Post-Disaster Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training & Certification 

There are times after natural disasters that architects would like to help, but don't know how to get involved. Here's how:

Become a registered Safety Assessment Evaluator and be prepared to help local governments perform accurate facility-safety assessments in the aftermath of a disaster.
AIA East Bay and the Office of Emergency Services (now CAL-EMA), will present an all-day training program available to licensed architects, registered engineers, or certified building officials and inspectors.

Upon completion of this full day training, you will:

1) Become proficient in California's Office of Emergency Services (OES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP)

2) Become registered to assist jurisdictions across California and the nation with accurate evaluation of facilities, buildings, and infrastructures in the aftermath of a disastrous event