Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Retrofiting brick buildings to meet current codes can protect public safety, preserve historical buildings, and help Seattle recover faster after an earthquake.
| public engagement | public review | final report | council process | final decision |
Timeline
January 2013
November 2013
- Conducted Columbia City outreach and education pilot
First & Second Quarter 2014
- Finalized benefits-cost analysis report and discussions with URM Policy Committee
Third & Fourth Quarter 2014
- Continued with selected outreach and education
- Planned for validation of URM inventory list; continued research on financial incentives
April 2016
- Finished validating URM inventory list
- Analyzed survey data and published report
- Notified building owners on Confirmed URM List
Fourth Quarter 2016 & First Quarter 2017
- Re-convene URM Policy Committee to finalize recommendations
Third Quarter 2017
- Finalize Policy Recommendations and brief Mayor and Council
- Convene outside group of experts on financing/funding URM retrofits
Fourth Quarter 2017
- Develop staff recommendations for early actions
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- Nancy H. Devine, P.E., S.E.
Senior Structural Plans Engineer
(206) 684-3406
nancy.devine@seattle.gov
