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Plan for Developing and Adopting Seismic Design Guidelines and Standards for Lifelines

This document outlines a plan for developing and adopting design and construction standards for lifelines. The plan 1) establishes performance criteria for the construction, maintenance, and operation of new and existing lifeline systems, equipment, and materials for selected levels of seismic risk; 2) provides a basis for technical specifications for use by buyers and sellers of lifeline products and services to reduce the vulnerability of lifeline systems to earthquakes; and 3) provides a reliable basis for regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Five types of lifeline systems are presented: electric, gas and liquid fuel, telecommunications, transportation, and water systems.

Document Details:

Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Educational Institutes and Professionals Businesses / Professionals Design and Construction Industry Scientific and Research Organizations / Institutions Trade Associations
Hazard Types:	Earthquake
Subjects:	Mitigation Strategies and Techniques Infrastructure Design Regulations, Laws, and Executive Orders Mitigation Planning Model Codes and Ordinances
Program:	NEHRP - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Last Update Date:	10/19/2010 08:32 PM

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