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FL #

FL3557-R32

Application Type

Revision

Code Version

2023

Application Status

Approved

*Approved by DBPR. Approvals by DBPR shall be reviewed and ratified by the POC and/or the Commission if necessary.

Comments

Archived

Product Manufacturer

Quick Tie Products, Inc.

Address/Phone/Email

13300 Vantage Way
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 281-0525 Ext 117
hcrumley@quicktieproducts.com

Authorized Signature

Chris Scoville
fpa@qualtim.com

Technical Representative

Chris Scoville

Address/Phone/Email

6300 Enterprise Ln
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 310-6720
cscoville@qualtim.com

Quality Assurance Representative

Tamilselvan Samiappan

Address/Phone/Email

13300 Vantage Way
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 281-0525
tsamiappan@quicktieproducts.com

Category

Structural Components

Subcategory

Wood Connectors

Compliance Method

Certification Mark or Listing

Certification Agency

DrJ Engineering LLC

Validated By

Justin M Lanier, P.E.

Validation Checklist - Hardcopy Received

Referenced Standard and Year (of Standard)

Standard	Year
ACI 318	2019
AISI S100	2016
ANSI/AWC NDS	2018
ASCE/SEI 7	2022
ASTM A153/A153M	2016
ASTM A36/A36M	2014
ASTM A653/A653M	2017
ASTM B117	2016
ASTM F1667	2018

