ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2604

Reissued January 2020

This report is subject to renewal January 2021.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND fabricated from two No. 7 gage steel straps factory
COMPOSITES welded to a No. 7 gage steel U-shaped channel, where
3/ -inch-thick (4.8 mm) by 21/ -inch-long (63.5 mm) fillet
Section: 06 05 23—Wood, Plastic, and Composite 16 2
Fastenings welds are located on one side of each strap attached to the
U-channel. All other CC/ECC column caps are fabricated
REPORT HOLDER: from two No. 3 gage steel straps factory welded to a No. 3
gage steel U-shaped channel, where 1/4-inch-thick
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. (6.4 mm) by 21/2-inch-long (63.5 mm) fillet welds are
located on one side of each strap attached to the
EVALUATION SUBJECT: U-channel. Column caps with fillet welds on both sides
of each strap are available. The ECC column caps are
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE® COLUMN CAPS AND POST designed for use at beam ends. See Table 1 for column
CAPS FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION cap models, dimensions, required quantity and diameter of
bolts, and allowable loads. See Figure 1 for a drawing of a
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE typical CC column cap connector and the ECC44 end
column connector.
Compliance with the following codes:
3.1.2 CCQ/ECCQ Quick Drive Column Caps: The
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building CCQ3, ECCQ3, CCQ4, ECCQ4, CCQ4.62, ECCQ4.62,
Code® (IBC) CCQ6, and ECCQ6 are fabricated from two No. 7 gage
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International steel straps factory welded to a No. 7 gage steel U-shaped
Residential Code® (IRC) channel, where 3/16-inch-thick (4.8 mm) by 21/2-inch-long
(63.5 mm) fillet welds are located on one side of each strap
For evaluation for compliance with codes adopted by the attached to the U-channel. The CCQ5, ECCQ5, CCQ7,
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) ECCQ7, CCQ7.1, ECCQ7.1, CCQ8, ECCQ8, CCQ9,
see ESR-2604 LABC and LARC Supplement. ECCQ9, CC10, and ECCQ10 column caps are fabricated
Property evaluated: from two No. 3 gage steel straps factory welded to a No. 3
gage steel U-shaped channel, where 1/4-inch-thick
Structural (6.4 mm) by 21/2-inch-long (63.5 mm) fillet welds are
2.0 USES located on one side of each strap attached to the
U-channel. Column caps with fillet welds on both sides of
The Simpson Strong-Tie® CC/ECC column caps (Table 1) each strap are available. The ECCQ column caps are used
and the CCQ/ECCQ column caps (Table 2) are used to to connect the end of a beam to a post. See Table 2 for
connect wood beams to wood posts and timbers in column cap models, dimensions, required quantity of SDS
engineered applications in accordance with Section 1/ x 21/ screws, and allowable loads. See Figure 2 for a
4 2
2304.10.3 of the 2018 and 2015 IBC, or Section 2304.9.3 drawing of a CCQ46-SDS2.5 column cap, a typical
of the 2012, 2009, and 2006 IBC or Section R301.1.3 of installation of a CCQ46-SDS2.5 column cap, and of an
the IRC. The AC/ACE post caps (Table 3), LPC post caps ECCQ46-SDS2.5 end column cap connector.
(Table 4), PC/EPC post caps (Table 5), and the BC/BCS
post caps (Table 6) are used to provide a positive 3.1.3 AC/ACE Post Caps: The AC and ACE are
connection between post-and-beam construction used to two-piece post caps fabricated from No. 18 gage
support wood framing members to resist uplift forces and galvanized steel. The AC post caps must be used in pairs
lateral displacement of the beam in accordance with and in locations where the supported beam is continuous
Section 2304.10.7 of the 2018 and 2015 IBC, or Section over the wood post. ACE post caps are used to connect
2304.9.7 of the 2012, 2009, and 2006 IBC and Section the end of a beam to a post. See Table 3 for dimensions,
R502.9 of the IRC. minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) fastener schedules,
and allowable uplift and lateral loads corresponding to the
3.0 DESCRIPTION minimum and maximum fastener schedules. See Figure 3a
for a drawing of a typical AC post cap, and Figure 3b for a
3.1 General–Column Caps and Post Caps
drawing of a typical installation of an ACE post cap
3.1.1 CC/ECC Column Caps: The CC31/4, ECC31/4, showing the “left” and “right” pieces of the post cap
CC4, ECC4, CC4.62, ECC4.62, CC6 and ECC6 are assembly.

