Sealed Anchorage Calcs. Fast. By a PE + SE in Your State.
Equipment anchorage is one of the most common reasons plan check stops. Generators, switchgear, server racks, mechanical equipment — everything that gets bolted to the structure or pad needs ASCE 7-compliant calcs sealed by a PE/SE in the state where the equipment is installed. Generic vendor calcs aren't enough; the AHJ wants a state-licensed seal.
We turn equipment anchorage calc packages around in days, not weeks. Send the cut sheet, weights, mounting details, and site SDS/SD1 — we'll return sealed calcs and details ready for permit submittal and the equipment installer.
Single-item turnaround
3–5 Days
Code
ASCE 7-22
Licensed in
5 States
Anchorage type
Cast + Post
Equipment We Design Anchorage For
From a single rooftop fan to an entire datacenter equipment package — sealed calcs and details, every item.
Power Equipment
Generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, battery cabinets, ATS, paralleling switchgear, fuel tanks, and PDUs. Pad, floor, and rooftop applications.
IT & Server Equipment
Server racks, network cabinets, in-row coolers, PDUs, and structured cabling supports. Flat-floor and raised-floor installations. See server rack seismic page for detail.
Mechanical Equipment
Chillers, boilers, water heaters, pumps, fans, condensers, AHU/RTU, CRAH/CRAC units, fire pumps, and rooftop mechanical. Vibration isolation and seismic restraint coordination.
Architectural Components
Suspended ceilings, access floors, partition walls, parapets, signage, and other nonstructural components requiring ASCE 7 anchorage.
Storage & Process
Industrial racking, conveyors, process tanks, pressure vessels, fuel storage, and chemical containment. SHA-compliant racking and material handling.
Special / One-Off
Telescopes, scientific instruments, art installations, custom equipment with no standard mounting. We'll engineer it from the cut sheet.
Have an equipment cut sheet ready?
Send the cut sheet, weights, and project SDS/SD1. Sealed anchorage calcs in 3–5 business days for single items.
What You Get
Sealed Calculation Package
Full ASCE 7 calc package — Fp determination, anchor design, base plate / mounting bracket sizing, and overturning checks. Sealed by a PE/SE licensed in the state your project sits in.
Anchorage Details / Drawings
Drawing-level details showing anchor type, embed depth, edge distance, base plate dimensions, weld sizes, and any required reinforcement. Ready for the equipment installer and the AHJ.
Letter of Opinion (When Needed)
Some AHJs and special inspectors want a sealed letter rather than a full calc package — particularly for generic equipment lines or vendor-supplied installations. We provide either format.
Special Inspection Coordination
When post-installed anchors require torque checks, embed verification, or pull tests, we coordinate with the special inspector and provide inspection report letters as needed.
PE + SE
Dual Licensed Engineers
5 States
NV, CA, AZ, UT, IA
ASCE 7-22
Current Code
3–5 Days
Single-Item Turnaround
Equipment Anchorage — FAQ
What is equipment anchorage engineering?
The structural design of fasteners, supports, and bracing that secure equipment to a building structure under seismic, wind, and operational loads. ASCE 7 requires anchorage calcs for nearly all permanently installed equipment above weight or importance thresholds.
What equipment do you handle anchorage for?
Generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, server racks, PDUs, CRAH/CRAC, chillers, boilers, water heaters, pumps, fans, condensers, ATS, fire pumps, control panels, fuel tanks, and rooftop mechanical.
Which code edition do you design to?
Whichever ASCE 7 edition your AHJ enforces — 7-10, 7-16, or 7-22. ASCE 7-22 (referenced by IBC 2024) updated nonstructural component provisions including importance factors and overstrength.
How fast can you turn around equipment anchorage calcs?
Single-item packages within 3–5 business days from receiving the cut sheet, weight, mounting details, and site SDS/SD1. Larger packages scale accordingly.
Do you handle special inspection coordination?
Yes. We provide calc packages, sealed drawings, anchorage details, coordinate with special inspectors for post-installed anchor verification, and provide letters of opinion or inspection reports as needed.
Related Services
Same team. Same fixed-price model. Same turnaround.
Datacenter Anchorage
Full datacenter equipment scope — server racks, generators, mechanical, switchgear. Comprehensive package work.
See Scope →
Server Rack Seismic
Server rack-specific seismic calculations. Flat-floor, raised-floor, and special applications.
See Scope →
Commercial Engineering
Tilt-up, retail, office, and warehouse. Typical permits in 4–6 weeks.
See Scope →
Get Your Equipment Anchorage Sealed — In Days
Send us the equipment cut sheet, weights, and project SDS/SD1. We'll return a fixed-price quote in 24–48 hours and sealed calcs in 3–5 business days for single items.
Email info@pe-se.com or call (775) 323-6633