To additional structural steel shapes attached to the wall

Equipment attaches to the wall with additional structural steel shapes and bolts. Shapes may be welded. These steel shapes are attached to the building using concrete anchors, or masonry anchors.

Figures 125 to 127 show how straps, angles and struts can be used for attachment to a wall. Angles and strut must accommodate wall construction attachment points and obstructions. Figure 158 shows a strut attachment for equipment.

A versatile attachment is an angle welded to a base plate, as shown in Figure 126. This can be used for inline piping specialties or for equipment. Two supports on each side of equipment may be required. Rigid connection with rods and cables supported from the building structure above is optional.

Water heaters or water tanks may be attached to the wall with a simple strap arrangement, as shown in Figure 127.

Step 1: Determine the anchor locations

Find studs in drywall. Use measurements and construction drawings to lay out the bolt hole pattern and mark the anchor locations.

Step 2: Install anchors

If anchoring to concrete, install post-installed anchors.

Step 3: Move equipment into place and bolt to frame

You may drill additional holes into the equipment assembly or building steel beams as shown on construction drawings or the manufacturer’s instructions.

New holes cannot be oversized or oval in shape. Repair oversized holes as shown in Figure 70.

Piping, ductwork, and raceways may be connected.