A seller is required to deliver earthquake safety guides to buyers of most masonry buildings with wood frame floors or roofs built prior to:
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2000.
A (2000) is incorrect because the cutoff date is earlier than 2000. Buildings constructed between 1990-2000 are not subject to this specific earthquake safety guide requirement under California law.
1990.
1980.
C (1980) is incorrect because the cutoff date is later than 1980. While buildings built before 1980 would certainly require the guide, the law specifically targets buildings built prior to 1990, creating a broader range of covered buildings.
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D is incorrect because it's not a complete year reference. Even if intended to represent 1975, this is still before the actual cutoff date of 1990, making it too narrow a range.
Why is this correct?
Answer B (1990) is correct because California law requires earthquake safety guides for masonry buildings with wood frame floors or roofs built prior to 1990. This specific cutoff date is mandated by Civil Code § 1103.2, which targets older construction that may be more vulnerable to earthquake damage.
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