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Water Supply In Regards to Fire Following Earthquakes


Report published by PEER in November, 2011.

 

 

Description: Fire Following Earthquake (FFE) is a significant problem in California. This study examines a more densely built-up neighborhood in San Francisco, where it is shown that the water required for post-earthquake conflagration is far in excess of that required by current insurance standards.

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