ICC-ES Evaluation Report

ESR-4144
Reissued August 2024 This report also contains:
- LABC Supplement
Subject to renewal August 2026

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endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as to any finding or
other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.
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DIVISION: 04 00 00— REPORT HOLDER: EVALUATION SUBJECT:

MASONRY
HILTI, INC. HILTI HIT-HY 270
Section: 04 05 19.16— ADHESIVE ANCHOR
Masonry Anchors SYSTEM IN
UNREINFORCED
MASONRY

1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE

Compliance with the following codes:
 2021, 2018, and 2015 International Building Code® (IBC)
 2021, 2018, and 2015 International Residential Code® (IRC)
 2021, 2018, and 2015 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC)
For evaluation for compliance with codes adopted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
(LADBS), see ESR-4144 LABC, LARC and LAEBC supplement.
Property evaluated:
 Structural
2.0 USES
The Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive Anchor System is used to anchor threaded steel rods or deformed steel
reinforcement bars in unreinforced brick masonry. Anchors installed in unreinforced masonry with the HIT-HY
270 adhesive system are designed to resist short-term loads imposed by earthquake or wind, as noted in
Section 4.0 of this report. The anchor system is an alternative to anchors described in Section 8.1.3 of TMS
402 (2016 or 2013 editions) as referenced in Section 2107 of the 2021, 2018, and 2015 IBC, respectively, as
applicable. The anchors are an alternative to bolts described in Section A107.4 and Section A113.1 of the
IEBC. The anchor system may also be used where an engineered design is submitted in accordance with
Section R301.1.3 of the IRC.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 General:
The Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive Anchor System consists of steel threaded rods or reinforcing bars, plastic mesh
screen tube(s), the adhesive, and installation equipment as described in this report.
3.2 Materials:
3.2.1 Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive: The Hilti HIT-HY 270 adhesive is an injectable hybrid adhesive mortar
consisting of urethane methacrylate resin, hardener, cement and water. The resin and cement are separated
from the hardener and water by means of a dual-cylinder foil pack attached to a manifold. An injection nozzle
with an internal mixing element is attached to the manifold, and the adhesive components are dispensed
through the injection nozzle to ensure proper mixing of the separate adhesive components. The injection
nozzle may be replaced to permit multiple uses of the foil packs. Available foil pack sizes include total mixed
volumes of 11.1 ounces (330 mL) and 16.9 ounces (500 mL).

