FEMA P-1050-1 (Parts 1 & 2) NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures

Part I of the 2015 NEHRP Provisions includes recommended new changes and modifications to the adopted ASCE/SEI 7-10. Part II provides a full commentary for Part I, consisting of new commentaries integrated with the ASCE/SEI 7-10 commentary.

The NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures presents the minimum recommended requirements necessary for the design and construction of new buildings and other structures to resist earthquake ground motions throughout the United States. The objectives of these provisions are to provide reasonable assurance of seismic performance that will:

1. Avoid serious injury and life loss due to
   
   1. Structure collapse
   2. Failure of nonstructural components or systems
   3. Release of hazardous materials
2. Preserve means of egress
3. Avoid loss of function in critical facilities, and
4. Reduce structural and nonstructural repair costs where practicable.