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 the training guidance below has changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following Cal OES led SAP training activities will align with training guidance from CSTI. We strongly encourage our trainers to align with local, state, and federal public health orders when considering any planned in-person SAP training. Presently, all Cal OES-sponsored SAP training is being conducted virtually.
Safety Assessment Evaluator Trainings and Webinars:
(In Person) AIA Virginia SAP Evaluator Training: Friday, Nov 3, 2023, 09:00-15:30 EST
Cost: see registration link below for various prices
In Person Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center – 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Registration (DEADLINE Oct. 20th): AIA Virginia SAP Training November 3, 2023
Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW
(In Person) SEAONC Stanford SAP Evaluator Training: Saturday, Nov 4, 2023, 08:00-17:00 PST
Cost: see registration link below for various prices
In Person Location: Stanford University, Mackenzie Room: 475 Ortega 3rd Floor, Stanford, CA 94305
Registration (DEADLINE Oct. 28th): SEAONC Stanford SAP Training 11/4 Registration
Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW
SAP 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.
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. Continue to check back for new dates!
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, check back for updates.
How to Plan SAP Group Trainings
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 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
- 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
Technical Assistance
For questions regarding the SAP Program, please email: SAP@CalOES.ca.gov
For more urgent needs you can contact Alora Franco at (916)-539-5245 OR Gurbir Singh at (916) 823-6790