Guidelines and manuals
Various industry associations have developed seismic restraint manuals, providing solutions and design values representing an accepted or best practice.
Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia
ECABC 2020 Seismic Manual
The manual provides guidelines for the restraint of electrical equipment, conduits, and cable trays. It provides design details and is generally accepted for practice in British Columbia.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)
SMACNA 2020 Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems
The SMACNA manual is the reference specified by most project for the bracing of piping and ductwork.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE 2020 - HVAC Handbook - Chapter 56 Seismic and Wind Resistant Design
ASHRAE 2012 - Practical Guide To Seismic Restraint
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA E-74 Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage – A Practical Guide
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