Suspended non-structural building components are critical for the proper functioning of a building, and make up a high percentage of a building’s damage in a seismic event. Properly engineered bracing of these services is particularly critical for essential facilities that must remain operational in the aftermath of a seismic or blast event (such as hospitals, fire/rescue, water/power, etc.), or facilities representing a substantial hazard to human life (such as schools, prisons, etc.).