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    OTHER PUBLICATIONS

    The following publications can be ordered through FEMA Distribution Center

    Telephone: 1 (800) 480-2520

    FEMA Distribution Center
    P.O. Box 2012
    8231 Stayton Drive
    Jessup, Maryland 20794-2012

    When ordering include:
    The publication title, item number, quantity, along with your name, address, zip & day time phone.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    FEMA 450 (Part 1 and 2)
    FEMA 368/369
    FEMA 232
    FEMA 451
    FEMA 460

    can be downloaded at this site. Just click downloads.

    New Building Publications

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

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

    • The NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples (FEMA publication 451).

    • The Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction (FEMA publication 232).

    • Seismic Considerations for Steel Storage Racks
      Located in Areas Accessible to the Public
        (FEMA publication 460)

    • A Nontechnical Explanation of the NEHRP Recommended Provisions, Revised Edition, 1995 (FEMA Publication 99)

    • Seismic Considerations for Communities at Risk, Revised Edition, 1995 (FEMA Publication 83)

    • Seismic Considerations: Apartment Buildings, Revised Edition, 1996 (FEMA Publication 152)

    • Seismic Considerations: Elementary and Secondary Schools, Revised Edition, 1990 (FEMA Publication 149)

    • Seismic Considerations: Health Care Facilities, Revised Edition, 1990 (FEMA Publication 150)

    • Seismic Considerations: Hotels and Motels, Revised Edition, 1990 (FEMA Publication 151)

    • Seismic Considerations: Office Buildings, Revised Edition, 1996 (FEMA Publication 153)

    • Societal Implications: Selected Readings, 1985 (FEMA Publications 84)

    Existing Building Publications

    • NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, 1997 (FEMA Publication 273)

    • NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Commentary, 1997 (FEMA Publication 274)

    • Planning for Seismic Rehabilitation: Societal Issues, 1998

    • Example Applications of the NEHRP Guidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings, to be available in late 1997 (FEMA Publication 276)

    • NEHRP Handbook of Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, 1992 (FEMA Publication 172)

    • NEHRP Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings, 1992 (FEMA Publication 178)

    • An Action Plan for Reducing Earthquake Hazards of Existing Buildings, 1985 (FEMA Publication 90)

    Multihazard Publications

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

    • The MMC report NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION SAVES: An Independent Study to Assess the Future Savings from Mitigation Activities
      http://www.nibs.org/MMC/mmcactiv5.html

    Lifelines Publications

    • Links on the American Lifelines Alliance website's Guidelines page:

      Guidelines for Utility Performance Assessment:
      - Electric Power Systems Guidelines and Commentary
      - Oil and Natural Gas Pipeline Systems Guidelines
      and Commentary
      - Water Guideline and Commentary
      - Wastewater Systems Guidelines and Commentary

      Flood-Resistant Local Road Systems: A Report Based on Case Studies

      Evaluation Guide for the Seismic Operability of Active Mechanical
      Equipment

      Report on Extreme Ice Thicknesses from Freezing Rain

      Design Guideline for Seismic Resistant Water Pipeline Installations

      USGS ShakeMap / ShakeCast Report: Improving Utilization Within the ALA Community

      AREMA Handbook for Railway Storm Scour

      Seismic Design Standards for Aboveground Steel Storage Tanks

      Guideline for the Seismic Design and Retrofit of Piping Systems

      Design Guideline for Buried Steel Pipe

      Seismic Fragility Formulations for Water Systems

    • Abatement of Seismic Hazards to Lifelines: An Action Plan, 1987 (FEMA Publication 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 Publication 135)

    • Papers on Transportation Lifelines, 1987 (FEMA Publication 136)

    • Papers on Communication Lifelines, 1987 (FEMA Publication 137)

    • Papers on Power Lifelines, 1987 (FEMA Publication 138)

    • Papers on Gas and Liquid Fuel Lifelines, 1987 (FEMA Publication 139)

    • Papers on Political, Economic, Social, Legal, and Regulatory Issues and General Workshop Presentations, 1987 (FEMA Publication 143)


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