Super Anchor ARS I-Joist Permanent Roof Anchor for Engineered I-Joists
The Super Anchor ARS I-Joist anchor carries the same features and benefits as the ARS series but is shaped to fit engineered I-joists. It covers the two most common flange widths, 1-3/4 inch up to 2-3/4 inch, and installs using the drill through method with optional backer boards for a secure fit. The anchor is fabricated from 11 gauge stainless steel.
Like the rest of the ARS line, the I-Joist anchor is compatible with the full range of Super Anchor flashing bases and stem covers for a waterproof asphalt or metal roof installation. It meets OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.18-17 Type D with a 5,000 pound minimum breaking strength.
This product is sold as a 3-pack.

Who Needs This Product
The ARS I-Joist anchor is a permanent fall arrest anchor for builders and roofers working on homes framed with engineered I-joists rather than dimensional lumber top chords. Its shape fits the common I-joist flange widths that a standard 2x anchor cannot. Complete the system with a full-body harness, a connecting device, and a competent-person layout.
Features
Fits engineered I-joists
Shaped to fit the two most common flange widths, 1-3/4 inch up to 2-3/4 inch.
Drill through install
Installs with the drill through method, with optional backer boards for a secure fit.
11 gauge stainless steel
Corrosion resistant construction rated to a 5,000 lb minimum breaking strength.
Flashing compatible
Works with any Super Anchor flashing base and stem cover for asphalt or metal roofs.
ARS design criteria
Shares the proven ARS fall arrest design and compliance.
Permanent anchor point
Stays with the structure for long term roof access.
This anchor is a fall arrest anchorage, not a complete system. Install onto framing capable of supporting 5,000 lb or two times the intended load, use a full-body harness with a connecting device, and confirm fall clearance. Run the Fall Protection Calculator below before you tie off.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection anchorage requirements.
ANSI Z359.18-17 Type D
American National Standard for anchorage connectors, Type D.
Typical Applications
How to Install the ARS I-Joist Anchor
Follow the Super Anchor Safety instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Locate the anchor. Position below the hip or ridge per a competent-person layout onto an I-joist rated for the load.
- Drill through. Install using the drill through method, adding a backer board where a secure fit requires it.
- Attach. Fasten with the supplied hardware following the ARS instruction manual.
- Flash. Install the matching asphalt or metal flashing base and stem cover for a waterproof seal.
- Verify. Confirm the connector hole is accessible, connect your PPE, and confirm fall clearance.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least annually. Remove the product from service for any condition below.
- Anchor body: cracks, deformation, corrosion, or elongated holes.
- Coating: worn or damaged galvanizing, dacromet, or powder coat at the connection point.
- Fasteners and flashing: loose, missing, backed-out, or leaking hardware.
- D-ring or connection point: burrs, sharp edges, or excessive wear.
- Labels: illegible or missing product identification.
Retire the anchor immediately after any fall-arrest event, or if any inspection point fails.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 1003-D |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1003-D |
| Type | Permanent I-joist roof anchor |
| Fit range | 1-3/4 in up to 2-3/4 in I-joist flange |
| Material | 11 gauge stainless steel |
| Min breaking strength | 5,000 lb (22 kN) |
| Max arrest force | 3,600 lb (16 kN) |
| Max user weight | 310 lb (140 kg) including tools and equipment |
| Max slope | 24/12 |
| Flashing | Compatible with all ARS flashing bases; sold separately |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502; ANSI Z359.18-17 Type D |
| Warranty | Super Anchor 5-year permanent anchor warranty; see Warranty tab |
Frequently Asked Questions
Super Anchor ARS I-Joist Anchor Submittals and Documentation
ARS Instruction and Specification Manual 2025 (PDF)ARS series use, installation, capacity, ratings, and inspection. ARS Attic Anchor Guide (PDF)Attic and truss anchor application details. Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF)Manufacturer warranty and standards compliance.Related Super Anchor Products
Framing with Engineered I-Joists?
The right anchor depends on your flange width, roof covering, and flashing method. Confirm your framing with us and we will help match the correct ARS anchor and PPE.
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.
