Zones of required investigation for possible earthquake faulting, landslides, and liquefaction are delineated and distributed to cities, counties, and state construction agencies to help identify where higher building standards may be necessary for safe development.
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Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones prevent buildings for human occupancy from being constructed upon active faults. Statutes require that cities and counties use these zones as part of their construction permitting process. |
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Liquefaction Zones identify where the stability of foundation soils must be investigated, and countermeasures undertaken in the design and construction of buildings for human occupancy. Statutes require that cities and counties use these zones as part of their construction permitting process. |
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Landslide Zones identify where the stability of hillslopes must be evaluated, and countermeasures undertaken in the design and construction of buildings for human occupancy. Statutes require that cities and counties use these zones as part of their construction permitting process. |
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