Buildings deemed to have a lower risk to human life such as storage buildings will have smaller multipliers and thus be required to meet less stringent uplift pressures than buildings considered essential such as hospitals.
Risk Category I Low risk structures such as temporary buildings, storage or agricultural facilities.
Risk Category II Most buildings fall into this category: homes, apartments, stores, offices, manufacturing and warehouses.
Risk Category III Substantial hazard: schools, high occupancy buildings, nursing homes and other important buildings that are not risk category IV.
Risk Category IV Essential facilities: medical facilities with surgery or emergency services, fire and police stations, emergency shelters and emergency operations centers.