Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: A Handbook (3rd Edition) (FEMA P-154)

The resource provides a comprehensive guide on Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) of buildings for potential seismic hazards. It details the process from selecting a building subset to field screening and quality assurance, including determining seismicity, soil types, and geologic hazards. The handbook includes instructions on creating a record-keeping system, selecting and reviewing data collection forms, training screeners, acquiring pre-field data, field screening, completing Data Collection Forms, and performing electronic scoring for evaluation. It also provides examples of Level 1 and Level 2 screenings using both paper-based and electronic scoring methods.