NEHRP Recommended Provisions

The NEHRP Recommended Provisions are a set of guidelines developed by experts to improve the safety and resilience of buildings during earthquakes. They provide technical standards for architects, engineers, and construction codes to design structures that can better withstand seismic forces. These provisions ensure that new buildings, and sometimes existing ones, incorporate best practices for seismic resistance, helping to protect lives and reduce property damage in earthquake-prone areas. Essentially, they serve as a scientifically backed blueprint to make communities safer when earthquakes occur.