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SECTION 15071/16071 SEISMIC RESTRAINT FOR MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SUPPORTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Seismic Requirements for single rod hanger supports for conduit, pipe and other similar systems. B. Seismic Requirements for trapeze type supports for cable tray, conduit, pipe and other similar systems. 1.02 REFERENCES Building Officials and Code Administrators National Building Code (BOCA), 1999 Uniform Building Code (UBC), 1997 International Building Code (IBC), 2000 California Building Code (CBC), 2001 Standard Building Code (SBC), 1999 Cooper B-Line SRS-02 – Seismic Restraints: Multi-Directional Bracing for Electrical Conduit, Cable Tray, and Mechanical Piping Systems. ANSI/NFPA 70– National Fire Protection Association (National Electrical Code) NFPA 13 – Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 14 – Standpipe and Hose Systems QUALITY ASSURANCE General: The contractor shall provide pre-engineered seismic restraint systems to meet total design lateral force requirements for support and restraint of piping, conduit, cable trays and other similar systems and equipment where required by the applicable building code. B. Manufacturer: 1. System Supports/Restraints: Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of products of the types specified in this section, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years. 2. Bolted framing channels and fittings shall have the manufacturers name, part number, and material heat code identification number stamped in the part itself for identification. Material certification sheets and test reports must be made available by the manufacturer upon request. C. Installer: Company experienced in performing the work of this Section. 1.04 SUBMITTALS Submit seismic force level (Fp) calculations from applicable building code. Submit pre-approved restraint selections and installation details from Cooper B-Line’s Seismic Restraint