State earthquake policy

In France, government policy on earthquakes aims to save as many lives as possible.

It is based on :

• Law no. 87-565 of July 22, 1987 on the organization of civil security and the protection against major risks;

• Decree no. 90-918 of October 11, 1990 (amended on June 9, 2004) on the right to information on major risks, in application of article L. 125-2 of the Environmental Code;

• Decree no. 91-461 of May 14, 1991 on the prevention of seismic risk (amended by Decree no. 2000-892 of September 13, 2000);

• Decree no. 2000-892 of September 13, 2000 amending the Construction and Housing Code and Decree no. 91-461 of May 14, 1991 on the prevention of seismic risk;

• Articles R. 563-1 to R. 563-8-1 of the French...