound load in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.

All welding is performed by welders certified to UBC standards and is quarterly inspected by an ICBO accepted quality control.

Quality control manual requiring each product be individually inspected in all phases of manufacturing including first piece and in-progress inspections conducted before and after painting, and final stamped inspection approval.

Material description, including material mill certifications (ASTM designation) available upon request. Only prime quality steel used, and all steel is ordered based on strength, thickness, formability, weldability and finish.

All connectors and anchors are stamped with the KC Metal Products, Inc. logo and the model designation.

Annual evaluation/acceptance payment fee and annual document re-examination required.

Corrosion Resistance

KC Metal Products, Inc. offers two coatings for products which require extra corrosion resistance. Deterioration will occur more quickly when hangers and straps are exposed to corrosive environments. Products are available in the standard galvanized material or painted with SUPERSPEED primer. If you require additional protection, all parts are also available with either hot dip galvanized coating or manufactured from stainless steel material.

Please contact the factory for pricing and availability on these processes.