Static field route #879

What do I do when wrong anchor length for substrate?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

Anchor length/type must match the approved detail and substrate. Concrete, deck, steel, and wood are not interchangeable.

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Field checklist

Identify the substrate.
Find approved anchor/detail.
Use the required bit/depth/method.
Check edge distance/no-drill concerns.
Ask before substituting anchors.

Ask foreman

What anchor type/length/detail is approved for this substrate?

Do not

Do not install whatever anchor length is in the box because it fits the hole.

Why it matters

Wrong anchors can look installed while the support is not actually acceptable.

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