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9.33.4.5.(2)
OS3OS1
ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Anchorage of heating and air-conditioning equipment with fuel or power connections serving only one dwelling unit, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], in locations where the spectral response acceleration, Sa(0.2), is greater than 0.55.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of an inadequate resistance to seismic movement, which could lead to the overturning of heating and air-conditioning equipment, which could lead to power lines breaking or gas lines, oil lines or water lines rupturing, which could lead to persons being exposed to hot water, electrical shock or noxious gases, which could lead to harm to persons.
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