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3.2.2 The adhesive expiration date is printed on the manifold of each foil pack (month/year). The shelf life,
as indicated by the expiration date, is for an unopened foil pack stored in a cool, dry, dark environment at
temperatures between 41°F and 77°F (5°C and 25°C). Gel and curing times for the Hilti HIT-HY 270 adhesive
and the respective masonry temperature during installation and cure are shown in Table 1.
3.2.3 Threaded Steel Rods and Reinforcing Bars: The threaded steel rods are 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) in
diameter, and must comply with the minimum mechanical properties of ASTM A307. Alternatively, the 3/4-inch
threaded rods may be used in a prebent 221/2-degree configuration. Threaded rods are supplied with nuts
conforming to ASTM A563, Grade A, hex style, and with washers conforming to ANSI B 18.22.1, type A, Plain.
The steel reinforcing bars are No. 4, No. 5, or No. 6 deformed bars complying with ASTM A615, A706, A767,
or A996, Grade 60.
3.2.4 Plastic Mesh Screen Tubes: The mesh screen tubes are plastic with a black driving collar at the
open end. They are available in diameters and lengths as described in Section 4.1. Different lengths can be
achieved by assembling multiple screen tubes together, as depicted in Figure 3.
3.2.5 Unreinforced Masonry:
The existing unreinforced masonry walls must have a minimum nominal thickness of 13 inches (330 mm)
[three wythes of brick]. The average in-place mortar shear strength of the building’s unreinforced masonry
determined in accordance with Section A106.2.3 (2021 and 2018 IEBC) or A106.3.3 (2015 IEBC), as
applicable, must be no less than 50 psi (345 kPa) net.
4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
4.1 General:
Two types of anchor assemblies are available: Configuration A (shear anchor or rebar dowel) and
Configuration B (221/2-degree combination anchor).
4.1.1 Configuration A, Threaded Rods or Steel Reinforcing Bars in Shear (Shear Anchor or Rebar
Dowel): Configuration A is the anchor assembly resisting shear loads only. Configuration A consists of
a 3/4-inch-diameter (19.1 mm), ASTM A307 threaded rod or a No. 4, No. 5 or No. 6 reinforcing bar and
a 1-inch-diameter-by-8-inch-long (26 mm by 200 mm) plastic-mesh screen tube (HIT-SC 26x200). Figure 1
shows details of an installed shear-resisting assembly.
4.1.2 Configuration B, Bent Threaded Rods in Shear and Tension (221/2-degree Combination Anchor):
Configuration B is the anchor assembly resisting a combination of tension and shear loads. Configuration B
consists of a 3/4-inch-diameter (19.1 mm), ASTM A307 threaded rod prebent at an angle of 221/2 degrees and
a 1-inch-diameter-by-13-inch-long (26 mm by 325 mm) plastic-mesh screen tube obtained by combining
1-inch-diameter-by-8-inch-long (26 mm by 200 mm) and 1-inch-diameter-by-5-inch-long (26 mm by 125 mm)
plastic-mesh screen tubes (HIT-SC 26x200 and HIT-SC 26x125). The anchor must be embedded a minimum
of 13 inches (330 mm) at a downward angle of 221/2 degrees to the horizontal. Figure 2 shows details of an
installed shear- and tension-resisting assembly.
4.2 Design:
The Hilti HIT-HY 270 adhesive anchors are intended to resist only short-term loads imposed by wind or
earthquake. The anchors must be approved by a registered design professional and installed under special
inspection in accordance with Section 4.5 of this report. The edge distance and vertical and horizontal spacing
for the two types of anchor assemblies described in Section 4.1 must comply with Table 2.
Conditions of acceptance for threaded rods and reinforcing bars in unreinforced brick masonry are as follows:
4.2.1 Configuration A, Threaded Rods or Steel Reinforcing Bars in Shear (Shear Anchor or Rebar
Dowel):
a. Installation of assemblies using threaded rods or reinforcing bars intended to resist shear loads only must
comply with Sections 4.1 and 4.3, and Figure 3 of this report.
b. The allowable shear load for the 3/4-inch-diameter (19.1 mm) threaded rod is 1,000 pounds (4450 N), as
shown in Table 3. The allowable shear loads for the No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 reinforcing bars are 500,
750, and 1,000 pounds (2225, 3338, and 4450 N), respectively, as shown in Table 3. No adjustment for
wind or earthquake loading is permitted.
c. The allowable shear loads noted above are applicable only to anchors installed in walls where in-place
shear tests indicate a minimum mortar strength of 50 psi (345 kPa) net in accordance with
Section A106.2.3 (2021 and 2018 IEBC) or A106.3.3 (2015 IEBC), as applicable.
4.2.2 Configuration B, Bent Threaded Rods in Shear and Tension (221/2-degree Combination Anchor):
a. Installation of assemblies using prebent threaded rods intended to resist a combination of tension and
shear loads must comply with Sections 4.1 and 4.3, and Figure 3 of this report.
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b. The maximum allowable tension load for the 3/4-inch-diameter (19.1 mm) prebent threaded rod
(Configuration B) is 1,200 pounds (5340 N), as shown in Table 3. No adjustment for wind or earthquake
loading is permitted.
c. The maximum allowable shear load for the 3/4-inch-diameter (19.1 mm) prebent threaded rod
(Configuration B) is 1,000 pounds (4,450 N), as shown in Table 3. No adjustment for wind or earthquake
loading is permitted.
d. The maximum allowable load for the bent rod anchors subjected to combined tension and shear loads is
determined by the following equation:
𝑃𝑃 𝑉𝑉
�𝑃𝑃𝑠𝑠 � + �𝑉𝑉𝑠𝑠� ≤ 1.0
𝑡𝑡 𝑡𝑡

