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Investigation ofceilings and atticsExamination ofthe under-floor conditionsConditions of the deterioration of thebracings and foundation are examined.Examination ofthe building exteriorsExamination of the rooms insidePresence or absence of bracing and thejoint part conditions are examined.Diagnosed CaseThere was nofixing in the jointpart.Diagnosed CaseDamage causedby termites andwood decayConditions of the exterior wall finishingand deterioration are examined.Diagnosed CaseThere is a crackon the exteriorwall.Tilting of the pillars, walls and the floor, and fitting mounted conditions are examined.Diagnosed CaseThere was a window that was difficult to open and close due to thebending of thewindow frame.More than 90% of the deaths that occurred in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake were due to housing collapses and overturned furniture.Structures built before the introduction of new earthquake-resistance standards in the Building Standards Act (that took effect on June 1, 1981) are said to be less safe in the event of major earthquakes.In addition, even after the introduction of new seismic resistance standards, there were some building collapses in the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, so it is necessary to work on the seismic resistance of wooden buildings that were constructed before May 31, 2000.To check your building's seismic resistance, a seismic diagnosis is in order, followed by seismic repairs if necessary.Assessing Points【Earthquake resistance assessment】122. Routine Preparations(1) Preparation at Home　In order to save your family's and your own life in the event of an earthquake, it is important to make the buildings quake resistant, to secure safety inside buildings, and to take appropriate action.　To do so, it is important that you acquire correct knowledge on earthquakes and make various preparations on a regular basis.1. Conduct a safety check of your house