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Earth Quake Proof

The NSCP building code was written to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 9 and winds up to 250 km/hr. However, Typhoon Yolanda showed winds of 315 km/hr, so a new 2015 edition of the code will increase the wind resistance to 300 km/hr. Additionally, the document recommends applying protective films to tempered glass and installing storm shutters over windows to further protect structures from high-velocity winds over 300 km/hr.

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Earth Quake Proof

The NSCP building code was written to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 9 and winds up to 250 km/hr. However, Typhoon Yolanda showed winds of 315 km/hr, so a new 2015 edition of the code will increase the wind resistance to 300 km/hr. Additionally, the document recommends applying protective films to tempered glass and installing storm shutters over windows to further protect structures from high-velocity winds over 300 km/hr.

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The present NSCP was written in an ultimate strength basis.

This means
structures following the code should be able to withstand earthquakes with
magnitudes 8 to 9 on the Richter scale, according to engineer Cesar Pabalan,
National Director of Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers and former ASEP President.

For 2015, a new edition will be made in response to the countrys experience
with 315-kilometer per hour winds during Typhoon Yolanda (international code name:
Haiyan), said Pabalan. The current code can only withstand 250-kilometer per hour
winds.

Materials

But combine the tiny glass bits with 300-kilometer-per-hour winds and you're
talking of another matter entirely. That's why Pineda recommends adding a protective
film or sticker over tempered glass. This would keep the glass in place even when
shattered by high-velocity winds.

If you can't stop glass windows from breaking, why not protect them from the storm as well?
Pineda recommends installing storm shutters over windows and doors, thus effectively sealing
the house from winds and rain.

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