Safety Assessment Program
The Safety Assessment Program (SAP) utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers, architects, and certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in the aftermath of a disaster. The program is managed by Cal OES, in cooperation with professional organizations. Cal OES Recovery SAP issues registration ID cards to all SAP Evaluators that have successfully completed the program requirements.
Please note that significant changes have been made to the training and data management procedures for the SAP program since 2023. SAP has transitioned to Veoci as its primary software platform for all program-related management. All previous SAP members can access their Veoci profiles by following the instructions in the provided PDF document.
You can expect to receive mass notifications via email or text message from the Veoci number: +1 (866) 436-1056. These messages will be sent during California disasters, SAP exercises, or other relevant events. Additionally, if local emergency agencies outside of California request it, you may receive text notifications.
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS (UPDATED OCT 7, 2024):
Mass Notification Exercise 10/17 (for CA SAP Members ONLY):
In an effort to maintain the resilience and preparedness of the SAP program, the SAP Team will be conducting a mass notification exercise on October 17th for California SAP Members. During this exercise, you will receive a text notification on the phone number you’ve provided to Veoci. The message will come from the number +1 (866) 436-1056.
To participate in the exercise, simply reply with “1” and then complete the Veoci form that will be sent to your personal email. If you do not wish to participate, you can either ignore the message or reply with “2” to opt out.
VEOCI UPDATES
All users should now have an SAP Veoci account. IF you did not get the transition email to create a Veoci account please email SAP@caloes.ca.gov
ARCHIVED UPDATES
- SAP Notification Process: A new SAP notification process has been established. All members in California will receive a Veoci notification in October for testing purposes. While we encourage everyone to participate, opting out is also an option.
- For Local Jurisdictions: SAP has developed digital ATC 20 and 45 forms for use during assessments. If you would like to participate in SAP assessments and utilize Veoci, please contact the SAP Team for further details.
- Veoci SAP ID in Digital Wallets: Expect a version of your Veoci SAP ID to be available in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet by early 2025.
- ·A new support status has been introduced for members who are not credentialed or licensed to conduct evaluations. Support members are not permitted to perform evaluations but can assist by providing field support to evaluators. Examples of support roles include safety watch, navigation/driver, and handling supplies. For more information, please contact the SAP Team.
SAP Membership Renewal- Online Refresher Training
If your SAP Evaluator card has expired within the last 12 months or is about to expire, you can continue your registration in the program by taking this refresher training or any instructor led Evaluator Training. This is our new online refresher training course. You will need to register with the site prior to taking the refresher training.
- SAP Online Evaluator Refresher Training
- Instructions for accessing the SAP Online Evaluator Training.pdf
SAP Evaluators can also update their contact information there. CEU credits are not available for the online refresher course. Once you complete the exam, nothing more is needed on your part. The LMS system will automatically notify Cal OES, who will verify your certification. If you hold a current accepted certification, we will mail an updated SAP ID card to the address listed for you in the Cal OES database.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Safety Assessment Evaluator Trainings and Webinars:
The Cal OES SAP Team is developing a no-cost, self-paced online version of the instructor led SAP Evaluator training.
Expected launch date mid-January 2025.
(NEW) Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training with Andrew Stuffler January 25, 2025
AIA Orange County Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training: Friday, January 31, 2025, 9am-4pm Pacific Time
Cost: $50 for AIA members, $75 for non-AIA members, AIA members also receive 6 learning units.
Platform: Virtual on Zoom- Attendees must be on camera at all times during the training. The link to attend will be sent the day before the event to those who have registered.
Registration: Website for Info and Registration
Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW *It is also requested that all attendees purchase ATC 20 and ATC 45 in advance of the training session.
(Virtual) Reoccurring Monthly Virtual SAP Evaluator Training Opportunities- Check website section “Upcoming Classes” for dates and time
Cost: $50
Hosting Platform: Microsoft Teams
Website for Registration: sapcenter-tac.com
Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW
SAP Evaluator/Coordinator Trainings and Webinars
This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of how to both conduct evaluations and prepare for/lead a successful SAP response mission. This is a combined class; SAP Coordinators need to understand the role that the Evaluators play when responding to an event.
