M A S T E R P A G E
RVS list for the Home
5.2b
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1.
Place beds so that they are not next to large windows.
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Place beds so that they are not below hanging lights.
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Place beds so that they are not below heavy mirrors.
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Place beds so that they are not below framed pictures.
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Place beds so that they are not below shelves with objects that can fall.
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Replace heavy lamps on bed tables with light, nonbreakable lamps.
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Change hanging plants from heavy pots into lighter pots.
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Use closed hooks on hanging plants, lamps, etc.
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Make sure hooks for hanging plants, lamps, etc. are attached to studs.
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10. Remove all heavy objects from high shelves.
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11. Remove all breakable things from high shelves.
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12. Replace latches, such as magnetic touch latches on cabinets, with latches that will hold during an
earthquake.
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13. Take glass bottles out of medicine cabinets and put on lower shelves.
(PARENT NOTE: If there are small children around, make sure you use childproof latches when
you move things to lower shelves.)
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14. Remove glass containers that are around the bathtub.
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15. Move materials that can easily catch fire so they are not close to heat sources.
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16. Strap water heater to the studs of the nearest wall.*
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17. Move heavy objects away from exit routes in your house.
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18. Block wheeled objects so they cannot roll.
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19. Attach tall heavy furniture, such as bookshelves, to studs in walls.
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20. Use flexible connectors where gas lines meet appliances such as stoves, water heaters, and dryers.
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21. Attach heavy appliances such as refrigerators to studs in walls.
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22. Nail plywood to ceiling joists to protect people from chimney bricks that could fall through the
ceiling.
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23. Make sure heavy mirrors are well fastened to walls.
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24. Make sure heavy pictures are well fastened to walls.
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25. Make sure air conditioners are well braced.
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26. Make sure all roof tiles are secure.
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27. Brace outside chimney.
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28. Bolt house to the foundation.*
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29. Remove dead or diseased tree limbs that could fall on the house.
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30. Install plywood reinforcements.*
* See Master 5.3c, Strengthening Your Wood Frame House, for materials and instructions.
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