Freestanding cabinets can topple over in a seismic event.  Attaching cabinets to the walls and floors can help prevent damage to them and their contents.

• Floors
  • Use L-brackets or Z-brackets
  • Attach with No. 8 or larger machine screws with nuts and washers.
  • For wood floors:
    • Use 3-inch No. 8 wood screws
    • Attach the screws, penetrating the wood for the most secure connection
  • For concrete floors:
    • Pre-drill holes
    • Insert plastic anchors
    • Attach in 3-inch long No. 8 or larger screws or consider using 3/16-inch diameter or larger masonry screws.
      
• Walls
  • Use L-brackets or Z-brackets
  • For wood stud walls:
    • Use 3-inch No. 8 wood screws
      • Locate the stud
      • Attach the screws, penetrating the wood for the most secure connection
        
    • For stone or masonry walls
      • Pre-drill holes
      • Insert plastic anchors
      • Attach in 3-inch No. 8 or larger screws or consider using 3/16-inch diameter or larger masonry screws
        
• Attach cabinets together
  • Use steel straps to tie tops together for a more stable configuration
  • Attach using No. 8 or larger machine screws with nuts and washers