1. Catalogs
  2. CARRIER commercial
  3. Special Seismic Compliance
video corpo
cad

Special Seismic Compliance

Special Seismic Compliance

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Seismically certified products are essential for buildings in earthquake-prone areas, including hospitals, schools, and emergency shelters. These products must comply with special seismic requirements, ensuring not only the structure but also the equipment within can withstand seismic events.
Seismic Certification Changes
Previously, manufacturers provided calculations to prove equipment resilience post-seismic events. Current codes require physical testing on a 'shake table' to simulate seismic effects, as per AC156 standards developed by ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.
Regulatory Standards
The ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. has established AC156, a test plan for seismic qualification by shake table testing, which is recognized by IBC, UBC, and other local building codes.
Carrier's Seismic Compliant Products
Carrier offers a range of seismically compliant products, including water-cooled chillers (19XR(V), 23XRV, 30HX, 30MP), air-cooled chillers (30XA, 30RB, 30RAP), and split systems (38AP/09DP). These products have been tested to meet AC-156 requirements.
Features
  • Products are tested on a shake table to simulate seismic effects.
  • Certificate of Compliance or OSHPD pre-approval documentation is available.
  • Seismic kits are provided for ground or roof installation.
  • Certification by an independent third party ensures reliability.
Ensuring Compliance
To guarantee equipment meets AC-156 seismic qualifications, specify that the manufacturer provides OSHPD pre-approved documentation, a seismic certificate of compliance, and evidence of shake table testing by an accredited third party.
Conclusion
For projects requiring seismic certification, contact a local Carrier sales engineer for more information. Certain models meet IBC 2006, ASCE-7-05, CBC 2007, and OSHPD seismic requirements.
See more

Catalog excerpts

Special Seismic Compliance-1

turn to the experts Hospitals, schools, governments, emergency shelters, public places, etc. across the country are being required to comply with special seismic requirements. This seismic requirement includes the equipment in the building, not just the structure to achieve special seismic certification. WHAT CHANGED? Previously, manufacturers would provide calculations as proof that equipment would maintain operation after a seismic event. Newer codes require equipment must be tested on a "shake table" in a lab. WHAT AGENCY OR CODE REGULATES THIS TESTING? ICC Evaluation Service, Inc., a non-profit organization has developed a test plan known as AC156 — Acceptance Criteria for Special Seismic Qualification by Shake Table Testing of Nonstructural Components & System which is acceptable to IBC, UBC and other local building code governing agencies. Carrier's water-cooled chillers (19XR(V), 23XRV, 30HX and 30MP) and air-cooled chillers (30XA, 30RB, 30RAP) and split systems (38AP/09DP), product families are special seismic compliant. FEATURES -• Products tested on a shake table, simulating seismic effects as per AC-156 requirements as required by ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. • Certificate of Compliance or OSHPD pre-approval documentations are available at the time of specification and submittals • Seismic kit is provided along with the equipment for ground or roof installation • Consultant and Owner know that the equipment was certified for seismic events by an independent third party HOW CAN I GUARANTEE THAT THE EQUIPMENT MEETS AC-156 SEISMIC QUALIFICATION? YOU CAN SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING: • Manufacturer shall provide pre-approved documentation from OSHPD • Manufacturer shall provide seismic certificate of compliance • Manufacturer shall have performed seismic testing (shake table test) of specified model family as per ICC-ES AC-156 by recognized/ accredited third party approving agency For your next project requiring special seismic certification, contact your local Carrier sales engineer for more information. SEISM ICOM PLIANT *Meets IBC 2006, ASCE-7-05, CBC 2007 and OSHPD seismic requirements. AquaEdge® 19XR(V) Two-Stage Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers AquaEdge® 19XR(V) Single-Stage Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers AquaEdge® 23XRV Water-Cooled Screw Chillers AquaForce® 30HX Water-Cooled Screw Chillers AquaSnap® 30MP Water-Cooled Scroll Chillers © Carrier Corporation 2017 04-811-50040 Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs, without notice and without incurring obligations. AquaForce® 30XA Air-Cooled Screw Chillers AquaSnap® 30RB Air-Cooled Scroll Chillers AquaSnap® 30RAP Air-Cooled Scroll Chillers AquaForce® 30XA Air-Cooled Screw Chillers with Greenspeed® Intelligence AquaSnap® 30RB Air-Cooled Scroll Chillers with Greenspeed® Intelligence Gemini® Select 38AP / 09DP Split Systems

 Open the catalog to page 1

All CARRIER commercial catalogs and technical brochures

  1. 40UV-UH-14SI

    32  Pages

  2. 42B-6SI

    24  Pages

  3. 19DV

    32  Pages

  4. 30XA

    136  Pages

  5. 30RAP

    104  Pages

Archived catalogs

  1. Carrier VRF

    44  Pages

  2. ComfortVIEW 3

    6  Pages

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.