where:
Ps = Applied tension load
Pt = Allowable tension load
Vs = Applied shear load
Vt = Allowable shear load
e. The allowable tension and shear values as determined above are applicable only to anchors installed in
walls where in-place shear tests indicate minimum mortar strength of 50 psi (345 kPa) net in accordance
with Section A106.2.3 (2021 and 2018 IEBC) or A106.3.3 (2015 IEBC), as applicable
4.3 Installation:
4.3.1 General: 1-inch-diameter (25.4 mm) holes must be drilled using standard carbide-tipped masonry drill
bits complying with ANSI Specification B212.15-1994, or diamond core drill bits, as detailed in Figure 3 of this
report. Holes must be drilled using a rotary drill or a rotary hammer drill set on “rotation only”, or core drill, as
applicable. Impact tools are not permitted. Assembly installation must be in accordance with Section 4.3.2 or
4.3.3, and Figure 3 of this report. The adhesive must be allowed to cure for the full curing time listed in
Table 1 before anchors are loaded. Cure time refers to that period of cure after which hardware may be placed
and nuts tightened. Design loads may not be applied until the full curing time has transpired. Installation must
not occur when masonry temperatures are below 41 °F (5 °C). The Hilti HIT HY 270 Adhesive Anchor System
is intended to resist only short-term loads imposed by wind or earthquake. The anchors must be approved by
the registered professional and installed under special inspection in accordance with Section 4.5 of this report.
The edge distance, and vertical and horizontal spacing for all anchor configurations described in Sections 4.3.2
and 4.3.3 of this report, must comply with Table 2.
4.3.2 Configuration A: Holes for threaded rods or reinforcing bars intended to resist shear only must be
drilled perpendicular to the wall to a minimum embedment depth of 8 inches (203 mm). The holes must be
cleaned in accordance with Figure 3 of this report to remove debris. The Hilti HIT-HY 270 adhesive must be
injected into the supplied plastic mesh screen tube that is then inserted into the predrilled hole. The threaded
rod or reinforcing bar must be inserted and pushed into the screen tube in a rotating manner to force the
adhesive into the hole. Figure 1 illustrates an anchor installed in this configuration. Figure 3 illustrates the
Manufacturer’s Published Installation Instructions (MPII).
4.3.3 Configuration B: Holes for installation of assemblies using prebent threaded rods intended to resist
shear and tension must be drilled at a 221/2-degree angle to within 1 inch (25.4 mm) of the opposing surface.
The holes must be cleaned in accordance with Figure 3 of this report to remove debris. The Hilti HIT-HY 270
adhesive must be injected into the supplied plastic mesh screen tube that is then inserted into the predrilled
hole. The prebent threaded rod must be inserted and pushed into the screen tube in a rotating manner to force
the adhesive into the hole. Figure 2 illustrates an anchor installed in this configuration. Figure 3 illustrates the
MPII.
4.4 Field Tests:
a. Tests for in-place mortar shear strength of the building must be done in accordance with Section A106.2.3
(2021 and 2018 IEBC) or A106.3.3 (2015 IEBC), as applicable. In-place mortar shear strength testing
must indicate a minimum mortar strength of 50 psi (345 kPa).
b. Anchors resisting tension forces or a combination of tension and shear forces must be tested in
accordance with Section A107.5 of the IEBC. The test report must include:
1. Test location(s)
2. Brick/mortar condition
3. Bolt movement/elongation
4. Embedment depth and masonry wall thickness
5. Applied load, loading procedure, load increments, and rate of loading.
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4.5 Special Inspection:

