Identifying the vulnerabilities to and consequences of seismic activity is critical. Organizations need to ensure the appropriate preparations and budgets are in place when the inevitable happens. The structural integrity of a building is usually the first consideration when preparing for earthquakes, but surprisingly, it is often the non-structural components that render facilities unusable and are associated with the greatest level of damage.

VFA provides a non-structural Seismic Assessment Service that helps organizations identify these nonstructural components by using a standardized methodology to collect, centralize, and prioritize this seismic-related data. With this critical data captured in VFA.facility, organizations are empowered to make the best strategic decisions to improve the overall seismic performance of their buildings.

The Seismic Assessment Service helps organizations:

  • Identify seismic vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and enhance seismic-related performance of facilities
  • Prioritize seismic-related updates and quantify the costs of those actions
  • Integrate seismic-related investments into capital plans and budgets