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REALITY CHECK
* NSCP Vol. 1 is deemed very stringent for houses
WHY
and therefore, not followed/observed.
* There is no strict implementation of product
houses fall down standards for housing construction.
* “I am building JUST A HOUSE, not a building.”
REALITY CHECK
OBJECTIVE of NSCP 3: * Overloading
To come up with a housing code * “Experienced” workers with the WRONG
which will ensure the safety of experience.
people and property against hazards.
And so on …
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NSCP 3
REALITY CHECK
4. Simplified presentation of minimum loads
* Overloading
5. Minimum sizes and reinforcements for “typical
* “Experienced” workers with the WRONG cases”, especially for masonry
experience. 6. Appendix:
Detailing for Earthquake-resistant structures
And so on … Detailing for Typhoon-resilient structures
Site Selection
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NSCP 3 will
3. Simplify wind and seismic design
requirements to a degree commensurate
with knowledge and uncertainty as to
how homes actually perform.
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Why? Because of …
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Wake-up calls
NEW Research
Products
Technology
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You’re all
WRONG! The PIE
is ours!
Our LAW says
the PIE is ours!
3 4
Initiatives of Government
Professional initiatives
Groups
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Initiatives of
Why? Because of … Professional
Groups
NEW Research, 3 Government
4 Initiatives
5 Products,
Technology 2
5 Benefits of a
Benefits of a WAKE-UP Closer Look
CALLS
closer look 1
reasons
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Not always.
To be safe…
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To be safe…
Remember:
“We are in the business of saving lives, not
just money.”