Seismic Brochure - Trane

Faster seismic approvals
– with Trane

Seismic compliance for HVAC systems
In California, the Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development (OSHPD) has
generated its own Code Application Notice
(CAN 2-1708A.5). This is an interpretation of
the CBC, and explains what OSHPD expects for
seismic compliance in the California healthcare
market. In general, CBC code compliance for
California healthcare is more rigorous than
IBC code compliance.
Trane IntelliPak TM II
being shake tested
to receive IBC
certificate of
compliance
✓ Reduce the cost of HVAC
seismic approvals
✓ Avoid delays with certified
Trane products and supporting
documentation
Understanding seismic codes for
HVAC equipment
Many agencies require that buildings and systems
meet various seismic codes. The International
Code Council (ICC) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to developing a single set of model
construction codes, including the International
Building Code (IBC). This code requires seismic
certification and installation details on critical
buildings such as hospitals and healthcare
facilities, fire stations, police stations and others.
Responsibility for code compliance
The IBC states that equipment manufacturers,
suppliers, installers, design team managers,
architects and engineers are responsible
to ensure that specified facilities and the
components inside remain “on line and
functional” after an earthquake. Building
owners also need a high level understanding
of IBC requirements to minimize risk and
help safeguard insurability of the facility.
How Trane is helping
Trane has worked on seismic compliance
issues for several years with industry
organizations such as the AHRI seismic
committee, OSHPD, the ICC, the ASHRAE
seismic committee and others. To help its
customers get fast, efficient HVAC seismic
approval, Trane partners with a third-party
firm to perform testing and analysis to certify
that Trane equipment is IBC compliant.
The IBC has been adopted in all fifty U.S. states at
either the state or jurisdictional level. This code
requires key systems, including most HVAC
systems, in critical buildings to withstand
significant seismic events and still operate properly.
Trane has met the requirements for IBC seismic
compliance on many of its product lines. As such,
Trane has attained IBC certificates of compliance
from its third-party testing partner on complete
product lines.

Simplifying IBC seismic compliance
Trane has seismic certificates of compliance in
accordance with the International Building Code
(IBC) on most of its commercial products, including:
• CenTraVac TM centrifugal chillers
• M-Series Climate Changer TM air handlers
• T-Series Climate Changer TM air handlers
• Performance Climate Changer TM air
handlers (some models in process)
• RTHD water-cooled chillers
• Precedent TM commercial rooftop units
(some models in process)
• CGAM air-cooled chillers
• RTWD water-cooled chillers
• All Voyager TM commercial rooftop units
• IntelliPak TM II commercial rooftop units
The pre-testing and IBC certifications
completed for Trane products help speed
the seismic approval process on each project
and help avoid HVAC certification delays.
Simplifying OSHPD seismic compliance
While performing testing for products listed
above, Trane and its third party testing
partner adhered to the seismic requirements
of the OSHPD as stated in the
Code Application Notice
2-1708A.5.
Trane is now submitting products to OSHPD for
seismic pre-approval, has received pre-approval
for some products, and has the goal of obtaining
OSHPD pre-approvals for virtually all Trane
products that would be used in hospitals and
other critical facilities.
Trane has enabled seismic approval through
OSHPD for many customers in the California
healthcare market and is continuing to work
closely with OSHPD to facilitate the approval
process. Trane products granted job specific
OSHPD approval include: CenTraVac TM
Centrifugal Chillers, BCX Blower Coils,
T-Series Air Handlers and CGAM Chillers.
Saving you time and money
By obtaining IBC and OSHPD certifications
in advance, Trane is helping you save
money and reduce time in gaining either
IBC and/or OSHPD seismic approvals.
This helps you get on with the business
of opening and operating your facility.
For more information
To find out how Trane can help optimize the
seismic approval process on your project,
contact your local Trane Account Manager.
To learn more about ICC, IBC or to order
a printed copy of the International
Building Code, visit: www.iccsafe.org
CenTraVac TM chillers.
One of many Trane
product lines with IBC
certificates of
compliance.
To learn more about California’s
Office of Statewide Health
Planning and Development,
visit: www.oshpd.ca.gov

Global seismic hazard map
PGA with 2% in 50 year PE. BC rock. 2008 USGS
Courtesy of Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program (GSHAP)
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