SAP Training-Columbia
July 18 @ 9:00 am–3:30 pm
The AIA SAP Training Workshop is coming to Columbia!
Join us on Friday July 18, 9 AM-3:30 PM at the Center for Architecture space in Columbia for this one-day, nationally recognized building evaluation workshop. Intended for licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors, this training certifies attendees as Building Evaluators in the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP).
This one-day, in-person workshop with SAP instructor and structural engineer Patrick Murren will teach participants to conduct rapid evaluations of structures affected by earthquakes, wind, water, and more. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to consistently and safely assess structures for habitability and will be registered as a certified SAP Evaluator with CalOES.
This program is managed by Cal OES with cooperation from professional organizations, including the AIA. It 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 an aftermath of a disaster. SAP is the training standard of the AIA Disaster Assistance Program, which provides leadership, advocacy, and training to architects who are interested in volunteering their professional skills in times of crisis.
Eligible Participants:
All building industry professionals are welcome and will receive a class attendance certificate. Unlicensed professionals are welcome to attend the training and will also receive a certificate. After successfully completing SAP training, eligible participants may elect to join the State Guard and/or AIA South Carolina’s Disaster Assistance Program and volunteer to perform post-disaster assessments.
Eligible practitioners include:
- Licensed architects
- Registered professional engineers
- Certified building officials and inspectors
Program Details:
This full day, all-hazards, training session will refer to the SAP Evaluator Handbook as well as Applied Technology Council (ATC) Manual 20-1 and 45. Trainers will share experiences from the field and will walk attendees through interactive case studies; demonstrating common damage and safety precautions.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the important role architects and associated building professionals play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC 20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.
- Earn Cal OES certification.
5 AIA HSW/LUs will be earned or 5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
MANUALS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION!
Instructions to order manuals:
Evaluator Field Manuals | ATC 45 | ATC 20
Participants are responsible for purchasing these texts from ATC.
Certification Process:
The AIA Disaster Assistance Program is based upon California’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) Safety Assessment Program (SAP). After successfully completing AIA’s SAP training, eligible individuals will earn a California-issued OES certificate and SAP ID card.
Registration ends Monday July 14, 2025.
Please note: No refunds will be given after July 14.
Email Stephanie @aiasc.org to get on the notice list for registration.