<p>Special Publication 117 (SP 117), published by the California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology in 1997, presents guidelines for evaluation of seismic hazards other than surface fault-rupture and for recommending mitigation measures. ...

<p>The purpose of this document is two-fold. The first purpose is to present information that will be useful and informative to Building Officials so that they can properly and consistently review and approve geotechnical reports that address liquefaction ...