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5.2.5 Architectural Items at Seismic Joints. At seismic joints, detail ceiling and wall construction to
allow movement without damage. Do not cross seismic joints with suspended ceiling systems with lay-
in tiles. Do not assume finishes in the vicinity of seismic joints to be sacrificial.
5.3 Hurricane and Flood Resistive Design Requirements
5.3.1 Automatic Transport Systems. Provide sump pump pit for portable stormwater pump in elevator
pit.
year flood plain.
5.3.4 Plumbing, Fire Protection, Medical Gas, Laboratory Gas, and Dental Gas Systems. Locate
pumps and compressors above the 100-year flood plain.
5.3.5 Domestic Water and Sprinkler Systems. Locate building service shut-off valves above the 100
year flood plain.
5.3.6 Site Development. Locate first floor of buildings above the 100-year flood plain and grade to
ensure natural drainage is away from buildings.
5.3.7 Steam Generation System. Locate energy center above the 100-year flood plain.
5.4 Additional Hurricane Resistive Design Requirements
5.4.1 Architectural Elements
5.4.1.1 Roofs. Provide pavers in lieu of gravel and provide scuppers.
5.4.1.2 Windows:
5.4.1.2.1 Install fully-tempered laminated glass with a 2.3 mm (0.09-inch) interlayer anchored to the
frame with silicone anchor bead. Windows used shall be in conformance with American National
Standards Institute/American Architectural Manufacturer's Association (ANSI/AAMA) 101-93, Glass
Table.
5.4.1.2.2 A less preferred option is to use hurricane shutters to protect the windows.
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