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Apprentice answer

Does duct seismic bracing need lateral and longitudinal restraint

3rd YearSeismic Bracing & Vibration ControlCheck first

A long duct run usually needs restraint for more than one direction. Check the seismic layout and add the missing brace direction by approved detail.

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Plain-English answer

Side-to-side bracing alone does not control end-to-end movement. A long run can still telescope, swing, or pull joints if longitudinal restraint is missing.

Check the project seismic drawing/manual detail, brace spacing, run length, anchor substrate, and conflicts. Bring the foreman the missing direction before inspection.

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This duct run has lateral braces but I do not see longitudinal restraint. I checked the run direction and seismic detail. Do you want longitudinal braces added before inspection?

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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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