Sponsored by the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE

In Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings, ASCE/SEI 41-17, a three-tiered process is established for seismic evaluation according to a range of building performance levels. Tier 1 evaluation focuses on identifying potential deficiencies in existing buildings based on the performance of similar buildings during past earthquakes. The systematic procedure sets forth a methodology to evaluate an entire building in a rigorous manner.

Tier 1 Checklists for Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings: Fillable Forms for Standard ASCE/SEI 41-17 is a complete collection of the screening checklists included in Chapter 17 and Appendix C of Standard 41-17. The evaluation checklists, covering a variety of building types and seismicity levels, are offered as fillable PDF forms that can be completed using Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 9.0 or later. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is available here as a free download.

The collection of 39 forms includes the summary data sheet, Collapse Prevention and Immediate Occupancy checklists, and a nonstructural checklist. The checklists contain criteria for very low, low/moderate, and high seismicity levels.

The forms can be used, saved, and printed as often as necessary. They are designed to work on Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS platforms on computers and tablets (and accessible by, but not recommended for, most smart phones). This product is supplied under a license that covers workstations used in one corporate office only; multiple corporate office locations require the purchase of additional licenses. For inquiries, please contact [email protected]

A sample form is available for free download here.