Download or read book Home Buyer s Guide to Earthquake Hazards written by Barry Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document has been developed by the Bay Area Regional Earthquake Preparedness Project (BAREPP) to introduce home sellers and home buyers to common earthquake hazards encountered in older homes. It is intended as a checklist to assist in making informed choices in the selection and purchase of single family residences. The booklet covers geologic hazards, structural hazards, and non-structural hazards. However, it is not possible to identify every potential hazard. This document is not a substitute for evaluation of a structure by a licensed structural engineer or architect, or for evaluation of a site by a licensed geologist or soils engineer. Includes a list of information sources. Illustrations.

Download or read book Home Buyers Guide to Earthquake Hazards written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Homebuyers Guide to Earthquake Hazards in Utah written by Sandra N. Eldredge and published by Utah Geological Survey. This book was released on 1996-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large, damaging earthquakes can happen in many parts of Utah. Therefore, when choosing where to live in this state, we should be aware of the earthquake risk. It is important to know what potential earthquake hazards exist in an area, and what action we can take to reduce the earthquake risk to ourselves and our families. This brochure introduces homebuyers and others to earthquake hazards so that informed choices can be made when selecting homes, building sites, or hazard-reduction measures.

Download or read book A Home Buyer s Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona written by Raymond C. Harris and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For prospective home owners or for current home owners, ¿A Home Buyer¿s Guide to Geologic Hazards in Arizona¿, is an essential tool. Floods, earthquakes, problem soils and earth fissures are just some of the geologic hazards that threaten Arizona homes and homeowners. This informative guide includes descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and maps pinpointing where certain geologic hazards, e.g., earthquakes, are most likely to occur. The origin, nature, and potential risk of individual geologic hazards are weighed and discussed.

Download or read book Homeowner s Guide to Earthquake Safety written by California. Seismic Safety Commission and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Homeowner s Guide to Earthquake Safety written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Earthquake Safety written by Ed Hensley and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquakes can be sudden, destructive, and deadly. But they also have proved that preparation saves lives and property. This guide shows current or prospective homeowners how to ensure the strength of their homes. This document will make you, your family, and your home safer. Contents: Earthquake Weaknesses in a Home; Getting the Work Done; Geologic Hazards; What to Do Before, During, and After an Earthquake; Resource Organizations; References; Residential Earthquake Hazards Report; Earthquakes and Homes -- What¿s the Law? Photos, charts, tables and drawings.

Download or read book Home Buyers Guide to Geologic Hazards written by Wilgus B. Creath and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Finding Fault in California written by Susan Elizabeth Hough and published by Mountain Press Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book begins with a discussion about what faults are and how to recognize them. The geologic tours follow, exploring the seismic hazards of the Los Angeles Basin, the San Francisco Bay Area, central California, the Mojave Desert, a neighborhood that is

Download or read book Real Estate Agents and Special Studies Zones Disclosure written by Risa Palm and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country written by Peter I. Yanev and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1974 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Earthquake Safety Guide for Homeowners written by U. s. Department of Homeland Security and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquakes, especially major ones, are dangerous, inevitable, and a fact of life in some parts of the United States. Sooner or later another “big one” will occur. Earthquakes: Occur without warning; Can be deadly and extremely destructive; Can occur at any time. As a current or potential owner of a home, you should be very concerned about the potential danger to not only yourselves and your loved ones, but also to your property. The major threats posed by earthquakes are bodily injuries and property damage, which can be considerable and even catastrophic. Most of the property damage caused by earthquakes ends up being handled and paid for by the homeowner. In a 2000 study titled HAZUS 99: Average Annual Earthquake Losses for the United States, FEMA estimated U.S. losses from earthquakes at $4.4 billion per year. Large earthquakes in or near major urban centers will disrupt the local economy and can disrupt the economy of an entire state. However, proper earthquake preparation of your home can: Save lives; Reduce injuries; Reduce property damage. As a homeowner, you can significantly reduce damage to your home by fixing a number of known and common weaknesses. This booklet is a good start to begin strengthening your home against earthquake damage. It describes: Common weaknesses that can result in your home being damaged by earthquakes, and Steps you can take to correct these weaknesses. There are no guarantees of safety during earthquakes, but properly constructed and strengthened homes are far less likely to collapse or be damaged during earthquakes. FEMA advises you to act on the suggestions outlined in this booklet and make yourself, your family, and your home safer.

Download or read book Is Your Home Protected from Earthquake Disaster written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage written by Eduardo A. Fierro and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the sources of nonstructural earthquake damage in simple terms, and provides information on effective methods of reducing the potential risks. Intended for a lay audience: building owners, facilities managers, maintenance personnel, store or office managers, corporate/agency department heads, business proprietors, homeowners. Covers: building utility systems (batteries, piping, chillers); architectural elements (stairways, windows, exterior signs); and furniture and contents (library stacks, artwork, stoves, cabinets, etc.). Drawings and photos. Glossary and bibliography.

Download or read book The Home Builder s Guide for Earthquake Design written by Shapiro, Okino, Hom, and Associates and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Earthquake Strengthening for Vulnerable Homes written by Thor Matteson and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how earthquakes damage wood-framed buildings of various ages and styles. Shows detailed methods to strengthen various weaknesses. Methods are based on author's experience investigating hundreds of existing wood-framed houses and small apartment buildings and designing retrofit systems that work in the real world. Discusses structural and non-structural earthquake hazards and how to mitigate them. Illustrated with over 400 photos, illustrations and construction details.

Download or read book Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards Supporting Documentation written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2015 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) handbook can be used by trained personnel to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially seismically vulnerable. The RVS procedure comprises a method and several forms that help users to quickly identify, inventory, and score buildings according to their risk of collapse if hit by major earthquakes. The RVS handbook describes how to identify the structural type and key weakness characteristics, how to complete the screening forms, and how to manage a successful RVS program.