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Promoting the Adoption and Enforcement of Seismic Building Codes: A Guidebook for State Earthquake and Mitigation Managers
This guidebook provides background information and education materials to help state
officials promote the adoption, administration, and enforcement of state and local model
building codes that contain the latest seismic provisions. The guidebook describes the purpose,
function, and effectiveness of building codes in general and seismic codes in particular and
presents a step-by-step process for adopting and administering state or local codes. The
appendices include the history and principles of seismic design; a state-by-state listing of state
codes and code influences; seismic design practices in the U.S.; examples of state and local
building codes and state legislation; services of three model code organizations in the U.S.; and
resources, recommended readings, and educational materials.
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Cover-Chapter 3 | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 1 | |
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Chapter 4-Appendix A | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 2 | |
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Appendix B | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 3 | |
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Appendix C | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 4 | |
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Appendix D-G | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 5 | |
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Appendix G | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 6 | |
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| Chapter / Section Title: | Appendix H-J | |
| Chapter / Section Number: | Part 7 | |
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