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