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Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage: A Practical Guide. Third Edition

Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail - fema74cover.jpg This well-illustrated publication describes the sources of nonstructural earthquake damage and provides information on effective methods of reducing potential risks from such damage. The guide assists in identifying potential hazards and provides specific guidance on upgrades that readers can do themselves. The guide contains diagrams and photographs, a glossary, references, and an annotated bibliography for those who wish additional information. A nonstructural inventory form, a checklist of nonstructural earthquake hazards, and an explanation of nonstructural risk ratings are included as appendices. The target audiences for the guide are building owners, facility managers, maintenance personnel, homeowners, store or office managers, business proprietors, organizational department heads, and others concerned with building safety and the continuation of business.


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Media Type: File
Availability: Online
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Language: English
Date Published: 09/1994
Number of Pages: 139
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 74
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Chapter / Section Title: References-Appendix C
Chapter / Section Number: Part 5
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Media Type: Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
Date Published: 09/1994
Number of Pages: 139
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 74
Distribution Restrictions: Number of Hard Copies: 500

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