Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
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ASCE7-02 table 1-1 says "communications towers" are RC4.
ASCE7-22 C1.5 appears to group "telecommunications centers" under RC3, although it could be written more clearly.
ASCE7-22 figure C1.5-1 hints at RC2, since telecommunications structures are typically sparsely occupied, and a failure would only put tens of lives in direct danger.
ASCE7-22 C1.5 appears to group "telecommunications centers" under RC3, although it could be written more clearly.
ASCE7-22 figure C1.5-1 hints at RC2, since telecommunications structures are typically sparsely occupied, and a failure would only put tens of lives in direct danger.
RE: Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
RE: Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
I agree with MOTORCITY ..
When you look risk category descriptions in IBC Table 1604.5 ;
RC IV = Buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities, including but not limited to:
...
. Designated emergency preparedness, communication, and operation centers and other facilities required for emergency
response..
I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure..It is: Try to please everybody.
RE: Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
RE: Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
My respond to your interpretation will be copy and paste of relevant commentary ;
''C1.5.1 Risk Categorization
......The Risk Category numbering is unchanged from that in the previous editions of the standard (ASCE 7-98, -02, and -05), but the criteria for selecting a category have been generalized with regard to structure and occupancy descriptions. The reason for
this generalization is that the acceptable risk for a building or structure is an issue of public policy, rather than purely a
technical one. Model building codes such as the International Building Code (ICC 2009) and NFPA-5000 (NFPA 2006)
contain prescriptive lists of building types by Occupancy Category.''
If Table 1.5-1 is insufficient for classifying risk category , You may look for more detailed descriptions of
risk category in IBC Table 1604.5.
I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure..It is: Try to please everybody.
RE: Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
RE: Which risk category (RC) are telecommunications structures?
But to use the hazard tool the risk category must be determined first.