Static field route #220

What do I do when not verifying seismic category/importance factor with foreman?

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

Seismic category and importance factor are design/engineering items. Do not use a low-seismic or wrong-project detail because it looks close.

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Field checklist

Verify the project-specific seismic/restraint submittal or detail.
Compare hardware, spacing, angle, and attachment to the current project requirement.
If the detail appears to come from another job or seismic category, stop and escalate before install.

Ask foreman

This detail looks like it may be from another project/seismic category. Can we verify the project-specific seismic submittal before I install it?

Do not

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

Why it matters

Seismic design category affects brace/hardware/detail requirements. Wrong-project details can fail inspection and create life-safety problems.

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