Seismic Zone

 

Select the seismic zone that applies to this building section. The five seismic zones labeled 0-4 on the map indicate where earthquake damage is likely to occur (1=no damage, 2=minor damage, distant, 3=moderate damage, 4=major damage, and 5=major damage, near the fault). The zones represent the cost increase associated with meeting the national building codes and engineering requirements for seismic resistance.

To minimize building damage and the subsequent injury and loss of life, national building codes have been created to specify the minimum engineering requirements for buildings in earthquake prone areas. These requirements generally involve the structural elements of the building, which ultimately affect construction costs.

Use the drop-down list to select the appropriate seismic zone. Note: The system will automatically fill this information in based on the zip/postal code you entered earlier, but you can select a different seismic zone.

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