| Risk Category | Description | Importance Factor ($I$) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low hazard to human life (Ag, Storage) | 0.87 (Wind), 1.0 (Seismic) | | II | Standard Occupancy (Residential, Office) | 1.00 | | III | High Occupancy (Schools, Civic) | 1.15 (Wind), 1.25 (Seismic) | | IV | Essential Facilities (Hospitals, EOC) | 1.15 (Wind), 1.50 (Seismic) |
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represents a major shift in how structural engineers account for environmental hazards. This latest edition introduces first-of-their-kind requirements and digital tools designed to make engineering data more accessible and structures more resilient. Key Highlights of ASCE 7-22 | Risk Category | Description | Importance Factor
ASCE 7-22 requires checking:
