NZS 4104 PDF

NZS 4104 – Seismic restraint of building contents

This Standard aims to reduce the risk of injury to people and ensure access within a building after an earthquake by securing building contents. The second aim is to reduce the risk of damage to building contents. This standard provides the basis for the design for restraints and provides sketches of many simple, practical details for a range of common items including computer equipment, storage racks, cabinets, ornaments, appliances etc. It is applicable to items which are required to survive an earthquake to be available to rescue and recovery services to businesses and general public. Applies only to items less than 300 kg in weight.