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3.1.4 LPC Light Post Caps: The LPC6 and LPC4 post Some connectors (designated with a model number
caps are two-piece post caps fabricated from No. 16 gage ending with Z) are available with a G185 zinc coating
and No. 18 gage galvanized steel respectively. The LPC specification in accordance with ASTM A653. Some
post caps must be used in pairs and in locations where the models (designated with a model number ending with
supported beam is continuous over the wood post. The HDG) are available with a hot-dip galvanization, also
LPC post caps are designed to be used with wood beams known as “batch” galvanization, in accordance with ASTM
having a width less than the supporting wood post, and A123, with a minimum specified coating weight of
can connect continuous beams or the end of beams to a 2.0 ounces of zinc per square foot of surface area
post provided the required nails are installed. Both LPC (610 g/m2), total for both sides. Model numbers in this
post caps described in this report have a model report do not include the Z or HDG ending (except for
designation ending with the letter Z, indicating they have a Table 4), but the information shown applies. The lumber
G185 zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A653. See treater and the holder of this report (Simpson Strong-Tie
Table 4 for the connector width for the supporting wood Company) should be contacted for recommendations on
post, required fasteners, and allowable uplift and lateral the appropriate coating or material to specify for use of the
loads. See Figure 4 for a drawing of a typical LPC post cap steel connectors in contact with the specific proprietary
connector, and a typical installation where the supported preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber.
wood beam is continuous over the wood post. 3.2.2 Wood: Wood members with which the connectors
3.1.5 Post Caps: The PC/EPC and PCZ/EPCZ post caps are used must be either sawn lumber or engineered
are one-piece connectors. PC44-16 (EPC44-16), PC46-16 lumber having a minimum specific gravity of 0.50
(EPC46-16), PC48-16 (EPC48-16), PC64-16 (EPC64-16), (minimum equivalent specific gravity of 0.50 for engineered
PC66-16 (EPC66-16), PC4Z (EPC4Z), PC4RZ (EPC4RZ), lumber), and having a maximum moisture content of
PC6Z (EPC6Z), PC6RZ (EPC6RZ), PC8Z (EPC8Z), and 19 percent (16 percent for engineered lumber) except as
the PC8RZ (EPC8RZ) are fabricated from No.16 gage noted in Section 4.1. The thickness of the supporting wood
galvanized steel. The PC and PCZ are designed to member must be equal to or greater than the length of the
connect a beam to a post and the EPC and EPCZ are fasteners specified in the tables in this report, or as
designed to connect the end of a beam to a post. See required by wood member design, whichever is greater.
Table 5 for model numbers, post cap dimensions, fastener For installation in engineered wood members, minimum
options and allowable uplift and lateral loads. See Figure 5 allowable nail spacing and end and edge distances, as
for drawings of typical PC/EPC and PCZ/EPCZ post caps specified in the applicable evaluation report for the
and typical installation drawings. engineered wood product, must be met.
3.1.6 BC/BCS Post Caps: The BC/BCS post caps are 3.2.3 Fasteners: Nails used with connectors described in
one-piece connectors fabricated from No. 18 gage this report must be bright or hot-dipped galvanized carbon
galvanized steel. The BCS2-2/4 post cap is designed for steel nails complying with ASTM F1667 with minimum
the connection of double 2x’s to a nominally 4-inch-wide fastener dimensions and bending yield strengths (F yb )
post, and the BCS2-3/6 post cap is designed for the shown in the following table. Alternatively, nails of other
connection of triple 2x’s to a nominally 6-inch-wide post. materials or finishes may be used when they are
The BC/BCS post caps are designed to be used with recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report as having
built-up wood beams having a width less than the post bending yield strength and withdrawal capacity equal to or
width, and can connect continuous beams or the end of better than those of a bright carbon steel nail of the same
beams to a post provided the required nails are installed. nominal diameter.
See Table 6 for model numbers, post cap dimensions,
required fasteners, and allowable uplift and lateral loads. SHANK NAIL
See Figure 6 for drawings of a BC4 post cap and a F yb
FASTENER DIAMETER LENGTH
BCS2-2/4 post cap, and a drawing of a typical installation (psi)
of a BCS2-2/4 post cap. (inches) (inches)
3.2 Materials: 10d 0.148 3 90,000
3.2.1 Steel: The galvanized connectors described in this 16d 0.162 31/ 2 90,000
report are manufactured from galvanized sheet steel
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.895 kPa.
complying with ASTM A653, SS designation, Grade 33,
with a minimum specified yield strength, F y , of 33 ksi For the CC/ECC/ECCU connectors, bolts are to be
and tensile strength, F u , of 45 ksi. The CC/ECC and Standard Hex Bolts complying with ANSI/ASME B18.2.1,
CCQ/ECCQ column cap connectors are manufactured and, at a minimum, must comply with ASTM A36 or A307.
from steel complying with ASTM A1011, SS designation, SDS screws are Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive®
