BSSC

THE HOMEBUILDERS' GUIDE TO EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Prepublication Version of the Chapters and Appendices

Please submit any comments to cheider@nibs.org by April 21, 2006

	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