Titus has Seismic Certification
Compliance on our ESV, TFS, and TFS-F terminal unit models through the
International Building Code (IBC) and Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD). Certification includes rigid-mounting and spring-isolated
installations.
The certification rating is:
More medical facilities are requiring
this certification to ensure equipment will remain functional after
experiencing a seismic event.
These Titus terminal unit models are
certified in the following options:
- Hot water / Electric reheat
- PSC and ECM motors
- All liner types currently
available
- All current motor and heater
voltages and kilowatt offerings
For ESV single-duct models (AESV, PESV,
and DESV), all sizes and configurations that are available on standard units
now meet the certification. This option is only available with 20-gauge
galvanized material.
For series fan-powered terminal units,
the TFS/TFS-F models are certified with all of the options, sizes and
configurations available on the standard products as well.
All Titus-branded controls are included
in the certification:
- Alpha Digital Controls
- TA1 Analog Controls
- Titus I & II Pneumatic Controls
FMA Controls must carry a seismic
listing from the controls supplier in order to be used on a seismic-rated
terminal unit.
The IBC is utilized by the U.S. State
Department and governs all commercial construction for every state.
It has specific requirements for
certain types of buildings and their components where ground accelerations
caused by earthquakes are likely to be above a certain g-level.
Active mechanical equipment or
electrical components must be tested to verify compliance if they are to remain
operational after a seismic event.
In California, the OSHFD is the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for hospital construction and for the
California Building Code which is based on the IBC.
As an AHJ, OSHPD has defined what the
acceptable criterion is for them as it relates to how a manufacturer complies
with the building code.
Titus is the first VAV terminal unit
manufacturer to receive this certification. We recognize the importance of
complying with new codes in different regions as we continue to Redefine your
comfort zone. ™
Please direct
questions toward Titus Communications
(communications@titus-hvac.com) and/or Titus' Terminal Unit, UnderFloor
Air Distribution Product Manager Derrick Smith (dsmith@titus-hvac.com).
