Do storage cabinets need seismic protection in earthquake-prone areas?

In earthquake-prone regions (western United States, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, and internationally), storage cabinets should have seismic-rated anti-tip anchoring that meets IBC seismic provisions and local building department requirements. This typically means wall-anchoring the top of the cabinet to a wall stud using a seismic anchor strap rated for the cabinet's contents weight. Some jurisdictions (particularly California) require OSHPD-approved or ASCE 7 seismic compliance documentation for furniture in certain occupancies (healthcare, essential facilities). For standard commercial offices in low-to-moderate seismic zones, basic anti-tip anchoring is the minimum best practice. OfficeFurniture2go.com's storage cabinets include anti-tip anchor provisions — call 1-800-460-0858 for seismic anchoring guidance.