304.2.2 Moderate Impact

The tolerable impacts of the design loads are assumed as follows:

There is moderate structural damage, which is repairable; some delay in reoccupancy can be expected.

Nonstructural systems needed for normal building or facility use are fully operational, although some cleanup and repair may be needed. Emergency systems remain fully operational.

Injuries to building or facility occupants from hazard-related applied loads may be locally significant, but generally moderate in numbers and in nature. There is a low likelihood of single life loss with a very low likelihood of multiple life loss. The nature of the applied load (i.e., fire hazard) may result in higher levels of expected injuries and damage in localized areas, whereas the balance of the areas may sustain fewer injuries and less damage.

Damage to building or facility contents from hazard-related applied loads may be locally significant, but is generally moderate in extent and cost. The nature of the applied load (i.e., fire hazard) may result in higher levels of expected injuries and damage in localized areas, whereas the balance of the areas may sustain fewer injuries and less damage.

Some hazardous materials are released to the environment, but the risk to the community is minimal. No emergency relocation is necessary.