Question

if Ram is buying a house in an earthquake prone state what precaution should he take to ensure his safety in house he is buying ​

Answer 1

Some precautions that Ram must take before buying a house in an earthquake-prone region are as follows:

1. He needs to map out the earthquake zones
2. He needs to determine if the house consists of earthquake-resistance structures.
3. Some architectural designs which ensure an earthquake-safe structure include shear walls, cross-bracing, special diaphragms, trusses, light-weight roofs and moment-resisting frames.
4. He must get his home professionally inspected
5. He also needs to acquire an earthquake insurance before buying the house.