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FEMA E-74 Available Online
March 2010 - FEMA 74 explains the sources of earthquake damage that can occur in
nonstructural components and provides information on effective methods
for reducing risk associated with nonstructural earthquake damage. It
is intended for use by a non-engineer audience that includes building
owners, facility managers, maintenance personnel, store or office
managers, corporate or agency department heads, and homeowners. The
reference material contained within the third edition of FEMA 74 is now
approaching 20 years old. A considerable amount of new information now
exists as a result of ongoing National Earthquake Hazard Reduction
Program (NEHRP) activities, local and state government programs,
private sector initiatives, and academic work focused on reducing the
potential for nonstructural earthquake damage.
This fourth edition of the FEMA 74 document updates both the content
and the format of the report. The document has been redesigned for use
on the internet, and is known as "FEMA E-74". Currently, the report contains fifty examples,
complete with photos of actual damage and details illustrating correct
mitigation measures. The new format makes it simple to browse and to
print out the relevant details. To view FEMA E-74 online, visit - http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/earthquake/fema74/preface.shtm
