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47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

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Figure 3-93:Base flashing protected bymetal panels attached withexposed screws. HurricaneKatrina (Mississippi, 2005)3.4.4 Nonstructural Systems andEquipmentNonstructural systems and equipment include all componentsthat are not part of the structural system or building envelope.Exterior-mounted equipment is especially vulnerable to hurricane-induceddamage, and special attention should be paid topositioning and mounting of these components in hurricaneproneregions.3.4.4.1 ElevatorsWhere interruption of elevator service would significantly disruptfacility operations, it is recommended that elevators be placed inseparate locations within the building and be served by separateelevator penthouses. This is recommended, irrespective of theelevator penthouse enhancements recommended in Sections 3.3.3and 3.3.4, because of the greater likelihood that at least one of theelevators will remain operational and therefore allow the facility tofunction as intended.3-114 MAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind

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