BSSC

All FEMA Publications can be ordered by calling the FEMA Publications number 1-800-480-2520.

The documents below give an up-to-date history of various BSSC publications and projects.

NEW BUILDINGS

The NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program) Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings, 2003 Edition, 2 volumes and maps, FEMA 450 (part 1 and 2)

The NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program) Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings, 2000 Edition, 2 volumes and maps, FEMA 368 and 369

A Nontechnical Explanation of the NEHRP Recommended Provisions, Revised Edition, expected to be published in early 2008

The NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples, FEMA 451

The Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction, FEMA 232

Seismic Considerations for Steel Storage Racks Located in Areas Accessible to the Public, FEMA 460

Seismic Considerations for Communities at Risk, Revised Edition, 1995, FEMA 83

Seismic Considerations: Apartment Buildings, Revised Edition, 1996, FEMA 152

Seismic Considerations: Elementary and Secondary Schools, Revised Edition, 1990, FEMA 149

Seismic Considerations: Health Care Facilities, Revised Edition, 1990, FEMA 150

Seismic Considerations: Hotels and Motels, Revised Edition, 1990, FEMA 151

Seismic Considerations: Office Buildings, Revised Edition, 1996, FEMA 153

Societal Implications: Selected Readings, 1985, FEMA 84

EXISTING BUILDINGS

NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, 1997, FEMA 273NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Commentary, 1997, FEMA 274

Case Studies: An Assessment of the NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, 1999, FEMA 343

Planning for Seismic Rehabilitation: Societal Issues, 1998, FEMA 275
Example Applications of the NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, 1999, FEMA 276

NEHRP Handbook of Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, 1992, FEMA 172

NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings, 1992, FEMA 178

An Action Plan for Reducing Earthquake Hazards of Existing Buildings, 1985, FEMA 90

MULTIHAZARD

NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION SAVES: An Independent Study to Assess the Future Savings from Mitigation Activities, Volumes 1 and 2

An Integrated Approach to Natural Hazard Risk Mitigation, 1995, FEMA 261/2-95

More Multihazard information on the MMC portion of the NIBS website.

LIFELINES

Abatement of Seismic Hazards to Lifelines: An Action Plan, 1987, FEMA 142

Abatement of Seismic Hazards to Lifelines: Proceedings of a Workshop on Development of An Action Plan, 6 volumes:

Papers on Water and Sewer Lifelines, 1987, FEMA 135
Papers on Transportation Lifelines, 1987, FEMA 136
Papers on Communication Lifelines, 1987, FEMA 137
Papers on Power Lifelines, 1987, FEMA 138
Papers on Gas and Liquid Fuel Lifelines, 1987, FEMA 139
Papers on Political, Economic, Social, Legal, and Regulatory Issues and General Workshop Presentations, 1987, FEMA 143

Links to additional publications are available on the American Lifelines Alliance website under New Guidelines.

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