Grade 33, with minimum specified yield strength, F y , of screws that comply with ESR-2236. SDS screws, where
33 ksi and tensile strength, F u , of 52 ksi and a painted required in the report, are provided with the connector.
finish. Base-metal thicknesses for the connectors in this Nails used in contact with preservative-treated or
report are as follows: fire-retardant-treated lumber must be hot-dipped
MINIMUM BASE METAL galvanized carbon steel nails. Alternatively, nails of other
NOMINAL THICKNESS materials or finishes may be used when they are
THICKNESS
(Gage) recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report for use in the
(inches)
applicable treated lumber.
No. 31 0.2285
Bolts used in contact with preservative treated or fire
No. 71 0.1705 retardant treated lumber must comply with Section
No. 162 0.0555 2304.10.5 of the 2018 or 2015 IBC, 2304.9.5 of the 2012,
2
2009, and 2006 IBC, Section R317.3 of the 2012 and
No. 18 0.0445
2009 IRC or Section R319.3 of the 2006 IRC, as
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. applicable. SDS screws used in contact with preservative-
1
Base-metal thickness for steel conforming to ASTM A1011. treated or fire-retardant-treated lumber must, as a
2
Base-metal thickness for steel conforming to ASTM A653. minimum, comply with ESR-2236. For use with treated
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lumber, the lumber treater or this report holder (Simpson 5.2 Calculations showing compliance with this report must
Strong-Tie Company), or both, should be contacted for be submitted to the code official. The calculations
recommendations on the appropriate coating or material to must be prepared by a registered design professional
specify for the fasteners as well as the connection where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in
capacities of fasteners used with the specific proprietary which the project is to be constructed
preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber. Nails
5.3 Adjustment factors noted in Section 4.1 and the
and bolts required in this evaluation report are not provided
applicable codes must be considered, where
with the connectors.
applicable.
4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
5.4 Connected wood members and fasteners must
4.1 Design: comply, respectively, with Sections 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 of
this report.
The tabulated allowable loads shown in the product tables
of this report are based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) 5.5 Use of connectors with preservative treated or fire
and include the load duration factor, C D , corresponding retardant treated lumber must be in accordance with
with the applicable loads in accordance with the National Section 3.2.1 of this report. Use of fasteners with
Design Specification® for Wood Construction (NDS and its preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber
Supplement). must be in accordance with Section 3.2.3 of this
report.
Tabulated allowable loads apply to products connected
to wood used under dry conditions and where sustained 5.6 Welded connectors are manufactured under a quality
temperatures are 100ºF (37.8ºC) or less. When products control program with inspections by ICC-ES.
are installed to wood having a moisture content greater 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
than 19 percent (16 percent for engineered wood
products), or where wet service is expected, the allowable Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
loads must be adjusted by the wet service factor, C M , for Joist Hangers and Similar Devices (AC13), dated
specified in the NDS for dowel-type fasteners. When March 2018.
connectors are installed in wood that will experience 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
sustained exposure to temperatures exceeding 100ºF
(37.8ºC), the allowable loads in this report must be 7.1 The products described in this report are identified
adjusted by the applicable temperature factor, C t , specified with a die-stamped label or an adhesive label
in the NDS. Connected wood members must be analyzed indicating the name of the manufacturer (Simpson
for load-carrying capacity at the connection in accordance Strong-Tie), the model number, and the number of an
with the NDS. index evaluation report (ESR-2523) that is used as an
identifier for the products recognized in this report.
4.2 Installation: Additionally, the factory-welded connectors
Installation of the connectors must be in accordance with manufactured in the United States and Canada are
this evaluation report and the manufacturer’s published identified with the acronym of the inspection agency
installation instructions. In the event of a conflict between (ICC-ES).
this report and the manufacturer’s published installation 7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
instructions, this report governs. following:
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
The Simpson Strong-Tie connectors described in this 5956 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD
report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588
specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, (800) 925-5099
subject to the following conditions: www.strongtie.com

