Seismic Use Group

Typical Structures

I

I

All buildings not included in II and III (including low hazard buildings (agriculture, temporary structures, etc.))

1.0

II

Substantial hazard to human life (300+ people, day care (150+), schools (250+), college/university (500+), health care (50+), jails, etc.)

1.25

III

Essential facilities (hospital, fire, designated emergency shelters, emergency preparedness facilities, power stations, aviation control, etc.)

Structures containing extremely hazardous materials

1.5