What updating requirements must owners of older buildings meet for buildings designed before the BC Building Code required earthquake reinforcement?
A. Seismic upgrading of older buildings is not mandatory unless the building is renovated or the occupancy changes, such as a warehouse becoming a restaurant. Usually the degree of upgrading is 60 per cent of current code requirements, as it is generally too costly to undertake a complete upgrade.
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