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NEHRP Recommended Provisions and Commentary for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures. 2003 Edition

Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail - fema_450_1_cover.jpg The 2003 edition has been superseded by the 2009 edition (FEMA P-750). The 2003 edition can be used as a resource document for design professionals, local building officials, and federal regulatory agencies whose technical design standards or code requirements refer to this edition of the Provisions. The 2003 edition present criteria for the design and construction of new buildings, of additions and alterations to existing buildings, and of non-building structures to enable them to resist the effects of earthquake ground motions. The CD contains related seismic design maps, design map value calculation software, and previous Provisions (1997 and 2000). The 2000 edition (FEMA 368 and 369) and FEMA 451 and 451B are available online.


Document Details:
Media Type: CD-ROM
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
Date Published: 06/2004
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 450CD

Media Type: File
Availability: Online
Custom CD/DVD
Language: English
Date Published: 06/2004
Number of Pages: 712
Description/Comment: Provisions, Commentary, and 2003 NEHRP Provisions Maps
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 450
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Chapter / Section Title: Provisions
Chapter / Section Number: Part 1
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Chapter / Section Title: 2003 NEHRP Provisions Maps
Chapter / Section Number: Part 3
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Chapter / Section Title: Commentary
Chapter / Section Number: Part 2
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Chapter / Section Title: Commentary Chapter 9-14
Chapter / Section Number: Part 2b
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Chapter / Section Title: Commentary Cover-Chapter 8
Chapter / Section Number: Part 2a
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Chapter / Section Title: Commentary Chapter 15-Appendix B
Chapter / Section Number: Part 2c
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