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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 Notes
 

Link 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:

http://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/geologic-hazards/earthquakes/colorado-earthquake-hazard-mitigation-council-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.

The SEAC Seismic Committee also assists the City and County of Denver in adoption of the  International Building Code with Denver Amendments. The SEAC Building Department Committee will facilitate this process and obtain input from the SEAC Seismic Committee. The next cycle should start in 2024.