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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION›Chapter 15.100 — HIGHRISE BUILDINGS

Sacramento Municipal Code Art. X Seismic Consideration

Sacramento Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento

Cite as: Sacramento Municipal Code Article X · Text as of 2026-10-04

15.100.730 Seismic consideration.

The anchorage of all equipment required by this section shall be designed in accordance with Section 2312 of the Uniform Building Code, for a lateral force based on a Cp value of 0.75, unless data substantiating a lesser value is furnished. Verification of such conformance shall be substantiated by a licensed structural engineer for the following equipment:

A. Elevator drive and suspension systems;

B. Standby and emergency power including lighting facilities;

C. Fire pumps, automatic fire extinguishing system, including piping and other fire protection equipment;

D. Air-handling equipment regulated by this title;

E. Fire alarm equipment;

F. Helistops. (Prior code §§ 9.28.1272, 15.16.1601)

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