5.1 The connectors must be manufactured, identified and

installed in accordance with this report and the
manufacturer's published installation instructions. A
copy of the instructions must be available at the
jobsite at all times during installation.
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TABLE 1—CC AND ECC SERIES COLUMN CAPS

BOLTS1
COLUMN CAP DIMENSIONS ALLOWABLE LOADS2,3,4 (lbs)
Width Width (inches)
for for Quantity CC/ECCU CC ECC ECCU
MODEL
Beam Post
NO. Bearing Length for U-Channel Size
(W 1 ) (W 2 ) Beam Uplift 5,6,7,11 Download 8,9,10
Beam (L) Height for (in.)
(in.) (in.) Post
Beam
CC ECC ECCU (H 1 ) CC ECC ECCU C D = 1.6 C D = 1.0

CC31/ 4 -4 35/ 8 11 71/ 2 91/ 2 61/ 2 5

/8 4 2 4 2 3,150 16,980 6,835 6,835
31/ 4
CC31/ 4 -6 51/ 2 11 71/ 2 91/ 2 61/ 2 5
/8 4 2 4 2 3,150 21,485 10,740 10,740
CC44 35/ 8 7 51/ 2 61/ 2 4 5
/8 2 1 4 2 1,850 19,020 7,655 7,655
5 1 1 1 1 5
CC46 3 /8 5 /2 11 8 /2 9 /2 6 /2 /8 4 2 4 2 3,530 24,065 12,030 12,030
1 1 1 1 5
CC48 7 /2 11 8 /2 9 /2 6 /2 /8 4 2 4 2 3,530 24,065 16,405 16,405
CC4.62-
35/ 8 11 81/ 2 91/ 2 61/ 2 5
/8 4 2 4 2 4,535 23,390 9,845 9,845
3.62
CC4.62-
45/ 8 45/ 8 11 81/ 2 91/ 2 61/ 2 5
/8 4 2 4 2 4,535 30,070 12,655 12,655
4.62
CC4.62-
51/ 2 11 81/ 2 91/ 2 61/ 2 5
/8 4 2 4 2 4,535 30,940 15,470 15,470
5.50
1 5 1 1 3
CC5 / 4 -4 3 /8 13 9 /2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,300 26,635 11,210 11,210
1 1 1 1 1 3
CC5 / 4 -6 5 /4 5 /2 13 9 /2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,500 28,190 17,615 17,615
1 1 1 1 3
CC5 / 4 -8 7 /2 13 9 /2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,645 35,235 24,025 24,025
CC64 35/ 8 11 71/ 2 91/ 2 61/ 2 5
/8 4 2 4 2 5,545 28,585 12,030 12,030
1 1 1 1 5
CC66 5 /2 11 7 /2 9 /2 6 /2 /8 4 2 4 2 5,545 33,275 18,905 18,905
51/ 2
1 1 1 1 5
CC68 7 /2 11 9 /2 9 /2 6 /2 /8 4 2 4 2 5,545 37,815 25,780 25,780
1 1 1 1 1 5
CC6-7 / 8 7 /8 11 9 /2 9 /2 6 /2 /8 4 2 4 2 5,545 37,815 24,490 24,490
CC74 35/ 8 13 101/ 2 101/ 2 8 3
/4 4 2 4 2 6,330 33,490 15,355 15,355
1 1 1 3
CC76 5 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,790 37,125 24,130 24,130
67/ 8
7 1 1 3
CC77 6 /8 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 7,020 48,265 29,615 29,615
1 1 1 3
CC78 7 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 7,145 48,265 32,090 32,905
CC71/ 8 -4 35/ 8 13 101/ 2 101/ 2 8 3
/4 4 2 4 2 6,360 34,730 18,375 18,375
1 1 1 1 3
CC7 / 8 -6 5 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,825 38,500 28,875 28,875
1
CC7 / 8 - 71/ 8
71/ 8 13 101/ 2 101/ 2 8 3
/4 4 2 4 2 7,105 57,750 36,750 36,750
71/ 8
CC71/ 8 -8 71/ 2 13 101/ 2 101/ 2 8 3
/4 4 2 4 2 7,190 52,500 39,375 39,375
5 1 1 3
CC84 3 /8 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,410 37,210 16,405 16,405
1 1 1 3
CC86 5 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 6,885 41,250 25,780 25,780
1 1 1 3
CC88 7 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 2 4 2 7,250 51,565 35,155 35,155
CC94 35/ 8 13 101/ 2 101/ 2 8 3
/4 4 4 4 2 6,580 47,545 19,905 19,905
7 1 1 1 3
CC96 8 /8 5 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 4 4 2 7,080 48,125 31,280 31,280
1 1 1 3
CC98 7 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 4 4 2 7,455 62,565 42,655 42,655
1 1 1 1 3
CC106 9 /2 5 /2 13 10 / 2 10 / 2 8 /4 4 4 4 2 7,160 52,250 32,655 32,655
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbs = 4.45 N.
1
ECC has one-half the tabulated beam bolts. ECC9 and ECC10 have four beam bolts. Bolt holes bored into the wood beam and post must be no less than 1/ 32
inch greater and no more than 1/ 16 inch greater than the diameter of the bolt. See Section 3.2.3. (Bolts are not provided with the CC/ECC/ECCU connectors.)
2
Tabulated allowable load must be selected based on duration of load as permitted by the applicable building code.
3
The wood post depth must be equal to the wood beam width (W 1 ).
4
If structural composite lumber posts are used, installation of the fasteners into the wide face (fasteners perpendicular to the strands/veneers) is required in order
to obtain the loads listed in this report. The structural composite lumber must have an ICC-ES report that shows fastener design specific gravity equivalent of 0.50
or better.
5
The uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable loads must be reduced when other load
durations govern.
6
Allowable uplift loads for the CC column caps do not apply to spliced beam conditions.
7
Allowable uplift loads assume a beam height of 11 inches to ensure minimum edge distance for the top bolts in the U-shaped channel loaded perpendicular to the
grain of the wood beam.
8
Allowable downloads are for beams that are continuous over the length (L) of the CC connector.
9
When a spliced beam condition occurs, that is, where the ends of two beams are supported by the post and connected to the CC post cap connector, the splice
must occur at the middle of the connector and the maximum allowable download for each spliced beam is one half of the tabulated allowable download. When
spliced beams must be connected together to transfer design tension loads (i.e., lateral loads parallel to the beams), the connection must be by means other than
the column cap.
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10
Tabulated allowable download is based on the lesser capacity determined from compression-perpendicular-to-grain stress (F c┴ ) for the supported beam of 560
psi for glulam and 625 psi for DF-L sawn lumber, as applicable, and the following compression-parallel-to-grain stress (F cll ) for the wood post: 1,650 psi for glulam,
1,350 psi for 4-inch-wide (W 2 dimension) sawn lumber, and 1,000 psi for 5-inch-wide and wider (W 2 dimension) sawn lumber, as applicable. Allowable loads may
not be increased for short-term loading.
11
Allowable uplift loads require the supported beam member having a minimum shear parallel-to-grain, F v , of 180 psi, such as for DF-L sawn lumber.

