Attaching Hangers To Structure
Attaching to the wrong member/deck flute; overload
Red / Stop And Verify2ndBatch 4
What This Helps With
Attaching to the wrong member/deck flute; overload
Apprentice words: attach hanger to structure
Trade terms: structure attachment, deck, bar joist, beam, concrete
Check First
Approved attachment method for that structure type and load
What Not To Do
Attach to another trade's pipe/conduit/strut
What can go wrong: Hanging from the metal deck alone where not allowed
Better Foreman Question
What's the approved attachment for this structure and load?
Verify With
Reference type: engineered detail
Source to verify: Structural drawings; anchor maker; SMACNA; engineer
Safe wording: RED ZONE. Attachment/load per structural/engineered detail. Never hang from other trades.