What is HCAI (formerly OSHPD) Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP)?
The HCAI (formerly OSHPD) Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP) is a voluntary program for review and preapproval of Special Seismic Certifications to be used in health facilities construction in California.
How Many of the Manufacturer’s Models Have to Be Tested?
HCAI (formerly OSHPD) requires:
- Testing of at least two units (typically a small & largest/heaviest units) and
- Verification of similarities for interpolated units”
Excerpted from HCAI OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP) documentation
Which Filtrine Chiller Models Were Tested?
Filtrine chiller Model PCP-200-33A-WP-OSP (shown on left in photo above at the OSHPD testing site) was rigid-base mounted to the shake table interface plate with six (6) 3/8-inch diameter Grade 5 bolts.
Filtrine chiller Model PCP-3000-330A-WP-OSP (shown above on right) was rigid-base mounted to the shake table interface plate with ten (10) 1/2-inch diameter Grade 5 bolts. For each mounting bolt, a 1-inch diameter pipe was placed under the channel and the mounting bolt was passed through the pipe in order to prevent crushing of the base rail channel. The shake table interface frame was mounted to the shake table using M12 threaded rod.
Who Can Perform the Test?
A testing lab that has ISO 17025 accreditation.
Which Company Tested Filtrine Model OSP Chillers?
Dynamic Certification Laboratories
What is Filtrine’s New OSP Number?
OSP-0369
Where Can I Find Filtrine Chiller Models on the OSHPD Website?
The list of equipment/components with OSP are found here. Search for Filtrine in the search box in the top right corner of the page.
For more information on Filtrine Model OSP chillers, visit HCAI (formerly OSHPD) Seismic Approved Chillers or contact your local Filtrine chiller representative.
