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Experience from around the world shows that failure of engineering services due to insufficient structural design of fixings
of equipment, hangers and supports of pipes, ducts and electrical conduits in case of seismic actions has a significant
effect on life safety and economic loss.
This guideline provides information needed by those carrying out the design work for seismic proof installations of the
engineering service. It is based on a non-specific design process using ready-made solutions for standard situations.
This typically includes:
• pipe bracing
• duct bracing
• fan coil unit bracing
• cable tray bracing
• floor mounted components
• light fitting details.
This guideline does not apply to Fire Fighting Systems.
As the seismicity is different from site to site and country the nationally determined Building codes and standards are to
be applied have to be considered for the design process.
Understandable design examples and principle solutions to restraint installations have been given.