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Apprentice answer

Can I move or cut a seismic cable to make my 45-degree offset fit

3rd YearPrint Reading, RFIs & Trade CoordinationCheck first

Do not cut, bend, or tension someone else’s seismic brace. Rework your duct path or coordinate the brace conflict with the foreman.

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Plain-English answer

Seismic braces and cables are part of the building’s restraint system. They are not field clutter to move out of the way without approval.

If your 45° offset hits one, stop and recheck the path. You may be able to rotate adjustable elbows, change the travel piece, or reroute the duct around the brace, but the structural restraint stays controlled by approved layout and coordination.

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Our 45 offset travel piece is hitting a seismic brace at [location]. I did not touch the brace. I can adjust our elbow path or hold for coordination. What do you want?

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Use this as training guidance. Foreman direction, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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