Section 16103 Of Chapter 3. Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 12.5. >> Chapter 3.
16103
. (a) The State Architect shall seek the advice and
cooperation of appropriate state agencies, structural and earthquake
engineering professional organizations, the California Building
Officials, the International Conference of Building Officials, and
other professional organizations or associations to carry out the
provisions of this section.
(b) The State Architect shall encourage technical and professional
societies to conduct forums and seminars to increase the
understanding of design professionals and building officials about
new earthquake hazard mitigation technologies.
(c) The State Architect shall encourage state and federal
governments, the University of California, other state agencies, the
private educational institutions and the private sector to increase
the availability of earthquake research funds and equipment,
including, but not limited to, shake tables. The State Architect
shall encourage the development of educational materials for
earthquake hazard mitigation technologies.
(d) The State Architect, in cooperation with structural
engineering professional organizations, shall submit the regulations
developed according to this chapter to the International Conference
of Building Officials for consideration of adoption in future model
codes, as defined in Section 18916, by August 1, 1993.