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Ark. Code Ann. § 12-80-101 Purpose
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It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public by requiring that all public structures be designed and constructed to resist destructive forces when an earthquake occurs in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Ark. Code Ann. § 12-80-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Add to” means adding to the original existing buildings or structures more than four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) in gross floor area and all areas of increased building height;(2) “Alter”, “retrofit”, and “remodel” mean any alteration or …
Ark. Code Ann. § 12-80-103 Seismic zones established
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(a) (1) Areas within the boundaries of this state shall be divided into zones of anticipated damage that will occur in various locations with respect to the New Madrid Seismic Zone.(2) This division will be based on the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. (1) Areas within the boundari…
Ark. Code Ann. § 12-80-104 Design requirements
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(a) (1) Neither the state or any county, city, township, village, or private entity shall construct, add to, alter, retrofit, or remodel any public structure unless the structural elements are designed to resist the anticipated forces of the designated seismic zone in which the s…