§ 1613.8.9.3. Vertical distribution of seismic forces.  


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  • For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section 12.8.3 of ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of the lowest level of the building foundation.

(Ord. 2016-0053 § 23, 2016.)