Certified Seismic Installation Program
Certified Seismic Installation Program
Woodwork Institute’s Certified Seismic Installation Program™ (CSIP) is meant to be a stand-alone quality control option that can be specified separately or in conjunction with our Certified Compliance or Monitored Compliance programs. The CSIP program is based on the California Building Code.
Benefits
Design Professionals and Property Owners
- Specified use of the Woodwork Institute’s seismic casework pre-approvals from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), without any additional engineering costs and/or requirements.
- Assurance that proper backing was installed in the walls for compliant casework installation.
- Assurance that casework was installed in accordance with the Woodwork Institute’s seismic casework pre-approvals within HCAI’s compliance requirements.
- Certified acknowledgement that the project’s seismic casework installation requirements have been met.
Installers
- A consistent cabinet installation methodology
- Ease of specification compliance
- Discounted pricing through Woodwork Institute Affiliate status
Request and Authorization to Inspect
- PDF download — Print and fill out.
- CSIP Information Booklet and Drawings — updated in 2022 with an effective date of August 1, 2022
- CSIP Drawings on Single Sheet — updated in 2022 with an effective date of August 1, 2022
DSA Compliance
In accordance with the California Department of General Services (DGS), Division of State Architect (DSA), Interpretation of Regulation Manual (IR), Section A-5, titled “Acceptance of Products, Materials, and Evaluation Reports” (rev 10/05/12, 2013 CBC) – the Woodwork Institute’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Pre-approval of Manufacturer’s Certification (OPM), OPM-0092 meets the eligibility criteria when used in accordance with IR A-4.13 (Geologic Hazard Report Requirements, rev 12/19/13, 2013 CBC).
Applicability
The Woodwork Institute HCAI pre-approvals are adequate for casework installation within the State of California at any height within the building where the SDS is not greater than 2.0.
- Anchorage to concrete or concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall construction
- Anchorage to wood or metal stud wall construction with either continuous 3 x 6 or 16GA in wall blocking respectively.
- Casework construction of plywood, particleboard, MDF or Solid Phenolic Core (SPC) in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Architectural Woodwork Standards (AWS), including:
- Wall cabinets up to 48″ tall x 18″ body depth x 48″ wide
- Tall storage cabinets up to 96″ tall x 24″ body depth x 48″ wide
- Base cabinets, up to 36″ tall x 24″ body depth x 48″ wide, including peninsula and those with mechanical chase
- Peninsula base cabinets up to 36″ tall x 36″ body depth x 48″ wide
- Mechanical chase base cabinets up to 42″ tall x 36″ body depth and 48″ wide
For full details, download the CSIP Booklet and Drawings.
CSIP Specifications
The project specification shall require conformance to the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards and contain the appropriate language in Parts 1 and 3 of your specifications under Quality Assurance and Field Quality Control:
PART 1 — QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Certified Seismic Installation Program:
- Before walls are closed up, provide a written Woodwork Institute Certified Seismic Installation Program report confirming that backing is provided in all locations required for casework installation or identifying those locations where backing is missing or improperly located.
- On completion of installation, provide a Woodwork Institute Certified Seismic Installation Program Certificate identifying the work covered and certifying the installations meets the requirements of the WI CSIP attachment details and schedules.
- All fees charge by the Woodwork Institute for its Certified Seismic Installation Program are the responsibility of the millwork installer and shall be included in their bid.
- In the event there is a conflict between the Contract Documents and the CSIP HCAI-approved OPM Drawings, the CSIP HCAI-approved OPM Drawings and Certified Seismic Installation Program shall prevail.
PART 3 — FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Provide Woodwork Institute Certified Seismic Installation Program inspection reports and certification as required in Part 1 of this Section.