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Williams PAUCHET: Former National Defense contractor and freelancer
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Seismic risk affects many regions of the world, but varies from one region to another. In France, the seismic hazard is high in the West Indies, while it is very low to medium in the rest of the country. It is estimated that a major earthquake in the French West Indies could cause the death of several thousand people, while an earthquake such as the one in Provence in 1909 could cause hundreds of casualties, as well as billions of euros in economic losses.
Article R. 112-1 of the French Construction and Housing Code stipulates that all construction projects in seismic zones and overseas territories must comply with the provisions of Decree no. 91-461 of May 14, 1991, as amended.
According to the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy: "Risk is defined as the conjunction of a hazard with vulnerable stakes (people, property, activities). Seismic risk can be estimated in terms of consequences, particularly on human life, the economy and the environment".
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Prevention of major risks and natural hazards – Seismic risk
Standards and norms
- Dispositifs antisismiques - NF EN 15129 - Mai 2018
- Earthquake-resistant construction rules – Earthquake-resistant construction of single-family homes and similar buildings – Field of application – Design – Execution - NF P06-014 - Mars 1995
- Earthquake-resistant construction rules – PS rules applicable to buildings, known as PS 92 rules - DTU NF P06-013 - Décembre 1995
- Eurocode 8 – Designing structures...
Regulations
Code de la construction et de l'habitation (regulatory part) : Chapter 2 – Special provisions – Section 1. Special provisions relating to seismic risk prevention – Article R. 112-1
Environment Code: articles R. 563-1 to R. 563-8 on seismic risk prevention
Highway code: articles L. 122-1 and L. 151-1
Highway code: article L. 110-3
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