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The Residential Earthquake Hazards Report (2005 Edition) is a disclosure document for property sellers to assess and report potential earthquake-related weaknesses in their homes. It includes a series of questions regarding structural safety features, such as water heater anchoring, foundation bolting, and wall reinforcements. Sellers must answer these questions to the best of their knowledge, indicating any weaknesses that may exist. The report also emphasizes the importance of understanding earthquake risks and provides guidance for further evaluation if uncertainties arise.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the residential earthquake hazards report in the editor.
Begin by filling in your personal information at the top of the form, including your name, assessor’s parcel number, street address, year built, city and county, and ZIP code.
Proceed to answer each question regarding potential earthquake hazards. For each item, select 'Yes', 'No', 'Doesn’t Apply', or 'Don’t Know' based on your knowledge of the property.
Refer to the page numbers provided next to each question for additional guidance on specific features related to earthquake safety.
If you have made any corrections or improvements regarding weaknesses identified in the report, document these changes on a separate page as instructed.
Finally, ensure both seller and buyer sign and date the form at the bottom to acknowledge receipt and understanding of potential risks.

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How do I know if my home is in an earthquake zone?

The California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application (EQ Zapp) is an online map that allows anyone with a computer, tablet or smartphone to conveniently check whether a property is in an earthquake hazard zone.

How do I know if my house can withstand an earthquake?

If your home or office building was constructed before 1996, it may be in need of a seismic retrofit. A retrofit strengthens earthquake-vulnerable buildings to better withstand shaking, making them less likely to collapse or be damaged.

What are the hazards of earthquakes in your house?

The contents of your home may be damaged and can be dangerous: Shaking can make light fixtures fall, refrigerators and other large items move across the floor, and bookcases and television sets topple over. IDENTIFY: Look around your house for things that could fall or move.

Are natural hazards disclosure statements always required?

The 1998 Natural Hazards Disclosure Act requires that all California sellers provide a Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement to buyers within three days after accepting an offer.

Will my house fall down in an earthquake?

What happens to your house? If its a wood-frame house, as most houses in the Northwest are, it probably would not collapse, although your brick chimney might topple over. If your house is made of brick or concrete block, unreinforced by steel rebar, then the entire house might collapse.

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How to know if a building is safe after an earthquake?

Carefully watch every step you take. Examine walls, floor, doors, staircases, and windows to make sure that the building is not in danger of collapsing. Check for gas leaks. Look for electrical system damage. Check for sewage and water line damage. Watch for loose plaster, drywall, and ceilings that could fall.

Is a residential earthquake risk disclosure statement required in California?

Under California law, a seller of a home built before 1960 must fulfill certain disclosure requirements as part of the sales process (see page 4). indicate if your home is in an Earthquake Fault Zone or Seismic Hazard Zone. Ask your realtor for a copy of this Disclosure Statement.

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