Arkansas Code Title 12, Subtitle 5, Chapter 80 - Earthquake Resistant Design for Public Structures

  • § 12-80-101 - Purpose.
    It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public by requiring that all public structures be designed and constructed to resist destructive...
  • § 12-80-102 - Definitions.
    As used in this chapter: (1) "Add to" means adding to the original existing buildings or structures more than four thousand square feet (4,000...
  • § 12-80-103 - Seismic Zones Established.
    (a) (1) Areas within the boundaries of this state shall be divided into zones of anticipated damage that will occur in various locations with...
  • § 12-80-104 - Design Requirements.
    (a) (1) Neither the state or any county, city, township, village, or private entity shall construct, add to, alter, retrofit, or remodel any public...
  • § 12-80-105 - Exemptions.
    (a) Certain building types shall not be included in the requirements of this chapter, such as: (1) Single family residential; (2) Duplexes; (3) Triplexes;...
  • § 12-80-106 - Violations and Penalties.
    (a) Any owner knowingly constructing a public building within this state without complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a...
  • § 12-80-107 - Exemptions for Roads and Bridges.
    None of the highway, road, street, or bridge facilities in this state shall be included in the requirements of this chapter.

Last modified: November 15, 2016