Natural Hazards Center Collection

Alternative Title

Quick Response Research Report No. 44

Creator

Elliott Mittler

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Publication Date

1991

Abstract

The enforcement of building codes following a major disaster has not been well studied. The purpose of this research was to investigate how building codes were complied with in the city of Charleston and neighboring South Carolina cities and counties during the initial recovery period following Hurricane Hugo."

Keywords

Building laws, Buildings, Natural disaster effects, Hurricane Hugo (1989)

Extent

13 pages

Geographic Location

South Carolina; Charleston (S.C.)

Series Title

Quick Response Research Report

Language

English

Media Type

Reports

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

F57-00067

Report, Building Code Enforcement Following Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, 1991

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