Dec 15, 2015
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MARCH 2006
Requirements for “On-Line” Power Generation in Accordance with the
International Building Code
Presented byRichard C. Berger
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Through the SGMEC Group, I am a lecturer across the United States on Seismic Building Codes for non-structural building components. My six (6) credit course is certified through the AIA/CES Registered Provider program.
My multi-state training guide, “A Seismic Guidebook” is a handbook used by building code officials and industry designers alike.
Through the years I have designed and in some instances patented a series of industry standard products for vibration, seismic and bomb blast control.
I am Chairman of The VMC Group which encompasses, Korfund Dynamics, Vibration Mountings & Controls, and Aeroflex International Isolators.
OVERVIEW WHO AM I?
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My purpose today is to acquaint you with the Seismic, “On Line” Requirements of the International Building Code now affecting nearly two-thirds of this country.
OVERVIEW WHY AM I HERE?
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What we do now know is this: If a building is still standing after mother nature
has done her worst, those systems or components within that building labeled “Emergency” - must continue to function!
EMERGENCIES
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Section 1621.1.6 of the International Building Code is clear:
Importance Factor, (Ip) 1.5, Life-Safety Component is required to function after an earthquake.
IMPLICATIONS OF SEISMIC LOADSIMPLICATIONS
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The IBC clearly provides that it is the responsibility of: Equipment manufacturers Suppliers Installers Design Team Managers
to insure that their component remains “on line and functional”, after the emergency has occurred!
IMPLICATIONS RESPONSIBILITY
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RESPONSIBILITY
Listed on the project’s structural drawings, under “design loads,” the following 3 parameters are the basis of this requirement. An SDS of .167 or greater Building Classification or Seismic Use Group III,
(IBC-2000) or IV, (IBC-2003) Seismic Design Category of “C, D, E or F”.
IMPLICATIONS
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SEISMIC GROUP III OCCUPANCIES
They are buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities, including but not limited to:
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities having surgery or emergency treatment facilities.
Fire, rescue and police stations and emergency vehicle garages.
Designated earthquake, hurricane or other emergency shelters.
Power-generating stations and other public utility facilities required for Category III structures.
SEISMIC GROUPS
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SEISMIC GROUP III OCCUPANCIES
Structures containing highly toxic materials as defined by Section 307 where the quantity of the material exceeds the maximum allowable quantity of Table 307.7(2).
Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions.
Water treatment facilities required to maintain water pressure for fire suppression.
Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers and emergency aircraft hangers.
SEISMIC GROUPS
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IMPLICATIONS MEETS ALL 3 DESIGN PARAMETERS
Any building which meets all 3 of these design parameters must prove that:
The component known as the Emergency Generation System and all of the components that support the operation of the Emergency Generation System stay “On-Line and Functional”, before and after a seismic event.
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IMPLICATIONS MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY CLAUSE
When we add (+) the multiple occupancy clause, (1616.2.4) which assigns the “highest use group” (+) to the mixed use building, than add (+) the Renovation Code effecting existing construction the total number of projects which this Seismic Use Group encompasses = overwhelming
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IMPLICATIONS MANUFACTURERS
Emergency Equipment
Every manufacturer providing a piece of equipment that embraces the term “emergency” must now warrant and guarantee through specified outside testing that their component will start and continue to run after being subjected to the specified seismic forces.
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ON LINE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
In general, the following broad categories of systems now must prove “On Line Capability” in structures assigned to Classification or Use Group III, IBC-2000 & Use Group IV, IBC-2003.
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EMERGENCY GENERATION
EMERGENCY GENERATION POWER
Emergency Generation Power
Emergency Generation Power components include the following: The generator, tanks, pumps, piping, muffler, exhaust
system, electrical components, including batteries, switch, transfers, transformers, conduit, etc.
All become a component of the generation system and all must prove “survival” in order to guarantee ”on-line“ and functioning capability.
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ON LINE
How does a manufacturer prove “On Line and Functional?”
IBC Chapter 1700, under Structural Tests and Special Inspections defines the “how.”
By an: Approved Agency/ Special Inspector Certificate of Compliance Inspection Certificate Label
ON LINE AND FUNCTIONAL
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IBC
FEMA
AIA/MASTER SPEC
Home Land Security
This is not going away!
Special
Inspection &
Building Code
Officials
Federal & State
Agencies
The
Insurance
Industry
They’re All Watching
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How Much Power Is Enough?
Does Everything need to be on the Emergency Grid?
How do Entering Services get handled?
SO MANY QUESTIONS
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?
There is no where to hide
Manufacturers
ContractorsDesigners
Owners