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Design Guide
FINAL 2013

SECTION 260528 - SUPPORTING AND VIBRATION CONTROL DEVICES

1.0

In addition to the requirements previously presented herein, each specification shall contain the
following general information:
A.

General:
1.
2.

3.

2.0

3.0

Incorporate, by reference, Division 1 requirements into Division 26.

Define the contractors and subcontractors covered by Division 26. In general,
Division 26 will cover work related to electrical power and lighting. Division 26
should be referenced by applicable Division 23 sections as necessary to cover
electrical work that is intended to be part of the work covered by mechanical
contracts.
All documents and drawings, including manufacturers documents and
drawings, shall have the University, project and building name shown prominently
in the title block.

Supporting and vibration control devices/systems shall be designed and constructed to support
the weight of the equipment, raceways, etc. The devices/systems shall be in accordance with
applicable portions of NFPA70, ASTM, UL, and NEMA. The design and/or specifications shall
document the requirements for supporting and vibration control devices.
General:
A.
B.

All supporting devices shall be used for the specific purpose for which they were
manufactured.
Seismic design criteria shall be utilized as follows:
1.
2.

Site Class (as defined in IBC):

Seismic Use Group or Building Category (as defined in IBC):
a)
b)

3.

Coating: Supports, support hardware, and fasteners shall be protected with zinc coating
or with treatment of equivalent corrosion resistance. Products for outdoor use shall be
hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.

Manufactured Supporting Devices:

A.
B.

6.0

Higher education facilities:

Coatings:
A.

5.0

II
III

Seismic Design Category:

a)

4.0

Higher education facilities ((under 500 pp occupancy)

Higher education facilities (over 500 pp occupancy):

Raceway Supports: Clevis hangers, riser clamps, conduit straps, threaded C-clamps
with retainers, ceiling trapeze hangers, wall brackets, and spring steel clamps.
Powder-Driven Threaded Studs: Powder Driven devices shall not be used.

Supports:
A.

Strength of each support shall be adequate to carry present and future load multiplied by

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B.
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a safety factor of at least four. Where this determination results in a safety allowance of
less than 200 lbs., provide additional strength until there is a minimum of 200 lbs. safety
allowance in the strength of each support.
Walls of light weight construction (including all stud/drywall type construction) shall be
reinforced with surface mounted unistrut strut before hanging electrical equipment.

Vibration Isolators:
A.

Double deflection, resilient type

1.

Use for floor mounted equipment and all transformers

a)
b)
c)

B.

Spring isolators freestanding, laterally stable, open type

1.
2.
3.

8.0

Oil/Water resistant neoprene material

Ribbed faces for non-bolted applications
Bolt holes for bolted applications

Use for generators.

Use internally, between base and core and coil assembly for all substation
transformers
Sized to support 200% of rated load

Seismic Restraints
A.
B.
C.

Design report by agency acceptable to AHJ

Design safety factor: 4
Restraint types
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Channel Support
Restraint cables
Hanger rod stiffener
Bushings for floor and wall mounted equipment anchors
Resilient isolation washers and bushings
Mechanical anchors
Adhesive anchors

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