ECCU Column
Cap ECC44 Column Cap
CC Column Cap (ECCU44 has
only 2 bolts to
beam)

FIGURE 1—CC AND ECC COLUMN CAPS

TABLE 2—CCQ AND ECCQ SERIES COLUMN CAPS

COLUMN CAP DIMENSIONS (inches) ALLOWABLE LOADS2,3,4,5 (lbs)
QUANTITY OF
Width Width Bearing Length U-Channel SDS1/ 4 x 21/ 2
MODEL for for for Beam (L) Height for SCREWS1 CCQ ECCQ6 CCQ ECCQ6
NO. Beam Post (in.) Beam
(W 1 ) (W 2 ) (H 1 ) Into Into Uplift 6,7,8 Download9,10,11,12
(in.) (in.) CCQ ECCQ (in.) Beam Post C D =1.6 C D =1.6 C D =1.0
CCQ3-4SDS2.5 35/ 8 5,370 3,465 16,980 6,125
31/ 4 11 81/ 2 7 16 14
CCQ3-6SDS2.5 51/ 2 5,370 3,465 21,485 10,740
CCQ44SDS2.5 35/ 8 5,370 3,785 19,020 7,655
5 1 1
CCQ46SDS2.5 3 /8 5 /2 11 8 /2 7 16 14 6,785 3,785 24,065 12,030
CCQ48SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 3,785 24,065 16,405
CCQ4.62-3.62SDS 35/ 8 5,370 3,785 23,390 9,845
CCQ4.62-4.62SDS 45/ 8 45/ 8 11 81/ 2 7 16 14 5,370 3,785 30,070 12,655
CCQ4.62-5.50SDS 51/ 2 6,785 3,785 30,940 15,470
CCQ5-4SDS2.5 35/ 8 5,370 4,040 26,635 11,210
1 1 1
CCQ5-6SDS2.5 5 /4 5 /2 11 8 /2 7 16 14 6,785 5,355 28,190 17,615
CCQ5-8SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 5,355 35,235 24,025
CCQ64SDS2.5 35/ 8 5,370 3,785 28,585 12,030
CCQ66SDS2.5 51/ 2 6,785 3,785 33,275 18,905
51/ 2 11 81/ 2 7 16 14
CCQ68SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 3,785 37,815 25,780
CCQ6-7.13SDS2.5 71/ 8 6,785 3,785 37,815 24,490
CCQ74SDS2.5 35/ 8 5,370 4,040 33,490 15,355
1
CCQ76SDS2.5 5 /2 6,785 5,355 37,125 24,130
67/ 8 11 81/ 2 7 16 14
CCQ77SDS2.5 67/ 8 6,785 5,355 48,265 29,615
CCQ78SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 5,355 48,265 32,905
CCQ7.1-4SDS2.5 35/ 8 5,370 4,040 34,730 18,375
CCQ7.1-6SDS2.5 51/ 2 6,785 5,355 38,500 28,875
71/ 8 11 81/ 2 7 16 14
CCQ7.1-7SDS2.5 71/ 8 6,785 5,355 57,750 36,750
CCQ7.1-8SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 5,355 52,500 39,375
5
CCQ84SDS2.5 3 /8 6,785 5,355 37,210 16,405
CCQ86SDS2.5 71/ 2 51/ 2 11 81/ 2 7 16 14 6,785 5,355 41,250 25,780
CCQ88SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 5,355 51,565 35,155
CCQ94SDS2.5 35/ 8 6,785 5,355 47,545 19,905
CCQ96SDS2.5 87/ 8 51/ 2 11 81/ 2 7 16 14 6,785 5,355 48,125 31,280
CCQ98SDS2.5 71/ 2 6,785 5,355 62,565 42,655
CCQ106SDS2.5 91/ 2 51/ 2 11 81/ 2 7 16 14 6,785 5,355 52,250 32,655
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbs = 4.45 N.
1
The model number for the SDS1/ 4 x21/ 2 is SDS25250 (see ESR-2236). The screws are included as components of the CCQ/ECCQ column caps.
2
Tabulated allowable load must be selected based on duration of load as permitted by the applicable building code.
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3
The wood post depth must be equal to the wood beam width (W 1 ).
4
If structural composite lumber posts are used, installation of the fasteners into the wide face (fasteners perpendicular to the strands/veneers) is required in order
to obtain the loads listed in this report. The structural composite lumber must have an ICC-ES report that shows fastener design specific gravity equivalent of 0.50
or better.
5
ECCQ uses 14–SDS 1/ 4 x 21/ 2 screws into the beam and 14–SDS 1/ 4 x 21/ 2 screws into the post.
6
The uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable loads must be reduced when other load
durations govern.
7
Allowable uplift loads for the CCQ column caps do not apply to spliced beam conditions.
8
Allowable uplift loads assume a minimum beam height of 7 inches to ensure minimum edge distance for the top SDS screws in the U-shaped channel loaded
perpendicular to the grain of the wood beam.
9
Allowable downloads for beams that are continuous over the length (L) of the CCQ connector.
10
When a spliced beam condition occurs, that is, where the ends of two beams are supported by the post and connected to the CCQ post cap connector, the splice
must occur at the middle of the connector and the maximum allowable download for each spliced beam is one half of the tabulated allowable download. When
spliced beams must be connected together to transfer design tension loads (i.e., lateral loads parallel to the beams), the connection must be by means other than
the column cap.
11
Tabulated allowable download is based on the lesser capacity determined from compression-perpendicular-to-grain stress (F c┴ ) for the supported beam of 560
psi for glulam and 625 psi for DF-L sawn lumber, as applicable, and the following compression-parallel-to-grain stress (F cll ) for the wood post: 1,550 psi for glulam,
1,350 psi for 4-inch-wide (W 2 dimension) sawn lumber, and 1,000 psi for 5-inch-wide and wider (W 2 dimension) sawn lumber, as applicable.
12
Allowable downloads may not be increased for short-term loading.

