Section 1613.5 of Chapter 16 of the California Building Code is added to include the following:
1613.5 ASCE 7, Section 13.1.4 Seismic design requirements for nonstructural components. Nonstructural elements must be seismically designed per ASCE 7, Section 13.1.4.
Exemptions. The following nonstructural components are exempted:
1. Furniture (except storage cabinets as noted in Table 13.5-1).
2. Temporary or movable equipment.
3. Architectural components in Seismic Design Category B other than parapets supported by bearing walls or shear walls provided that the component importance factor, Ip, is equal to 1.0.
4. Mechanical and electrical components in Seismic Design Category B.
5. Mechanical and electrical components in Seismic Design Category C provided that the component importance factor, Ip, is equal to 1.0.
6. Mechanical and electrical components in Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F where all of the following apply:
a. The component importance factor, Ip, is equal to 1.0;
b. The component is positively attached to the structures;
c. Flexible connections are provided at seismic separation joints and between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either:
i. The component weighs 400 lb. (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the adjacent floor level; or
ii. The component weights 20 lb. (89 N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb./ft. (73 N/m) or less; or
iii. The component weights 200 lb. (890 N) or less and is suspended from roof/floor or mounted on wall.
(Ord. 5564 § 1 (part), 2022)