Since 1975 there have been rules in Israel requiring the resistance of new buildings against earthquakes.

The government has therefore decided to act to reinforce the foundations of the old buildings with a vast renovation project and in reality, real estate development within the very agglomerations: the TAMA38.

In Hebrew, "Tama" corresponds to the initials of the terms «Tohnit Hamétaer Haartsit lehizouk Mivnim Kayamim Bifne Reidot Adama", In French:" National plan for the strengthening of existing buildings against earthquakes ".

Indeed, the Tama 38 is the land use plan drawn up by the State of Israel in 2005, by which all buildings dating from before 1980 and meeting certain criteria of fragility are encouraged to undertake serious strengthening and consolidation work.

This program is therefore designed to prevent the collapse of these buildings in the event of an earthquake in the country.

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