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47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

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Figure 3-100:If conductors detach fromthe roof, they are likelyto pull out from prongedsplice connectors.Hurricane Charley(Florida, 2004)Figure 3-101:Bolted splice connectorsare recommended toprevent free ends ofconnectors from beingwhipped around bywind. Hurricane Katrina(Mississippi, 2005)3.4.5 Municipal UtilitiesHurricanes typically disrupt municipal electrical service, and oftenthey disrupt telephone (both cellular and land-line), water, andsewer services. <strong>The</strong>se disruptions may last from several days to severalweeks. Electrical power disruptions can be caused by damage3-120 MAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind

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