Post-Earthquake Building Inspection Program

Various Locations

Developed training to equip first responders with necessary skills and tools to quickly identify and assess hazardous conditions in BPA’s mission critical facilities following an earthquake. Utilizing ATC-20 procedures, modified for BPA specific criteria, along with the modified ATC-20 Program, BPA personnel are trained using customized REVIT models, a field guide with evaluation worksheets design for use on all building types within the system. Training Includes initial classroom training on earthquake basics, fundamentals of damage assessment and detailed analysis of BPA specific buildings.