Non-Structural Elements

Non-Structural Non-Structural ElementsElements

Section 7Section 7

ReinforcedReinforcedChimneyChimney

BracedBracedChimneChimne

yyFailureFailure

LightweigLightweightht

Stud-Stud-FramedFramedChimneyChimney

Collapsed Porch RoofCollapsed Porch Roof

Use Straps and Use Straps and Diagonal Braces to Diagonal Braces to

Increase Strength of Increase Strength of PostsPosts

porchporch

Straps

Braces

Brick VeneerBrick Veneer

Automatic Shut-Off Automatic Shut-Off ValveValve

Water Heaters Water Heaters Tip Easily During Tip Easily During

EarthquakesEarthquakes

BracedBracedWater Water HeaterHeater

Pre-Pre-Packaged Packaged Bracing Bracing SystemSystem

Tank BracingTank Bracing

Air Conditioner Air Conditioner CollapseCollapse

Bureau ToppledBureau Toppled

Broken Broken Glass in Glass in KitchenKitchen