Joint Interagency Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Standards for Existing Federal Buildings
Author | : D. Todd |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 4 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1251655994 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Joint Interagency Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation Standards for Existing Federal Buildings written by D. Todd and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Reauthorization Act (Public Law 101-614) requires that the President adopt "standards for assessing and enhancing the seismic safety of existing buildings constructed for or leased by the Federal Government" by 1 Dec. 1994. The act directs the Interagency Committee on Seismic Safety in Construction (ICSSC) to develop these standards. This paper describes the process used to develop the required standard and presents a summary of the proposed draft standard currently being balloted by the ICSSC.