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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Earthquake Country Alliance
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Southern California Earthquake Center
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Factsheet describing how to secure refrigerators and other major appliances to wall studs using earthquake appliance straps or angle brackets and bolts.
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Earthquake Country Alliance
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Southern California Earthquake Center
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Factsheet describing how to secure televisions, microwaves, computers, and other electronics to prevent damage during earthquakes.
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Earthquake Country Alliance
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Southern California Earthquake Center
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Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.
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City of San Jose Planning Building and Code Enforcement
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City of San Jose Planning Building and Code Enforcement
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Factsheet describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.
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MBS Engineering
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MBS Engineering
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A one-page fact sheet outlining the purpose of an earthquake valve and how the valve can stop gas from flowing into a residence or building.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Guide provides homeowners ways to prepare for an earthquake and protect a home against earthquake damage.
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California Seismic Safety Commission
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SSC
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Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.
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MBS Engineering
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MBS Engineering
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.