4.5.1 IBC and IRC: Continuous special inspection must be performed in accordance with Sections 1704 and
1705 of the IBC.
4.5.2 IEBC: Periodic inspection, direct-tension tests, and calibrated torque wrench tests must be performed
in accordance with Section A107.5 of the IEBC. In lieu of testing and periodic inspection, the IEBC permits
continuous special inspection during installation of bolts resisting shear forces only.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE:
The Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive Anchoring System for Unreinforced Masonry described in this report complies
with, or is a suitable alternative to what is specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to
the following conditions:
5.1 Use and installation must be as set forth in this evaluation report and the Manufacturer’s Published
Installation Instructions (MPII) illustrated in Figure 3 of this report. In case of conflict, this report governs.
5.2 Calculations and details must be submitted to the code official for approval.
5.3 Special inspection must be in accordance with Section 4.5 of this evaluation report.
5.4 Use of the anchor system must be approved by the registered design professional.
5.5 The existing mortar shall have a minimum in-place shear strength of 50 psi (345 kPa) in accordance with
Section 3.3 of this report prior to installation of the adhesive anchors.
5.6 Anchors must be limited to resisting transient wind or seismic loads only.
5.7 Anchors are installed in holes predrilled with a carbide-tipped masonry drill bit complying with ANSI
B212.15-1994, or diamond core drill bits, in accordance with Figure 3 of this report. Impact tools must not
be used for drilling holes or for tightening steel anchors or nuts.
5.8 The adhesive is not used after the expiration date stamped on the cartridge.
5.9 The Hilti HIT-HY 270 adhesive is manufactured by Hilti GmbH in Kaufering, Germany, under a quality
control program with inspections by ICC-ES.
5.10 The Hilti HIT-SC screens are manufactured by Herbert Kaut GmbH & Co. KG in Sigmaringen, Germany,
under a quality-control program with inspections by ICC-ES.
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Adhesive Anchors in Unreinforced Masonry Elements
(AC60), dated December 2009 (editorially revised March 2021); and quality-control documentation.
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
7.1 The ICC-ES mark of conformity, electronic labeling, or the evaluation report number (ICC-ES ESR-4144)
along with the name, registered trademark, or registered logo of the report holder must be included in the
product label.
7.2 In addition, Hilti HIT-HY 270 adhesive cartridges are identified by a label displaying the product name, lot
number, expiration date, a description of the product, and installation instructions. The Hilti HIT-SC screens
are identified by a label displaying the product name, lot number, a description of the product, and
installation instructions. Threaded rods, nuts, washers, and deformed reinforcing bars are standard
elements and must conform to applicable national or international specifications.
7.3 The report holder’s contact information is the following:
HILTI, INC.
7250 DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 1000
PLANO, TEXAS 75024
(800) 879-8000
www.us.hilti.com
HiltiTechEng@us.hilti.com
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TABLE 1—HILTI’S GEL AND CURING TIMES FOR HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE
MINIMUM BASE MATERIAL TEMPERATURE1
GEL TIME2 CURING TIME3
°F °C
41 5 10 minutes 4 hours
42-50 6-10 7 minutes 2.5 hours
51-68 11-20 4 minutes 1.5 hours
69-86 21-30 2 minutes 30 minutes
87-104 31-40 1 minute 20 minutes
For SI: °C = 5/9 (°F – 32).
1
The temperatures listed above refer to the base-material temperature, not ambient air temperature.
2
The anchors may be adjusted during the gel time following installation.
3
Anchors must not be disturbed between gel time and curing time. The anchors may be loaded after the full curing time has elapsed.

