Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the expected seismic
distortion of the building structure will damage or displace architectural,
mechanical or electrical components, which could lead to:
- elements of the building falling or sliding, which could
lead to damage to the building, or
- the functional failure of architectural, mechanical
or electrical systems or part thereof, which could impede the intended
use and occupancy of the building.
Intent 2:
To limit the probability that the lateral seismic
force used for the design of anchorage for architectural, mechanical
or electrical components will not take into account all the factors
that affect the expected magnitude of the inertial seismic force,
which could lead to:
- failure of the anchorage, which could lead to damage
to the component and, if it falls, damage to the building, or
- damage to attached architectural, mechanical or electrical
systems, which could lead to their functional failure, which could
impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.