CCQ46SDS2.5 Installation
CCQ46SDS2.5 Column Cap ECCQ46SDS2.5 Column Cap
for End Conditions

FIGURE 2—CCQ AND ECCQ COLUMN CAPS

TABLE 3—AC AND ACE SERIES POST CAPS

POST CAP DIMENSIONS NAILS ALLOWABLE LOADS3,4,5 (lbs)

MODEL (inches) (Quantity–Type) Uplift 6 Lateral 7
NO. 1,2
W L Into the Beam Into the Post C D = 1.6 C D = 1.6
MIN 8 – 16d 8 – 16d 1,745 1,610
AC4 39/ 16 61/ 2
MAX 14 – 16d 14 – 16d 2,490 1,475
MIN 8 – 16d 8 – 16d 1,745 1,610
AC4R 4 7
MAX 14 – 16d 14 – 16d 2,490 2,075
MIN 6 – 16d 6 – 16d 1,235 750
ACE4 — 41/ 2
MAX 10 – 16d 10 – 16d 1,950 1,265
MIN 8 – 16d 8 – 16d 1,665 1,565
AC6 51/ 2 81/ 2
MAX 14 – 16d 14 – 16d 2,815 2,075
MIN 8 – 16d 8 – 16d 1,665 1,565
AC6R 6 9
MAX 14 – 16d 14 – 16d 3,055 2,450
MIN 6 – 16d 6 – 16d 1,235 835
ACE6 — 61/ 2
MAX 10 – 16d 10 – 16d 1,950 1,760
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbs = 4.45 N.
1
“MIN” suffix to the model No. indicates that only the round holes must be filled with the quantity and type of nails specified in the table to achieve the tabulated
allowable load values.
2
“MAX” suffix to the model No. indicates that both round and triangular holes must be filled with the quantity of nails specified in the table to achieve the tabulated
allowable load values.
3
The allowable uplift loads do not apply to splice conditions. When a spliced beam condition occurs, that is, where the ends of two beams are supported by the
wood post and connected to the AC post cap connector, the condition must be designed and detailed to transfer the tension (lateral) loads by means other than
the column cap.
4
Allowable uplift and lateral loads apply only for AC and ACE post cap connectors installed in pairs, as shown in Figure 3b, with each piece connected to the wood
post and beam with an equal amount and type of nails.
5
Allowable uplift and lateral loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable loads must be reduced
when other load durations govern.
6
Allowable uplift loads for the AC column caps do not apply to spliced beam conditions.
7
Allowable lateral loads are parallel to the length of the supported wood beam, as shown in Figure 3b.
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FIGURE 3a—AC POST CAP CONNECTOR COMPONENTS FIGURE 3b—TYPICAL ACE INSTALLATION

FIGURE 3—AC AND ACE POST CAPS

TABLE 4—LPC LIGHT POST CAPS1,2

CONNECTOR NAILS ALLOWABLE LOADS3,4,5 (lbs.)

