[in-enaction] ahmedabad, retrofitting

Two city-based experts have come forward with a suggestion that the 
retrofitting of lifeline buildings — where public movement is the 
maximum — be made mandatory under the law to minimise the risks during 
earthquakes.

The husband-wife duo of Rajendra Desai, a structural engineer, and 
Rupal, an architect, says retrofitting is the only option left in view 
of the rising costs of steel and cement.

Desai said in Gujarat, people are still not keen to have their houses 
retrofitted and expect the government to come forward and do the job for 
them. “No doubt, the government has to promote retrofitting vigorously 
and occasional publicity won't do but at the same time, it should not be 
expected to take up all the work upon itself… it cannot finance such 
activity entirely,” he said.

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http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Call-to-make-old-buildings-quake-proof/308416/