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Estimating the Compliance Costs for California SB1953
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Compliance CostsEngineeringEarthquake ScenarioConstruction PoliciesPolicy AnalysisSocial SciencesBuilt EnvironmentEconomic AnalysisCorporate ComplianceCalifornia Hospital InfrastructureCalifornia State LawPublic PolicyCompliance ManagementEarthquake EngineeringDesignRegulationEarthquake Risk MitigationRand CorporationPublic FinanceCost IssueCivil EngineeringConstruction ManagementConstruction Engineering
To meet the requirements of California state law, hospitals are considering large construction programs to increase the seismic strength of their facilities. Researchers from the RAND Corporation analyzed the costs and decision making for these activities, which will produce dramatic changes in the California hospital infrastructure.