Updates to 2019 California Building Code and CGS Review Requirements for Schools and Hospitals 

Short Course on the updates to the 2019 California Building Code and how it applies to the practicing geoscience community in design application. Instructors from California Geological Survey (CGS), Division of the State Architect (DSA), and Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), and Dr. Zia Zafir PE,GE.

Morning Session:

8:30-9:30: Registration

9:30-9:45: Opening/Welcome (EERI, ASCE GI, AEG)

9:45-10:30: Overview of CGS School & Hospital Review Program and Updates to Note 48 (CGS)

10:30-11:30: New/Updated ASCE 7-16/2019 CBC Seismic Provisions (Dr. Zia Zafir)

11:30-12:00: Structural engineering perspective (DSA/OSHPD)

Afternoon Session:

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:00: Geology and Seismology Elements of CGS Review/Note 48 and 2019 CBC Provisions (CGS)

2:00-3:00: Geotechnical Elements of CGS Review/Note 48 and 2019 CBC Provisions (CGS with Dr. Zia Zafir)

3:00-3:15: Break

3:15-4:00: Advanced ground motion issues/time history analysis (Dr. Zia Zafir)

4:00-4:30: Panel Discussion/Questions