This document explains the sources of earthquake damage that can occur in nonstructural components and provides information on effective methods for reducing risk associated with nonstructural earthquake damage. Download the PDF from the FEMA Library.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• How to Use This Guide
• Chapter 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Purpose
  • 1.2. Intended Audience
  • 1.3. Regional Applicability
  • 1.4. Limitations
• Chapter 2. Behavior of Nonstructural Components
  • 2.1 Definitions
  • 2.2 Causes of Nonstructural Damage
  • 2.3 Extent of Nonstructural Damage
  • 2.4 Importance of Nonstructural Damage
  • 2.5 Common Types of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage
• Chapter 3. Survey and Assessment Procedures for Existing Buildings
  • 3.1 Survey of Nonstructural Components
  • 3.2 Estimating Seismic Risk
• Chapter 4. Nonstructural Risk Reduction for Existing Buildings
  • 4.1 Program Objectives and Scope
  • 4.2 Design Considerations
  • 4.3 Project Planning and Implementation Strategies
  • 4.4 Responsibility and Program Management
  • 4.5 Cost Benchmarks—Examples
• Chapter 5. Nonstructural Risk Reduction for New Buildings
  • 5.1 Program Objectives and Scope
  • 5.2 Design Considerations
  • 5.3 Building Code Requirements
  • 5.4 Responsibility and Project Management
• Chapter 6. Seismic Protection of Nonstructural Components
  • 6.1 Protective Measures
  • 6.2 Nonstructural Component Examples
  • 6.3 Architectural Component Examples
  • 6.4 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Component Examples
  • 6.5 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and Content Examples
  • 6.6 Installation Notes, Safety Warnings, and Additional Guidelines
     
• Appendix A. Specification
• Appendix B. Responsibility Matrix
• Appendix C. Nonstructural Inventory Form
• Appendix D. Nonstructural Earthquake Hazards Checklists
  • Architectural Components Checklist
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Components Checklist
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and Contents Checklist
  • Emergency Systems Checklist
• Appendix E. Nonstructural Risk Ratings
  • Architectural Components Seismic Risk Ratings
  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Seismic Risk Ratings
  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) and Contents Seismic Risk Ratings
• Appendix F. List of Resources Related to Nonstructural Components
  • Table F-1 Codes and Standards Related to Nonstructural Components
  • Table F-2 Guidance Documents Related to Nonstructural Components
  • Table F-3 Nonproprietary Details and Other Resources for Nonstructural Components
  • Table F-4 Proprietary Details and Products for the Protection of Nonstructural Components
  • Table F-5 Recent and Ongoing Research Related to Nonstructural Components
• Appendix G. Glossary
• Appendix H. References
• Appendix I. Project Participants