1017B Floor Joist Safety Bar
The Super Anchor 1017B is the floor joist safety bar for 16 inch on center floor joists: a safety green powder coated 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 inch A-36 steel cross-bar with 2 x 3/16 inch attachment stems, a 3/16 inch bump bar, and 3/8 inch stainless detent locking pins rated at 18,000 lb on coated cable tethers. It drops over 4x2 open web floor joists and roof trusses and locks in seconds.
2-person fall arrest capacity per bar with fall indicator attachment points and top chord centering holes for anti-skid nailing. Legs center on 1-3/4 inch OC hole patterns for a precise fit on the chords. Built to the same cross-bracing, framing strength, and inspection rules as the Super Anchor Safety Bar system under ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA 1926.502.
Who Needs This Product
Floor joist bars protect framing crews decking floor systems: the most common serious falls in residential framing happen through open web joists before subfloor goes down. The 1017B fits 16 inch on center floor joists. Two workers attach per bar with personal energy absorbers or SRLs, framing must be braced and capable of 5,000 lb or 2 times the load, and bars move ahead of the deck as sheathing advances. Not for work positioning.
Features
Locks to open web joists
Drop over the top chords and set the 18,000 lb stainless detent pins; remove and move in seconds.
16 inch fixed leg spacing
Fixed legs match 16 inch OC joist layouts.
Bump bar protection
The 3/16 inch bump bar keeps the cross-bar from rolling under load and protects the chord edge.
Fall indicator points
Dedicated attachment points show when the bar has taken a load and needs inspection.
Replaceable wear parts
Detent pins and cable tethers replace in the field, keeping bars in service for years.
Anti-skid centering holes
Top chord centering holes at 1-3/4 inch OC take duplex nails when the bar sits above bracing.
Technical Specifications
| Model | No. 1017B |
|---|---|
| Fits | 16 inch on center floor joists |
| Cross-Bar | 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 inch A-36 steel, safety green powder coated |
| Stems | 2 x 3/16 inch attachment stems with connector holes; 3/16 inch bump bar |
| Detent Pins | 3/8 inch stainless, 18,000 lb strength, coated cable tethers, replaceable |
| Capacity | 2-person fall arrest per bar; 310 lb per user including tools |
| Maximum Free Fall | 6 ft with required personal energy absorber or SRL |
| Bar Weight | 18 lb |
| Framing Requirement | 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load per OSHA 1926.502(d)(15); joists braced per the truss manufacturer or engineer |
| Mandatory Bracing | Cross-bracing below the bar position; duplex nail anti-skid above bracing or sheathing |
| Compliance | ANSI Z359.1; OSHA 1926.502 |
Braced framing and locked pins required. Floor joists must be braced per the truss manufacturer or project engineer and capable of supporting 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load. All detent locking pins must be in place before use, legs secured against skidding where required, and bars never placed over damaged framing or splices. Do not use for work positioning.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.1 / OSHA 1926.502
Floor joist bar compliance per the Super Anchor safety bar documentation.
2-Person Fall Arrest
Rated for two attached workers per bar with compliant PPE.
18,000 lb Detent Pins
3/8 inch stainless detent locking pins with coated cable tethers.
A-36 Steel Construction
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 inch A-36 steel cross-bar with 2 x 3/16 inch stems.
Typical Applications
Installation Overview
Full figures, model tables, and bracing rules are in the manual linked below. The basics:
- Confirm joists are braced per the truss manufacturer or project engineer and capable of 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load.
- Set the bar across the joist top chords with cross-bracing or strongbacks in place below.
- Seat all detent locking pins and confirm before tie-off.
- Pin the legs with duplex nails through the centering holes when the bar sits above bracing or sheathing.
- Connect up to 2 workers with personal energy absorbers or SRLs and compliant connectors.
- Move the bar ahead of the deck as sheathing advances, never loading it opposite the work direction.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before installation and each use, with documented annual inspections. Remove the anchor from service when any of the following apply:
- The cross-bar, stem, or legs are bent or deformed.
- Detent pins are missing, damaged, or replaced with uncertified hardware.
- Tethers or mounting hardware are broken.
- The bar was subjected to a fall; remove it from service and inspect the framing.
- The PID or warning label is missing or illegible.
Tag anchors removed from service to prevent further use until inspected by a qualified or competent person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Super Anchor 1017-B Submittals and Documentation
Floor Joist Safety Bar Specification Sheet (PDF)Models, materials, leg spacing, detent pins, and feature specifications for the 1017 series. Safety/Truss Bar Instruction/Specification Manual 2023 (PDF)Bar installation, cross-bracing, anti-skid, service zones, and inspection requirements. Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF)Manufacturer warranty terms for Super Anchor fall protection equipment. Safety Bar Flyer (PDF)Safety bar models, ratings, and applications. Moveable Safety Bar Guide (PDF)Installation and use for moveable safety bars.Compatible and Related Products
- Super Anchor 3006 Hinged Anchors. Temporary ridge anchors once sheathing is on.
- Super Anchor 4020 3-Strand Value Lifeline. Lifelines for bar tie-off in 25 to 100 ft lengths.
- Super Anchor SuperGrab 4015 Rope Grabs. Fall arresters for lifeline rigging off bars.
- Super Anchor 1001 ARS Anchor Kits. Permanent anchors for when the roof deck goes on.
Protecting Framing Crews Before the Deck Goes On?
Tell us your framing spacing and crew size and we will spec bars, lifelines, and grabs so everything ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Super Anchor Safety Manufacturer Warranty
Super Anchor Safety (SAS) warrants to the purchaser that all products are free from defect in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. This warranty is limited to product replacement for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of shipment. This warranty only covers defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover conditions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, or accident. This product warranty does not cover oxidation of zinc, dacromet, or powder coatings used on permanent and temporary anchors that results from connector abrasion unless the coating can be shown to be defective at the time of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. Any unused defective product will be replaced at no charge by returning the product to Super Anchor Safety or to the distributor the product was purchased from.
Permanent Anchor Warranty
Super Anchor Safety warrants to the purchaser that all anchors sold as a permanent fixture with Hot Dip Galvanizing, Stainless Steel, and Thermo-Plastic finishes are fully warranted against failure due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of initial installation. SAS does not warranty the installation or flashing system used to waterproof the anchors. The SAS factory warranty is void if the product has been modified or has not been used in accordance with SAS specifications and instructions for that product. Anchors that have been removed from service due to re-roofing or remodel of the structure they were originally attached to must be inspected by an SAS factory representative or a competent person before being reinstalled.
See the Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF) for the full manufacturer document.
