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I doubt it would terrify New Orleans or Gulf Port residents, for sure, but codes don't require the same degree of wind load performance for buildings in New Jersey, New York, and New England as on the Gulf Coast.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sat Aug 27th, 2011 at 01:15:44 PM EST
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Same for earthquake proofing, BTW.
by Bernard (bernard) on Sun Aug 28th, 2011 at 09:34:33 AM EST
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