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FEMA ISSUES SEISMIC GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
WASHINGTON October 28, 1997 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) today issued a "one-of-a-kind" set of guidelines that will lead
to safer communities in earthquake areas. The National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program Guidelines for Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings and
its companion Commentary are the result of a five-year effort involving
hundreds of experts.
"For the first time, design professionals have at their disposal nationally
applicable technical criteria appropriate for any building type or construction
material," James Lee Witt, FEMA director, said. "The publications embody
many concepts that never before have been applied systematically to earthquake
safety for existing buildings and the standards are applicable anywhere
in the country."
The NEHRP Guidelines for Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings and Commentary,
each nearly 400 pages, are currently being printed. Orders can be placed
now by calling
1-800-480-2520.
Refer to Publications 273 and 274 respectively.