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... 1/3 up from the bottom of tank) . Secure straps by bolting to the studs with 1/4' diameter lag screws or bolts with washers. PROTECTING YOUR DECORATIVE ITEMS, ARTWORK, AND COLLECTIBLES The following suggestions have been gathered from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, to assist you in protecting from earthquake damage the decorative items, artwork, and collectibles in your home and office. Earthquakes cause things to fall from shelves and jump' off walls. They also cause ... rather than open hooks in the wall, and run the hanger wire through the screw eyes. 9. Recessed shelves with sand. For very valuable items, or an extensive collection of small items, you can have a recessed shelf made, and fill it with fine sand. The sand help to hold items upright and provides cushioning if they fall. Caution Regarding Florist's Clay: While florists' clay has sometimes been recommended for use under objects, the Museum of Art advises that many florists' clays contains sulfur, which can ... both your decorative items and your shelves. WILL YOUR HOME SURVIVE? This section is designed as a very basic overview of the safety of your home. For more information, consult a structural engineer, architect, your local building department, or any one of the excellent books on the subject. 1. Joints. Basically, for the building to stay together during an earthquake, all parts have to be fastened together. The foundations must stay in the ground, the substructure on the foundation, the floor on the substructure, ...
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...essed shelf made, and fill it with fine sand. The sand help to hold items upri... safety, check with your local Fire Department. IMPORTANT FAMILY RECORDS ...