Safety Assessment Program (SAP) 

Mission Statement:

The Safety Assessment Program supports a nation-wide network of architects who help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Services and Programs:

SAP supports the following services and programs to assist communities after a disaster and provides training during the spring and fall of each year:

• Safety assessment program training: Based on the State of California’s Cal OES training program, the AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training educates architects, engineers, and building inspectors to evaluate the post-disaster safety and habitability of homes, buildings, and infrastructure as a Building Evaluator. 

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• Post-disaster safety evaluations: Trained architects augment municipal building safety evaluators post-disaster to assess the safety and habitability of homes, buildings, and infrastructure; significantly reducing the need for temporary shelters and services and mitigating future public safety dangers such as failing hazards, exposure to mold, and overcrowding of emergency shelters.​