The Ontario Building Code | Importance Factor
4.1.8.5. Importance Factor
(1) The earthquake importance factor, IE, shall be determined according to Table 4.1.8.5.
Table 4.1.8.5.
Importance Factor for Earthquake Loads and Effects, IE
Forming Part of Sentence 4.1.8.5.(1)
| Item | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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| Importance Category | Importance Factor, IE |
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| ULS | SLS(1) |
| 1. | Low | 0.8 |
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| 2. | Normal | 1.0 |
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| 3. | High | 1.3 |
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| 4. | Post-disaster | 1.5 |
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Notes to Table 4.1.8.5.:
(1) See Article 4.1.8.13.