TABLE 2—SPACING AND EDGE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE
INSTALLED IN UNREINFORCED BRICK MASONRY
ANCHOR MINIMUM VERTICAL SPACING MINIMUM HORIZONTAL SPACING MINIMUM EDGE DISTANCE
ASSEMBLY (inches) (inches) (inches)
Configuration A, Threaded Rods or
Reinforcing Bars in Shear 16 16 16
(see Figure 1)
Configuration B, Bent Threaded
Rods in Shear and Tension (221/2°
16 16 16
Combination Anchor)
(see Figure 2)
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

TABLE 3—ALLOWABLE TENSION AND SHEAR LOADS FOR THREADED RODS AND REINFORCING BARS
FOR HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE INSTALLED IN UNREINFORCED BRICK MASONRY1,2

CONFIGURATION A – SHEAR ANCHOR OR REBAR DOWEL (FIGURE 1)

Threaded Rod Dia. (inch) Minimum Embedment Minimum Wall Thickness Allowable Tension Load Allowable Shear Load
or Rebar Size (inches) (inches) (pounds) (pounds)
3/ 8 13 - 1,000
4

No. 4 8 13 - 500
No. 5 8 13 - 750
No. 6 8 13 - 1,000
CONFIGURATION B – 221/2° COMBINATION ANCHOR (FIGURE 2)
Threaded Rod Dia. Minimum Embedment Minimum Wall Thickness Allowable Tension Load3 Allowable Shear Load
(inch) (inches) (pounds) (pounds)
3/ Within 1 inch of opposite
4 13 1,200 1,000
wall surface
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbf = 4.45 N, 1 foot-pound = 1.356 N-m, 1 psi = 6.89 Pa.
1
Allowable load values are applicable only to anchors where in-place shear tests indicate minimum mortar strength of 50 psi, net.
2
No increase for short-term loading is permitted, such as loading induced by wind or earthquake.
3
Anchors must be tested in accordance with Section 4.4 for use with the IEBC.
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FIGURE 1—HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE SHEAR ANCHOR OR DOWEL (CONFIGURATON A)

FIGURE 2—HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE 221/2° COMBINATION ANCHOR (CONFIGURATION B)

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Drilling with hammer drill and carbide tipped hammer drill bit

Drilling with diamond core bit

FIGURE 3—HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER’S PUBLISHED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (MPII)
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FIGURE 3—HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER’S PUBLISHED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (MPII) (Continued)
ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-4144 LABC, LARC,
and LAEBC Supplement
Reissued August 2024
This report is subject to renewal August 2026.

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DIVISION: 04 00 00—MASONRY
Section: 04 05 19.16—Masonry Anchors

REPORT HOLDER:

HILTI, INC.

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

HILTI HIT-HY 270 ADHESIVE ANCHOR SYSTEM IN UNREINFORCED MASONRY

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that the Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive Anchor System in
unreinforced masonry, described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-4144, has 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:
 2023 City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC)
 2023 City of Los Angeles Residential Code (LARC)
 2023 City of Los Angeles Existing Building Code (LAEBC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive Anchor System in unreinforced masonry, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the evaluation
report ESR-4144, complies with the LABC Chapters 21 and 88, LAEBC Appendix A Chapter A1, and the LARC, and is subject
to the conditions of use described in this supplement.
3.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Hilti HIT-HY 270 Adhesive Anchor System in unreinforced masonry described in this evaluation report supplement must
comply with all of the following conditions:
 All applicable sections in the r evaluation report ESR-4144.
 The design, installation, conditions of use and identification of the anchors are in accordance with the 2021 International
Building Code® (2021 IBC) and the 2018 International Existing Building Code® (2021 IEBC) provisions noted in the
evaluation report ESR-4144.
 The design, installation, testing and inspection are in accordance with additional requirements of LABC Chapters 16, 17,
21, 88, LAEBC Appendix Chapter A1, as applicable, including LABC Sections 1704, 1705, 2107, and LAEBC Sections
A106, A107, and A108, and the LADBS Information Bulletin P/BC 2020-092.
 Under the LARC, an engineered design in accordance with LARC Section R301.1.3 and additional requirements noted in
this supplement must be submitted.
 The allowable load values listed in the evaluation report and tables are for the connection of the adhesive anchors to the
unreinforced masonry. The connection between the adhesive anchors and the connected members must be checked for
capacity (which may govern).
This supplement expires concurrently with the evaluation report, reissued August 2024.

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as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as
to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report.
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