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Reduce Risk & Hazards Associated with Earthquakes

Earthquake Mitigation Film for San Diego

The aftermath of a natural disaster can be earth-shattering. Earthquakes are among the most deadly forces on the planet and are known for causing costly and catastrophic destruction. This is why modern building codes exist today to reduce seismic risk. Our earthquake mitigation films offer San Diego property owners a solution for implementing a seismic mitigation strategy that doesn’t break the budget and complies with stringent laws and regulations.

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Maintain Compliance with Building Code Standards

The National Earthquake Information Center records over 20,000 earthquakes on average each year. And, unfortunately, California is a hot spot for activity. The intensity of an earthquake can range from mild to severe, resulting in damage to roadways, collapsed buildings, and serious or fatal injuries. During an earthquake, buildings shift side to side, putting occupants at serious risk of being injured by damaged walls, falling debris, and loose objects. This is why, many years ago, California started to enact and enforce stricter building code standards. 

Earthquake mitigation film is the ideal solution for bringing older and historic buildings in San Diego up to date with today’s seismic codes and building standards. It is considered to be especially useful in situations in which:

  • The building is historic or was erected in the 1980s or earlier
  • The building was constructed before the most recent change in seismic code requirements and does not meet modern standards
  • The financial cost of replacing all of the windows and/or glass walls would be financially cumbersome
  • Preservation of the original glass is vital for historic/conservation reasons
  • There are windows, skylights, or glass sections located higher than 9 ft off the ground
  • The windows contain annealed glass
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Implement a Seismic Mitigation Strategy for your Building

A well thought-out seismic mitigation strategy not only considers critical components like walls, floors, and ceilings but also non-critical structural components like windows and skylights. Nonstructural components can pose just as much as a risk to those inside the building as collapsed walls and ceilings. In FEMA’s Seismic Design Criteria, the organization clearly states the need for reinforcing these components: “Critical nonstructural components must be provided with seismic restraint.”

Unfortunately, when many of the older buildings in San Diego were constructed, much of this design criteria did not exist at the time. For this reason, contractors and property owners often need to take additional steps to meet current codes in order to be able to obtain a building permit. Fortunately, window film provides a solution. A standard 4 mil safety window film can be used to engineer a seismic mitigation solution and retrofit existing glass.

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Designed & Engineered by Industry Experts

Whether you’re looking to renovate your building or simply bring it up to code, we can help. Our experts will design and engineer a custom seismic mitigation solution for your San Diego property that increases your chances of passing inspection and helps you maintain regulatory compliance. Here are some of the factors that we’ll consider as we devise a custom strategy for your property:

  • The type of glass that must be retrofitted and protected
  • Where the glass pane is located in terms of height and its proximity to other features of the building
  • The amount of shift that can occur within the existing glazing pocket
  • The appropriate type of window film that must be used for compliance
  • Whether there’s a possible need for a structural silicone, which will be used as an attachment system
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Take Action to Reduce Seismic Risk

The best way to handle risks associated with natural disasters is to stay prepared. Protect your property from earthquakes and maintain compliance with modern codes and regulations. Contact our office today to discuss using window films as part of an engineered solution for seismic mitigation in San Diego or any other city on the West Coast.

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