ICC-ES AC413
Full Name
ICC-ES AC413 – Acceptance Criteria for Steel Cable and Fitting Assemblies (SCFAs) for Seismic Sway Bracing of Nonstructural Components
Scope
ICC-ES AC413 outlines the acceptance criteria for Steel Cable and Fitting Assemblies (SCFAs) used for seismic sway bracing of nonstructural components in buildings. These SCFAs are designed to prevent damage to nonstructural elements like suspended ceilings, piping systems, and ductwork during earthquakes.
The scope of AC413 includes:
- Materials: it specifies the requirements for the steel cables, fittings, and anchors used in the SCFAs, ensuring their strength, durability, and compatibility.
- Design and construction: it details the design and construction requirements for the SCFAs, including their configuration, dimensions, and connection details, to ensure their structural integrity and effectiveness in resisting seismic forces.
- Performance: it outlines the testing methods and acceptance criteria for evaluating the performance of the SCFAs, including their ability to withstand tensile loads, cyclic loading, and fatigue.
- Installation: it provides guidelines for the proper installation of the SCFAs, ensuring they are securely attached to the building structure and the nonstructural components they are designed to protect.
- Quality control: it establishes a quality control program for manufacturers to ensure that the SCFAs consistently meet the requirements of the acceptance criteria, including inspections and testing procedures.
The AC413 acceptance criteria are used by manufacturers to obtain an evaluation report from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), which demonstrates that their SCFAs comply with the applicable building codes and standards.
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Keywords
steel cable; fitting assembly; seismic; sway bracing; nonstructural component; acceptance criteria; tensile load; cyclic loading; fatigue; anchor; connection; installation; building code; standard; evaluation report