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The following regulations apply to faults:

8-529.A. Structures Prohibited. Structures shall not be located on active faults or under cliffs or overhangs in heavily faulted regions.

8-529.B. Sewage Disposal Facilities. Sewage lines and treatment systems shall not be placed across fault lines without incorporating adequate engineering measures.

8-529.C. Wells. No wells shall be drilled that pump or force fluids into any active or inactive fault.

8-529.D. Uniform Building Code. Engineered design and earthquake resistant construction are also provided in the Uniform Building Code.