MODEL WIDTH FOR (Quantity-Type) Uplift 6 Lateral 7
NO. WOOD POST
(inches) Into the Beam Into the Post C D = 1.6 C D = 1.6
LPC4Z 39/ 16 8 –10d 8 –10d 755 760
LPC6Z 59/ 16 8 –10d 8 –10d 920 885
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbs = 4.45 N.
1
The LPCZ post cap is a two-piece wood-beam-to-post connector that is designed to be used with wood beams having a width less than the post width, as implied
in Figure 4.
2
The LPC4 and LPC6 models shown in the table end with the letter Z, indicating that they have a G185 zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A653.
3
The allowable uplift loads do not apply to spliced beams, that is, where the ends of two beams are supported by the wood post and connected to the LPC post
cap connector. A spliced beam condition must be designed and detailed to transfer the tension load (i.e., tabulated allowable lateral loads) by means other than
the column cap.
4
Allowable uplift and lateral loads apply only for LPC post cap connectors installed in pairs, as shown in Figure 4, with each piece connected to the wood post and
beam with an equal amount and type of nails.
5
Allowable uplift and lateral loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable loads must be reduced
when other load durations govern.
6
Allowable uplift loads for the LPC column caps do not apply to spliced beam conditions.
7
Allowable lateral loads are parallel to the length of the supported wood beam, as shown in Figure 4.

FIGURE 4—LPCZ POST CAPS

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TABLE 5—PC/EPC & PCZ/EPCZ SERIES POST CAPS1,2

POST CAP DIMENSIONS NAILS8,9 ALLOWABLE LOADS3,4,5 (lbs)

(in) (Quantity-Type) PC & PCZ EPC & EPCZ
6 7
Metal Flange Lengths Uplift Lateral Uplift6 Lateral7
Min.
MODEL Post
NO. Size Width Width PC/ PC & EPC &
PC Into
for for EPC & EPC & PCZ EPCZ
(in) & The
Beam Post PCZ/ EPCZ Post Post CD = CD = CD = CD =
PCZ Post 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6
(W 1 ) (W 2 ) EPCZ Cap Cap

L1 L2 L3

PC44-
4x4 39/ 16 25/ 8 11 73/ 8 8-16d 12-16d 8-16d 1,025 970 1,025 970
16

PC46- 39/ 16
4x6 51/ 2 25/ 8 13 91/ 4 8-16d 12-16d 8-16d 1,025 970 1,025 970
16

PC48-
4x8 71/ 2 25/ 8 15 111/ 4 8-16d 16-16d 12-16d 1,025 1,270 1,025 1,270
16

PC64-
4x6 39/ 16 49/ 16 11 73/ 8 8-16d 12-16d 8-16d 1,025 970 1,025 970
16
51/ 2
PC66-
6x6 51/ 2 49/ 16 13 91/ 4 8-16d 12-16d 12-16d 1,025 970 1,025 970
16

4x4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,130 1,075

9 5 1
PC4Z 4x6 3 / 16 - 2 /8 7 5 /4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,130 1,230
4x8 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,380 1,130 1,230
4x4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,130 1,075
5 1
PC4RZ 4x6 4 - 2 /8 7 5 /4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,130 1,230
4x8 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,380 1,130 1,230
4x4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,435 1,075
1 5 1
PC6Z 4x6 5 /2 - 2 /8 7 5 /4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,295 1,435 1,230
4x8 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,380 1,435 1,230
4x4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,435 1,075
5 1
PC6RZ 4x6 6 - 2 /8 7 5 /4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,295 1,435 1,230
4x8 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,380 1,435 1,230
4x4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,435 1,075
1 5 1
PC8Z 4x6 7 /2 - 2 /8 7 5 /4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,295 1,435 1,230
4x8 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,380 1,435 1,230
4x4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,260 1,435 1,075
5 1
PC8RZ 4x6 8 - 2 /8 7 5 /4 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,295 1,435 1,230
4x8 8-10d 10-10d 10-10d 1,480 1,380 1,435 1,230
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbs = .45 N.
1
The PCZ and EPCZ models shown in the table end with the letter Z, indicating that they have a G185 zinc coating in accordance with ASTM A653.
2
The PCRZ and EPCRZ models shown in the table with the letter R, indicating that they are for rough cut sawn lumber.
3
Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake load with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
4
Post and beam may consist of multiple members provided members are connected independently of the post cap fasteners. The designer must determine the
fasteners required to join members without splitting the wood.
5
Spliced conditions must be detailed by the designer to transfer tension loads between spliced members by means other than the column cap.
6
Allowable uplift loads for the PC and PCZ column caps do not apply to spliced beam conditions.
7
Allowable lateral loads are parallel to the length of the supported wood beam, as shown in Figure 5.
8
Applies to PCZ and EPCZ models only: 10d x 21/ 2 long nails may be used with no reduction for uplift and 0.85 of the table loads for lateral.
9
Applies to PCZ and EPCZ models only: SD9 = 0.131” dia. X 1 ½” long screws may be used with no load reduction to table loads and PCZ uplift load of 1930 lbs.
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PC Post Cap Typical PC Post Cap Typical EPC End Post

