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What do I do when brace fasteners not tightened or inspected?

Seismic Bracing, Sway Control & Structural CoordinationHigh-risk starter answer — foreman/qualified-person verification required

Loose or unverified brace fasteners are a stop-and-report item. Tight-looking hardware is not the same as verified hardware.

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Field checklist

Check whether hardware was installed per the approved detail.
Do not guess torque, anchor embedment, or fastener substitution.
Mark and photo the fastener condition for foreman/qualified verification.

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Do not

Do not modify or copy bracing/rigging from another area just because it looks similar.

Why it matters

Brace fasteners are part of the engineered restraint path, not just ordinary sheet metal screws.

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