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What is NYC BC § 1603.1.6?

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This section outlines the requirements for displaying earthquake design data, including risk category, seismic importance factors, and design parameters related to seismic loads. The statute aims to ensure that relevant seismic information is provided for structures, affecting architects and engineers involved in building design.

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1603.1.6 Earthquake design data.

BC § 1603.1.6

The following information related to seismic loads shall be shown, regardless of whether seismic loads govern the design of the lateral force-resisting system of the structure: 1. Risk category.

2.Seismic importance factor, Ie .

3.Mapped spectral response acceleration parameters, SS and S1 .

4.Site class.

5.Design spectral response acceleration parameters, SDS and SD1 .

6.Seismic design category.

7.Basic seismic force-resisting system(s).

8.Design base shear(s).

9.Seismic response coefficient(s), CS.

10.Response modification coefficient(s), R.

11.Analysis procedure used.

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