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47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

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Table 3-8: Checklist for <strong>Building</strong> Vulnerability of Critical Facilities Exposed to High Winds (continued)Vulnerability Sections Guidance ObservationsExterior-mounted Electrical and Communications EquipmentAre there antennae (communicationmasts) or satellite dishes?Does the building have a lightningprotection system?See Section 3.3.4.2. If there are existingantennae or satellite dishes and the building islocated in a hurricane-prone region, evaluatewind resistance. For antennae evaluation, seeChapter 15 of ANSI/TIA-222-G-2005.See Sections 3.3.4.2 and 3.4.4.3 for lightningprotection system attachment. For existinglightning protection systems, evaluate windresistance (Section 3.6.3.1)Municipal UtilitiesIs the site in a hurricane-proneregion?Is the emergency generator(s)housed in a wind- and debrisresistantenclosure?Is the emergency generator’s walllouver protected from wind-bornedebris?Is the site in a hurricane-proneregion?See Section 3.4.5.1 for emergency and standbypower recommendations.If not, build an enclosure to provide debrisprotection in a hurricane-prone region (Section3.4.5.1).If the building is in a hurricane-prone region,install louver debris impact protection (Section3.4.5.1).If yes, an independent water supply andalternative means of sewer service arerecommended, independent of municipalservices (Sections 3.4.5.2 and 3.4.5.3).3-152 MAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind

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