China Standard: GB 50011-2001 Code for Seismic Design of Buildings (2008 Edition)

This Code is applicable to seismic design of engineering construction in areas of 6, 7, 8 and 9 degrees as well as design of seismic isolation and reducing earthquake intensity. The buildings in areas with the seismic fortification intensity higher than 9 degree and the industrial workshop with special industry requirements shall be conducted with seismic design in accordance with relevant special provisions.