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Commission backs ordinance to require seismic evaluations for private K-12 schools
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended an ordinance that would require licensed structural-engineer seismic evaluations of existing K-12 private schools, provide a three-year window for compliance, and offer case management and financing support for schools that lack resources.
The Building Inspection Commission voted Feb. 19 to recommend an ordinance that would require private K-12 schools in San Francisco to obtain seismic evaluations by licensed structural engineers to assess performance in a future earthquake. The commission's action was unanimous.
Patrick Otellini, director of earthquake safety, presented the plan as part of the city's broader Earthquake Safety Implementation Program. He told commissioners the working group convened in 2012 and included school administrators, parents, and engineers; outreach reached all 120…
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