Rey. 8 February 2009 With IBC parameters Seismic Design Category, Ip and Sps, the need for seismic requirements and seismic force levels can be determined. The matrix below compares these IBC parameters to existing seismic zones, Table: IBC parameters/existing seismic zones matrix IBC (2000 and later) / ASCE 7 (2002 and later) ASME A17.1/B44 Seismic Design 12 ; carer \, Sos Seismic Zone eae 7 Not required | 04 c 0 < Soa = 0.496 2 15 0.496 < Sps < 0.993 3 or greater > 0.993 ‘Special Analysis Required 0 1.487 Special Analysis Required 0< Sos $ 0.496 2 15 0.496 < Sps $ 0.993 3 or greater 2 0.993, Special Analysis Required 1. Values have been reduced by 0.7 to convert from Strength Design to ASD (Working Stress) 2. Assumed (z/h) While at times requiring slightly increased seismic force levels in the upper half of the building, particularly in the area of rail bracket selection and spacing, adoption of the IBC/NBCC seismic force levels might result in less stringent seismic forces in the lower half of the building than are currently required by A17.1. Use of IBC contour maps and the NBCC Seismic Data Chart may introduce seismic requirements in areas that had been traditionally non-seismic. Regardless of the changes these force levels will dictate, the benefits of clarity In the code and use of the latest and most accurate information in seismic force protection are warranted. In addition to the code proposals and this document, a Sample Calculation Appendix has been developed to further explain the proper force selection for all building codes and the proper use of the new IBC/NBCC seismic forces with existing A17.1 Section 8.4 requirements, Page $80 8