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Installing Seismic Restraints for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

COURSE NO: S01-305I
PDH CREDIT: 1
COURSE PROVIDER: Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP
Installing Seismic Restraints for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH interactive presentation provides information on the installation of different types of seismic restraints for mechanical and electrical equipment.

Seismic restraints are special devices that can be installed to buildings to minimize earthquake damage. These devices can be mechanical or electrical and include isolation systems, roof attachments, cable or strut attachments, and steel shapes.


This course shows equipment installers how to attach mechanical equipment to a building to minimize earthquake damage. Many attachment examples are presented, to include anchoring and the use of special devices such as seismic restraint devices.


This 1 PDH online interactive presentation is applicable to structural engineers and all professionals who are interested in protecting their mechanical and electrical equipment from seismic damage.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education interactive course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Identifying mechanical and electrical equipment and selecting the appropriate method for its installation
  • Familiarizing with the different types of attachments
  • Familiarizing with the various types of anchors
  • Understanding the different methods of supporting control panels and attaching lighting fixtures
  • Understanding the various methods of attaching HVAC equipment to residential structures
  • Learning how to design housekeeping pads for seismic measures
Course Document
For this course, you will need to go through the interactive presentation "Installing Seismic Restraints for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment". To access the presentation, you will need to log in or register and purchase the course. Following the course purchase, please click on the link provided in your account to view the presentation. The duration of this presentation is approximately 49 minutes.
This particular course document is accessible only after purchase.

Course Quiz
Once you finish watching the PDH interactive presentation, you will be redirected to your account to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit. The quiz will be based on this interactive presentation
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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