Nonstructural failures have accounted for the majority of
earthquake damage in several recent U.S. earthquakes. Thus, it is
critical to raise awareness of potential nonstructural risks, the
costly consequences of nonstructural failures, and the
opportunities that exist to limit future losses. Nonstructural
components of a building include all of those components that are
not part of the structural system; that is, all of the
architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as
well as furniture, fixtures, equipment, and contents. Windows,
partitions, granite veneer, piping, ceilings, air conditioning
ducts and equipment, elevators, computer and hospital equipment,
file cabinets, and retail merchandise are all examples of
nonstructural components that are vulnerable to earthquake damage.
The primary purpose of this guide is to explain the sources of
nonstructural earthquake damage and to describe methods for
reducing the potential risks in simple terms. This guide is
intended for use by a non-engineer audience located within the
United States; this audience includes building owners, facility
managers, maintenance personnel, store or office managers,
corporate or agency department heads, business proprietors, risk
managers, and safety personnel. The guide is also designed to be
useful for design professionals, especially those who are not
experienced with seismic protection of nonstructural components. It
addresses nonstructural issues typically found in schools, office
buildings, retail stores, hotels, data centers, hospitals, museums,
and light manufacturing facilities. FEMA 74 explains the sources of
earthquake damage that can occur in nonstructural components and
provides information on effective methods for reducing risk
associated with nonstructural earthquake damage. It is intended for
use by a non-engineer audience that includes building owners,
facility managers, maintenance personnel, store or office managers,
corporate or agency department heads, and homeowners. The reference
material contained within the third edition of FEMA 74 is now
approaching 20 years old. A considerable amount of new information
now exists as a result of ongoing National Earthquake Hazard
Reduction Program (NEHRP) activities, local and state government
programs, private sector initiatives, and academic work focused on
reducing the potential for nonstructural earthquake damage.
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