Try this map...
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/shakemap/global/shake/2008qza6/
You can access actual %g values at a number of area reporting stations.
Our current project is a 6-story with steel moment frames at the first floor (no seismic detailing) and the calculated deflection at the top level with the amplification factor is +/- 6"! Any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated...
Lately we have been running into quite a few 5-6 story buildings with light-framed load bearing walls and sheathed shear walls. These buildings typically have masonry stair and elevator towers as well. Does anyone detail the interface between the diaphragm and CMU to allow for the code-required...