Static field route #704

What do I do when bracing installed after duct is already misaligned?

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

Do not move seismic/sway bracing casually: bracing installed after duct is already misaligned.

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Field checklist

Identify whether you are looking at a hanger, brace, restraint, anchor, insert, structural member, rigging gear, or crane/lift-day zone.
Verify duct alignment, hanger load, and brace location before final tightening.

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Do not

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

Why it matters

OSHA 1926.1425 keeping clear of load; OSHA 1926.1428 signal person qualifications; OSHA 1926.251 rigging equipment; SMACNA/project bracing details where applicable

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