This version of the Seismic Construction Handbook was published in 2014.

Codes can only cover the most common construction installation and, by their nature, give only sparse details about how to implement their requirements.  The CISCA Seismic Construction Handbook is intended to cover other commonly encountered installations.  It not only covers these situations, but gives detailed advice, tips, and illustrations to help both contractors and inspectors ensure that ceilings installed in seismic areas are installed correctly and economically