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NGH Construction/Design

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19 years of experience

NGH Construction is a company located in Santa Fe, NM. The company is a sole proprietor (one employee). NGH Construction strives to create the best possible experience for the client....ALWAYS!! The owner of NGH Construction has extensive years of hands on installation which are essential when you want something done right the first time. NGH Construction does give a 10% discount (minimum price applies). NGH Construction also gives a 15% discount for disabled clients.

NGH Construction is a company located in Santa Fe, NM. The company is a sole proprietor (one employee). NGH Construction strives to create the best possible experience for the client....ALWAYS!! The owner of NGH Construction has extensive years of hands on installation which are essential when you want something done right the first time. NGH Construction does give a 10% discount (minimum price applies). NGH Construction also gives a 15% discount for disabled clients.

B & A Industries, LLC

1701 William St SE
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B & A Industries, LLC

1701 William St SE
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30 years of experience

We are Licensed through the State of NM Construction Industries Division, Licensing includes GB98, GA98, GF98, MM98. We are registered and licensed with the NM Public Regulation Commission. We have over 55 years combining experience in Construction Management, General Construction work.

We are Licensed through the State of NM Construction Industries Division, Licensing includes GB98, GA98, GF98, MM98. We are registered and licensed with the NM Public Regulation Commission. We have over 55 years combining experience in Construction Management, General Construction work.

Celebrity Home

1121 11th Street SE
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Celebrity Home

1121 11th Street SE
4.71(
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Customers say: Quality work
45 years of experience

Celebrity Construction offers Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Heating & Cooling, Electrical, General Contractor, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Service in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Corrales NM. Call (505) 328-6670

Celebrity Construction offers Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Heating & Cooling, Electrical, General Contractor, Plumbing & Air Conditioning Service in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Corrales NM. Call (505) 328-6670

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Almost all new buildings in California need an earthquake shut-off valve. The requirements for an earthquake gas shut-off valve (and who can install it) depend on where you live. For example, according to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, you’re required to hire a licensed contractor to install one whenever you build, sell, or renovate a home. Check with your local building department for your city’s laws on installing, permitting, and inspecting earthquake shut-off valves.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

A home with proper earthquake retrofitting can sustain minimal damage in earthquakes of up to 7.0 magnitude, although risks are higher based on how close and deep the earthquake is. A home closer to the earthquake epicenter will sustain greater damage, especially if the earthquake is closer to the surface of the Earth, but retrofitting can help minimize the risk of injuries.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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