ISO 13033:2013确立了在由新建筑或现有建筑支撑或连接的非结构部件和系统（NSC）上产生地震作用的方法。它还提供了验证NSCS抗震能力的程序。NSC包括建筑元素、机械和电气系统以及建筑内容。 ISO 13033:2013不是具有法律约束力和可执行性的规范。它是一份源文件，由负责发布结构设计法规的主管部门在制定实践规范时使用。本标准旨在供区域和国家标准委员会在编制NSC抗震性能标准时使用。 ISO 13033:2013并未具体涵盖包括核电站在内的工业设施，因为这些设施在其他国际标准中单独处理。然而，ISO 13033:2013中的原则适用于此类设施中NSC地震作用的推导。

ISO 13033:2013 establishes the means to derive seismic actions on nonstructural components and systems (NSCS) supported by or attached to new or existing buildings. It also provides procedures for the verification of NSCS seismic capacities. NSCS include architectural elements, mechanical and electrical systems, and building contents. ISO 13033:2013 is not a legally binding and enforceable code. It is a source document that is utilized in the development of codes of practice by the competent authority responsible for issuing structural design regulations. It is intended for application by regional and national standards committees when preparing standards for the seismic performance of NSCS. ISO 13033:2013 does not specifically cover industrial facilities, including nuclear power plants, since these are dealt with separately in other International Standards. However, the principles in ISO 13033:2013 can be appropriate for the derivation of seismic actions for NSCS in such facilities.