SECTION 01900

SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS

This specification section relates to structural elements and shall be edited only by the
Structural Engineer of Record for the specific project.

(NTS: This section is applicable to all projects with and without structures. Edit
this section to suit project requirements. Coordinate this section with the Note to
Specifiers indicated in this Section and the structural drawings. Seismic design
requirements for projects without structural drawings shall be added to this section
by the Structural Engineer for the project. This section shall also be reviewed by the
Chief Structural Engineer and the Project Manager for the specific project.)
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section establishes the minimum seismic design requirements for architectural,
mechanical, electrical and non-structural components.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the seismic requirements specified including
the conformance of work for all subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers with
regard to the indicated and specified seismic requirements.

(NTS: Select and list specification sections for inserting into this subsection based on
the following:
1. Specification sections that contain products and construction that the reader
might expect to find in this section BUT are specified elsewhere.
2. Specification sections referenced in the body of this section.)
1.02 RELATED WORK:

A. None.

1.03 REFERENCES:

A. American Society of Civil Engineers:

1. ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials:

1. C 635: Standard Specification for the Manufacture, Performance, and

Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel
Ceilings.

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 2. C 636: Standard Practice for Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension
Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings.

C. American Petroleum Institute:

1. STD 650: Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage.

D. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

1. A 17.1: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

2. B 31: Code for Pressure Piping.

3. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

E. American Water Works Association:

1. D 100: Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage.

2. D 110: Wire Wound Prestressed Concrete Tanks for Water Storage.

F. International Code Council (ICC):

1. International Building Code.

G. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry:

1. SP-58: Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture.

H. National Fire Protection Association:

1. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

I. Rack Manufacturers Institute:

1. Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel

Storage Racks.

J. Equivalent British/European codes and standards may be used; however, the

equivalency shall be demonstrated and submitted by the Contractor and approved by
the CM/CS.

1.04 DEFINITIONS:

A. Components are defined as systems, equipment, parts, or other elements, including

supporting structures and attachments.

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 B. The reference building code is defined as the building code cited on the structural
drawings or specified herein for the design of the basic structure.

C. The specified seismic criteria is defined as the seismic criteria cited on the structural
drawings or specified herein for the design of the basic structure.

1.05 SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

(NTS: When a project will have structural drawings, insert the following paragraph
A and delete paragraph B. When a project will not have structural drawings insert
paragraph B in lieu of paragraph A and provide pertinent information required.
Contact Chief Structural Engineer for assistance.)
A. Refer to structural drawings for seismic requirements and also conform to the
requirements specified herein.

B. Seismic design shall conform to Libyan Standards-Criteria and Practice for Design
and Construction of Earthquake Resistant Buildings and also International Building
Code. (Structural Engineer for the project to confirm the requirements specified
herein.).

C. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and non-structural components shall be

designed and constructed to resist the seismic forces and displacements based upon
ASCE 7, the reference building code, and the specified seismic criteria. In the case
of conflict the more stringent requirements shall govern.

D. The interrelationship of components and their effect on each other shall be such that
the failure of one component shall not cause the failure of any other component.

E. Components shall be anchored to the building structure to transfer seismic forces.

Connections shall be bolted, welded or otherwise positively anchored to the
structure. Anchorage shall not rely on friction for force transfer.

F. Exceptions: Exemption from the requirements for seismic analysis and design are
permitted only to the extent permitted in the reference code.

(NTS: Various Master Specifications require a Certificate of Unit Responsibility to

be submitted. Refer to Section 01300.)
1.06 SUBMITTALS:

A. Where specified in the technical specifications, provide and complete the Certificate
of Unit Responsibility form in Section 01300 and submit to CM/CS prior to
manufacture of components.

In addition, submit the following support data along with Certificate of Unit
Responsibility:

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 1. Certification, signed and sealed by a Professional Structural Engineer, stating
that all systems, equipment, and other elements, including supporting
structures, attachments and connections are designed to withstand the
required seismic forces and displacements.

2. Codes and specifications to which structural design conforms.

1.07 SPECIFIC COMPONENTS:

A. Compound Equipment: Connecting elements for equipment combinations such as

pumps and motors, valves and operators, engines and generators, etc. which are not
capable of transferring seismic loads or accommodating seismic displacements shall
be protected by appropriate design.

B. Storage Tanks: Tanks, supporting structures and anchorages shall be designed for
the weight of the tank, appurtenances and the tank contents at the maximum
capacity. Tank contents shall not be considered in resistance to seismic loads.

C. Ductwork: Equipment installed within ductwork shall be independently supported

and braced. Support and bracing of heating and cooling coils shall account for the
weight of the contents.

D. Piping Systems: Support and bracing of piping systems shall account for the weight
and hydrodynamic effects of the contents.

E. Pressure Piping: Pressure piping support and bracing shall conform to ASME B 31
in addition to the force and displacement requirements of the reference code.

F. Sprinkler Systems: Sprinkler system support and bracing shall conform to NFPA 13
in addition to the force and displacement requirements of the reference code.

G. General Supports: Pipe, duct, raceways and cable tray supports and bracing shall
conform to the AISC Manual of Steel Construction and MSS SP-58 in addition to
the force and displacement requirements of the reference code.

END OF SECTION

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