Brace installed after insulation makes inspection hard
Do not move seismic/sway bracing casually: brace installed after insulation makes inspection hard.
High-risk starter answer - stop before you change, move, drill, or attach anything tied to seismic bracing, sway control, structural support, crane work, or rigging. Verify the approved detail and the qualified person's direction before acting. If bracing will be inspected, make it findable and visible before insulation, ceiling, or other work hides it.
Ask whenever brace location, anchor, angle, attachment, or clearance changes.
Watch out
Do not modify or copy bracing/rigging from another area just because it looks similar.
Check
Confirm brace is installed before insulation or ceiling hides it.
Check access to anchors, clamps, tags, and hardware for inspection.
Take photos of each brace location before cover.
Ask what the inspector/AHJ needs visible before insulation continues.
Steps
Confirm brace is installed before insulation or ceiling hides it.
Check access to anchors, clamps, tags, and hardware for inspection.
Take photos of each brace location before cover.
Ask what the inspector/AHJ needs visible before insulation continues.
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