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<br />002818 <br /> <br />Conclusions <br /> <br />Numerous techniques are available to planners, engineers, and decision-makers <br />for reducing landslide hazards. However, even if adequate landslide research <br />is available, presented in a language understandable by nongeo1ogists, <br />effectively transferred and properly used, the lasting effectiveness of any <br />.technique for landslide-hazard reduction depends upon many other factors, <br />usually outside the control of the public planner, engineer, or <br />decision-maker. For example: <br /> <br />1. Continued awareness and interest by the public. <br /> <br />2. Careful revision of enabling legislation (if needed) by State Legislature. <br /> <br />3. Accurate site investigations by registered geologists and geotechnical <br />engineers. <br /> <br />4. Conscientious administration of codes and regulations by grading <br /> <br />inspectors and building officials. <br /> <br />5. Sustained support of inspection and enforcement officials by political <br />leaders. <br /> <br />6. Consistent enforcement by government attorneys. <br /> <br />7. Judicious adjustment of regulations by administrative appeal bodies. <br /> <br />8. Skillful advocacy (if challenged) and proper interpretation by the courts. <br /> <br />9. Concern for individual, family, and community safety by real-estate <br />buyers, developers, insurers, and financiers. <br /> <br />3310/26-40 <br /> <br />- 34 - <br />