Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) Shattering glass is one of the most common causes of injuries in earthquakes.
B) During the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, broken glass rained down on the street in downtown San Francisco.
C) Safety glass is required in all windows of newly constructed commercial buildings.
D) Glass systems in modern high-rise buildings are designed to accommodate routine sway.
E) Safety glass in some commercial building is similar to that used in cars.
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