§ 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 forces when an earthquake occurs in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
§ 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 sq. ft.) in gross floor area and all areas of increased building height; (2) “Alter”, “retrofit”, and “remodel” mean any alteration or repair of a building which when completed will increase […]
§ 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 respect to the New Madrid Seismic Zone. (2) This division will be based on the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. (b) (1) Zone 3, the area of greatest anticipated seismic damage, shall […]
§ 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 structure unless the structural elements are designed to resist the anticipated forces of the designated seismic zone in which the structure is located. (2) (A) Design loads and seismic design requirements […]
§ 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; (4) Fourplexes; (5) Agricultural structures; and (6) The following wood frame, metal, or both, construction business occupancies of four thousand square feet (4,000 sq. ft.) or less: (A) Business occupancy of […]
§ 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 violation and shall upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000). (b) Each day of the unlawful construction practice shall constitute a distinct […]
§ 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.