# Anti-Tip Brackets for Freestanding Ranges article. Please proof. **URL:** \ **Category:** General Inspection Discussion\ **Created:** [June 1, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211 "2009-06-01T23:39:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/1 "2009-06-01T23:39:28Z")
[http://www.nachi.org/anti-tip.htm](http://www.nachi.org/anti-tip.htm) ---
**Author:** ![rmaday](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmaday/32/581_2.png) [@rmaday](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmaday)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/2 "2009-06-02T00:02:31Z")
\*Manufacturers’ instructions, too, **insist** that anti-tip brackets provided be installed… \* _In summary, ranges are susceptible to tipping if they are not equipped with anti-tip brackets. Inspectors should **know how to confirm that these safety devices are present.** _ * * * Insist? or Require? Also, we should report if they are absent. Great article, the above is splitting hairs more than anything. :mrgreen: ---
**Author:** ![bhartley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bhartley/32/1448_2.png) [@bhartley](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bhartley)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/3 "2009-06-02T00:06:36Z")
I agree. ---
**Author:** ![gfarnsworth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gfarnsworth/32/179646_2.png) [@gfarnsworth](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gfarnsworth)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/4 "2009-06-02T01:19:30Z")
Appliances excluded from Kansas home inspections per state law. Other states, too? SOP’s? ---
**Author:** ![bkelly2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bkelly2/32/58257_2.png) [@bkelly2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bkelly2)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/5 "2009-06-02T01:25:13Z")
> [@rmaday](#): > > _Manufacturers’ instructions, too, **insist** that anti-tip brackets provided be installed…_ > > _In summary, ranges are susceptible to tipping if they are not equipped with anti-tip brackets. Inspectors should **know how to confirm that these safety devices are present.** _ > > Insist? or Require? > > **Also, we should report if they are absent**. > > Great article, the above is splitting hairs more than anything. :mrgreen: Yes. ---
**Author:** ![bkelly2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bkelly2/32/58257_2.png) [@bkelly2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bkelly2)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/6 "2009-06-02T01:27:50Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > [http://www.nachi.org/anti-tip.htm](http://www.nachi.org/anti-tip.htm) Anti-tip brackets are **metal clamps** designed to prevent freestanding ranges from tipping. They are normally attached to a rear leg of the range or screwed into the wall behind the range, and are included in all installation kits. A unit that is not equipped with these devices may tip over if enough weight is applied to its open door, such as that from a large Thanksgiving turkey, or even a small child. A falling range can crush, scald, or burn anyone caught beneath. No they are not metal clamps they are Brackets I beileve the word range should be used in place of the word unit. Overall great article Nick. :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: ---
**Author:** ![fcarrio](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/fcarrio/32/1571_2.png) [@fcarrio](https://forum.nachi.org/u/fcarrio)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/7 "2009-06-02T12:26:20Z")
> [@gromicko](#): > > [http://www.nachi.org/anti-tip.htm](http://www.nachi.org/anti-tip.htm) A unit that is not equipped with these devices may tip over if enough weight is applied to its open door, such as that from a large Thanksgiving turkey, _or even “from the weight of” a small child_. Good job Nick!😛 ---
**Author:** ![rlondon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/87869e/32.png) [@rlondon](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rlondon)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/8 "2009-06-02T14:53:20Z")
thanks guys ---
**Author:** ![charper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/charper/32/72_2.png) [@charper](https://forum.nachi.org/u/charper)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/9 "2009-06-03T00:38:50Z")
I remember reading, sometime back about a “class action” suit against range manufacturers and “anti-tip” devices. I’m looking now to try and find the article. If I do I will post here. ---
**Author:** ![mlarson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mlarson/32/89225_2.png) [@mlarson](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mlarson)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/10 "2009-06-03T00:39:59Z")
[http://searsrangesettlement.com/](http://searsrangesettlement.com/) [http://www.schmidtandclark.com/Stove-Tipping/](http://www.schmidtandclark.com/Stove-Tipping/) ---
**Author:** ![charper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/charper/32/72_2.png) [@charper](https://forum.nachi.org/u/charper)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2009, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/11 "2009-06-03T00:55:04Z")
Thanks Michael. ---
**Author:** ![jwickline](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bb73d2/32.png) [@jwickline](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jwickline)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/12 "2009-06-05T21:47:30Z")
Great article Nick I have noted this Safety concern numerous times over the last few years. One concern I have observed is brackets that are secured to the back wall, but not secured to the floor, especially if the flooring is tile or on a concrete slab. Make sure to verify this. John M. Wickline JW Home Inspections, Inc. Hilton Head, SC [JWInspect.com](http://jwinspect.com) ---
**Author:** ![kleonard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kleonard/32/170953_2.png) [@kleonard](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kleonard)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/anti-tip-brackets-for-freestanding-ranges-article-please-proof/39211/13 "2009-06-05T23:01:47Z")
Great job Nick, Here is the note that I put in all my reports for free standing ranges that don’t have the anti-tip brackets. It recommended to install an “Anti-tip” bracket to the back side of the oven to prevent “tipping” of the unit as a safety feature. While it may seem unlikely, ovens can tip over and cause serious accidents, especially when children are involved. Also, If not already equipped, it is recommended to install a safety latch or locking mechanism to the oven door to prevent children from opening it.