The Structural Engineers Association of
San Diego (SEAoSD) announces 

POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT EVALUATOR TRAINING WORKSHOP

Become a volunteer Disaster Services Worker for the State of California through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Safety Assessment Program

This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the California Emergency Management Agency, Cal OES Safety Assessment Program, practical building evaluation exercises, criteria for assessing the degree of severity of facility and lifeline systems damage, and procedures for posting and barricading. Other hazards will also be covered. The ATC 20-1 Field Manual:” Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings” and additional training materials may be provided at additional cost.

Instructor: Ian C. Mellor, PE, SE -SEAoSD Disaster Emergency Chairman

9am to 4pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)

Registration Deadline:

October 10, 2023

(Class is limited to 60 people, so register early)

Requirements:

All registered SAP evaluators must be professionally licensed Engineers, professionally licensed Architects, certified Building Officials or Inspectors.  They must also have a general knowledge of construction, professional experience and judgment.  One may attend the training without the above qualifications, but will not receive a State-issued Cal OES card.  Those already possessing a CalEMA or Cal OES card should check their expiration date. State issued cards expire five years after the training date.

Refer to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Website <www.caloes.ca.gov> and click on the “Recovery” tab for the latest requirements.