California earthquake hazards disclosure. Publishing this guide business and professions code 10149. Seismic hazards mapping act public resources code 2694. In addition to the shaking caused by earthquakes other things can occur such as landslides surface fault ruptures and liquefaction all of which may cause injury or property damage.
If any of the questions are answered no your home is likely to have an elevateddisclosable earthquake risk. Earthquakes can occur everywhere in california which means all californians live with an earthquake risk. Property tax reappraisal exclusion revenue and tax code 745.
The disclosure will tell buyers whether the home is in an earthquake fault zone or in a seismic hazard zone. The seismic hazards mapping act requires the state to prepare maps of the zones in california most susceptible to landslide and liquefaction hazards during earthquakes. Street address year built city county zip code answer these questions to the best of your knowledge.
On a natural hazards disclosure form if the property is located in a designated fault zone. Natural hazards disclosure form. In addition earthquake damage to a dam can be a hazard to downstream homes.
A statement that the homeowner is unaware of environmental hazards is not a guarantee that the property is free of such hazards. California department of insurance. California state law does not require the seller to.
California earthquake authority. The homeowners guide to earthquake safety. In california there are environmental and earthquake hazard disclosure requirements for sellers of residential real estate.
Landslide and liquefaction. The most common earthquake related natural hazards are. Eq zapp can be used by prospective sellers and buyers of both residential and commercial properties to learn more about potential earthquake hazards.
Ground shaking fault ruptures landslides liquefaction and tsunami. Detailed earthquake fault map of california. Provide a residential earthquake risk disclosure statement to the buyer.