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Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1
 Purpose
1.1 Intended Audience
1.1 Regional Applicability
1.1 Limitations
1.1 Acknowledgements
Chapter 2 BEHAVIOR OF NONSTRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
2.1 Definitions
2.1.1 Structural Components
2.1.2 Nonstructural Components
2.1.3 Relative Costs
2.2 Causes of Nonstructural Components
2.2.1 Inertial Forces
2.2.2 Building Deformations
2.2.3 Building Separations
2.2.4 Nonstructural Interaction
2.3 Extent of Nonstructural Damage
2.4 Importance of Nonstructural Damage
2.4.1 Life Safety (LS)
2.4.2 Property Loss (PL)
2.4.3 Functional Loss (FL)
2.5 Common Types of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage
2.5.1 Life Safety
2.5.2 Property Loss
2.5.3 Functional Loss
Chapter 3 SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR EXISTING BUILDING
3.1 Survey of Nonstructural Components
3.1.1 Survey Forms
3.2 Estimating Seismic Risk
3.2.1 Estimating Seismic Shaking Intensity
3.2.2 Estimating Seismic Risk Rating
3.2.3 Assigning Priority Ratings
3.2.4 Application of Nonstructural Guidelines
Chapter 4 NONSTRUCTURAL RISK REDUCTION FOR EXISTING BUILDING
4.1 Program Objectives and Scope
4.1.1 Voluntary vs. Mandatory Risk Reduction
4.1.2 Performance-Based Design Concepts
4.1.3 Legal Considerations
4.3 Project Planning and Implementation Strategies.
4.3.1 Integration with Maintenance Programs
4.3.2 Integration with Remodeling
4.3.3 Phased or Incremental Upgrading
4.3.4 Integration with Purchasing
4.4 Responsibility and Program Management
4.4.1 Responsibility
4.4.2 Sustaining Protection
4.4.3 Program Evaluation
4.5 Cost Benchmarks-Examples
4.5.1 Example 1 – Manufacturing Facility
4.5.2 Example 2 – School district
4.5.3 Example 3 – California Hospital
Chapter 5 NONSTRUCTURAL RISK REDUCTION FOR NEW BUILDINGS
5.1 Program Objectives and Scope
5.1.1 Voluntary vs. Mandatory Risk Reduction
5.1.2 Performance-Based Design Concepts
5.2 Design Considerations
5.3 Building Code Requirements
5.3.1 2012 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC 2012)
5.3.2 Enforcement of Code Requirements
5.3.3 Requirements for Contents
5.3.4 Other Standards and Protocols
5.3.5 Validation and Refinement of Code Requirements
5.4 Responsibility and Project Management
5.4.1 Example: Responsibility Matrix
5.4.2 Example: Seismic Code Block, Saint Louis County, Missouri
   
Subcategory Example Component Type Type of Detail
SECTION 6.3 ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS
6.3.1 Exterior Wall Components
6.3.1.1 Adhered veneer ER
6.3.1.2 Anchored veneer ER
6.3.1.3 Prefabricated panels ER
6.3.1.4 Glazed exterior wall system ER
6.3.1.5 Glass Blocks ER
6.3.2 Interior Partitions
6.3.2.1 Heavy ER
6.3.2.2 Light ER
6.3.2.3 Glazed ER
6.3.3 Interior Veneers
6.3.3.1 Stone and Tile ER
6.3.4 Ceilings
6.3.4.1 Suspended lay-in tile ceiling systems PR
6.3.4.2 Ceilings applied directly to structure NE
6.3.4.3 Suspended heavy ceilings PR
6.3.5 Parapets and Appendages
6.3.5.1 Unreinforced masonry parapets ER
6.3.6 Canopies, Marquees, and Signs
6.3.6.1 Canopies, marquees, and signs ER
6.3.7 Chimneys and Stacks
6.3.7.1 Unreinforced masonry chimney ER
6.3.8 Stairways
6.3.8.1 Stairways ER
6.3.9 Freestanding Walls and Fences
