CEMP-E
TI 809-26
1 March 2000
series specifications applicable to structural steel are listed in Appendix A - References, of TI 809-26.
5. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
a. FEMA 267 and 267B Steel Moment Frame Structures - Interim Guidelines. The Interim Guidelines,
published in 1995, are applicable to steel moment-resisting frame structures incorporating fully restrained
connections in which the girder flanges are welded to the columns, and are subject to significant inelastic
demands from strong earthquake ground motion. Guideline recommendations are provided based upon
research conducted under the SAC Joint Venture, Phase 1 project. The Guidelines include information
regarding the pre-earthquake evaluation and inspection of existing buildings, post-earthquake evaluation
and inspection of existing buildings, repairing damaged buildings, retrofitting existing damaged and
undamaged buildings, and designing, constructing and inspecting new buildings.
FEMA 267A was published as an additional advisory to FEMA 267, based upon information available as
of August 1996. A second advisory, FEMA 267B, was published in mid-1999, replacing FEMA 267A.
b. FEMA 267 Replacement. A series of five new documents are planned for publication in early 2000,
based upon the results of the SAC Joint Venture Phase 2 project. These will supersede FEMA 267 and
issued advisories. The documents will be as follows: (1) Seismic Design Criteria for New Moment-
Resisting Steel Frame Construction, (2) Post-Earthquake Evaluation and Repair Criteria for Welded
Moment-Resisting Steel Frame Construction, (3) Seismic Evaluation and Upgrade Criteria for Existing
Steel Moment-Resisting Frame Construction, and (4) Quality Assurance Guidelines for Moment-Resisting
Steel Frame Construction, and (5) Recommended Specifications for Moment-Resisting Steel Frame
Buildings.
c. FEMA 273 NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings. FEMA 273 provides
guidelines for the seismic rehabilitation of buildings constructed of steel or cast iron, concrete, masonry,
wood and light metal, including foundations and architectural, mechanical and electrical components.
The document is oriented toward structural analysis procedures, with limited information regarding
specific details for welding or inspection.
d. FEMA 302 NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and
Other Structures. FEMA 302 provides minimum design criteria for the design and construction of
structures to resist earthquake motions. Included are provisions for foundations, steel structures,
concrete structures, composite structures, masonry structures, seismic isolation, related building
components, and nonbuilding structures such as racks, towers, piers and wharves, tanks and vessels,
stacks and chimneys, electrical distribution structures, and several other structures. Not included in the
provisions are certain classes of one-and two-family residential structures, agricultural structures, and
structures in areas of low seismicity.
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