Why am I required to install a bracket for my window AC unit?

Question

Why am I required to install a bracket for my window air conditioning (AC) unit?

Answer

If you have installed a window AC unit, the HOA insurance carriers are now requiring these units to be secured with a safety bracket to prevent the unit from falling and potentially causing damage/injury to anything below. This requirement comes directly from the HAO insurance carrier and the HOA can/will lose its insurance policy if we do not enforce these provisions. The brackets can be found at any home supply store or even amazon. An example bracket and a few links are below.

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/CAT-SO-RICH-Conditioner-Universal/dp/B0B2X4R2NQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=window+ac+bracket&qid=1689618123&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Home Depot

https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-Safe-Universal-Heavy-Duty-Air-Conditioner-Support-AC-160/100123126