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1<\/td>\nFEMA P-2055 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nPost-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Guidance \u2013 Report on the Current State of Practice, including Recommendations Related to Structural and Nonstructural Safety and Habitability <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nForeword <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nPreface <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nExecutive Summary <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nTable of Contents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nList of Figures <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nList of Tables <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nChapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Legislative Mandate <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n1.2 Purpose and Scope of Guide <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n1.3 Target Audience
1.4 What is Covered <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\n1.5 Organization of Guide <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nChapter 2: Context of Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluations
2.1 Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\n2.2 Well-established Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Guidance <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\n2.3 FEMA Grant Assistance for Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nSafety Inspections <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\n2.4 Other Types of Building Assessments
2.4.1 Preliminary Damage Assessment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\n2.4.2 FEMA Home Inspections <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nResources
2.4.3 FEMA Public Assistance Site Visits and Inspections
Resources
2.4.4 Substantial Damage Determinations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nResources
2.4.5 FEMA Building Performance and Mitigation Assessment Teams
Resources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\n2.4.6 Utility Inspections <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\n2.4.7 Insurance Claim Assessment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\n2.4.8 Research Organization Assessments <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\n2.5 Building Code Administration and Enforcement Requirements for Building Safety Evaluations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\n2.6 Resources for Building Safety Evaluations under the National Incident Management System <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nChapter 3: Structural and Nonstructural Safety Evaluation
3.1 Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\n3.2 Earthquakes <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nBest Practice
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>\n3.3 Windstorms and Floods
Best Practice
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\n3.4 Land Instability
Best Practice
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\n3.5 Volcanic Eruptions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs
Resources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>\n3.6 Hail Storms <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>\nAdditional Discussion and Needs
3.7 Snow and Ice Storms <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/td>\nResources
3.8 Fire <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63<\/td>\nResources
3.9 Explosion <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/td>\nAdditional Discussion and Needs
3.10 Multi-hazard Incidents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69<\/td>\nResources
3.11 Evaluation of Historic and Cultural Resources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71<\/td>\nBest Practice <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>\nAdditional Discussion and Needs
Resources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>\nChapter 4: Habitability Evaluation and Other Considerations
4.1 Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77<\/td>\n4.2 FEMA Policies on Habitability <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78<\/td>\n4.3 Habitability Evaluation Approaches and Evaluator Skills
4.3.1 Habitability Evaluation Approaches <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79<\/td>\n4.3.2 Evaluator Skills Needed <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80<\/td>\n4.4 Environmental Hazard Evaluation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81<\/td>\nBest Practice
Interim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84<\/td>\nAdditional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85<\/td>\n4.4.1 Natural Gas <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
86<\/td>\nBest Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator
4.4.2 Carbon Monoxide
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
87<\/td>\n4.4.3 Chemical Release
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88<\/td>\n4.4.4 Soot and Fumes
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
89<\/td>\n4.4.5 Blackwater, Sewage, and Mold <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/td>\nBest Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/td>\n4.4.6 Asbestos <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
92<\/td>\nBest Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator
4.4.7 Lead-Based Paint <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93<\/td>\nBest Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator
4.4.8 Parasites
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94<\/td>\n4.4.9 Wild, Stray, and Dead Animals
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator
4.4.10 Biting and Stinging Insects
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95<\/td>\n4.4.11 Debris and Refuse
Best Practice Evaluation Strategy for Building Safety Evaluator
4.5 Building Systems and Services: Permanent Standards and Potential Temporary Standards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97<\/td>\n4.5.1 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Services
4.5.1.1 Pre-disaster Building Code Requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n4.5.1.2 Potential Temporary Standards after a Disaster <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
101<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
103<\/td>\n4.5.2 Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm, and Fire Protection Services
4.5.2.1 Pre-disaster Building Code Requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
104<\/td>\n4.5.2.2 Potential Temporary Standards after a Disaster
Interim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
105<\/td>\n4.6 Other Code Issues: Permanent and Potential Temporary Standards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
106<\/td>\n4.6.1 Habitable Space
4.6.1.1 Pre-disaster Building Code Requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
107<\/td>\n4.6.1.2 Potential Temporary Standards after a Disaster
4.6.2 Means of Egress\/Emergency Escape <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
108<\/td>\n4.6.2.1 Pre-Disaster Building Code Requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
109<\/td>\n4.6.2.2 Potential Temporary Standards After a Disaster
4.6.3 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities, Access and Functional Needs, and Seniors
4.6.3.1 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
110<\/td>\n4.6.3.2 The Fair Housing Act <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
111<\/td>\n4.6.3.3 Pre-disaster Requirements
4.6.3.4 Issues to Consider <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
112<\/td>\n4.6.3.5 Temporary Standards After a Disaster <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
113<\/td>\n4.6.4 Security