6.3.9.1 Freestanding masonry wall or fence PR
SECTION 6.4 MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, & PLUMBING (MEP) COMPONENTS
6.4.1 Mechanical Equipment
6.4.1.1 Boilers, furnaces, pumps, and chillers (HVAC wet side) ER
6.4.1.2 General manufacturing and process machinery ER
6.4.1.3 HVAC equipment with vibration isolation ER
6.4.1.4 HVAC equipment without external vibration isolation ER
6.4.1.5 HVAC equipment suspended in-line with ductwork ER
6.4.1.6 Suspended equipment ER
6.4.2 Storage Tanks and Water Heaters
6.4.2.1 Structurally supported tanks and vessels ER
6.4.2.2 Flat bottom tanks and vessels ER
6.4.2.3 Compressed gas cylinders NE
6.4.2.4 Water heaters PR
6.4.3 Pressure Piping
6.4.3.1 Suspended pressure piping ER
6.4.3.2 In-line valves and pumps ER
6.4.3.3 Flexible connections, expansion joints, and seismic separations sepasepaseparati separations ER
6.4.3.4 Pipe risers ER
6.4.3.5 Floor-mounted supports ER
6.4.3.6 Roof-mounted supports ER
6.4.3.7 Wall-mounted supports ER
6.4.3.8 Penetrations ER
6.4.4 Fire Protection Piping
6.4.4.1 Suspended fire protection piping ER
6.4.5 Fluid Piping, not Fire Protection
6.4.5.1 Hazardous materials piping ER
6.4.5.2 Nonhazardous materials piping ER
6.4.6 Ductwork
6.4.6.1 Suspended ductwork ER
6.4.6.2 Air diffusers NE, ER
6.4.7 Electrical and Communications Equipment
6.4.7.1 Control panels, motor control centers, and switchgear ER
6.4.7.2 Emergency generator ER
6.4.7.3 Transformers ER
6.4.7.4 Batteries and battery rack ER
6.4.7.5 Photovoltaic (PV) power systems ER
6.4.7.6 Communications Antennae ER
6.4.8 Electrical and Communications Distribution Equipment
6.4.8.1 Electrical raceways, conduit, and cable trays ER
6.4.8.2 Electrical distribution panels ER
6.4.9 Light Fixtures
6.4.9.1 Recessed lighting PR
6.4.9.2 Surface-mounted lighting PR
6.4.9.3 Pendant light fixtures NE
6.4.9.4 Heavy light fixtures NE
6.4.10 Elevators and Escalators
6.4.10.1 Hydraulic elevator ER
6.4.10.2 Traction elevator ER
6.4.10.3 Escalators ER
6.4.11 Conveyors
6.4.11.1 Conveyors ER
SECTION 6.5 FURNITURE, FIXTURES, & EQUIPMENT (FF&E) COMPONENTS
6.5.1 Storage racks
6.5.1.1 Light duty shelving NE, ER
6.5.1.2 Industrial storage racks ER
6.5.2 Bookcases, Shelving
6.5.2.1 Bookshelves NE
6.5.2.2 Library and other shelving ER
6.5.3 Computer and Communication Equipment
6.5.3.1 Computer access floors and equipment ER
6.5.3.2 Computer and communication racks NE
6.5.3.3 Desktop computers and accessories NE
6.5.3.4 Televisions and video monitors, wall-mounted NE
6.5.4 Hazardous materials storage
6.5.4.1 Hazardous materials storage NE
6.5.5 Miscellaneous FF&E
6.5.5.1 File cabinets NE
6.5.5.2 Demountable partitions NE
6.5.5.3 Miscellaneous furniture and fixtures NE
6.5.6 Miscellaneous Contents
6.5.6.1 Shelf-mounted items NE
6.5.6.2 Desktop, countertop items NE
6.5.6.3 Fragile artwork NE
6.5.6.4 Fire extinguisher and cabinet NE
SECTION 6.6   INSTALLATION NOTES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES  
  6.6.1 Positive Connections  
  6.6.2 Typical Wall Attachment Details  
  6.6.3 Typical Floor and Ceiling Attachment Details  
  6.6.4 Typical Shelf or Countertop Attachment Details  
  6.6.5 Purchasing  
  6.6.6 Patching, Painting, and Corrosion Protection  
  6.6.7 Safety Percautions  
  6.6.8 Electrical Danger Warings and Guidelines