Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2018

213 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com feature around the country are grouped into seismic design categories. “These maps,” Herin said, “show that geologists expect the Charleston region could experience forces similar to what is more often seen in California.” The primary purpose of building codes, updated about every three years, is to protect people first and property second. “Engineers design a structure to stand up to an earthquake, allowing people time to evacuate,” Herin said. As more studies are done with assessments of building failures during earthquakes, the recommended improvements are added to the building codes. “When it became apparent that light fixtures could fall out of a ceiling grid at a certain force, it became a code standard to support the light fixture with wires directly to the building structure,” Herin explained. Architects and builders do the best they can, but there are so many unknowns. “Just think about how a car is designed for safety and Earthquake bolts on a Lowcountry building. Services offered include: • Same-day crowns • Personalized preventative care • Implant crowns • Cosmetic work And much more! Dr. Kari Ryan and Dr. Kristi Dillard www.mtpleasantdentist.com 843.881.7073 921-A Houston Northcutt Blvd. • Mt. Pleasant, SC • Next to Whole Foods thebarstoolshop.com Largest Selection of Barstools in the Lowcountry! SHOP LOCAL For the House Choose your Height, Finish and Seat Type! We carry unusual heights. We also carry Tables, Chairs and More...