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Disclaimer: The effects, descriptions, recommendations, and suggestions included in this web site are intended to improve earthquake preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual or a structure. The Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA) takes responsibility for the inclusion of materials from various sources on these pages. The State of California, the Seismic Safety Commission, the ECA and all contributors to this document do not assume liability for any injury, death, property damage, loss of revenue, or any other effect of an earthquake.




Canopies

Purpose

To secure canopies.

Caution

Canopies may fall during an earthquake causing injury or death. Damaged canopies may also block entrances and exits.

Recommendation

Secure the canopy to the building to prevent from detaching.

Consult a structural engineer and architect to implement one of the following options:

  • Increase the lateral capacity of the columns
  • Add steel bracing at the columns
  • Reconstruct the roof system with lightweight material
  • Add plywood or concrete shear walls
  • Install plywood at the roof
  • Install additional anchors at the roof

Source: School Facilities Manual Nonstructural Protection Guide

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