Serving Texas Statewide
Seismic Engineer in Texas
ASCE 7-22 nonstructural anchorage, wind+seismic bracing, special seismic certification, and AC156 shake table testing — for Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and statewide hospitals, data centers, and critical facilities. Stamped by licensed PE/SE engineers.
Licensed Seismic & Structural Engineers for Texas Projects
From our office in Arcadia, CA we support manufacturers, mechanical contractors, design-build teams, and facility owners across Texas on the seismic compliance work that's hardest to get right: nonstructural anchorage to ASCE 7-22, wind+seismic bracing, IBC special seismic certification, and AC156-conforming shake table testing.
PE/SE-stamped seismic and wind anchorage calculations to ASCE 7-22 Chapter 13 for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment installed at Texas hospitals, data centers, industrial plants, and critical facilities.
IBC §1705.13 / ASCE 7-22 §13.2.2 special seismic certification for equipment and components that must remain operational after a seismic event. Test plan oversight for ICC-ES AC156 shake-table programs.
Test plan development, AC156 RRS calculations, and witness/peer-review services at independent testing labs. Reports formatted for IBC special seismic certification submittals nationwide.
Walkthrough assessments and prioritized mitigation reports for existing Texas facilities — schools, healthcare, data centers, and government buildings — using the FEMA E-74 framework.
Built for Texas Code Authorities & Project Types
Texas projects sit at the intersection of the International Building Code (as adopted by TDLR and local jurisdictions), wind design requirements, and (for healthcare) Texas Department of State Health Services expectations. Our deliverables are formatted to clear plan check the first time.
Code authorities we work with
- • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- • Texas Department of State Health Services (healthcare facilities)
- • City of Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio plan review
- • Harris County, Travis County, Bexar County, Tarrant County
- • Local jurisdiction plan review for schools and public buildings
Typical Texas project types
- • Hospital MEP equipment anchorage & special seismic certification
- • Data center battery, UPS, switchgear, and CRAC anchorage
- • Industrial control buildings and emergency-power equipment
- • High-rise office tenant improvement seismic restraints
- • Distribution system bracing (piping, ductwork, conduit, cable tray)
- • Existing-facility FEMA E-74 nonstructural risk assessments
Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Seismic Engineering
Do you handle Texas hospital and medical facility projects?+
Yes. Texas healthcare projects use IBC §1705.13 and ASCE 7-22 Chapter 13 for nonstructural seismic certification, reviewed by local plan review and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) where applicable. We provide PE/SE-stamped anchorage, bracing, and special seismic certification packages formatted for Texas jurisdictions.
Can you design for both wind and seismic in Texas?+
Yes. Much of Texas is wind-governed for exterior equipment, but seismic still controls anchorage and bracing for interior nonstructural components in Risk Category III/IV facilities. We check both load cases per ASCE 7-22 Chapters 13 and 29, and design anchors per ACI 318-19 Chapter 17 with the appropriate Ω₀ amplification.
What ASCE code edition do you design to in Texas?+
Texas adopts the IBC / ASCE 7-22 through the Texas Administrative Code and local amendments. All our nonstructural anchorage and component design for Texas projects follows ASCE 7-22 Chapter 13 (with Chapter 15 for non-building structures where applicable), including the updated H_f, R_μ, C_AR, and Ω₀ provisions.
Do you work across all major Texas markets?+
Yes. We serve Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi, and the Permian Basin. Our Arcadia, CA office coordinates remotely and travels to project sites and testing labs as needed.
How quickly can you turn around an anchorage calculation package?+
Standard equipment anchorage packages typically turn around in 5–10 business days. Rush turnarounds are available for urgent Texas submittals — contact us with the equipment cut sheets, anchor substrate, and required Sds/Ip and we'll quote a schedule.
Ready to talk about your Texas project?
Send us your equipment cut sheets, project location, and required SDS / Ip. You'll get a scope, fee, and schedule from a licensed engineer — typically within one business day.
Office: 150 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 · (626) 698-0784
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