Seismic Committee
Committee Chairs:
Rob Jackson. Amentum, Phone: 303-870-9334, Email: rob.jackson@amentum.com
Mission:
To assist SEAC members with issues related to seismic analysis and design in Colorado, and to represent committee consensus in national code development processes.
If you are interested in joining our committee and want to be added to the mailing list, contact us!
March 1st Meeting NotesLink to CGS:
http://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/
The CEHMC meetings are held on the third Thursday of every other month. Currently meetings are remote using Zoom. Any interested parties are welcome to attend the meetings.
Link to CEHMC:
Committee Updates
In 2021, the Committee developed a position paper which was endorsed by vote of the SEAC membership. The paper encourages the use of a minimum of Seismic Design Category B for Risk Category II and higher buildings.
Position Statement on Seismic Safety
In prior years we have also reviewed the Building Seismic Safety Council Member Organization ballots in support of ASCE 7 code development and review. The next cycle should start in 2025.