Architectural components

Architectural components are built-in nonstructural components that form part of the building. They include interior partition walls, parapets, chimneys, penthouses, suspended ceilings, appendages and ornamentation, signs and billboards, egress stairways that are independent of the building, cladding systems, window systems and lighting systems.

Reconnaissance reports with information on damage to architectural elements:

 2010 Darfield (Canterbury, N.Z.) Earthquake >>

2011 Christchurch (N.Z.) Earthquake >>


Mechanical and electrical components

Mechanical and electrical components are built-in nonstructural components that form part of the building. They include HVAC equipment, engines, turbines, pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, generators, batteries, motors, transformers, panel boards, switch gears, instrumentation cabinets, communication equipment, computers, cooling towers, piping systems, ductwork and electrical conduits.

Reconnaissance reports with information on damage to mechanical and electrical components:

1999 Izmit (Turkey) Earthquake >>


Building contents

Building contents are nonstructural components belonging to tenants or occupants of the building. They include filing cabinets, bookshelves and all pieces of furniture found inside buildings.

Reconnaissance reports with information on damage to building contents:

2010 Darfield (Canterbury, N.Z.) Earthquake >>

2011 Christchurch (N.Z.) Earthquake >>