Earth quake reported in Borrego Springs... felt on San Diego on July 7, 2010..This causes some San Diego real estate owners to check their home insurance policies for earth quake insurance.
FEMA provides helpful information for homeowners, background information on the principles of seismic resistance in construction.
Includes background information on the principles of seismic resistance and how earthquake forces impact conventional residential construction and more detailed information on architectural considerations. Discussions of masonry and stone elements, examples of typical floor plans for earthquake resistant one- and two-story homes, excerpts of seismic requirements from building codes, and checklists for home builders are included. The guide also presents a series of "above code recommendations" and low cost measures that would increase the performance of the building and help keep it functional after an earthquake.
For a free copy of this 226 page booklet email me at dboquet2@gmail.comin subject line write FEMA booklet request.
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