Building evaluations, except as noted in the Facilities Manual, Seismic Program Guidelines (e.g., Section 3.2.4) must be performed by a Consulting Structural Engineer (CSE), as defined in the Policy. The Policy requires that all facilities used for University-related purposes be seismically evaluated and rated (i.e., assigned a Seismic Performance Rating from Table 1 below). UC Buildings Seismic Profile 3.1 Building Evaluations and Seismic Performance Ratings UC Facilities Manual, Seismic Program Guidelines serve as a resource and reference for campuses to maintain compliance with the UC Seismic Safety Policy.
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For instances where information in the Policy and the Facilities Manual vary, campuses shall follow the most conservative approach considering immediate and long-term preservation of life-safety. These guidelines should not be used as a substitute for the Policy. The purpose of the UC Facilities Manual UC Seismic Program guidelines is to highlight and clarify portions of the Policy. The procedures and guidelines located in the UC Facilities Manual are a current and central source of information regarding guidance for UC Seismic Safety Policy (Policy) compliance.
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