Seismic Building Code Review (D2)
The second chapter (D2) addresses various Building Codes and details of their
requirements. Every attempt has been made in this section to weed out portions
of the various codes that are not appropriate for the restraint of non-structural
components and mechanical equipment and to convert the remainder of the language
into something that can be more easily understood.
This chapter will be of interest to designers, specifiers, estimators and
others who are looking to identify areas where seismic restraint is or is
not required.
- Kinetics Guide To Understanding International Building Code (IBC) Seismic for MEP (D2.1)
- Kinetics Guide for design professionals, contractors, and building officials
responsible for the MEP, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, with the
information and guidance required to ensure that the seismic restraints
required for a specific project are selected and/or designed, and installed
in accordance with the provisions of the 2006, 2003 and 2000 IBC code.
Pipe
Restraint Requirements (IBC) (D2.2)- Pipe restraint requirements as defined by the IBC code are addressed in
detail in this document. This does not include any sizing or installation
guidance. It simply defines those pipes that require restraints and those
that for one reason or another, can be exempted from this requirement.
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Duct
Restraint Requirements (IBC) (D2.3)
- Duct restraint requirements as defined by the IBC code are addressed in
detail in this document. Again it does not include any sizing or installation
guidance. It simply defines those ducts that require restraints and those
that for one reason or another, can be exempted from this requirement.
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Evaluating
Seismic Requirements in Specs (D2.8)
- This paper addresses the IBC, UBC, SBC, BOCA and TI-809-04 Requirements.
It is an overview document intended to offer insight to estimators and others
interested in roughly determining what componentry may be needed to meet
Seismic requirements for particular Projects.
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Other
Referenced Standards (OSHPD, VISCMA, SMACNA) (D2.10)
- An overview of other commonly identified standards and design guides are
referenced in this paper. These are discussed without going into significant
detail on any of them, but do offer the reader some other references and
points of view.
