Home Builder’s Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction
FEMA
This publication presents seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses in a manner that can be utilized by homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.
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Product description Brand name and product description
This manual provides prescriptive building detail plans based on state-of-the-art earthquake-resistant design for use by homebuilders and others in the construction of a non-engineered residential structures. In addition to details of architectural conditions (walls, roofs, retrofits, etc) for typical masonry and timber frame construction, the document presents above-code measures for improved earthquake performance and their associated costs.
Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)
United States
Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"
Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.
Open-source
Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.
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SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)
Homebuilder, household