THE HOMEBUILDERS' GUIDE TO EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 


 

Front Material

 
 

Executive Summary

 
 

Chapter 1, Introduction

 
 

Chapter 2, Earthquake Resistant Requirements

 
 

Chapter 3, Foundations and Foundation Walls

 
  Chapter 4, Floor Construction  
 

Chapter 5, Walls

 
  Chapter 6, Roof-Celiling Systems  
  Chapter 7, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Balconies, and Decks  
 

Chapter 8, Anchorage of Home Contents

 
  Chapter 9, Existing Houses  
     
  Appendix A, Analysis of Model House Used in This Guide  
  Appendix B, Earthquake Provisions Checklist for Builders and Designers  
  Appendix C, Earthquake Provisions Checklist for Designers and Plan Checkers  
  Appendix D, Significant Changes for the 2006 International Residential Code  
  Appendix E, References and Additional Resources  
  Appendix F, Homebuilders Guide Project Participants