01 · MEP Equipment
ASCE 7 §13.6
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
Rooftop units, generators, transformers, chillers, switchgear, fire pumps, and distribution. Designed per ASCE 7 Chapter 13 with engineered attachment to structure.
ASCE 7 Chapter 13 · OSHPD / DSA / Industrial
Anchorage Design and Non-Structural Bracing.
PE-stamped seismic anchorage and bracing for equipment, partitions, ceilings, racks, and specialty systems. Compliant with ASCE 7 Ch. 13, OSHPD / HCAI for healthcare, and DSA for schools.
What We Anchor & Brace
Non-structural failures cause most operational losses.
Buildings stand; equipment falls. Code-compliant anchorage protects the value inside the building — and life-safety with it.
02 · Architectural
ASCE 7 §13.5
Partitions, Ceilings, Façades
Heavy partition bracing, suspended ceiling lateral support, cladding and veneer anchorage. Includes hospital and school overrides where they apply.
03 · Storage Racks
RMI / ANSI MH16.1
Industrial Storage & Racking
Pallet racks, cantilever racks, and mezzanine systems engineered to RMI / ANSI MH16.1 and the IBC seismic provisions. Important for distribution centers and big-box retail.
04 · Specialty
Mission-Critical
Data Centers & Healthcare
Raised floors, server cabinets, UPS rooms, MRI / imaging equipment, lab benches. Continuity of operations is the design driver, not just life safety.
By Facility Type
Different codes, same engineering desk.
Healthcare, schools, and industrial facilities each operate under their own seismic regime. We've worked through each.
Healthcare — OSHPD / HCAI
Hospital Building Safety Board / HCAI review submittals, including non-structural performance categories and the OSPD pre-approval (OPM) framework.
Schools — DSA
Division of the State Architect submittals for K-12 and community college projects, including suspended-ceiling and partition bracing.
Data Centers
High-importance-factor designs for equipment, raised floors, and UPS infrastructure where downtime cost exceeds construction cost.
Industrial & Distribution
Pallet rack engineering, process-equipment anchorage, and ammonia / hazardous-materials anchorage where Cal/OSHA and CalARP overlap with seismic code.
Process
Equipment list to stamped drawings.
Typical anchorage scopes turn fast once we have an equipment schedule and structural drawings.
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Equipment Schedule & Site Conditions
Equipment list with weights, dimensions, and operating connections. Structural drawings or as-built documentation of the supporting structure.
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Demand & Capacity Analysis
Seismic demands per ASCE 7 Ch. 13. Anchor and attachment capacities verified against substrate (concrete, steel, wood) per the applicable design code.
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Anchorage / Bracing Details
PE-stamped details for each equipment type, with cross-references to the equipment schedule. Includes special-inspection callouts where required.
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Permit & Inspection Support
Plan-check response, RFIs during installation, and final inspection sign-off. Special-inspection coordination handled directly with the inspector of record.
FAQ
Common questions.
When is anchorage design required?
Per ASCE 7 Chapter 13, most non-structural components in new construction and major renovation require engineered anchorage. Healthcare and schools have additional triggers. When in doubt, scope it.
Can the equipment vendor provide stamped details?
Vendors typically provide generic anchorage details that may not match your specific structure or jurisdiction. Site-specific PE-stamped details are usually required for plan check.
How fast can this turn?
Simple anchorage scopes (single piece of rooftop equipment, generator pad) can turn in 1–2 weeks. Full data center or healthcare submittals scale with equipment count.
Do you handle OSHPD / HCAI submittals?
Yes. Healthcare anchorage and bracing submittals through HCAI (formerly OSHPD) are a regular part of the practice.
Across the H2 Seismic Pro Practice