HAZUS 99 taxonomy of building nonstructural components and contents [NON struct HAZUS 99] - jcgomezz/Building_taxonomy GitHub Wiki

The following attributes have been grouped in 3 categories. Also, in the original version, it has been assigned whether their primary and secondary cause of damage are: drift- sensitive or acceleration- sensitive:

Architectural:

  • Nonbearing walls/partitions
  • cantilever elements and parapets
  • exterior walls panels
  • veneer and finishes
  • penthouses
  • racks and cabinets
  • access floor
  • appendages and ornaments

Mechanical and Electrical:

  • general mechanical (boilers, etc)
  • manufacturing and process machinery
  • Piping Systems
  • Storage Tanks and Spheres
  • HVAC Systems (chillers, ductork, etc)
  • Elevators
  • Trussed Towers
  • General Electrical (switchgear, ducts, etc)
  • Lightining Fixtures

Contents:

  • File Cabinets, Bookcases, etc
  • Office Equipment and Furnishings
  • Computer/Communication Equipment
  • Nonpermanent Manufacturing Equiment
  • Manufacturing /Storage Inventory
  • Art and other Valuable Objects