Define "blast protection." On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Cliff Whitfield <[email protected]> wrote: > I have an unusual situation on a project and would like some opinions. > > We are currently doing a project where seismic bracing has been specified > for 'blast protection' (or something like that). The project is not in a > zone that would otherwise require seismic protection. So here is my > question. > > Are restraining straps required to be installed on the beam clamps? > > Now before you answer, consider this - NFPA 13 2007 - 9.3.7.1 - C-type > clamps ... used to attach hangers to the building structure IN AREAS SUBJECT > TO EARTHQUAKES shall be equipped with a retraining strap. > > Ok, now what is your opinion? > > Thanks, > > Cliff Whitfield, SET > President > Fire Design, Inc. > 850-526-1886 > > [email protected] > www.fire-design.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) >
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