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NEHRP Recommended Provisions

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The NEHRP Recommended Provisions:

  • Provide up-to-date criteria for designing new buildings against earthquake damage.
  • May be used as the basis for the development of seismic-resistant building codes for a given area.
  • Are updated on 3-year cycles to coincide with code updates.

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