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- Page 5 and 6: PrefaceThis Second Edition of the H
- Page 7 and 8: AcknowledgementsResearched and Comp
- Page 9 and 10: 1.2 Land Acquisition and Hazard Vul
- Page 11 and 12: 1.4 Plans:Before you choose a plan,
- Page 13 and 14: Structural Engineers, on the other
- Page 15 and 16: Section 3:The Building Design Proce
- Page 17 and 18: 3.1.2.5 Trees/landscaping: If feasi
- Page 19 and 20: Hurricanes and tropical storms are
- Page 21 and 22: Overhangs, Patios and Verandahs exp
- Page 23 and 24: 3.2.2 Earthquake - Ground shaking f
- Page 25 and 26: The minimum defensible space around
- Page 27 and 28: Flood resistant design - Special co
- Page 29 and 30: Builders RemindersFor new buildings
- Page 31 and 32: Section 4:Preparing the Site4.1 Sit
- Page 33 and 34: An EIA should include:1. Detailed p
- Page 35 and 36: Stormwater management is a system o
- Page 37 and 38: The most important measure to reduc
- Page 39 and 40: Rock Filter DamSmall to medium size
- Page 41 and 42: Example of an Erosion Control Plan3
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- Page 47 and 48: Section 5:Constructing The Building
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- Page 51 and 52: Respiratory protectionOn constructi
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substances or by oil or grease, a s
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- cool a burn with water for some t
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5.2 Building MaterialBuilding mater
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5.2.3 Cement - The commonly used ce
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Lap and securely tie all reinforcem
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In order to properly treat for term
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Proper Foundation5 Reinforcing bars
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Cisterns -Cisterns are storage tank
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Elevated tanksshould be placed onst
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5.4 SuperstructureThe Roof - Roofs
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If galvanized sheets are used 24 Ga
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· Roof CladdingIn addition to the
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Concrete Block WallTimber Walls - I
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Rafters will lift off wall plates i
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TopPlate & Bracing74
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LinoleumOverview and General Charac
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Brick Pavers (Paving Tile)Overview
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GraniteOverview and General Charact
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Overall, the precise evaluation cri
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5.5.2 Utilities5.5.2.1 ElectricityB
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To avoid Fire Hazards:Before refuel
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Turn off faucets when soaping dishe
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In areas where the water table is h
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Clay is plastic and holds water, it
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There are many ways to reduce drain
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Curbs reduce the amount of space or
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6.3.1.1 CompostingOrganic waste mat
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All lighting fixtures, outlets, con
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Affordable Home Fire SafetySprinkle
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7.2 Keep your property clear of deb
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7.4 Maintenance106
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Section 8:Disaster PreparednessWith
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Section 9:AppendicesAppendix 1: Use
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EI
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The Land Development Control Guidel
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Planning Authority Permission to De
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The following statement should appe
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House Plan120
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Change of Use ApplicationA change o
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Notes