Annex 3: checklist

** High priority for seismic evaluation
(1) Heavy ceiling-located objects: light fixtures, ducts, pipes, suspended planks
(2) Large windows and glass divisions
(3) TV sets, speakers or the like located above 4 or 5 feet off the ground, stability of tall file cabinets, storage racks or shelves, medicines and drugs stored in tall storage shelving, especially if they contain hazardous materials
(4) Emergency power generator anchorages, batteries racks if any, main computer and communication systems
(5) Gas cylinder tanks, elevated water storage tanks
(6) Large electrical equipment and transformers
(7) Computer units and other desk top office equipment
(8) Mechanical room equipment
(9) Exterior ornament such as concrete cladding, signs, or any prefabricated appendages such as parapets
(10) Gas supply and piping

** Lesser priority for seismic evaluation
(11) Fire extinguishers
(12) File cabinets
(13) Elevators
(14) Partitions
(15) Lightweight packed or heavy objects stored less than 4 or 5 feet off the ground
(16) Furniture
(17) Gas systems leading to heaters
(18) Lightweight ceilings
(19) Air conditioning equipment, generally on top of building, air conditioning distribution
(20) Water piping (cold, steam, etc.)

Hurricanes and Floods
(21) Design of buildings
(22) Location of buildings and accesses for proneness to flooding
(23) Building shape
(24) Type of roofs. For lightweight roofs, shape, cladding, fixings etc.
(25) Walls and openings in walls e.g doors, windows, decorative blocks
(26) Building connections
(27) Opportunities for retrofitting
(28) Condition of buildings and drainage system