Existing Buildings

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The Existing Buildings Committee (EBC) works on issues related to the evaluation, analysis, retrofit, and alteration of existing buildings with the objective of improving engineering practices and safety for the existing built environment. The committee aims to improve understanding of existing risk and mitigation strategies among the profession and the public for the natural hazards present across California, including earthquakes, wildfires, and tsunamis. Together with the SEAOC Existing Buildings Committee, the SEAONC EBC provides reviews and commentaries on guidelines, codes, and standards, and works with local jurisdictions on policies regarding existing structures.

COMMITTEE CHARGES

1. Local, state, and national news on existing building-related research, practices, ordinances, and standards.
2. Existing-buildings-focused presentations on evaluation, analysis, retrofit, alterations, research, and more.
3. Advise and provide objective reviews on proposed existing building ordinances as requested.
4. Encourage meaningful discussions among colleagues about relevant EBC topics during our monthly collaborative meetings.
5. Development of IEBC/CEBC code change proposals in coordination with SEAOC EBC.
6. Task-oriented and technical Subcommittees:
7. Provide Technical assistance to City of San Francisco and other stakeholders to develop a Non-ductile Concrete (NDC) and Rigid Wall Flexible Diaphragms (RWFD) retrofit program.

Create a white paper on the implementation of California SB 721 and SB 326 inspections for exterior elevated wood structural elements in multifamily buildings.

Develop a SEAONC position paper on the upcoming City of San Francisco adaptive reuse ordinance.

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Interested in joining the Existing Buildings Committee?

Email buildings@seaonc.org for more information and to be added to our email list.

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