Suspended systems such as piping, equipment and ductwork need seis-mic braces to keep them from swaying during an earthquake. Why is seismic bracing important? International Building Code. The Easyex EFSCK Series Seismic Cable Restraint Kits are engineered to secure suspended non-structural components—such as ductwork, piping, conduit, cable trays, and HVAC equipment—against seismic, wind, and blast forces. Seismic braces can be flexible using aircraft quality cables, or rigid (solid) using steel sections such as pipe, angles, or strut channels. Threshold rules, longitudinal vs transverse bracing, MSS SP-58/SP-127 and SMACNA guidance, and the hospital-specific I_p = 1. ) and components (HVAC duct, conduit/cable tray, and piping) within a building or structure to minimize damage. mplied exemptions that are stated as requirements.
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