Static field route #1055

I see a diagonal metal brace on a duct hanger — can I move it?

Seismic Bracing, Sway Control & Structural Coordinationfield-polished — audit route

Do not move diagonal braces or restraint hardware because they are in the way. First identify whether it is a hanger, brace, restraint, or structural attachment.

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Field checklist

Look for diagonal members, cables, clamps, anchors, or restraint labels.
Do not loosen or relocate it.
Photo the brace and the conflict.
Ask what is support versus restraint before touching it.

Ask foreman

Is this diagonal piece a seismic/sway brace or just part of the hanger? I do not want to move something engineered.

Do not

Do not treat diagonal brace hardware like ordinary hanger material.

Why it matters

A hanger holds weight; a brace controls movement. They are not the same thing.

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