Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
- Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
The Seismic Hazard Mapping Act was in acted by the California legislature in April of 1997, primarily as a result of the Northridge earthquake of 1994. The act requires the creation and publication of maps showing areas where earthquake induced liquefaction or landslides could occur.
It also requires a Standardized Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement form be completed by real estate sellers and agents at the time of sale if a property. This form must disclose if a propery is within one of the designated natural hazards areas.
External links
* [http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/shzp/index.htm State of California Seismic Hazards Zonation Program]
* [http://www.dre.ca.gov/disclosures.htm#_Toc122939751 Standardized Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement ]
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