(Revised: 04/01/08)
Type 1: Buildings and other structures that represent a low
hazard to human life or to property in the event of failure including, but not
limited to:
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Agricultural facilities
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Certain Temporary facilities
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Minor storage facilities
Type 2: Buildings and other structures except those listed
in Categories 1, 3, and 4.
Type 3: Buildings and other structures that represent a
substantial hazard to human life in the event of failure including, but not
limited to:
- Buildings and other structures where more than 300 people
congregate in one area.
- Buildings and other structures with elementary school,
secondary school, or day-care facilities with capacity greater than 250.
- Buildings and other structures with a capacity greater than
500 for colleges or adult education facilities.
- Health-care facilities with a capacity of 50 or more
resident patients but not having surgery or emergency treatment facilities.
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Jails and detention facilities.
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Power generating stations and other public utility facilities not
included in category 4.
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Buildings and other structures containing sufficient quantities of toxic
or explosive substances to be dangerous to the public if released.
Type 4: Buildings and other structures designated as
essential facilities including, but not limited to:
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Hospitals and other medical facilities having surgery or emergency
treatment facilities.
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Fire, rescue and police stations and emergency vehicle garages.
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Designated earthquake, hurricane, or other emergency shelters.
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Communication centers and other facilities required for emergency
response.
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Power stations and other utility facilities required for emergency.
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Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions.
See also:
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Building Loading - Building Codes