Requirements for On-Line Power Generation in Accordance with the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

Requirements for “On-Line” Power Generation in Accordance with the International Building Code

Presented by Richard C. Berger

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

Through the SGMEC Group, I am a lecturer across the United States on Seismic Building Codes for non-structural building

• components. My six (6) credit course is certified through the

AIA/CES Registered Provider program. My multi-state training guide, “A Seismic Guidebook” is a handbook used by building code officials and industry designers alike. Through the years I have designed and in some instances patented a series of industry standard products for vibration, seismic and bomb blast control. I am Chairman of The VMC Group which encompasses, Korfund Dynamics, Vibration Mountings & Controls, and Aeroflex International Isolators.

OVERVIEW

WHO AM I?

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

My purpose today is to acquaint you with the Seismic, “On Line” Requirements of the International Building Code now affecting nearly two-thirds of this country.

OVERVIEW

WHY AM I HERE?

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

You never know when they will

• ccur, or what they

will be!

EMERGENCIES

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

What we do now know is this:

• If a building is still standing after mother nature

has done her worst, those systems or components within that building labeled “Emergency” - must continue to function!

EMERGENCIES

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

Section 1621.1.6 of the International Building Code is clear: Importance Factor, (Ip) 1.5, Life-Safety Component is required to function after an earthquake.

IMPLICATIONS OF SEISMIC LOADS

IMPLICATIONS

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

The IBC clearly provides that it is the responsibility

• f:

Equipment manufacturers Suppliers Installers Design Team Managers

to insure that their component remains “on line and functional”, after the emergency has occurred!

IMPLICATIONS

RESPONSIBILITY

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

RESPONSIBILITY

Listed on the project’s structural drawings, under “design loads,” the following 3 parameters are the basis of this requirement.

An SDS of .167 or greater Building Classification or Seismic Use Group III, (IBC-2000) or IV, (IBC-2003) Seismic Design Category of “C, D, E or F”.

IMPLICATIONS

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

Ss

SHORT PERIOD SPECTRAL RESPONSE

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

SEISMIC GROUP III OCCUPANCIES

They are buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities, including but not limited to:

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities having surgery

• r emergency treatment facilities.

Fire, rescue and police stations and emergency vehicle garages. Designated earthquake, hurricane or other emergency shelters. Power-generating stations and other public utility facilities required for Category III structures.

SEISMIC GROUPS

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

SEISMIC GROUP III OCCUPANCIES Structures containing highly toxic materials as defined by Section 307 where the quantity of the material exceeds the maximum allowable quantity of Table 307.7(2). Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions. Water treatment facilities required to maintain water pressure for fire suppression. Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers and emergency aircraft hangers.

SEISMIC GROUPS

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

IMPLICATIONS

MEETS ALL 3 DESIGN PARAMETERS

Any building which meets all 3 of these design parameters must prove that:

The component known as the Emergency Generation System and all of the components that support the

• peration of the Emergency Generation System stay

“On-Line and Functional”, before and after a seismic event.

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

IMPLICATIONS

MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY CLAUSE

When we add (+) the multiple occupancy clause, (1616.2.4) which assigns the “highest use group” (+) to the mixed use building, than add (+) the Renovation Code effecting existing construction the total number of projects which this Seismic Use Group encompasses = overwhelming

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

IMPLICATIONS

MANUFACTURERS Emergency Equipment Every manufacturer providing a piece of equipment that embraces the term “emergency” must now warrant and guarantee through specified outside testing that their component will start and continue to run after being subjected to the specified seismic forces.

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

ON LINE

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE In general, the following broad categories of systems now must prove “On Line Capability” in structures assigned to Classification or Use Group III, IBC-2000 & Use Group IV, IBC-2003.

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

EMERGENCY GENERATION POWER Life Safety, Ip = 1.5

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

EMERGENCY GENERATION

EMERGENCY GENERATION POWER Emergency Generation Power Emergency Generation Power components include the following: The generator, tanks, pumps, piping, muffler, exhaust system, electrical components, including batteries, switch, transfers, transformers, conduit, etc. All become a component of the generation system and all must prove “survival” in order to guarantee ”on-line“ and functioning capability.

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

HEATING SYSTEM Life Safety Ip 1.5

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Life Safety Ip 1.5

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

FIRE PROTECTION Life Safety, Ip = 1.5

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

SANITARY & POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS

Life Safety Ip 1.5

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

ON LINE

How does a manufacturer prove “On Line and Functional?” IBC Chapter 1700, under Structural Tests and Special Inspections defines the “how.”

• By an:

Approved Agency/ Special Inspector Certificate of Compliance Inspection Certificate Label

ON LINE AND FUNCTIONAL

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

I B C FEMA AIA/MASTER SPEC Home Land Security

This is not going away!

Special Inspection & Building Code Officials Federal & State Agencies The Insurance Industry

They’re All Watching

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

How Much Power Is Enough? Does Everything need to be on the Emergency Grid? How do Entering Services get handled? SO MANY QUESTIONS

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?

There is no where to hide M a n u f a c t u r e r s C

• n

t r a c t

• r

s D e s i g n e r s O w n e r s

SPRING CONVENTION MARCH 2006

THANK YOU

For more information, contact Richard C. Berger at (973) 838-1780