TOLCO Fig. 131 seismic brace attachment for wooden joist

TOLCO Fig. 131 seismic structural brace attachment  for wooden joist construction applications

Installers now have one standardized installation for UL approved seismic bracing attachment for wooden joist construction – Eaton’s TOLCO Fig. 131.   

The Fig. 131 solution helps reduce complexity, speeds installation and can negate the need for special training. 

Plus, one SKU / size accommodates many, so there are fewer parts to order, stock and install.

• Design allows for a secure, positive connection with only two holes in the wooden structure (joist)
• Break-off nut design helps assure verification of proper installation torque (min. 50 ft-lbs.)
• Features installation stamp mark to help with proper installation orientation
• Back plate can be used for marking drill holes in the joist web
• Larger plates help distribute load over a larger surface of the joist web to help avoid damage and strain on wood joists
• Offset allows for use with wider joists
• Carriage bolts help enable to use single impact socket to tighten
• Flange nut included for superior hold and attachment of Fig. 980 and Fig. 909
• Can be attached on either side of joist at any height

• UL Listed; UL 203A
• Rated for 700 lbs. load
• Patent pending design

• Commercial buildings
• Multi-tenant buildings 
• Small to medium commercial fire protection
• Plumbing applications where wooden joists require seismic bracing.

• Accommodates Fig. 980 and Fig. 909 transitional attachments (Link to pages with this information)
• Can attach to wooden I-joist − 3/8" and 7/16" thick web; 91/2" to 16" height; 13/4" to 31/2" flange width; 11/8" to 11/2" flange depth 
• Works with joist of oriented stranded board (OSB) web, solid and/or laminated veneer lumber (LVL) flange types (It is recommended to use this attachment with APA approved wooden structures
• It can support pipes up to 4" NPS.
• Approx. Wt./100 : 472 lbs. (214.1kg)