With the continuous push for ever more stringent life-safety related building codes, it has become commonplace for historically non-seismic regions of the country to require seismic restraint of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) equipment. Since 1997, JMG Consultants has been providing independent consulting services in the field of Seismic Restraint, designing a variety of installation
systems that will restrain the motion of equipment, piping and ductwork during a seismic event. Proper sizing and placement of seismic restraints and accurate calculation of anchor bolt forces is imperative in adequately restraining equipment against seismic effects.
• Floor mounted equipment, such as boilers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, motor generators, and transformers;
• Wall mounted equipment, such as electrical panel boards;
• Suspended equipment, including piping, ducting and conduit. JMG Consultants works directly with your project manager and/or field installation team to determine the most cost effective seismic restraint solutions for the installations. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Floor mounted equipment, such as switchgear, ATS, transformers, motor control centers, generators, boilers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, and fire protection equipment.
• Wall mounted equipment, such as electrical panel boards and switches.
• Suspended equipment, including piping, ductwork, conduit, cable tray and bus duct.