The participants who complete this training do not need to be licensed or certified in a particular profession to respond as a SAP Coordinator and assist in organizing at a disaster event. However, if you provide a current approved license/certificate you will be issued a SAP Evaluator badge to respond either as an Evaluator or Coordinator,
None scheduled at this time
SAP Trainer Training
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
This full day training will include the SAP Evaluator Training and Coordinator Trainings presented to demonstrate how to train others in both classes. At the conclusion of the training, all attendees will be given the materials needed to provide SAP trainings and will be included on our Certified Trainer list on the webpage.
None scheduled at this time, continue to check back for updates.
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Do You Need to Schedule a SAP Evaluator Team Training?
For any group or agency that would like to coordinate their own SAP Evaluator and/or Coordinator Training event, please see the Authorized List of SAP Trainers and contact one nearby to make arrangements: Authorized List of SAP Trainers by State.
ADDITIONAL SAP RESOURCES
SAP Member contact information updates/ questions on status
We no longer keep a list of SAP Evaluator status online in order to keep member information confidential. Please email any updates or questions on status to : SAP@CalOES.ca.gov
SAP Documents
- ATC -20 Detailed Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- ATC -20 Rapid Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- ATC-45 Detailed Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- ATC-45 Rapid Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- Access the On-Line SAP Refresher Course Instructions
- Continuing Education Credit Form CSUS form to apply for credit for SAP Training
- CSTI Updated Training Information updated in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
- Job Aid SAP Partner Organization Intended for partner organizations with processes and deployment issues; especially for training, deployment in California, out of state, or to a jurisdiction lacking knowledge of the SAP program.
- Job Aid for SAP Trainers October 2021 Information on how to organize a SAP training class and helpful suggestions for trainers when holding a SAP training.
- SAP Approved Licenses and Certificates License and certification requirements for Evaluator participation in SAP
- Job Aid for SAP Coordinator This job aid helps SAP Coordinators with deployment issues and processes; intended for those being sent into large-scale deployment in California, out of state, or to a jurisdiction lacking knowledge of or preparation for SAP. (Revised 11/16)
- SAP Safety Assessment for Schools After a Disaster
- SAP Coordinator Manual Version 12 (updated September 2023) Student manual for the Safety Assessment Program Coordinator Training
- SAP Evaluator Job Aid Revised 11/16 Intended for SAP Evaluators who are deployed. (Revised 11/16)
- SAP Evaluator Student Manual- Version 18 (Updated September 2023) Student manual for the Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training
- SAP Frequently Asked Questions
- SAP Informational Flyer
SAP Forms to be Used by SAP Evaluators
- ATC -20 Rapid Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- ATC -20 Detailed Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- ATC-45 Detailed Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- ATC-45 Rapid Evaluation Form for use in SAP Activation
- Airport Evaluation Form
- Bridge Evaluation Form
- Geotechnical Evaluation Form
- Inspected Placard
- Pipeline Evaluation Form
- Pump Station Evaluation Form
- Reservoir Evaluation Form
- Restricted Use Placard 1
- Restricted Use Placard 2
- Road-Highway Evaluation Form
- Safety Assessment for Schools After a Disaster
- Treatment Plant (Wastewater) Form
- Treatment Plant (Water) Evaluation Form
- Unsafe Placard
Additional Readings and Useful Links
- Survey of Damage to Historic Adobe Buildings Northridge Earthquake (pdf) – Getty Conservation Institute
- Applied Technology Council – Placards and Forms
- American Construction Inspectors Association
- American Institute of Architects
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Applied Technology Council
- California Building Officials
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- FEMA Policy on Post-Disaster Safety Inspections
- Structural Engineers Association of California
- U.S. Geological Survey