AIASMC Safety Assessment Program

The Safety Assessment Program

When a disaster strikes, one of the first tasks for a community is to determine whether the buildings are safe for habitation. The trouble is the structures that must be examined often greatly outnumber the quantity of trained city inspectors.

The AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training teaches architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors how to assist local governments by assessing homes, buildings, and infrastructure for safety after a disaster. This workshop will teach participants to conduct rapid damage assessments of structures affected by earthquakes, wind, and water.

Professional expertise is provided as a volunteer service and is based on the Cal OES program. The Safety Assessment Program Training is a technical training program that includes Applied Technology Council ATC-20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC-45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Wind Storms and Floods. Digital Registration ID Cards will be issued to all SAP evaluators that have successfully completed the program requirements.

SAP Instructor: Lee Lippert, AIA

📆 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10am – 4pm
📍 San Mateo City Library Laurel Room

Learning Objectives:

1. Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC 20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.
3. Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
4. Review protocol for working with and assisting local governments in the aftermath of an emergency.

Learning Units: 6 AIA HSW Units

AIA Members  – $75
Non Members – $125
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SAP Evaluator Student manual will be provided prior to the course, after attendees have registered.
Option to purchase 2 Field Manuals: These books are not required for the class but are needed for field evaluations.
ATC 20-1 Field Manuals (Post Earthquake) $24
ATC 45 (Winds, Storms, and Floods) $27

Link to purchase: https://store.atcouncil.org/

* The San Mateo Public Library facilities are being rented for this event. The viewpoints and materials presented at this event are not necessarily endorsed by the City of San Mateo or the San Mateo Public Library.