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Wrong – The house was not bolted to the foundation and shifted off the foundation during an earthquake.

Wrong – The house was not bolted to the foundation and shifted off the foundation during an earthquake.
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Wrong – The stud should not be positioned over seismic bolts then cut away, which reduces the stud’s load capacity; Shift the stud or specify stud and bolt positions in plans.

Wrong – The stud should not be positioned over seismic bolts then cut away, which reduces the stud’s load capacity; Shift the stud or specify stud and bolt positions in plans.
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Wrong – This water heater was not braced; it fell during an earthquake and ruptured the gas line causing a house fire.

Wrong – This water heater was not braced; it fell during an earthquake and ruptured the gas line causing a house fire.