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Area seismic classification in Canada (Kelowna, BC)
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That information is contained in the National Building Code (NBC) for Canada Appendix C Za=1, Zv=1, Zonal velocity ratio=0.05.
The NBC can be obtained in CD or paper format from
I strongly suggest that you contact a BC based structural designer to review these loadings for you as the treatment of earthquake loads is spelled out in the NBC. There may also be a BC code that has different requirements. Check out for more information.
At the least buy a copies of the codes and have your own structural engineers review the documents. Rick Kitson MBA P.Eng
Construction Project Management
From conception to completion
The NBC can be obtained in CD or paper format from
I strongly suggest that you contact a BC based structural designer to review these loadings for you as the treatment of earthquake loads is spelled out in the NBC. There may also be a BC code that has different requirements. Check out for more information.
At the least buy a copies of the codes and have your own structural engineers review the documents. Rick Kitson MBA P.Eng
Construction Project Management
From conception to completion
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