Equivalence of Product Standards
Certified By

Product Approval Method

Method 1 Option A

Date Submitted

05/04/2026

Date Validated

05/18/2026

Date Pending FBC Approval

Date Approved

05/19/2026

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FL #	Model, Number or Name	Description
3557.1	CMST16-54, CMST14-52.5, and CMST12-40 Coiled Straps	Coiled Straps (CMST) are either 16 gauge, 14 gauge, or 12 gauge. Each strap is 3" wide with 0.177” diameter nail holes punched at 1-½” intervals along its length.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.01_CMST16-54_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.2	CS20-250, CS18-200, CS16-150 & CS14-100 Coiled Straps	- Coiled Straps are 20 gauge steel (CS20-250), 18 gauge steel (CS18-200), 16 gauge steel (CS16-150), or 14 gauge steel (CS14-100).
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other: Each strap is 1-1/4" wide with nail holes punched at intervals of 1-1/2" along its length. The straps are manufactured from ASTM A653, Structural Steel, Grade 50 (Fu = 70 ksi, Fy = 50 ksi) steel galvanized with a G90 zinc coating		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.02_CS20-250_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.3	FASA4 Foundation Anchor Strap	FASA4 Foundation Anchor Strap is a cast-in-place connector designed for use as an alternative to anchor bolts.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.03_FASA4_Install.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.4	FSTHD and FSTHDJ Foundation Strap-Tie Hold Downs	FSTHD8, FSTHD8J, FSTHD10, FSTHD10J, FSTHD14 and FSTHD14J are embedded strap-tie hold downs designed to secure a structure, wood-framed walls, to its foundation.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.04_FSTHD_Install.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.5	HA4, HA 6 and HA8 Hurricane/Seismic Clip	18 gauge (minimum thickness with coating 0.0466") steel clips are used to fasten rafters and trusses to wall top plates.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other: The clips resist uplift loads and forces applied parallel to and perpendicular to the top plates. The HA4 clip is 4-1/2" long. The HA8 clip is 8” long. ASTM A 653, Structural Steel, Grade 50, Class 3 (Fu=70 ksi, Fy=50 ksi) steel, G90 zinc coating.		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.05_HA4_6_8_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.6	HD8 Hold Down	Hold Down Connectors used to anchor stud walls and/or posts into concrete.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.06_HD8_Install_251015.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.7	HDTT, HD5, HD7, HD11, HD14, and HD15/20 Hold Downs	HDTT, HD5, HD7, HD11, HD14, and HD15/20 Hold Downs
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.07_HDTT_HD_Install_221014.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.8	HDTT3 Hold Down, HD22 Hold Down and HDTT6 Hold Down	HDTT3 and HD22 are used to anchor stud walls and/or posts into concrete; HDTT6 Hold Down Connectors are used to anchor stud walls into concrete.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.08_HDTT3_6_HD22_Install_220525.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.9	HDTT45 Hold Down	HDTT45 Hold Down Connectors are used to anchor stud walls into concrete.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.09_HDTT45_Install_201023.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.10	HGA and HGAM Gusset Angles	The HGA and HGAM are a 90° framing angle used to connect truss/rafter joists to wall top plates and masonry.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other: The HGA and HGAM are 14 gauge steel manufactured from ASTM A653, Structural Steel, Grade 50, Class 3 steel with G90 zinc coating.		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.10_HGA_HGAM_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.11	LS and MS series straps	Galvanized steel straps, 1-1/4 inches wide and in varying length from 9-5/8 inches to 48-5/8 inches in length with minimum thicknesses of 0.0356 inches (LS) and 0.0575 inch (MS).
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other: Nail size and quantity are as shown in the tables.		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.11_LS_MS_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.12	LTS, MTS, and HTS Twist Straps	Light Twist Straps (LTS), Medium Twist Straps (MTS), and Heavy Twist Straps (HTS) come in different lengths. Straps have an offset shape to allow twisting and bending.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other: Each strap is 1 1/4" wide with nail holes at intervals of 1" along its length. Nail holes are staggered across the width of the strap. The LTS12-3Z, LTS16-3Z, LTS18-3Z, and LTS20-3Z are 18 gauge. The MTS12 3Z, MTS16-3Z, MTS20-3Z, and MTS24-3Z are 16 gauge. The HTS16-3Z, HTS20-3Z, HTS24-3Z, and HTS28-3Z are 14-gauge. The straps are manufactured from minimum ASTM A653 Structural Steel, Grade 50, Class 3 steel galvanized with a G90 or better zinc coating		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.12a_LTS_Install_251120.pdf FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.12b_MTS_HTS_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.13	LTT20 Light Tension Tie, QGC QuickTie Girder Connector, HA10 Hurricane Seismic Anchors	LTT ties connect wall bottom plates/studs or joist/purlin-to-wall attachment apps. QGC connect truss & rafter to top plate where uplift load design requirements are high. HA10 are 18 gauge steel clips that fasten rafters and trusses to wall top plates.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.13a_HA10_QGC_Install_201102.pdf FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.13b_LTT20_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.14	METAS/HETAS and PCS/PCES	METAS-HETAS are embedded anchors designed to connect truss/rafter joists to the top of concrete masonry unit and concrete walls. PCS are used to join center posts to beams. PCES are used to join end posts to beams
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.14a_METAS-HETAS_Install_230130.pdf FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.14b_PCS-PCES_Install_230130.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.15	PAS18-3Z, PAS23-3Z, PAS28-3Z, PAS35-3Z and PAS51-3Z Purlin Anchor Straps	Embedded anchors designed to connect roof purlins to a concrete or CMU wall as a purlin anchor or to connect studs to the foundation as a strap-tie hold down.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.15_PAS_Connector_Install.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.16	PBA Post Base Anchors: PBA44, PBA46, PBA66, PBA77, PBA88, PBA44-4P/6P and PBA66-4P/6P	Post Base Anchors (PBAs) are used to attach the base of a wood post to a concrete foundation. The PBAs are comprised of a Post Base Strap and Stand-Off (SO) plate.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.16_PBA_Install_241220.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.17	PCM & EPCM Post Caps	PCM & EPCM Post Caps are used for post-to-beam connection applications. PCM and EPCMs are designed to resist uplift and shear loads due to wind and seismic forces.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.17_PCM_EPCM_Install_201102.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.18	PHGT2, PHHGT3 and PHHGT4 Connectors	PHGT2, PHHGT3 and PHHGT4 connectors are tie downs used to join 2-ply, 3-ply or 4-ply girder trusses to wall frames or posts.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.18_PHGT_Install_240415.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.19	QGC and QGCW QuickTie Girder Connector	QuickTie Girder Connectors are used for truss and rafter to top plate connections where uplift load design requirements are high, and for stud hold down connections.
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.19_QGC_andQGCW_Install.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

3557.20	QuickTie Adhesives	QE-1 Epoxy Adhesive and QE-2 Epoxy Adhesive
Limits of Use Approved for use in HVHZ: Yes Approved for use outside HVHZ: Yes Impact Resistant: N/A Design Pressure: N/A Other:		Certification Agency Certificate FL3557_R32_C_CAC_260416_FL3557_0910-01_1811-03_CAC.pdf Quality Assurance Contract Expiration Date 04/01/2027 Installation Instructions FL3557_R32_II_FL_3557.20_QT_Adhesives_Install.pdf Verified By: DrJ Engineering LLC Created by Independent Third Party: Evaluation Reports FL3557_R32_AE_260414_TER0910-01_FPA Sealed.pdf Created by Independent Third Party: Yes

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