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Seismic | CGC
Designing for Life Safety Above All Else
USG Seismic Resources
Seismic Ceiling Design in Canada
Seismic Ceiling Design in Canada
The standards that have been referenced throughout these pages help to provide a basic understanding of seismic applications and methods used in the USA to determine the seismic category. While this information is designed for the USA, it provides valuable insights on the different methods of bracing the ceiling system using products and techniques that can be transferred to Canadian projects.
Contact your local CGC Architectural Sales Representative for further information.
Seismic Details
USG provides the most relevant seismic details, approved for ICC-ES (International Code Compliance–Engineering Service) seismic design and installations. USG has seismically tested and engineered the perimeter and field details to meet seismic code requirements set by IBC (International Building Code), CBC (California Building Code), ASCE-7, and ASTM.
Seismic Engineering Reports
USG provides the most up-to-date and relevant Engineering Reports accepted by IBC and CBC with our ICC-ESRs, OSHPD/HCAi, and 3rd-party engineering reports for easier design and installation.
Seismic Technical Guides
USG provides some of the most instructive and technically informative installation tech guides in the industry. We have distilled many different types of complex seismic installations to create clear, code-compliant solutions to assist you.