Installation Cap Installation

PCZ Post Cap Typical PCZ Post Cap EPCZ End Post Cap
Installation

FIGURE 5—PC/EPC AND PCZ/EPCZ POST CAPS

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TABLE 6—BC AND BCS POST CAPS1

POST CAPS DIMENSIONS NAILS2

ALLOWABLE LOADS3,4
(in.) (Quantity-Type)
MODEL Metal Flange Metal Flange
Width Width Uplift5 Lateral6
NO. Length Height Into the Into the
for Beam for Post
Beam Post Beam Post Wood Beam Wood Post
(W 1 ) (W 2 ) C D = 1.6 C D = 1.6
(L 1 ) (L 2 ) (H 1 ) (H 2 )
BC4 39/ 16 39/ 16 27/ 8 27/ 8 3 3 6 –16d 6 –16d 605 1,000
9 1 7 7 1 1
BC46 3 / 16 5 /2 4 /8 4 /8 3 /2 2 /2 12 –16d 6 –16d 945 1,000
BC4R 4 4 4 4 3 3 12 –16d 12 –16d 605 1,000
BC6 51/ 2 51/ 2 43/ 8 43/ 8 33/ 8 33/ 8 12 –16d 12 –16d 1,185 1,825
BC6R 6 6 6 6 3 3 12 –16d 12 –16d 1,185 1,825
BC8 71/ 2 71/ 2 71/ 2 71/ 2 4 4 12 –16d 12 –16d 1,660 1.825
BCS2-2/4 31/ 8 39/ 16 27/ 8 27/ 8 215/ 16 215/ 16 8 –10d 6 –10d 895 890
BCS2-3/6 45/ 8 59/ 16 43/ 8 27/ 8 315/ 16 215/ 16 12 –16d 6 –16d 895 1,330
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbs = 4.45 N.
1
The BCS2-2/4 post cap is designed for the connection of double 2x's to a nominally 4-inch-wide post, and the BCS2-3/6 post cap is designed for the connection of
triple 2x's to a nominally 6-inch-wide post.
2
The BCS has slant nail holes for nails that must be installed into the beam at a 45-degree angle and penetrate into the end grain of the supporting post. Nails must
be minimum 31/ 2 -inches long (i.e., 16d common nails).
3
Tabulated allowable load capacities must be selected based on duration of load as permitted by the applicable building code.
4
Spliced beams, where the ends of two beams are supported by the wood post and connected to the BC post cap connector, are not permitted. The supported wood
beam must be continuous.
5
Allowable uplift and lateral loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable loads must be reduced when
other load durations govern.
6
Allowable lateral loads are parallel to the length of the supported wood beam, as shown in Figure 6.

Slant Nail Holes,

typical both sides.
(See footnote 2)

BC4 Post Cap Typical BCS Post Cap Installation BCS2-2/4 Post Cap
U.S. Patent
5,603,580

FIGURE 6—BC AND BCS POST CAPS

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

Section: 06 05 23—Wood, Plastic, and Composite Fastenings

REPORT HOLDER:

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE® COLUMN CAPS AND POST CAPS FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that Simpson Strong-Tie® column caps and post caps for wood
construction, described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-2604, have also been evaluated for compliance with the codes noted
below as adopted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Applicable code editions:
 2020 City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC)
 2020 City of Los Angeles Residential Code (LARC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Simpson Strong-Tie® column caps and post caps for wood construction, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the
evaluation report ESR-2604, comply with the LABC Chapter 23, and the LARC, and are subjected to the conditions of use
described in this supplement.
3.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Simpson Strong-Tie® column caps and post caps for wood construction, described in this evaluation report supplement
must comply with all of the following conditions:
 All applicable sections in the evaluation report ESR-2604.
 The design, installation, conditions of use and labeling are in accordance with the 2018 International Building Code® (2018
IBC) provisions noted in the evaluation report ESR-2604.
 The design, installation and inspection are in accordance with additional requirements of LABC Chapters 16 and 17, as
applicable.
 The connections are not approved to resist uplift forces from wood shear walls.
 Allowable loads must be reduced when load durations with lower value Cd (than what is in the tables) govern.
 Under the LARC, an engineered design in accordance with LARC Section R301.1.3 must be submitted.
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