Sentence 4.1.8.18.(12)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the chains or cables that support isolated suspended equipment that is designed as a pendulum system will not be able to resist the specified earthquake loads, which could lead to the structural failure of the chains or cables, which could lead to severe damage to or falling of suspended equipment or non-structural elements, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to the deflection requirements of Sentence 4.1.8.18.(10).

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