Bolted Diagonal Bridging

Whenever bolted diagonal bridging is required, it must follow these guidelines:

• The bridging must be indicated on the erection drawing.
• The erection drawing is the final word on the proper placement of the bridging. Deviations from the drawing's bridging placement are prohibited.
• Shop-installed bridging clips or their equivalent must be used where the bridging connects to the joist.
• When two bridging pieces are connected to a shared bolt, the nut that secures the first piece must not be removed while the second is being attached.
• To prevent tripping hazards, bridging attachments must not protrude above the top chord of the joist.

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