809-04 uses the word "components" instead of
"equipment").
a.
Equipment in Seismic Design Categories A and B.
b. Equipment in Seismic Design Category C when
the importance factor is equal to 1.0.
c. Equipment in Seismic Design Categories D, E,
and F that are mounted at 1.2 m (4 feet) or less
above a floor level and weigh 1780 N (400 lbs) or
less and are not critical to the continued operation
of the structure.
d. Equipment in Seismic Design Categories C, D,
E, and F weighing 95 N (20 lbs) or less or
distribution systems weighing 7 N/m (5 lb/ft) or
less.
This section can be used for bracing details of
medical equipment by editing the specification
accordingly.
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1.1
REFERENCES
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NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in
project specifications need not be more current than
provided by the latest guide specification. Use of
SpecsIntact automated reference checking is
recommended for projects based on older guide
specifications.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(SMACNA)
SMACNA Seismic Restraint Mnl
(1998, 2nd Ed) Seismic Restraint Manual:
Guidelines for Mechanical Systems
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
TI 809-04
(1998)
Seismic Design for Buildings
1.2
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.2.1
General Requirements
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NOTE: Designer should verify that specified details
do not interfere with the performance of the
cathodic protection system (when used) or of the
vibration isolation systems.
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