4.6.4.1 Pre-disaster Building Code Requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
114<\/td>\n4.6.4.2 Issues to Consider
4.6.4.3 Potential Temporary Standards after a Disaster <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
115<\/td>\n4.7 Application to Non-Residential Occupancy Types
4.8 Framework for Developing Temporary Habitability Policies <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
116<\/td>\n4.8.1 Interim Post-disaster Use of Residential Buildings <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
118<\/td>\n4.8.2 Example Temporary Habitability Standard after a Disaster <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
121<\/td>\n4.8.3 Issues to Consider in Developing Temporary Habitability Standards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
122<\/td>\n4.8.3.1 Technical Questions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
123<\/td>\n4.8.3.2 Administrative and Policy Questions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
125<\/td>\n4.8.4 Approach Options for Implementing Temporary Habitability Policies <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
127<\/td>\nChapter 5: Pre-disaster Program Management
5.1 Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
129<\/td>\n5.2 Pre-planning <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
130<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
131<\/td>\n5.3 Resource Typing
Best Practice <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
132<\/td>\nPost-disaster Building Safety Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
133<\/td>\nPost-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Strike Team Leader
Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Strike Team Technical Supervisor <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
134<\/td>\nPost-disaster Complex Structural Condition Evaluator
Post-disaster Complex Architectural System Condition Evaluator <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
135<\/td>\nPost-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Team
Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluation Strike Team <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
136<\/td>\nOrganization Chart
Additional Resource Types <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
137<\/td>\n5.4 Certification and Training
5.4.1 Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluators <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
141<\/td>\nBest Practice
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
142<\/td>\n5.4.2 Emergency Management Personnel
Interim Recommendations
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
143<\/td>\n5.5 Mutual Aid Resources and Agreements
5.5.1 Emergency Management Assistance Compact <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
144<\/td>\n5.5.2 Other Mutual Aid Systems
Best Practice
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
145<\/td>\n5.6 Volunteers, Liability, Good Samaritan Laws, and Workers\u2019 Compensation
5.6.1 Good Samaritan Laws <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
148<\/td>\n5.6.2 Federal Volunteer Protection Act
5.6.3 Workers\u2019 Compensation
5.6.4 Portability of Licensure <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
149<\/td>\nBest Practice
Interim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
150<\/td>\nResources
5.7 Necessary Laws and Policies <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
151<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
152<\/td>\nResources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
153<\/td>\nChapter 6: Post-disaster Program Management and Implementation
6.1 Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
155<\/td>\n6.2 Implementing the Post-disaster Safety Evaluation Section of the Emergency Management Plan <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
156<\/td>\nBest Practice
6.3 Deployment Safety and Tools <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
157<\/td>\n6.3.1 Recommended Equipment for Personal Safety of Evaluators <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
158<\/td>\n6.3.2 Safety from Environmental Hazards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160<\/td>\nBest Practice
6.3.3 Field Tools and Resources for Evaluators <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
161<\/td>\nBest Practice
6.4 Evaluation Prioritization <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
162<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs
6.5 Deployment Resources <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
163<\/td>\n6.5.1 National Level <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
164<\/td>\nBest Practice
6.5.2 State Level <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
167<\/td>\nBest Practice
Interim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
168<\/td>\n6.6 Data Collection and Reporting <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
171<\/td>\nBest Practice
Interim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
172<\/td>\n6.7 Quality Assurance <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
175<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
176<\/td>\n6.8 Reevaluation Triggers <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
177<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs
6.9 Changing or Removing a Placard <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
178<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
179<\/td>\n6.10 Cordoning and Barricading <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
180<\/td>\nBest Practice
Additional Discussion and Needs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
181<\/td>\n6.11 Communication with the Public, the Media, and Building Owners and Occupants <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
182<\/td>\nInterim Recommendation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
183<\/td>\nChapter 7: Emerging Technologies and Development Needs
7.1 Overview
7.2 Building Owner\u2019s Guide to Safety Assessment <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
184<\/td>\nRecommendations
7.3 Emerging Technologies <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
185<\/td>\n7.3.1 Social Media
7.3.2 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
7.3.3 Strong-motion Data <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
186<\/td>\n7.3.4 Geospatial Data <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
188<\/td>\n7.3.5 Aerial Vehicles
7.3.6 Other Technologies and Applications <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
189<\/td>\nRecommendations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
191<\/td>\nChapter 8: Conclusions and Recommendations
8.1 Guide Overview <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
192<\/td>\n8.2 Key Conclusions <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
193<\/td>\n8.3 Best Practices for Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluators <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
198<\/td>\n8.4 Best Practices for Emergency Managers and Building Officials <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
199<\/td>\n8.5 Best Practices for Policy Makers <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
201<\/td>\nAppendix A: Glossary and Acronyms
A.1 Glossary <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
205<\/td>\nA.2 Acronyms <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
211<\/td>\nAppendix B: Referenced Codes and Standards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
213<\/td>\nReferences <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
223<\/td>\nProject Participants <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
228<\/td>\nBack Cover <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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