Non-structural Mitigation

Non-structural mitigation is the action of securing the contents of a building.

Sample Engineering Case Study for Non-Structural Seismic Retrofit

FEMA Sample Engineering Case Study for Non-Structural Seismic Retrofit

Resources

"FEMA E-74: Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage" 4th Edition

Earthquake Hazard Mitigation for Nonstructural Elements: FEMA 74-FM

Protect Your Property from an Earthquake (FEMA)

Bringing Cutting-Edge Science to Nonstructural Mitigation (NEHRP)

Best Practices by State

California

Colton Schools Seismic Retrofit Program (FEMA: 1998 to 1999)

Contra Costa Food Bank Seismic Relocation (FEMA: 1990 to 1998)

East Bay Municipal Utility District Seismic Program (FEMA: 1995 to Ongoing)

Home Earthquake Retrofit Program (FEMA: From 1989  to Ongoing)

Kaiser Permanente Seismic Retrofit (FEMA: From 1990 to Ongoing)

Cost-Effective Non-Structural Mitigation (FEMA: From 1997 to 1997)

Redlands School Seismic Mitigation (FEMA: From 1998 to 2000)

Warner Bros. Studios Seismic Retrofit and Emergency Services (FEMA: From 1993 to Ongoing)

Equipment Tie Downs (CalEMA)

Light Fixtures and Earthquakes (FEMA: 1994-1995)

Utah

Seismic Design Criteria of Non-Structural Systems for New and Existing School Facilities  (2003 WSSPC Award)

Washington

Seattle Project Impact - School Retrofit (2000 National Award)

The Magnitude 9 Earthquake - Solving the Mystery (FEMA: 2001-Ongoing)