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ut is moderate overall. Some hazardous materials may be releasedinto the environment, but the risk to the community isminimal.Figure 1-5: Maximum level of damage to be tolerated (Table 303.3, ICC, 2006b)Note: Performance Group I: <strong>Building</strong>s that represent a low hazard to human life in the event of failure. Performance Group II:All buildings except those in Groups I, III, and IV. Performance Group III: <strong>Building</strong>s with a substantial hazard to human life inthe event of failure. Group IV: <strong>Building</strong>s designed as essential facilities, including emergency operations centers and designateddisaster shelters.Figure 1-6: Relative magnitude and return period for seismic, flood, and wind events (ICC, 2006b)CRITICAL FACILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS1-19

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