Apprentice question
Verify first
Verify before you commit. Cheap to catch now.
Do not cut, bend, or tension someone else's seismic brace. Rework your duct path or coordinate the brace conflict with the foreman.
['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.']