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=== Other International Definitions === | === Other International Definitions === | ||
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==== United Nations’ Definition ==== | ==== United Nations’ Definition ==== | ||
| − | {{definition| | + | {{definition|Damage classification is the evaluation and recording of damage to structures, facilities, or objects according to three (or more) categories. <ref>http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/004DFD3E15B69A67C1256C4C006225C2-dha-glossary-1992.pdf Internationally agreed glossary of basic terms related to Disaster Management, UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs, 1992</ref>}} |
| − | - | + | Example provided: |
| + | * "severe damage" - which precludes further use of the structure, facility, or object for its intended purpose. | ||
| + | * "moderate damage" or the degree of damage to principal members, which precludes effective use of the structure, facility, or object for its intended purpose, unless major repairs are made short of complete reconstruction. | ||
| + | * "light damage" such as broken windows, slight damage to roofing and siding, interior partitions blown down, and cracked walls; the damage is not severe enough to preclude use of the installation for the purpose for which was intended. | ||
Revision as of 22:42, 19 February 2015
Damage can be tangible or non-tangible.
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
Other International Definitions
United Nations’ Definition
Damage classification is the evaluation and recording of damage to structures, facilities, or objects according to three (or more) categories. [1]
Example provided:
- "severe damage" - which precludes further use of the structure, facility, or object for its intended purpose.
- "moderate damage" or the degree of damage to principal members, which precludes effective use of the structure, facility, or object for its intended purpose, unless major repairs are made short of complete reconstruction.
- "light damage" such as broken windows, slight damage to roofing and siding, interior partitions blown down, and cracked walls; the damage is not severe enough to preclude use of the installation for the purpose for which was intended.
National Definitions
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
This is a discussion on the various definitions listed above.
See also
Notes
- ↑ http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/004DFD3E15B69A67C1256C4C006225C2-dha-glossary-1992.pdf Internationally agreed glossary of basic terms related to Disaster Management, UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs, 1992
References
- Reference 1.
