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Seisemic Importance Factor
Seisemic Importance Factor
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The Component Importance Factor (Ip) of any project will either be assigned as either
a 1.0 or a 1.5. If the component of the project is required to function for life-safety
purposes after an earthquake (including fire protection sprinklers), if the component
contains hazardous materials, or if the component is in or attached to an Occupancy
Category IV Structure and it is needed for continued operation of the facility or its
failure could impair the continued operation of the facility you will apply an
Importance Factor of 1.5 to your project. All other Components Importance Factor
(Ip) will be equal to 1.0.
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