Purpose To secure piping. Caution Secure ALL pipes that are used for fire protection systems. When anchoring to post-tensioned slab, locate and avoid reinforcing. Recommendation Install pipe brackets as indicated […]

Purpose To secure suspended air conditioning units. Caution When anchoring to post-tensioned slab, locate and avoid reinforcing. Recommendation Strengthen the existing supports with angle brace. Supplies Required Angle—1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ […]

Purpose To brace the space heaters. Recommendation Install angles and flexible pipe connections. Supplies Required Angle—1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 1/8″ U-bolts—if applicable (see Piping section) Flexible gas line—if applicable Sheet […]

Purpose To secure rooftop mechanical units. Caution When anchoring to post-tensioned slab, locate and avoid reinforcing. Recommendation Install clips and blocking. Supplies Required Clips, Z and L—1/8″ thick Lag bolts—3/8″ […]

Purpose To secure unit or duct to roof. Recommendation Install metal straps; brace unit supports Supplies Required Metal straps (18 gage x 2″) Sheet metal screws—No. 10 x 3/4″ Angle—1-1/2″ […]

Purpose To secure doors and door frames. Recommendation Install latches or automatic door closers. Caution Free-swinging doors may cause injuries during an earthquake. Supplies Required Mechanical latches Automatic door closers […]

Purpose To secure computer equipment on an access floor. Note Seek engineering assistance for the design of the tether spring. Typical equipment to tether: Disk drive controllers Disk drives High […]

Purpose To secure computer equipment on an access floor. Caution Verify that internal components have low vulnerability to vibrating motion. If internal components require vibration isolation, provide motion isolators in […]

Purpose To secure computer equipment and other furniture and equipment located on the raised access floors. Note Typical equipment to anchor or brace: Main frame Processors Power distribution unit Coolant […]

Purpose To secure cable trays. Recommendation Strengthen existing supports with angles that are welded and braced. Supplies Required Angle—1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 1/4″ Sheet metal screws—No. 10 x 3/4″ Installation […]