ISAT's OSHPD OPA-0485 Manual

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The International Seismic Application Technology Design Manual provides guidelines for effective design and installation of seismic restraint systems for suspended utilities. In keeping with its commitment to the construction industry ISAT is proud to have been the first recipient of an ICBO ES Evaluation Report for its third party tested seismic bracket designs. Subject ES Report PFC-5566 details the strength values for ISAT’s family of seismic brackets including bracketry utilizing ISAT’s unique “Rod Capture” technology. A full copy of the ICBO Report may be found at the back of the Manual.

ISAT is based on extensive field experience in the seismic bracing of non-structural utility systems suspended from the tension zone of overhead decks or from other supporting structures. Design professionals and contractors deriving the most benefit from ISAT designs will be those involved with new or remedial construction associated with the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) trades. Click here for more information on general code compliance.

OSHPD Pre-Approved Seismic Design Manual

3rd Edition - Seismic Bracing of Suspended Utilities

Plumbing
Mechanical Piping
Mechanical Equipment
HVAC Ducts
Cable Tray & Bus Duct
Electrical Conduit
Conduit Racking
Vibration Isolation

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Whether performing work within a California hospital or within general commercial, institutional or industrial construction, the user will find that ISAT’s engineered installation details encompass a range of efficient seismic bracing options with specific attention to ease of installation within congested areas - a problem common to most projects on which seismic bracing is required.

ISAT bracing details provide the option of utilizing several forms of seismic restraint brace arm elements including:

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• 12 gage channel
Tube steel
Aircraft cable
Hanging wire

OSHPD Compliance

The ISAT Applications and Design Manual complies with the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, Volume 2, Chapter 16A for hospitals under the jurisdiction of the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). The OSHPD assigned “Fixed Equipment Anchorage” approval review number for the ISAT Applications and Design Manual is OPA-0485.

General Code Compliance

In addition to OSHPD, ISAT installation details and engineered bracing tables are also suitable for use under the following codes and requirements:

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• 1997 Uniform Building Code
2001 California Building Code
NPC Upgrades, California Senate Bill 1953, “Hospital Seismic Safety Act”
The BOCA National Building Code, 1999
International Building Code 2000
Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01, Dept. of Defense
FEMA 302