Wednesday, May 21, 2014

The Significance Of OSHPD OSP

By Minnie Whitley


Building a structure that can withstand the strong forces of nature is very important. It refers to the structural integrity of a certain building or house and that is why many consider it as important. To ensure that everything is alright, it must fulfill the OSHPD OSP.

There are issues that are overlooked when designing a particular structure that is why it is there for it to be seismic proof. The owner should also do the needed research to be able to gain confidence with what they are having. It is important for every building to withstand the earthquake. As the owner, be responsible in ensuring it.

The owner needs to consider the significance of seismic zone tool. It is what every structure requires. The equipment is needed when in the process of building a specific type of structure. This equipment is needed and it should not be overlooked because a simple impact can affect the whole building itself.

The impact can also cause several hazardous situations that can injure and kills all occupants before, during and after the wave. For instance, if there is the presence of fuel tank of any sort which is part of the design of the entire building. The entire place therefore must be seismically certified.

When an earthquake occurs, it could affect the power source. It may destroy the entire operation along with the emergency power and the overall system of the place. It is very critical especially when these operations must work all the time because of some business purposes and so on. In health care setting for example, it must be code compliant based on back up power system.

Everything therefore must be in place to avoid problems that could affect the whole thing. As much as you need the seismic zone equipment, it is highly required that your lighting fixtures are well installed and functional. It is needed to support the entire structure and to support the grid system of the whole building. The system should be sway braced given the connection.

The HVAC system must be your concern as well when you have the seismic equipment. Proper bracing of all round ducts with diameters 28 inches and larger should be made. When your duct work is unbraced, it should be installed at least 6 inches of ceiling hanger wires. There is also a need for proper anchor bolts that support the equipment and prevent problems such as pullout from quake effect.

Pumps, fans and all must have the right housing type to resist any load force from the quake. Installation of gas valves that can automatically close the flow of the gas is also an important consideration that one should make. When the needed valves are not installed, there is a high possibility of fire which can damage the whole thing.

To avoid this accident from happening, one must know the things to be done and those that must not be performed. Once again, as an owner you have to be really responsible in weight things based on your own judgment. Ask the help of an expert if possible and do your best to perform what is right.




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