ASCE Hazard Tool

Click here for link to ASCE Hazard Tool   Once you are on the ASCE Hazard Tool.  Start by entering the structure information in step 1. In step 2 be sure to use the drop down box to change the standard version to ASCE/SEI 7-16 prior to selecting the risk category.

When Selecting the Risk Hazard use

1604.5 Risk category.

Each building and structure shall be assigned a risk category in accordance with Table 1604.5. Where a referenced standard specifies an occupancy category, the risk category shall not be taken as lower than the occupancy category specified therein. Where a referenced standard specifies that the assignment of a risk category be in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 1.5-1, Table 1604.5 shall be used in lieu of ASCE 7, Table 1.5-1.

Exception: The assignment of buildings and structures to Tsunami Risk Categories III and IV is permitted to be in accordance with Section 6.4 of ASCE 7.

TABLE 1604.5

RISK CATEGORY OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES

SEE THE TABLE: