Design seismic anchorage for freestanding and wall-mounted casework per ASCE 7 nonstructural component provisions
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Steps
Classify the casework as an architectural nonstructural component under ASCE 7 Chapter 13 and determine its component importance factor.
Calculate the seismic design force (Fp) for the casework using the governing edition's Chapter 13 equations, coordinating with a licensed engineer.
Design anchorage (bolting or welding) providing a continuous load path from casework to structure; do not rely on friction or gravity alone.
Address casework that could fall and block a required means of egress with restraint methods approved by the local enforcement agency.
Confirm which edition of ASCE 7 the applicable building code has adopted, since anchorage force calculation methodology changed between editions.
Known gotchas
ASCE 7-22 changed the anchorage force calculation methodology from prior editions — using an older edition's equations on a project governed by the newer code will produce incorrect results.
Casework anchorage design is structural engineering work; a millwork shop should coordinate with the project's engineer of record rather than self-certifying seismic compliance.
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