Leader And Specialist In The Field Of Earthquake Safety
Hence, an engineering method and safety program called '' Nonstructural Hazards Mitigation - Seismic Hazards Reduction Program '' is crucial and should be implemented as soon as possible and as mandated by building codes, standards, existing laws and regulations. Major earthquakes always strike without signs and warnings.
We at J. BEAP Industries, Inc provide engineering and consultancy services in the field of earthquake safety ''Nonstructural Hazards Mitigation - Seismic Hazard Reduction Program'' (NHM-SHRP). We put our knowledge, experience, focus and dedication to ensure that every building and industrial plant's vital facilities are safe to buffer the destructive effect of nature's MAJOR EARTHQUAKES. The Philippines is located in one of the most seismically active region of Asia, where major earthquakes are always an imminent danger capable to create a national disaster as attested by Philippines Institute of Volcanology And Seismology, National Disaster Coordinating Council, United States Geological Survey and Japan Meteorological Agency.
In quest for the safety of all building occupants, industrial personnel and the general public, the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC), 2003 International Building Code (IBC), 2003 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP/FEMA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-13) sets forth general guidelines :
ALL BUILDINGS : Life Support, Life Safety, Including Fire Hydrant / Sprinkler Piping System, Emergency and Stand-By Electrical, Smoke Evacuation and Control and Hazardous area containing highly Toxic, Explosive, Flammable Liquids and Gases.
shall be mitigated and protected against the destructive effects of major earthquakes, including its strong aftershocks, in order to reduce or totally prevent, if possible:
It is very alarming and indeed noticeable that strong earthquake events are frequently occurring in various parts of the world, including the Philippines. Major earthquakes are now becoming an international issue. It has been known for a fact and experience that they are unavoidable and most of all very unpredictable of all known natural disturbances.Major earthquakes are capable to damage or destroy many manmade buildings, nonbuilding structures, nonstructural parts that are within the vital facilities of a building and industrial plant. These are mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, components and systems.
