For systems and equipment in buildings that have a
performance objective higher than life-safety, the
designer should show a "G" classification for the
items under SD-02 Shop Drawings in the SUBMITTALS
paragraph. The Engineer of Record (EOR) should
review the details of these essential systems and
assess their impact on the structural supporting
system of the essential building.
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The requirements for seismic protection measures described in this section
shall be applied to the mechanical equipment and systems listed below.
Structural requirements shall be in accordance with Section 13080 SEISMIC
PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT.
1.2.2
Mechanical Equipment
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NOTE: The designer must ensure that the list below
includes all mechanical items to be braced. Delete
the items which are not part of the project and add
items which are not included in the list.
For equipment and systems in buildings with a
performance objective greater than life-safety, the
designer should provide two separate lists of
equipment and systems: 1) Items that are essential
to the higher level of post-earthquake performance,
and 2) Items that are not essential but are
necessary to provide a life-safety level of
earthquake protection.
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Mechanical equipment to be seismically protected shall include the
following items to the extent required on the drawings or in other sections
of these specifications:
Storage Tanks for Oil and Water
Water Heaters
Steam, Water, Oil and Gas Piping
Expansion Air Separator Tanks
Valves and Fittings for Piping
Steam-fed Kitchen Appliances
Water Chiller Units
Thermal Storage Units
Refrigerant Piping
Air Handling Units
Pumps with Motors
Lab Scrubbers
Large Commercial Dryers
Gas Dryers
Ducts
Flash Tanks
Unit Heaters
Accumulator Tank
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1.2.3
Mechanical Systems
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NOTE: The designer must ensure that the list below
includes all piping and mechanical systems which are
to be installed or modified. Delete the items which
are not part of the project and add items which are
not included in the list.
SECTION 15070A
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