Adaptable-dwelling and seismic provisions come into effect, Ministry of Housing

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Since March 3, the west coast has experienced significant earthquakes ranging from 3.9 to 4.7. This ongoing seismic activity is a reminder we live in a subduction zone where large earthquakes can happen any time. Scientists recently discovered an active fault running under Elk Lake into Cordova Bay, where a 6.1 to 7.6 earthquake occurred several thousand years ago. That’s recent in geological terms and considered to be an active fault. This shou…

Adaptable-dwelling and seismic provisions come into effect, Ministry of Housing

A new building code aims to make dwellings more seismically sustainable by allowing adaptable designs.  According to the province, consultations between the home-building community have brought several concerns forward, especially […] The post Adaptable-dwelling and seismic provisions come into effect, Ministry of Housing  appeared first on My Comox Valley Now.