JGJ 161-2008 Seismic technical specification for building construction in town and village
JGJ 161-2008 Seismic technical specification for building construction in town and village
Basic Information
Scope
In order to implement the "Construction Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Earthquake Prevention and Disaster Reduction Law of the People's Republic of China" and adhere to the principle of prevention-first to reduce earthquake damage, casualties, and economic losses, these regulations are formulated. These regulations apply to the seismic design and construction of buildings in towns (villages) with seismic fortification intensities of 6, 7, 8, and 9 in rural areas (hereinafter referred to as "village buildings"). Village buildings refer to general civil buildings in towns and rural areas with one or two floors, which adopt pre-stressed circular hole slab floors (roofs) made of wood or cold-rolled ribbed steel bars. For buildings with three or more floors in villages, or buildings with reinforced concrete ring beams, structural columns, and floor (roof) slabs, the design shall be conducted in accordance with the current national standard "Code for Seismic Design of Buildings" GB 50011. For buildings subject to seismic fortification in accordance with these regulations, the following standards and laws shall apply: - 91 HG/T 2458 - Food Hygiene Law of the People's Republic of China (1995)