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What do I do when installing brace without approved detail?

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

Do not install or copy a seismic brace without the approved project detail. A brace from another area or another job is not automatically acceptable.

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Field checklist

Find the exact approved brace/detail callout.
Verify attachment point, brace direction, hardware, and angle against the detail.
Ask for the missing detail sheet if it is not in your set.

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Do not

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

Why it matters

Seismic bracing depends on project-specific load path, structure, hardware, and inspection requirements.

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