Seismic forces on equipment pads

[island831]

Is there anything in IBC or ASCE that requires an equipment pad to be tied back to the structural slab for seismic resistance? e.g. a generator pad or dumpster pad that is 20 feet away from the building.

 

[MiketheEngineer]

Not that I know of

 

[bjb]

I'm not aware of anything either. I think that your equipment pad has to work for the forces on it, and it has to be stable against sliding and overturning.

 

[civilperson]

Preferrable to isolate, thus lesser weight effects the building in a seismic event.