Seismic Qualified

Seismic Certified

Jefferson Electric offers many transformers that have been tested and certified to meet the standards required for safety during seismic activity.

Applications

Healthcare facilities, emergency response locations (fire stations, police stations) and other critical government facilities may be required to be seismic qualified.

Specifications

Single & Three-Phase Encapsulated

Wall mount 1 – 25 kVA
Floor mount 3 – 75 kVA
NEMA 3R enclosures
SDS = 2.00g ; z/h = 1.00 ; Ip = 1.5

Single-Phase Ventilated

Floor mount 1 – 167 kVA
NEMA 1 or 3R enclosures
SDS = 2.0-g ; z/h = 1.00 ; Ip = 1.5

Three-Phase Ventilated

Floor mount 1 – 1,000 kVA
NEMA 1 or 3R enclosures
SDS = 2.00g ; z/h = 1.00 ; Ip = 1.5

Features, Functions, Benefits

Many construction projects and their components are now required to be seismic qualified.

Standards

Meets the International Building Code (2015 IBC)
Meets California Building Code (2016 CBC) requirements
Met in accordance with ICC-ES AC156 seismic qualifications

Literature

See our YouTube video of the test in progress.
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