Local building codes shall be used in design and construction by those concerned with such activities in accord with section 3(a) and 3(c) of this order and augmented when necessary to achieve appropriate seismic design and construction standards.
Executive Order 12699—Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted or Regulated New Building Construction
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