When you are looking to protect your fire sprinkler system during a seismic event, seismic bracing is essential. While many have looked to rigid bracing as a solution, Loos Seismic has a better alternative with cable bracing. Our cable bracing is a one-to-one switch from rigid bracing with the exact same steps in terms of design and parameters.
How to Switch to Cable Bracing?
At Loos Seismic Bracing, we offer an Engineer’s Tools free calculator. The tool helps you setup your project by creating a bill of materials and will give you your NFPA-13 Seismic Bracing Calculation form. The switch away from rigid bracing will require less materials for a job and will be an inherently less expensive option. While both types of bracing achieve the same outcome of protecting your fire sprinkler system, cable bracing is a much easier to install option.
Benefits of Cable Bracing:
Even though the switch to cable from rigid is seamless, some choose not to switch because they do not know the benefits of cable. Cable bracing is much smaller in size than rigid bracing and requires less workers to install the product at job sites. Rigid bracing requires different pipe sizes and various hardware fittings. However, cable bracing comes in 250 ft spools, meaning that you do not need multiple sizes or attachment fittings to complete seismic bracing installations.
How Do I Install Seismic Bracing Cable?
We provide design guides and detailed how-to videos on our website to assist you with the installation process. Our seismic cable is fully code compliant, meaning that if you carefully follow installation instructions you will meet all standards required in your building inspections.
If you want to find out more about switching to cable bracing, check out our Engineer’s Tools free calculator here. Alternatively, if you have any questions, our team is happy to help! Reach out to us by email at sales@loosnaples.com or by phone at 1-800-321-LOOS (5667).