Yes, that's true re: earthquake codes. Wooden framed buildings fare much better than brick in an earthquake, so building them isn't totally insane. Given the windspeed, I wonder what width you'd need… (View Post)

As I expected, given the amount of building going on, Flatland Council is above target. [Edit: Target 1,198 - last year 1,388] (View Post)

Yes, pretty much identical situation here although no DB. I'm 99.9% sure it will be fine, but it is nonetheless quite a big step. (View Post)

Indeed. Few clay pits, many trees. (View Post)

Perhaps they should have two women doing the umpiring? They wouldn't be able to show it on Afghan TV. (View Post)