Guidance for Accelerated Building Reoccupancy Programs (FEMA P-2055-1)

FEMA P-2055-1 offers guidance for implementing accelerated building reoccupancy programs, with a primary focus on post-disaster safety evaluations following earthquakes. It details the Advisory Evaluator and Authorized Evaluator Programs, emphasizing streamlined documentation, evaluator trust, and quality assurance. The document addresses program design, management, evaluator qualifications, structural and habitability assessments, legal issues, and training requirements.